APPLE INC.
Commented by Jens Castner on August 14th, 2026 | 09:30 CEST
Apple, Volatus Aerospace and innoscripta: One Giant and Two Rising Stars with Multiplier Potential
Is a company valued on the stock market for what it produces—or for what investors want to see in it? At Apple, the high-margin services business is fueling heated debates over whether the core of its success story actually lies more in software or hardware. Volatus Aerospace, originally a Canadian drone service provider, is on the verge of exactly this leap: moving away from low-margin flight operations toward a software and AI platform for drone countermeasures and defence technology. And innoscripta demonstrates the growth rates possible in the software industry. A look at three very different companies and the question of where the biggest valuation gap between business model and share price lies.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on August 3rd, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Opportunities & Risks in Q2 Financial Results: Adobe, Almonty Industries, Apple, Microsoft
From cloud computing to creative software and critical raw materials, several publicly traded heavyweights are now in the spotlight for investors. Following some sharp price movements, it remains to be seen whether operational strength and strategic decisions can stabilize valuations. The focus is on recurring revenue models, investment cycles, and who can profitably capitalize on the AI wave without excessively diluting margins and cash flows. At the same time, interest rates, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical risks are intensifying scrutiny of supply chains and the pricing power that still prevails. Should investors already be betting on a turnaround?
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 6th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
The License to Print Money – Why the Energy Transition Is Creating Cash Cows Like Apple Through RE Royalties and Altius Renewable Royalties
Investments in renewable energy can sometimes be tricky—at least when professionals are not involved. Inexperienced investors in the cleantech sector often face the dilemma that high growth comes at the cost of immense operational risks, unpredictable construction costs, and overwhelming capital intensity. Those who invest directly in project developers or finance the construction of individual wind and solar farms bear the full risk of supply chain delays, rising interest rates, and technological failures. Yet, amidst this volatility, an innovative financing structure backed by extensive expertise is taking hold, fundamentally changing the risk-return profile of the entire industry and generating highly profitable cash flows: the royalty model. We introduce key players and explain how royalty newcomer RE Royalties relates to Apple.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 9th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Apple is joining the energy transition: OR Royalties as a model, RE Royalties as a beneficiary
Today, the financing of renewable energy increasingly relies on an instrument rooted in traditional mining. While established industry leaders like OR Royalties demonstrate through a diversified portfolio of precious and battery metal licenses how investment models can generate high margins without operational risks, RE Royalties is successfully adapting this concept for the renewable energy sector. The company finances solar, wind, and storage projects and, in return, secures long-term revenue shares, providing a predictable alternative to volatile commodity markets. This offering meets the strategic needs of tech giants like Apple, which, as part of its "Apple 2030" initiative, is investing heavily in clean energy projects to make its entire value chain climate-neutral. For investors, RE Royalties thus combines security and scalability in a unique business model.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 5th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Between market panic and profit: What Almonty has in common with Apple and IBM
The war in Iran has long since become a conflagration in the Middle East, including energy price shocks. Trading on Tuesday was particularly typical of this market environment. The day perfectly reflects the psychological state of market participants. Driven by horror stories from the Middle East and concerns about a global energy crisis, many stocks experienced drastic fluctuations. But while many stocks are still under pressure, Almonty's share price revealed a pattern that experienced market participants interpret as a sign of relative strength. After initially falling sharply, the stock stabilized rapidly, pushing the price back up significantly before the close of trading. In periods of extreme uncertainty, investors are not looking for short-term speculation, but rather for companies with a unique market position, a crisis-proof margin structure, and operating potential based on irreplaceable resources. We draw historical comparisons and explain that even heavyweights such as IBM and Apple have had to weather headwinds in the past.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 12th, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
Where big tech fails and new opportunities arise: Amazon, Apple, MiMedia
The major tech players dream of the distant future and, in doing so, neglect their bread-and-butter business of serving everyday customers. One example is personal cloud storage and media management. According to market researchers at Thread Gold Consulting, 2.3 billion people are already using such services today. By 2031, the market is expected to grow by 24% annually, reaching USD 366 billion. Industry giants like Apple and Amazon offer cloud storage only within their own ecosystems. White label products? Not a chance! We explain the lucrative investment niche that is emerging in cloud services and how investors can benefit from it.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on August 4th, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
Apple, Veganz Group, and Mastercard with big surprises
The past trading week on the stock market was eventful, particularly with the release of second-quarter figures. While heavyweights like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Apple delivered impressive results, there was nevertheless a sharp sell-off at the end of the week. Market participants cited the ambitious valuations of tech giants and the "sell on good news" effect as reasons for this. In contrast, one Berlin-based company offers sufficient room for maneuver, having delivered excellent figures and unveiling a strategic realignment that has caught the attention of investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 10th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
Great potential for emerging markets in the cloud: Apple, Microsoft, MiMedia
Digital subscriptions are big business: Market researchers, such as the experts at Juniper Research, estimate that digital subscriptions will generate USD 1 trillion in revenue worldwide by 2028. Major tech providers, in particular, have been fully focused on services for several years now. However, in the wake of the big names, smaller companies are also gaining market share. We take a look at Apple, Microsoft, and MiMedia and explain how their shares could perform in the future.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 3rd, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Get more out of your money! Scaling is happening here: Apple, Credissential, and Shopify
For years, banks have controlled how we manage our money. The structures surrounding payment flows and investments are still quite rigid. But the old structures are breaking up and offering new potential - for digitally savvy users and investors alike. We show you what is happening in fintech and e-commerce and how investors can benefit.
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Commented by Mario Hose on May 20th, 2025 | 12:30 CEST
Almonty Industries: Why is the share price set to multiply, and is the supply chain breaking down?
In corporate development, there are various triggers for growth spurts and rising profits. At Almonty Industries (TSX: AII), the reason is clear: the Company will begin operating one of the world's largest tungsten mines in South Korea this summer. While other mining projects often still have to contend with lengthy approval processes or environmental regulations, and often offer little realistic prospect of success, Almonty is on the verge of expanding its production to such an extent that it could meet the entire demand of the US in the future. Those looking to invest in tungsten should go for the "original" – Almonty shares. The situation on the tungsten market is now so tense that the price in Shanghai has risen to a 12-year high of over USD 56 per kg. Accordingly, the profitability of Almonty's mines in Portugal and South Korea is likely to increase further. Uncertain times lie ahead for defense companies such as Hensoldt, Renk, Rheinmetall, and their suppliers. When will the supply chain break down? – More on this in the report.
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