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Commented by Matthias Schomber on July 17th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Crash Risk or Buying Opportunity? SpaceX Slides, BMW Eyes a Rebound, and Desert Gold Shines on the Charts
The situation in the Middle East has continued to escalate, with attacks around the Strait of Hormuz driving up oil prices. Brent crude has recently climbed to around USD 85 per barrel, adding another layer of uncertainty to global financial markets. For investors searching for opportunities in the current environment, it is important to look beyond individual stocks and keep a close eye on geopolitical developments. In this article, we examine three companies from very different sectors and highlight where potential opportunities may be emerging. First, we look at BMW, whose shares are currently trading at what many consider an attractive valuation and may be positioned for a rebound. We also examine SpaceX, whose stock has entered what many investors would describe as crash territory, with the share price falling below its IPO level. Finally, we turn to Desert Gold Ventures, a small West African gold explorer that has continued to make steady operational progress largely independent of broader market turbulence—and largely without attracting much attention. Could this overlooked company represent a significant opportunity for investors?
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 8th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Canada and Europe Are Jointly Securing Raw Materials: Why BMW and Volkswagen Should Keep an Eye on Power Metallic Mines
The automotive industry's transition to electric mobility is disrupting traditional supply chains. While efficient assembly used to be the key factor, in the era of electric vehicles, secure, environmentally responsible access to critical minerals matters most. Above all, strict legal requirements, such as the European Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, are forcing automakers to fully document the origin of their raw materials all the way back to the mine. In this complex landscape, Canada has emerged as one of the most important partners for European industry. The standards and mineral content are just right here—we introduce the market and potential beneficiaries.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on July 7th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Auto and Combustion-Engine Crisis Meets Nuclear Power: Volkswagen and BMW Under Pressure - American Atomics on the Verge of a Breakout?
Germany's automotive industry has reached yet another low point in its ongoing crisis. Thousands of jobs are at risk. The country has long since surrendered its technological leadership to the Chinese. Policymakers have already driven the final nail into the coffin, and the casket is practically halfway into the ground. Yet, as the saying goes, hope dies last. Perhaps Volkswagen, BMW, and Germany's other automakers can still turn the tide and stage something of a resurrection. Or the grave may simply be filled in, marking the beginning of a prolonged decline—or even a permanent one. Volkswagen and BMW continue to struggle with structural challenges, shrinking margins, and weakening international markets. Investors should increasingly reconsider where they allocate their capital. Traditional safe bets no longer offer the same reassurance, and attention is inevitably shifting toward entirely different sectors benefiting from strong political support. This is precisely where the US uranium industry could emerge as a major beneficiary, with smaller players such as American Atomics also seeking to position themselves to help meet the world's rapidly growing energy demand. It is a paradigm shift that undoubtedly carries significant risks—but also presents tangible opportunities.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 6th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Crash? No Thanks: The Auto Sector Ahead of a Turnaround! 133% with BYD, VW, North Arrow Minerals and BMW
In recent months, hardly any other sector on the stock market has managed to become as unpopular as the automotive sector. Margin battles and restructurings, including mass layoffs, are making the rounds across Europe. This downward trend stems primarily from structural overcapacity and mistimed ramp-up of electromobility. Now the German kings of the combustion engine are facing the aggressive market entry of state-subsidized Chinese competitors. European manufacturers, in particular, are thus caught in a fatal pincer crisis of falling sales and rising investment costs. Analysts therefore predominantly rate the traditional business models of the OEMs as risky and are lowering their future expectations. Institutional investors are abruptly shifting their portfolios into less cyclical, higher-margin growth sectors. The result: the broad European auto index lost around 12% over the last 12 months, with individual manufacturers down as much as 17 to 37%. Is there still hope for the titans on 4 wheels?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 23rd, 2026 | 11:00 CEST
Gigawatt Power for AI and Electric Mobility: BMW, BYD, Rock Tech Lithium and Volkswagen in Focus
Current energy market analyses project electricity demand of around 780 TWh for Germany in 2035, representing an increase of approximately 56% compared to 2022. The Fraunhofer Institute estimates electricity demand from electric mobility alone at approximately 260 TWh by 2035. As a rule of thumb: if more than 50% of an upscaled car fleet runs electrically, mobility alone will require roughly an additional 200 to 260 TWh of electricity per year by 2035 — equivalent to around one third of Germany's current total electricity consumption. By comparison, the AI boom represents a different but equally massive load: data centres consumed approximately 415 TWh worldwide in 2024, and according to the IEA, that figure could reach around 945 TWh by 2030. BMW, VW and BYD occupy different positions in the same value chain: they sell vehicles that will increasingly require not only batteries but also a significantly larger and more flexible electricity infrastructure. Lithium remains the key raw material, because every battery — whether LFP, NMC or solid-state — cannot do without the white metal. Accordingly, Europe will need up to 20 times as much lithium by 2035 as it does today, according to industry sources. Rock Tech Lithium intends to make its mark in Canada and Germany and become an important building block in the North Atlantic supply chain. We do the math!
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 21st, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Battery Raw Materials Urgently Needed: Ford and BMW Under Pressure – Analysts Praise Power Metallic Mines
Declining ore grades in established mines, increasing geopolitical tensions, including conflicts and challenging regulatory requirements, are putting the supply of critical battery raw materials under strain, creating significant challenges for the automotive industry. While demand for lithium, nickel, and cobalt continues to rise sharply as electrification progresses, the mining sector is facing a structural productivity crisis. According to analyses by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), mining productivity has halved since the late 1990s. As a result, automakers on both sides of the Atlantic are being forced to strengthen supply chain resilience through direct partnerships and strategic investments in emerging resource projects. The Canadian mining company Power Metallic Mines is positioning itself as a potential key partner in this evolving landscape.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 7th, 2026 | 08:35 CEST
Is this where the all-in-one worry-free mine is taking shape? What the industry needs now, who benefits – Power Metallic Mines, BMW, Lundin Mining
Investing in the early stages of mineral exploration is a risky endeavour—especially when betting on low-grade deposits in politically unstable regions. Savvy investors avoid these unpredictable risks and instead focus on strategically high-grade deposits in first-class jurisdictions like Canada. When a project can simultaneously demonstrate significant grades of copper, platinum group metals (PGMs), and nickel, this is of existential importance to the industry, especially today. In the wake of the global energy transition and the rapid rise of new key technologies, the search for reliable supply chains has gained momentum. While demand for battery metals and other industrial raw materials is skyrocketing, traditional mining regions are under increasing pressure from geopolitical conflicts. In this market environment, the wheat is being separated from the chaff: Only those who can combine first-class geology with absolute geopolitical security will prevail in the coming commodities supercycle. We present three exciting companies.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 13th, 2026 | 08:30 CET
Dividend hunters take note! 10% with RE Royalties, dividend surprise at BMW, will Mutares now follow suit?
Dividends or growth? But why choose when you can have both? There are actually companies that deliver both. One example is RE Royalties, a Canadian specialist financier for renewable energy projects. Investors can expect a dividend yield of around 10%, combined with additional price potential for the moderately valued stock. Mutares could soon deliver a dividend surprise, which would also give the shares a new boost. Despite the challenging industry situation, auto manufacturer BMW is shining with a yield of over 5%.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 12th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Boom & Bust 2026 – Where can investors still position themselves? BYD, BMW, DroneShield, and Power Metallic Mines
New highs every day – it is nothing short of a miracle. The international trouble spots around Ukraine, Gaza, and Venezuela appear to be growing with the addition of Syria and Iran. This means the next gear for the arms industry. The under-militarized NATO countries, in particular, are likely to continue to push ahead, as the US's guarantee of support for Western countries is no longer considered viable. Those who can no longer defend themselves today are at risk of being overrun by trigger-happy dictators. This makes things interesting for DroneShield and Power Metallic. The automotive industry must also show how it can get consumers back behind the wheel. The capital markets remain highly valued and extremely exciting, but the eternal one-way street of high tech still seems to have many potholes. Which stocks can overtake on the right?
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on December 12th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
Comeback for Volkswagen, BMW & Co.? European Lithium shares benefit from 2 megatrends!
What a comeback for German automakers in the field of electric mobility! The Volkswagen Group accounts for 4 of the top 5 best-selling vehicles in Europe. BMW impresses in tests with its new iX3, which heralds a "new class" for the Munich-based company. The former market leader, Tesla, no longer plays a significant role, partly due to Elon Musk. The current challenger in Europe is now BYD, although the Chinese stock's chart remains far from convincing. In contrast, European Lithium's stock has exploded by almost 400% in the current year. Rare earths and lithium for Europe are driving the price.
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