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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 11th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
Caution: The next commodity rally boosts Globex but brings higher costs for VW, BMW, and BYD!
The price of copper exceeded the USD 9,000 mark again in September, and future prices remain stable above the USD 9,400 mark. This makes it clear to high-tech manufacturers and producers of alternative energies that the desired electrification will cause significantly higher costs than anticipated. Despite the global economic stagnation, commodity prices remain high. This is mainly due to the general increase in operating costs in mining operations. Energy, material, and personnel costs have seen the most significant increases in over 30 years since 2020. Major consumers of industrial metals, in particular, are now having to dig deeper into their pockets. For some, this is feasible, but for mass producers such as Volkswagen or BYD, this means increased pressure on margins. Where are the opportunities for investors?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 10th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Rheinmetall and Saturn Oil + Gas are making money - What is next for Volkswagen?
The stock market is a place of constant change. For a long time, Volkswagen was regarded as one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, while Saturn Oil & Gas and Rheinmetall led a somewhat shadowy existence. At times, it was not even possible to buy shares in defense companies through some banks. However, the tide has turned. The companies from Düsseldorf and Canada are now making a lot of money and have developed very well. In contrast, Volkswagen, a big name in the automotive industry, is currently struggling with serious problems. In our article, we shed light on what these developments mean for investors and examine what opportunities and risks exist.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 9th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
100% gains with auto stocks! BYD and dynaCERT are already on the launch pad. Are VW, BMW and Mercedes low enough yet?
Growing market shares through progress and innovation. While Chinese e-mobility is vehemently pushing into Europe, local manufacturers face a strategic dilemma. After all, combustion engines are currently still in demand, but what will things look like in 10 years? European car manufacturers currently have to pursue an expensive dual strategy in order to generate revenue. This means that they must not lose pace with developments in the electric vehicle sector while the combustion engine business continues to run at full throttle. While BMW will start series production of fuel cell cars in 2028, the Canadian hydrogen specialist dynaCERT is already in full swing. Where are the opportunities for resourceful investors?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on September 3rd, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
Volkswagen, Altech Advanced Materials, NIO: Global race for the best solutions in e-mobility and energy storage
The energy and automotive sectors are in a state of flux. Volkswagen is implementing drastic cost-cutting measures for its oldest employees and, at the same time, losing market share in the electric vehicle sector. Altech Advanced Materials, on the other hand, is presenting an innovative solution for stationary energy storage with the CERENERGY® solid-state battery. This technology could revolutionize the market for large-scale storage systems and make companies less dependent on regional power supplies. NIO, an up-and-coming electric vehicle manufacturer from China, is revolutionizing the energy supply for electric vehicles with its battery swap system. In doing so, they offer an innovative solution to the biggest pain point for EV drivers to date: charging time. Which company stands for the best forward-looking innovation?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 26th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
E-mobility stutters, 200% possible with AI! VW, Mercedes, Prismo Metals, and Super Micro Computer in focus!
E-mobility has become a political issue in Europe. This is because the EU is smilingly having to approve imports from China, which are around 25% cheaper. Although punitive tariffs came into force last week, they also affected German models produced in Asia that are intended for the European market. In the long term, trade wars will always have a negative impact on the economy because consumers remain uncertain, delaying new car purchases. Local dealers are overwhelmed with showroom stock delivered directly from factories. Overall, this puts additional pressure on an already struggling economy, and after Varta, there will likely be more cases of restructuring in the sector. We take a closer look at this challenging sector and uncover interesting opportunities!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 20th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
The world keeps turning! Caution with VW, Mercedes, Altech Advanced Materials, Plug Power, and Nel ASA!
E-mobility and the upstream battery market are making headlines. Following the abolition of tax incentives, the topic of "electric mobility" has to face up to the harsh market conditions. Hydrogen is also competing, but it is currently still far too expensive to be economically successful. This leaves us with battery technologies, which are used both in energy storage systems and in vehicles. The near bankruptcy of Varta shows how tough the market has become here. There is plenty of room for innovative ideas! Altech Advanced Materials is making waves in German engineering with solid concepts. The market eagerly awaits the first mid-sized products, while many other market players must first justify their billion-dollar valuations. We take a closer look.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 12th, 2024 | 07:45 CEST
After the crash, buy defense, big data, and high-tech now! Rheinmetall, BYD, VW, Globex Mining, and Palantir in focus
The DAX had gained a good 13% by the summer, while the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 index saw an even more significant increase of 24%. However, much of this progress has melted away in recent weeks. Due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, especially in the Middle East, the stock markets experienced a summer setback. This is not uncommon for this time of year. There are often index corrections, which then transition seamlessly into the year-end rally from late fall. The FED could be the driving force this year. Renowned investment banks expect the September meeting to mark the start of a longer cycle of interest rate cuts by a total of 5 measures. This would likely mark the starting signal for the next super bull markets. Before then, we will separate the wheat from the chaff to ensure your portfolio is correctly positioned.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on August 2nd, 2024 | 06:30 CEST
Transformation in full swing: Altech, Volkswagen, and Bayer focus on new technologies and markets
Shortly after the grandiose Olympic opening ceremony, Paris showed us what it means to sit in the dark. One day after the opening ceremony, the inhabitants of the Seine were hit by a power outage. Speculation as to the cause ranges from a cyber attack to sabotage, similar to the recent arson attacks on the French rail network. But one thing is certain, it shows how fragile the power supply currently is. This is reason enough for Altech Advanced Materials to press ahead with the development of its stationary solid-state battery. A type of local battery power plant ensures a stable power supply, even with fluctuations in the grid due to wind and solar energy. The German company has another profitable development up its sleeve for the EV market. Volkswagen continues to focus on its electric vehicles and can look forward to increased sales in China. Nevertheless, the Wolfsburg-based company must make considerable savings to remain profitable. The results of the first half of the year provide deep insights. Additionally, for 27 million women in the US, ones battery can be figuratively "empty" at times. Fatigue, hot flashes, and nervousness are classic symptoms of menopause. 27 million is the market size of menopausal women that Bayer AG now aims to capture with a very special medication...
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 24th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Averting power outages, starting the battery revolution! BASF, Altech Advanced Materials, BYD, and VW
Varta is undergoing a complete restructuring and reorganization, likely leaving legacy shareholders empty-handed. The back and forth since 2023 has given the German SME sector an increasingly unsettling look. The environment is challenging, and only the strongest will survive the looming storm. Traces of Habeck's poor planning can also be seen in the energy transition. Instead of fully utilizing renewable energies, six new gas-fired power plants are now being planned, which will, of course, be powered by hydrogen. This draws investors' attention back to battery storage systems, as they are needed to successfully store surplus energy. Where do the opportunities lie for resourceful investors?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on July 15th, 2024 | 07:40 CEST
BYD, Altech Advanced Materials, Volkswagen - Anti-cyclical share price gains
In recent weeks, vehicle manufacturers have been bombarded with negative news. In addition to the introduction of punitive tariffs by the European Union on the Chinese electric vehicle industry, the German flagship Volkswagen came around the corner with a sharp profit warning. However, those expecting severe share price losses were caught off guard. This is a strong sign of an end to the correction and a possible trend reversal.
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