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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 1st, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
How BYD Leverages Its Lead, How Power Metallic Mines Benefits, and Why Mercedes-Benz Needs to Catch Up
The next phase of electromobility has begun. It is no longer vehicle sales that determine the winners and losers, but rather the fierce battle for the raw materials used in their construction. While demand for copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt is exploding, supply bottlenecks and political dependencies threaten to slow down the profitable ramp-up. Those who secure the most valuable resources today will control the entire market tomorrow. Reason enough to take a closer look at the strategic moves of BYD, Power Metallic Mines, and Mercedes-Benz, which are now setting the course for the coming decade.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 30th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST
Is the industrial heart of Europe dying? Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, AJN Resources
Uncertainty in Germany is greater than ever: Increasingly, companies in the automotive industry are cutting jobs. According to industry experts at EY, around 51,100 jobs were lost in the automotive industry within a year, corresponding to around 7% of all jobs. Companies in other sectors are also making cuts. Most recently, Lufthansa also laid off staff. This bad news is accompanied by a worrying mood of doom and gloom among the German population – especially in the traditionally wealthy southwest of the country. In this article, we explain how the industrial giants Porsche and Mercedes-Benz are faring and why more and more investors are turning their attention to gold stocks as a result.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 22nd, 2025 | 07:30 CEST
E-mobility poised for the next boost! Focus now on Mercedes-Benz, Geely, BASF, and Graphano Energy!
The market for electric vehicles is heavily influenced by current battery technology. Advances in high-performance materials and solid-state batteries are significantly improving range, performance, and safety. Faster charging times and longer battery life are leading to greater consumer acceptance. The development of silicon anodes and new cathode materials is enabling more efficient and cost-effective batteries. Sustainable recycling methods are also important, as they strengthen the circular economy and reduce environmental impact. With the expansion of charging infrastructure, range anxiety is decreasing, and EV usage is becoming more convenient. This highly innovative environment opens up opportunities for both manufacturers and investors alike. Those who understand the key players in the space can achieve substantial returns.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 18th, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Margins war and soaring commodity prices! Caution advised on BYD, Mercedes, RENK, and European Lithium
So far, September has turned out to be a month of bliss. It appears that the stock market already underwent its full correction back in April. Investors are still buying high-tech and AI stocks, seemingly unconcerned by valuations of historic proportions. In the wake of this super bull market, automakers BYD and Mercedes have recently suffered significant price corrections. At the same time, the wave of euphoria surrounding defense stock RENK now appears somewhat exaggerated. The rally around critical metals has also driven European Lithium and its US subsidiary Critical Metals significantly higher. With commodity prices recently exploding, however, the rally here is likely only just beginning. We take a closer look at the numbers.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 8th, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
High-profile projects as a zinc turbo: Glencore, Mercedes-Benz, Pasinex Resources
Zinc is a highly sought-after industrial metal — but its price can fluctuate significantly at times. There is about a 25% difference between this spring's yearly low and the average annual price of USD 3,400 forecasted by analysts at Wood Mackenzie. Why is that? Just a few months ago, the market was concerned about an industrial downturn. Today, it is clear that inventories are low and demand from China is anything but weakening. Still, the zinc market remains challenging. We explain which companies are good investments in this environment and which are not!
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 2nd, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
The auto industry is at a crossroads – Who will solve the lithium problem? BYD, Mercedes-Benz, European Lithium
When the Chinese step on the gas, German premium manufacturers are left in the dust! As a recent article in Handelsblatt shows, Chinese auto suppliers are increasingly overtaking their international competitors. This is fatal – after all, suppliers are the ones driving innovation. One indicator is the battery sector: in the first half of 2025, the two largest Chinese battery manufacturers, CATL and BYD, together controlled 55.7% of the global electric vehicle battery market. The next-largest non-Chinese supplier is LG from South Korea, with a market share of just 9%. As it stands, European car manufacturers remain heavily dependent on Chinese batteries. We examine why this dependence is risky, which companies are already working to reduce it, and which stocks offer opportunities for investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 1st, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
This could be explosive for e-mobility! Watch out for BYD, Pasinex Resources, VW, and Mercedes
The latest quarterly results from the automotive sector have led to further disillusionment. High costs, ever-changing technological requirements, and stricter regulations are leading to declining margins. For two years now, Chinese manufacturers like BYD have been making weekly deliveries by ship to the affluent EU market. Initially highly praised and selling several thousand units quickly, everything now appears to be stalling, as huge stockpiles are suddenly piling up. Investors should keep a close eye on developments. Anyone thinking about modern batteries, for example, cannot ignore the critical metal zinc. Here are a few ideas for your portfolio.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 15th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST
After tungsten, is this the next raw material bottleneck? thyssenkrupp, Pasinex Resources, and Mercedes-Benz under review!
Geopolitical tensions are forcing industrialized nations to radically rethink their strategies. Following strategic metals like tungsten and rare earths, another raw material is coming into the spotlight. The importance of steel refinement and high-tech production is growing exponentially, while supply risks are looming due to market concentration. Those who now secure alternative supply sources or develop substitution technologies will not only secure supply chains but also generate competitive advantages. We take a closer look at companies that rely on zinc, and one company that could help the US remove zinc from its list of critical raw materials.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 3rd, 2025 | 07:45 CEST
Explosive atmosphere in the lithium triangle – Europe stands to benefit: Albemarle, European Lithium, Mercedes-Benz
Electric vehicles need lithium. However, it is not that easy to obtain. According to a report in Die Welt, two companies from China and Russia are currently encountering difficulties in Bolivia. The reason: indigenous peoples have launched a wave of protests and are doing everything they can to prevent lithium mining in the country. Germany had already failed with a similar initiative in Bolivia. The indigenous peoples along the border with Argentina see themselves as the sole and rightful owners of the "white gold." As a result, the "lithium triangle" between Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile, which is home to more than half of the world's lithium reserves, is increasingly becoming a no-go area for companies. We explain the alternatives available and who stands to benefit the most.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 2nd, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
Alarm bells ringing for rare earths and record highs for hydrogen! Hensoldt, Plug Power, Mercedes, and BMW partner European Lithium
Rare earths are increasingly being used as a weapon in geopolitics. "The last remaining stocks will likely be used up within four to six weeks. Then parts of production will have to be shut down," warns Christian Grimmelt of the consulting firm Berylls by AlixPartners in Wirtschaftswoche. This could benefit European Lithium's stock. The Company not only aims to supply lithium to BMW but is also developing a rare earths project in Greenland. Is the defense industry also affected by the shortage of raw materials? Perhaps. For now, the FOMO rally is driving defense stocks to new all-time highs. But caution is advised: according to analysts, Hensoldt shares, for example, have a 30% downside risk. Plug Power, on the other hand, has had to cope with many setbacks in recent months. Its shares are at rock bottom. Could a milestone in its home market bring about a turnaround?
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