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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 11th, 2026 | 05:26 CET
COP31 as a Catalyst for Returns! These Stocks Stand to Benefit from the Electrification Wave: VW, BYD, dynaCERT and SpaceX in Focus
The COP31 world climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, is coming into focus for forward-looking investors as a key international implementation event. When almost 200 countries meet for two weeks of negotiations, the systematic decarbonisation of the global transport sector will be at the top of the political agenda. At this landmark summit, host country Türkiye is placing a clear emphasis on the comprehensive electrification of transport to specifically replace fossil fuels such as oil with clean electricity. As national climate action plans under the Paris Agreement must be continually tightened, governments worldwide are under immense pressure to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility and digitalised infrastructure through legislation. Despite political disruption and changed requirements from the US, regulatory pressure to reduce CO₂ remains unabated over the long term. With the Democrats' majority in Congress, there is once again some light at the end of the tunnel for the US too. For equity markets, this government-driven structural transformation means a sector-specific boom for companies in battery technology, charging infrastructure, rail transport and emissions control. Investors are taking notice and specifically targeting the winners!
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Commented by Armin Schulz on November 2nd, 2026 | 05:26 CET
Intel, HPQ Silicon, Volkswagen: A Look at Stocks Across the Silicon Value Chain, from Chips to Batteries, Following Recent Declines
Created and published on behalf of HPQ Silicon Inc.
Silicon is the unassuming raw material behind almost every future technology. For one thing, it is found in processors that power data centres for artificial intelligence. In this area, Intel's management acknowledged in its quarterly results report on October 29 that demand exceeds supply. Next is the battery, where silicon is intended to improve the anode. At the end of the chain is the car, and at Volkswagen, orders for electric vehicles in Europe rose 39% after nine months. This could boost companies that process or refine silicon. Following the recent pullbacks in the three stocks of Intel, HPQ Silicon and Volkswagen, opportunities could open up, provided demand for silicon continues.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 29th, 2026 | 05:26 CET
Audi Invests in the US – Avoiding 100% of Tariffs with VW, Mercedes, Power Metallic and Porsche AG
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US instead of Europe! Facing potential costs running into billions on vehicle exports, Volkswagen subsidiary Audi is now going on the offensive and announcing the construction of its own USD 4 billion SUV plant in the US state of Georgia. This is not an isolated case, as the global automotive industry is facing a fundamental crisis fuelled by collapsing sales in China, once its flagship market, and the US government's protectionist tariff policy under Donald Trump. This strategic investment, worth billions, not only secures substantial local tax breaks for the premium manufacturer but, above all, serves as a shield against Trump's import tariffs. The consequences for the entire sector are far-reaching, as pressure on European automakers to radically localise production is mounting. While competitors such as BMW and Mercedes have been manufacturing in the US for decades, Audi must now catch up at considerable financial expense. For the European home market, however, this shift in value creation is intensifying the debate over factory closures and job cuts. At the same time, weak sales in China, where German brands are increasingly losing out to local electric vehicle competitors, are forcing painful strategic changes. It is worth taking a closer look at the sector!
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 20th, 2026 | 05:39 CEST
VW, Strategic Resources, Infineon: EVs, Raw Materials and Chips - Three perspectives on the Auto Industry's Transformation
In September, more than one in three new cars registered in Germany was fully electric. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), battery-electric vehicles accounted for 34.5% of new registrations. Automakers must adapt their model line-ups in a short period of time, and this requires substantial investment. But the transformation extends beyond the factory gates. Building electric vehicles requires reliable sources of raw materials such as vanadium, used in high-strength steel (ideally produced using green methods) and in batteries. Power semiconductors are also essential, controlling and converting electrical power within vehicles. Companies capable of supplying these materials and components could benefit from this shift. We therefore take a closer look at Volkswagen, Strategic Resources and Infineon.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 13th, 2026 | 05:24 CEST
E-Mobility in Rally Mode! VW and Stellantis Face TÜV Inspections as dynaCERT, BYD and Tesla Show Steady Growth
Donald Trump's surprise diesel deal with Vladimir Putin breaches Western sanctions, but the commitment to Ukraine stands. At the same time, Houthi attacks on Riyadh's airport are driving oil prices to unpredictable heights. With Brent above USD 100 a barrel, that is reason enough to switch powertrains! Supported by the electric vehicle environmental incentive, motorists are increasingly fleeing the price spiral at the pump, with alternative technologies in greater demand than ever. The clean transition relies heavily on e-mobility and green hydrogen as the future's ultimate energy carriers. But the energy transition does not only produce winners! While the struggling giants VW and Stellantis are deep into restructuring amid shrinking margins, agile challengers from the Far East and overseas dominate the field. Pioneer Tesla is delivering good figures, but its Chinese competitor BYD has long since overtaken it. At the same time, dynaCERT is demonstrating how highly innovative hydrogen technologies can make powertrains in heavy goods transport more energy-efficient. Investors should sharpen their focus, as the automotive market is currently reinventing itself.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on October 9th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
dynaCERT, Volkswagen and Plug Power: Between Breakthrough and Cost Pressure! Who Will Take Off and Who Will Fall Behind?
Volkswagen shows how rising costs and intensifying competition can put even an industry veteran under pressure. Have the deep cuts and strategic adjustments come too late, and can closer partnerships help turn things around? Plug Power recently landed a notable major order. Yet its gross margin in the latest quarter came close to zero. dynaCERT is taking a very different approach. The Canadian company makes diesel engines more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly through retrofit technology. The innovative bridging technology has proven itself in numerous pilot projects, and commercialization is now gaining momentum. Analysts at the research firm GBC believe the stock is significantly undervalued.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on September 28th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
The Hunt for Returns Begins: Volkswagen and BYD Set for a Rebound? Globex Mining Breaks Out!
Everyone is looking for returns in the stock market. The autumn hunt for high-return stocks has begun, and we have found some interesting candidates. While Germany's homegrown automaker Volkswagen is in the middle of a difficult and costly transformation, its Chinese rival BYD is pushing aggressively into the European market with smart pricing strategies. Both stocks could now offer rebound potential. But it is not just the automakers that are seeing interesting developments. Smaller companies that are not necessarily on investors' radar also deserve a closer look. The commodities company Globex Mining is not only positioning itself operationally but has also managed a technical breakout above a key resistance level. We take a closer look at these three stocks, assess their return potential and evaluate their current situation.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 25th, 2026 | 09:50 CEST
Volkswagen, HPQ Silicon, AeroVironment: How Investors Can Profit from the Battery and Drone Boom
The lines between defence and automotive are blurring. Defence budgets are reaching record highs, while the auto industry is undergoing a complete transformation. In between, a new value chain is emerging, built on batteries, silicon and autonomous systems. After all, drones and an ever-increasing amount of military technology also require better batteries. Electric mobility needs them too. Those who understand the intersections are a step ahead of the masses. Headlines are of little help here. What counts are supply chains, patents and full order books. That is why we are taking a closer look at Volkswagen, HPQ Silicon and AeroVironment today.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 22nd, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Between Change and Undervaluation – Berkshire Hathaway, Porsche, RE Royalties, Volkswagen and Warren Buffett
The most interesting opportunities in the stock market often emerge where perceived certainties and market consensus begin to erode. Especially when leadership changes are announced, and valuation discounts and operational cutbacks redefine a company's outlook, investors should take a closer look. Today's commentary examines such situations, highlighting how capital allocation, the market environment and strategic management decisions can shape expectations, risks and potential revaluations. In uncertain phases, a deeper look can offer important insights into the factors that may drive gains and losses in the coming quarters.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 21st, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
E-Mobility in the Grip of Energy Prices! Things Are Heating Up for VW, Porsche, Mercedes, BYD and Phenom Resources
Filling up currently feels like a painful visit to the dentist — but without much hope of a cure! Yet despite all the gloom, there are also winners. Against the backdrop of rising energy prices, European e-mobility has entered a dynamic yet fiercely competitive phase in recent months. The historic price shock at the pump is prompting consumers to rethink their spending while driving a boom in new battery electric vehicle registrations. In Europe, electric vehicles now appear on the horizon as a subsidized solution, while gasoline and diesel prices march from one all-time high to the next. However, the charts so beloved by stock market traders are difficult to apply to gas station products. As the operating costs of internal combustion engines soar, electric vehicles are rapidly gaining appeal as an alternative. This is particularly good news for Chinese automakers, who are pushing into Europe with an aggressive market strategy and challenging the established, traditional brands. Even the import tariffs imposed by Brussels on pure-electric vehicles can barely slow the advance from the Far East. The local automotive industry is thus under unprecedented pressure to transform and compete. Where exactly should investors be looking?
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