CHAR Technologies Ltd.
Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 5th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Double-digit start to 2026 for Plug Power, Nel ASA, CHAR Technologies, and thyssenkrupp nucera
Things are continuing as they ended in 2025: high volatility, challenging circumstances, and political upheaval. Now the guns are speaking again, because there is no peace in Ukraine after all, putting defense stocks back at the top of the shopping list. However, after years of decline, investors are now venturing back into the alternative energy sector. Since the hydrogen boom in 2021, the industry's protagonists have lost up to 90% of their share price value. So why not venture back into an area where money has not flowed for a long time? Biomass specialist CHAR Technologies is a newcomer on the scene. The rally started here in 2025 and is likely to continue. thyssenkrupp nucera is also worth a look. After being spun off from the Duisburg-based group, the lights appear to be green!
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on December 29th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Three potential takeover candidates for 2026: Puma, RENK, and CHAR Technologies
Which companies could become acquisition targets in 2026, and where might shareholders benefit from strategic interest? Three names stand out. From the booming energy sector, CHAR Technologies is attracting attention. The Canadian company has only recently been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, but has already completed its development phase and is targeting strong revenue growth. CHAR benefits from strong partners such as ArcelorMittal, which could easily manage an acquisition. RENK is also a candidate: anchor shareholder KNDS could make good strategic use of an acquisition in the context of its IPO story, and the former RENK CFO is already on board. Things are also likely to remain interesting at Puma. According to analysts, a takeover premium of around 30% could be on the cards.
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