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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on July 20th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Bloodbath in Chip Stocks Triggered by Margin Calls? Infineon, Aixtron, LPKF Laser—Is Zefiro Methane Headed for a Golden Future?
Following the historic rally, semiconductor stocks have recently suffered a brutal sell-off. It was not just SK Hynix, Samsung, and SanDisk that came under heavy pressure. German chip-related companies such as Infineon, Aixtron, and LPKF Laser have also lost up to 50% of their value. The decline appears to have been amplified, at least in part, by margin calls in South Korea. What does this mean for going forward? Will the AI boom drive semiconductor stocks higher again? One lesser-known beneficiary of the construction of data centers and energy infrastructure is Zefiro Methane. The company specializes in the remediation of abandoned oil and gas wells, a multi-billion-dollar market in the US. Surging energy demand from the AI sector is creating additional demand for the company's services and could ultimately support higher profit margins. The new partnership with the Well Done Foundation could provide another catalyst, accelerating the company's growth trajectory.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 7th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Over 200% Chip Rally Over? Are Takeovers Coming Now? AMD, Power Metallic, Infineon and Aixtron in Focus
Over the past two years, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) has staged a historic rally, gaining around 125% on balance. Driven by the massive boom in artificial intelligence, the index reached an all-time high of over 14,600 points in June 2026 before entering a sharper consolidation. This past week, the closely watched index left volatile trading at 12,626, with a hefty daily loss of 5.4%. Reports of looming overcapacity in AI data centers are putting pressure on the recently exploded share prices of industry heavyweights such as Micron, AMD and Applied Materials. The two German chip hopefuls Infineon and Aixtron were also hit hard. With the NISK project, Power Metallic Mines holds a promising polymetallic property in Québec focused on copper, nickel and platinum group metals. The correction in this stock is already complete, and for the past few days it has been climbing steeply again. A closer look is worthwhile!
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Commented by Jens Castner on July 3rd, 2026 | 08:10 CEST
TURNAROUND AFTER YEARS OF STRUGGLE: SOFTBANK, STRATEGIC RESOURCES, AND AIXTRON UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
SoftBank has done it. After more than two decades in the shadow of its own dot-com excesses, the Japanese technology investor is once again the most valuable company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, German semiconductor equipment manufacturer Aixtron is once again approaching its record high from 2000. Both cases demonstrate that even stocks once considered massively overvalued can stage a remarkable comeback after years of underperformance—provided they are supported by a genuine structural growth trend. This is a pattern that could also play out for Strategic Resources. The key difference is that its share price has collapsed despite never having reached the kind of extreme valuations seen in the other two cases.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on June 30th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Price pullbacks at Almonty Industries, RENK, and Aixtron present great opportunities!
While the boom in the AI and defence sectors is a familiar topic for most investors, far too little is said about the key raw material without which ammunition and modern semiconductors could not be manufactured. Tungsten combines, like no other metal, the highest melting point with extreme hardness and high density. Demand is rising dramatically while supply remains insufficient, which has led to a veritable price explosion in recent quarters. What poses a challenge for consumers is a major boon for producers. This is particularly true for Almonty Industries. The company is one of the world's leading tungsten producers and is expected to meet 40% of demand outside of China by the end of 2027. Armed with a well-funded war chest, the company also plans to grow through acquisitions. Analysts continue to see upside potential for the stock.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 25th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
175% with AI, High Tech, and Chips: Infineon, Aixtron, Broadcom, and Strategic Resources Under the Microscope!
A long uptrend and the first cracks in the technical picture - triple-digit returns were available on nearly every high-tech stock in recent months. Starting in March, the anticipated flood of orders for data centers and hyperscalers was compounded by the supply shortage debate sparked by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. What a breeding ground for both fear and greed! Ultimately, the optimists prevailed, catapulting well-known stocks from the semiconductor and AI sectors to new heights. But what now? Easing tensions in the Iran conflict and a plummeting oil price are taking the pressure off the pipeline, and already, the future scenarios are changing dramatically once again. With falling energy prices, production is becoming cheaper again, and supply prices are coming under pressure. It is precisely this complex situation that the capital markets must now digest. Doubts about the outlook will lead to profit-taking and falling prices, triggering follow-on selling. The correction is beginning to take hold, but at some point, it will also create attractive entry points. We take a closer look!
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on June 23rd, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Crash or Buying Opportunity? The Truth About BMW, Chart Star Aixtron, and Strategic Resources—a Hidden Gem in the Commodities Sector!
The stock markets are currently showing their wildest side. While established German automakers like BMW are suffering from a severe sales crisis and desperately searching for a way out, technology suppliers like Aixtron are riding the massive wave of artificial intelligence from one record high to the next. But without strategic raw materials and green steel, neither new electric vehicles nor gigantic AI data centers will hit the road. We take a look behind the scenes at three stocks that perfectly illustrate the current contrasts in the global economy. Read on to discover which stock(s) might hold the greatest potential for a surprise right now.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 17th, 2026 | 06:45 CEST
The 500% Chip Rally and Takeovers: AMD, Infineon, A.H.T. Syngas, and Aixtron in the Spotlight
Global demand for computing power is growing rapidly, driven primarily by increasingly sophisticated applications in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). According to current forecasts by Gartner, the power required by data centers is expected to grow from 104 GW to 132 GW and even rise to around 290 GW by the end of the decade. As a result, energy supply is increasingly becoming a strategic factor, as electricity availability is increasingly limiting the expansion of new AI capacities. The major hyperscalers, in particular, are driving much of this growth and often rely on their own energy sources, such as gas turbines, rather than relying solely on public power grids. At the same time, a new, tech-driven investment cycle is emerging, as AI data centers require not only electricity but also cooling and energy-efficient hardware. The sector has been jolted awake, and prices have been rising for months. For investors, high share prices reflect tomorrow's challenges, so the momentum is likely to continue unabated. Here are a few ideas.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on June 3rd, 2026 | 10:30 CEST
Simple and Brutal: No Nuclear Power, No AI - Why American Atomics, Infineon, and Aixtron Play Key Roles
The energy demand of artificial intelligence and data centres is enormous. Studies consistently show that no single energy source will be sufficient; instead, a diversified energy mix will be required to meet rising global electricity consumption. Storage solutions and the critical bottleneck of grid expansion remain key challenges. A strong growth trend that has so far received too little attention is nuclear energy. In this context, American Atomics is positioning itself within the nuclear value chain. AI-driven demand is driving growth for Aixtron and Infineon; both companies hold strong market positions but operate in different segments of the value chain. The key question for investors is whether, after the strong share price performance to date, there is still upside potential in these names.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on May 29th, 2026 | 09:35 CEST
Aixtron, A.H.T. Syngas Technology, Micron: AI and Energy Drive the Next Wave of Share Gains
The global AI boom is currently triggering a new wave of investment in the semiconductor, energy supply, and modern infrastructure sectors. While the expansion of massive data centers is causing demand for high-performance chips and energy-efficient specialty components to skyrocket, providers of decentralized energy solutions and hydrogen technologies are also benefiting from the growing demand for self-sufficient energy supply. At the same time, long-term supply contracts and billions in investments are driving the next phase of growth in the chip industry. The combination of AI, electrification, and energy security is thus evolving into a massive megatrend with enormous potential for technology, energy, and cleantech companies worldwide.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on May 6th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
180% in 4 weeks! Are AIXTRON and LPKF Laser too expensive? Is Aspermont stock too cheap?
With small-cap stocks, it sometimes takes a little longer for a stock's potential to be recognized. This appears to be the case with Aspermont, giving investors the opportunity to get in early. Analysts see nearly 200% upside potential, and the latest quarterly figures confirm that growth expectations for the coming years are realistic. LPKF Laser and AIXTRON are currently at the center of the hype. Their shares have risen by up to 180% in just 4 weeks. However, this means valuations are anything but low. A great deal of future growth is already priced in. Analysts are becoming more skeptical.
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