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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 17th, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
Gold explodes to USD 3,700 – What is next? Time to bet on Barrick Mining, Newmont, Dryden Gold and BASF
The gold price is currently being driven primarily by expectations of falling US interest rates, a weaker US dollar, high geopolitical uncertainty, and strong purchases by central banks. The latter added around 1,045 tons of gold to their reserves in 2024, one of the highest levels in recent years. Major US investment banks have consistently raised their price targets: Goldman Sachs expects around USD 3,700 per ounce by the end of 2025, JPMorgan sees an average of about USD 3,675 in Q4, and UBS even forecasts up to USD 3,800. In very optimistic scenarios, prices of over USD 4,000 are already being discussed in industry. How are gold giants Barrick and Newmont performing in this environment? In the short term, they have been significantly outperformed by Dryden Gold, which has recently doubled in value. Investors should now drastically increase their exposure to precious metals, as they have been overinvested in AI, high tech, and defense for months. Here are a few ideas.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 7th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST
Hydrogen turnaround? Bad news from Africa: First Hydrogen, thyssenkrupp nucera, BASF
According to a report in Der Spiegel, producing green hydrogen in Africa for export to Europe could be more expensive than previously thought. This is indicated by research conducted by scientists from the Technical University of Munich, Oxford, and ETH Zurich. According to the study, only 2% of around 10,000 sites examined across 31 African countries could produce at competitive costs by 2030. The reason lies in financing. Depending on the country in Africa, financing costs range between 8% and 27%, which is too high to remain competitive. Instead of the planned price guarantees of EUR 3 per kg of hydrogen, the EU would have to guarantee EUR 5 to ensure a reliable flow of hydrogen from Africa to Europe. What does this mean now for the European hydrogen economy?
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 31st, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Who benefits from the customs agreement? Volkswagen, BASF, and Globex Mining
Is the customs agreement between the US and the EU a warning shot, as German Economics Minister Katherina Reiche says, or will the tariffs strike German industry at its core? The public debate about the customs deal, which includes 15% tariffs on EU goods, is in full swing. We examine the risks using the example of industrial giants Volkswagen and BASF and show that the agreement also has clear winners – Globex Mining's business model is ideally suited to the uncertain situation and could soon bring investors substantial returns.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 30th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
Made in the USA: Bayer caught in a customs trap? What about Argo Graphene Solutions and BASF?
The new US-EU trade pact is creating deep rifts. While many European exports are groaning under the 15% tariffs, exceptions and location strategies are deciding who the winners and losers will be. Bayer and BASF are facing rising costs, but their innovative strength offers the key to limiting the damage. Argo Graphene Solutions, on the other hand, is strategically well-protected thanks to its US subsidiary and can take a relaxed approach to the customs issue. Those who identify the right levers now will turn trade risks into returns. Three companies, three ways through the tariff jungle. We take a look at how each is dealing with the new landscape.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 17th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST
Investing in graphene – Research unlocks opportunities: Argo Graphene Solutions, BASF, Samsung
Innovation often needs a catalyst - an event that accelerates the adoption of new technologies and pushes companies to explore new directions. The past few years have been full of such catalysts: climate change has driven efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, and the US government's rumbling attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have prompted a global rethink of defense spending. Graphene, a material of the future, is at the center of many of these developments – reason enough to explore potential investment options.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 7th, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
Is this trend the next big thing? Hensoldt, BASF, Antimony Resources
Antimony is used in many high-tech applications, including the F-35 fighter jet. But as with tungsten, China also dominates the market for antimony. This unique semi-metal is found in the products of many German industrial companies. A young raw materials company from Canada is now preparing to produce antimony outside China and ensure security of supply. Following the recent release of outstanding drilling results, potential industrial partners are likely to be taking notice. How dependent are Hensoldt and BASF on antimony, and could Antimony Resources become the next Almonty?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on May 6th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Strategy, 123fahrschule, BASF – Massive increases
Amid high volatility, Germany's leading index, the DAX, regained the psychologically important 23,000-point mark after its setback in April. Investors are betting on an imminent resolution to US President Donald Trump's erratic tariff policies. Small caps also posted significant gains after the drastic losses in the previous month. Many companies remain undervalued, offering further upside potential.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 16th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
BASF, Globex Mining, BP – Industrial giants in transition: Billion-dollar lawsuits, the lithium boom, and the turbulence of the energy transition
The global raw materials and energy industry is undergoing a profound transformation: established oil companies like BP are struggling with profit warnings and feeling the pain of the transformation that the energy transition and changing demand are forcing upon them. The goal is to include more renewable energy sources in the portfolio. The existing shareholders are not particularly enthusiastic about this. Meanwhile, the increasing demand for electric mobility is opening up new opportunities in the raw materials sector – the Canadian company Globex Mining is scoring points here with a clever business model and promising lithium discoveries. Investors benefit from the mining company's numerous properties and extensive raw materials portfolio. In contrast, BASF has filed a lawsuit against competitors in the amount of EUR 1.4 billion at the Munich District Court. Four companies are said to have made unfair price agreements; BASF wants fair competition. Read more about the strategies of the three global players.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 22nd, 2024 | 07:00 CET
BASF, F3 Uranium, Amazon - From geothermal energy to uranium: Three companies shaping the future of energy
The global energy transition is taking concrete shape: chemical giant BASF and Australian geothermal specialist Vulcan Energy are forging a groundbreaking alliance for green heat and lithium production in Ludwigshafen. The momentum in the energy sector is further strengthened by the nuclear power renaissance. F3 Uranium is positioning itself with high-grade uranium discoveries in Canada's Athabasca Basin to capitalize on the upcoming demand boom. The expected doubling of uranium demand by 2030 and the planned strategic uranium reserve in the US from 2025 promise strong growth for the sector. Meanwhile, tech giant Amazon is securing its future power supply in the European market by investing billions in Greek wind farms. These developments highlight how large corporations are driving the transformation of energy supply systems.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 11th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
Traffic light madness! The turnaround at BASF, Altech Advanced Materials, Nordex and Siemens Energy
The traffic light coalition departs – and the economy breathes a sigh of relief. Key future topics such as the energy transition, e-mobility and the energy storage market now have good prospects. With a redefinition of industrial policy in Germany, confidence is returning to small and medium-sized companies. With a constant stream of new regulations, high energy costs and excessive bureaucracy, the failed coalition had many things in mind – but not the economic well-being of Germany. A murmur is going through the fragile industrial complexes with the announced new election. We expect a surge of innovative ideas, especially in the areas of energy security and mobility. Check your portfolio!
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