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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 17th, 2025 | 07:05 CET

Electric mobility is booming, lithium prices are rising again – An assessment of BYD, Power Metallic Mines, and Volkswagen

  • Mining
  • rawmaterials
  • Nickel
  • Copper
  • PGEs
  • Electromobility
  • Technology

The era of the combustion engine is coming to an end. A new ecosystem of technology, raw materials, and manufacturing power is emerging, presenting extraordinary opportunities for early investors. The race toward electrification is in full swing, driven by exploding registration numbers and a rapidly expanding charging infrastructure. But the real leverage lies deeper. Access to critical metals, which are the lifeblood of every battery, is indispensable. As supply chains reorganize, three very different companies are positioning themselves: the emerging giant BYD, the raw materials explorer Power Metallic Mines, and the traditional heavyweight Volkswagen.

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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!

  • Mining
  • Lithium
  • Electromobility
  • RareEarths
  • Automotive

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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Commented by Stefan Feulner on December 9th, 2025 | 07:00 CET

Volkswagen, Silver North Resources, Albemarle – The comeback of value stocks

  • Mining
  • Silver
  • Commodities
  • Electromobility

2025 was the year of AI stocks. Hardly any other sector dominated the stock markets as clearly as companies in the semiconductor, cloud, and generative AI sectors. While these stocks chased new records and single-handedly pulled the major indices upward, large parts of the market fell by the wayside. Cyclicals, industrials, commodities, and classic consumer stocks remained in downward trends despite solid fundamentals. This is precisely where an exciting starting point is now emerging. Many of these "lagging" sectors are trading at historically low valuations, while sentiment is increasingly shifting away from AI high-flyers. The market is rotating, and 2026 could be the comeback year for undervalued value stocks.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 28th, 2025 | 06:55 CET

New tax incentives for e-mobility in 2026 – The spark for BYD, Nio, Graphano Energy, and VW

  • Mining
  • graphite
  • Electromobility
  • Batteries
  • BatteryMetals

The German government is planning to reintroduce an electric vehicle subsidy for private individuals. Currently, there are only purchase incentives for companies and tax advantages for purely electric company cars. In its coalition agreement, Berlin has now promised various purchase incentives for electric vehicles. This includes the reintroduction of an e-mobility bonus for private individuals. The government confirmed this plan at the German auto summit in early October. The plan is to support low- and middle-income households in making the transition to the new era of mobility. In addition to funds from the European Climate Social Fund, a further three billion euros will be available for this purpose until the end of 2029. The details of the subsidy have not yet been announced. Meanwhile, business with electric vehicles is still sluggish. Clearly, people are waiting for the new tax breaks. Which stocks are in focus?

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 24th, 2025 | 09:25 CET

DAX up, NASDAQ down! Automotive sector back in focus with Mercedes-Benz, WashTec, BYD, and VW

  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Electromobility
  • Innovations
  • carwash

The correction in the growth markets continues. Even crypto investors, who are used to success, are now complaining about the pronounced market weakness. November and December are usually good months for the stock market. However, because September and October performed so exorbitantly well, profits are now apparently being taken across the board. For German blue chips, the whole thing has been mild so far, and according to general valuation rules, they also have more room for upward movement. We are diving into the world of electric vehicles and combustion engines, where P/E ratios between 4 and 12 are the norm and real, tangible goods are traded. It is time to put away the AI toys and start the machines.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on November 19th, 2025 | 07:00 CET

The secret formula for stable returns: BASF, WashTec, and Volkswagen

  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • chemicals
  • Electromobility

In uncertain times, investors long for stability. Dividends not only generate returns but, above all, offer stability. The focus is shifting from speculative hype to companies with sustainable dividend policies. These quality characteristics can be found not only in large index heavyweights but also in specific niches. Three established names that should be examined more closely in this regard are BASF, WashTec, and Volkswagen.

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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

  • Mining
  • Lithium
  • rawmaterials
  • Defense
  • Electromobility

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

  • Mining
  • graphite
  • Electromobility
  • CriticalMetals
  • Batteries
  • BatteryMetals

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

  • Mining
  • Commodities
  • Electromobility
  • Batteries

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

  • Mining
  • graphite
  • Energy
  • renewableenergies
  • Electromobility
  • rawmaterials

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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