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Commented by Armin Schulz on November 17th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
How European Lithium, Hensoldt, and Volkswagen are overcoming the supply chain crisis and creating potential in their portfolios
The global tech and defense industries are under pressure. Dependence on critical raw materials from limited sources is becoming a strategic nightmare. Recent trade restrictions are driving up prices, jeopardizing supply chains, and forcing Europe to rethink its strategy quickly. At the same time, studies warn of an impending lithium shortage that could bring the electric vehicle boom to an abrupt end. The race for secure supply and technological sovereignty is in full swing – and at the same time offers historic opportunities. We therefore take a look at three companies that are directly active in these turbulent markets: European Lithium, Hensoldt, and Volkswagen.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 3rd, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Trade war over? Not at all! Here is what's happening now with Graphano Energy, Porsche, and Volkswagen
The US and China have agreed to a kind of truce in their trade conflict. China's export restrictions on metals, which were only announced in October, have been lifted. In return, China will purchase agricultural products from the US, and the agreement will be renegotiated in a year's time. What US President Donald Trump is selling as a major victory is, at best, a temporary ceasefire. The past few weeks have shown that the preliminary agreement will change little for Western industrial companies: they have gained time and must make good use of it.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 29th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
In the China-commodities chess game: Power Metallic Mines as a beneficiary, BYD facing tariffs, Volkswagen on the defensive
China's new lithium export controls are creating clear winners and losers. While mining companies such as Power Metallic Mines are benefiting from the restrictive measures and rising commodity prices, other companies are facing immediate challenges. Chinese electric vehicle pioneer BYD must arm itself against trade policy countermeasures and tariffs abroad, but is fundamentally resilient thanks to its integrated supply chains. The situation is quite different for German automotive giant Volkswagen, which faces significant supply risks and is struggling to secure its battery supply and chips.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 21st, 2025 | 07:25 CEST
Who benefits, who suffers? The raw materials crisis in e-mobility: BYD, Graphano Energy, and Volkswagen
The future of mobility is being decided in the battery factory. Innovative battery cells promise longer ranges and lower costs, but the road to getting there is marked by a fierce race for scarce raw materials and technological supremacy. This tension between disruptive progress and geopolitical risks creates unique opportunities for companies that navigate the transformation strategically. Today, we take a closer look at how BYD, Graphano Energy, and Volkswagen are currently positioning themselves.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 15th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Volkswagen in a tight spot: Why European Lithium and Standard Lithium are now the more valuable players
The global electric vehicle revolution is facing its biggest test yet. China's looming export restrictions on critical battery raw materials threaten to destabilize Western manufacturers' supply chains from 2025 and increase production costs. But it is precisely these geopolitical tensions that are catapulting independent lithium producers into the spotlight. While established giants are fighting for their security of supply, agile players are benefiting from this power vacuum. The strategic maneuvers of Volkswagen, European Lithium, and Standard Lithium reveal who the real winners of this upheaval will be.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 30th, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Electric vehicles, batteries, wind power: How Volkswagen, Graphano Energy, and Nordex are winning at the energy transition poker game
The energy and mobility transformation is accelerating rapidly. Driven by regulatory requirements and technological leaps, a billion-dollar market is emerging that is breaking down traditional industry boundaries. The key lies in the symbiosis of clean energy, powerful storage, and electric transportation. In this ecosystem of the future, three specialized players are reshaping the value chain. Volkswagen is a giant in the automotive industry, Graphano Energy is an explorer of critical battery raw materials, and Nordex is a pioneer in wind power. Which companies will be the winners of this upheaval?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on September 26th, 2025 | 07:35 CEST
Gerresheimer, dynaCERT, Volkswagen – Exciting developments!
News drives prices. However, the pendulum can swing in both directions. For informed investors, the correct interpretation of events is crucial. Often, this then leads to lucrative entry and exit signals. Gerresheimer was the latest to be hit, but which stock could be next? However, there are also stocks that are due for a realignment, offering opportunities for rising prices.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 10th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST
German-Canadian raw materials alliance: Graphano Energy, Volkswagen, Magna International
February 1, 2025, came as a shock to many Canadians. On that day, US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and repeatedly suggested the country could become a US state. In response to these trade barriers, Canada sought to reduce its dependence on the US. An obvious partner is the EU. The two economies already entered into a strategic raw materials partnership in 2021. In this article, we explore the prospects for joint supply chains for electric vehicle batteries and highlight which companies stand to benefit.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 20th, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
Rethinking energy! Siemens Energy, First Hydrogen, VW, and BYD for the winning portfolio
For a long time, it seemed that nuclear energy was disappearing from the global energy mix, but now there are clear signs of a change of course. The US, in particular, is pushing for a restart. The government has adopted an ambitious plan to quadruple nuclear power capacity. The focus is on small modular reactors (SMRs) - compact reactors that can be used in decentralized locations, are considered efficient and safe, and can also be built more quickly than conventional large-scale power plants. In addition to their role in domestic energy supply, SMRs are considered an important export product for allied countries looking to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. At the same time, they offer the possibility of being flexibly combined with renewable energy sources, such as supplementing solar and wind farms to ensure base load capability. E-mobility also depends on a secure power supply. Which companies are attracting the most investor interest?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on August 14th, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
How Volkswagen, Power Metallic Mines, and Nordex aim to conquer the trillion-dollar energy transition market
Electrification is driving an unprecedented demand for raw materials. Lithium, cobalt, and rare earths are the new oil - essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and our climate-neutral future. But global dependencies and trade conflicts threaten to disrupt supply chains. Those who secure strategic supplies will dominate the transition. Today, we look at three companies that are benefiting from the energy transition – Volkswagen, Power Metallic Mines and Nordex – and analyze their current situation.
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