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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 3rd, 2026 | 06:00 CEST
Bayer, MustGrow Biologics, BASF: From Yesterday's Crop Protection to Tomorrow's Biologicals
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Major agricultural companies are reshaping their businesses and increasingly looking to small specialists. On September 2, Bayer presented its goals for the agricultural business through 2029 to investors. The Leverkusen-based company aims to generate more than EUR 3 billion in free operating cash flow by then and to assume a leading global role in biologicals through partnerships. That could work in the favor of small developers like MustGrow Biologics. On September 14, BASF commissioned four banks to prepare for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its agricultural division, which generated EUR 9.6 billion in revenue in 2025. We therefore take a closer look at Bayer, MustGrow Biologics and BASF.
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Commented by Jens Castner on September 30th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
The Heart of the European Battery: How BASF, IBU-tec and HPQ Silicon Are Revolutionizing the Battery
The future of the European automotive industry will not be decided on the assembly line, but in the chemistry lab. Until now, battery cells—the heart of modern electric vehicles—have come almost exclusively from Asia. This dependency is dangerous, and politicians have warned about it for years: Europe urgently needs its own self-contained battery value chain. But to achieve this independence, it is not enough to simply build massive factories ("gigafactories") on greenfield sites. The real key lies in the molecular components: the cathode (the positive terminal) and the anode (the negative terminal). Three companies are demonstrating how this European supply chain can become a reality: DAX giant BASF is focusing on high-end chemicals for the premium range, while the mid-sized company IBU-tec, with its new mega-factory in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, is poised to become the European LFP cathode leader for the mass market. At the other end of the battery spectrum, the Canadian-French technology firm HPQ Silicon is using innovative silicon anodes to ensure future energy storage systems will be dramatically more powerful. This technological pincer movement could free the continent from Asia's stranglehold. Read on to find out what this means for investors.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 30th, 2026 | 06:55 CEST
A Sensational Development in the M&A Carousel: Rheinmetall, BASF and Lahontan Gold
A sensational development is looming in the German chemical industry. BASF is considering acquiring speciality chemicals company Evonik. The Ludwigshafen-based company would thereby significantly expand its speciality chemicals business. Evonik has reacted cautiously. Analysts have responded positively. But some question marks remain. A small but strategically interesting acquisition is in the works in the gold sector. Lahontan Gold plans to acquire Emergent Metals outright, expanding its position in Nevada's Walker Lane gold district. Is this a move to prepare for a US IPO? Most recently, Lahontan increased its resource estimate and reaffirmed its goal of building a mine next year. And what about Rheinmetall? Its stock has fallen below EUR 1,000 again. The company is working to address its "dependence on the Bundeswehr" and its "old and heavy military equipment."
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 15th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
GE Aerospace, Strategic Resources, BASF: Supply Chains Are Becoming a Billion-Dollar Market
Defence, aviation, energy infrastructure, and high-tech are driving demand for specialty metals and high-performance materials. At the same time, concerns in the West are growing about dependence on a handful of supplier countries for critical raw materials and industrial inputs. As a result, billions are no longer flowing solely into new factories but increasingly into securing entire supply chains. Anyone who owns, processes, or uses raw materials to produce indispensable components is taking centre stage strategically.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on September 15th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Megatrends and Future Market Stocks For The Portfolio: Can BASF, Porsche and HPQ Silicon Deliver the Breakthrough?
Today, we take a closer look at three companies at pivotal decision points. First, we examine the chemical heavyweight BASF. The Ludwigshafen-based company is currently fighting tooth and nail for a global turnaround and surprising the markets with innovative new technologies. The technical level of EUR 55 is crucial here. Next, we turn our attention to the immense structural challenges facing Porsche AG and ask whether the automaker will succeed in making a breakthrough following Volkswagen's radical restructuring—or not. Last but not least, we focus on an exciting technology developer from North America: HPQ Silicon. With new milestones in the battery and drone industries, the company could soon attract more attention. The stock is currently trading at a level that would have been unthinkable just months ago. Read on to discover the opportunities these three stocks offer.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 10th, 2026 | 08:25 CEST
Germany's Gas Gap Is Growing! BASF, A.H.T. Syngas and Verbio Could Turn the Shortage into an Opportunity
Gas prices are fluctuating, storage facilities are emptier than they have been since records began, and the old security fossil fuels provided is crumbling. While Germany nervously looks ahead to the heating season, industry has long since pulled the ripcord. Turning to domestic, low-carbon gases is no longer a "green fairy tale", but a hard business necessity. Technology for converting waste materials into energy is taking centre stage, and the first companies are already posting rising margins. Amid this tension between a supply crisis and a technological breakthrough, it is worth taking a closer look at BASF, A.H.T. Syngas, and Verbio.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on August 28th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Explosive News: Power Metallic Mines Nears a Decisive Milestone — How Are BASF and BYD Performing?
AI and electrification require enormous amounts of copper. According to the International Energy Agency, a supply shortfall of approximately 6.6 million metric tons is projected by 2035. New mines and functioning recycling loops will therefore be equally indispensable. Power Metallic Mines could arrive at exactly the right time with its polymetallic Nisk project in Québec. The company's initial mineral resource estimate, expected soon, will reveal the deposit's industrial significance and whether the stock is poised for a revaluation. Chemicals giant BASF is strategically positioning itself in raw materials and recycling while gaining additional appeal through the planned spin-off of its agricultural business. BYD demonstrates just how rapidly international demand is growing, with Europe playing an increasingly important role. Who holds the best cards?
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Commented by Jens Castner on August 19th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
BASF, dynaCERT, Andritz: Three Strategies, One Goal—and Up to 600% Upside Potential!
High energy costs in Germany, weak growth in Europe, and US tariffs that are making life difficult for exporters: for many companies, their traditional markets are becoming a trap. Three examples show how they can break free. The German chemical giant BASF is betting billions on China; the Canadian cleantech specialist dynaCERT is on the verge of a breakthrough in Vietnam; and the Austrian plant manufacturer Andritz is proving that the strategy pays off. Investors who take this bold path have the chance to earn attractive dividends and price gains of up to 600%.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on August 12th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Dividend Yield or Growth Potential? The Opportunities Offered by Bayer, BASF, and Volatus Aerospace
The war in Ukraine remains a source of uncertainty that continues to weigh on global markets. Russia and Ukraine are continuing their attacks on infrastructure and industrial facilities, while diplomatic solutions are still nowhere in sight. For investors, this means that energy prices, commodity markets, and security-related sectors remain vulnerable to sudden news developments. In particular, defence and aerospace stocks, as well as companies focused on autonomous and security-related technologies, including drones, stand to benefit from rising defence budgets and the growing need for technological independence. Investors entering the market at this time should therefore consider this underlying geopolitical tension as a permanent factor in their risk assessment. Against this backdrop, we take a closer look at Bayer, BASF, and Volatus today.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 4th, 2026 | 11:00 CEST
Agribusiness Sector Heats Up: BASF, MustGrow Biologics, and Corteva—Where Growth Is Scaling and What Analysts Recommend
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Investments in the agribusiness sector are often viewed as resilient long-term opportunities, driven by steadily growing global food demand. However, the industry's outlook is becoming increasingly complex. Climate change and tightening regulations are forcing agricultural companies to adapt continuously. To feed an estimated 9.7 billion people by 2050, experts believe global food production must increase significantly despite a shrinking amount of arable land. At the same time, regulators around the world are moving to phase out conventional crop protection products. The EU aims to have 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030 and has already banned many conventional crop protection products. These developments are creating significant opportunities for biological alternatives. We take a closer look at the market and the companies best positioned to benefit from these long-term trends.
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