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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 5th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Short-Term Politics, Long-Term Megatrends: Investing in NEO Battery Materials, RENK, and TKMS for 2026!
Following the spectacular arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro by US special forces, the international financial markets are entering a new phase of geopolitical uncertainty with direct and indirect effects on commodity markets and strategic supply chains. Washington's military action in the capital, Caracas, and the subsequent transfer of Maduro to New York have triggered sharp international criticism and raised urgent questions under international law. Despite these challenges, the megatrends of sustainable mobility and energy storage will continue. At the same time, defense industry players remain among the winners. Canadian company NEO Battery Materials is active across all these fields and represents a high-opportunity investment.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 5th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Solar, wind & co. with a breakthrough in 2025: Is now the time to buy Nordex, JinkoSolar, or RE Royalties stock?
The science magazine "Science" has declared the global boom in renewable energy the "Breakthrough of the Year 2025." The industry is booming. But shares in the sector are struggling. One share that clearly has catch-up potential is RE Royalties. The financing company has a convincing, diversified business model, and its dividend yield currently stands at a sensational 16%. The stock should really be moving higher. 2025 was very volatile for JinkoSolar. A halving of the share price was followed by a doubling. What do analysts say? One of the clear high flyers of the sector in 2025 was Nordex. Will the rally continue?
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 5th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
The Syrah Resources effect: Why Graphano Energy provides the blueprint for Volkswagen's graphite strategy
Graphite is the often-overlooked heavyweight of electromobility. While the world largely focuses on lithium and cobalt, the anode of a lithium-ion battery consists predominantly of graphite by weight. China controls this market almost entirely, which poses massive problems for Western automakers. With its groundbreaking deal with Tesla, Syrah Resources has proven that building a Western supply chain is not only possible but vital for OEMs. Despite current challenges, this development serves as a blueprint for the entire sector. As Volkswagen aggressively searches for raw materials in Canada through its subsidiary PowerCo, Graphano Energy is positioning itself through its activities in Québec as a logical beneficiary of this new geopolitical reality.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 5th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Turbo profits with the energy transition! Net zero or 100% with E.ON, Oklo, American Atomics, and D-Wave
To kick off the year, a look at EU energy policy reveals a clear shift: nuclear power is regaining strategic relevance. Governments across Europe are increasingly focusing on small modular reactors (SMRs). Countries including Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, France, and Italy are currently planning or developing concrete SMR plans in order to better combine nationwide security of supply with overarching climate targets. New reactor concepts for electricity and heat generation are a major focus here. While the first plants are still in the planning stage, the initial rollout of SMRs in Europe is expected to take place primarily in the 2030s. Investors need to think ahead because nuclear energy is no longer a taboo subject but part of the strategic energy future. The US and China are likely to take a leading role in this, because their hunger for energy is huge! Where should investors put their money now?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:30 CET
China's battery brake: Why Fortune 500 companies from the US and Asia are now stocking up on NEO Battery Materials
The map of global battery production is shaking. China's latest export restrictions on high-performance lithium-ion batteries and key materials have sent shockwaves through technology companies and governments worldwide. Suddenly, the search for reliable, high-performance alternatives outside China is no longer a nice-to-have, but a strategic necessity. Into this gap steps an unusual player: NEO Battery Materials, a Canadian company that, at just the right moment, has leased a production-ready facility in South Korea. Its first customers, two global Fortune 500 automotive giants, are already setting the tone.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Correction in gold and silver? Margin calls? What this means for Kobo Resources, Barrick Mining, First Majestic, and the sector!
The bull market in precious metals came to an end in 2025 with prices close to all-time highs. Gold rose by around 65%, silver by around 150%. In the last days of last year, margin increases for metal futures on the CME, the world's largest futures exchange, led to a short-term correction in precious metal prices. US banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan remain bullish and expect gold prices to reach at least USD 4,900 this year. Experts identify interest rate cuts, strong physical demand, and purchases by central banks as the driving forces. These are good prospects for producers Barrick and First Majestic. Second-tier stocks such as Kobo Resources have recently outperformed blue chips and have a good chance of outperforming the market leaders this year.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:15 CET
An unbelievable start to 2026: DAX record, WashTec leading the way, and BayWa, Mutares, and Steyr Motors gaining momentum
After a turbulent 2025, European investors are ending the year with solid portfolio gains. The EU confederation has decided to invest up to EUR 3 trillion in defense and to slowly increase the share of defense spending to 5% of GDP. These are huge investments in security, which at first glance will not affect consumers. In the long term, however, they are intended to create security and perhaps a new upward scenario for the ailing economy on the old continent. However, such massive spending will be largely debt-financed, as tax revenues alone are insufficient. This suggests that elevated inflation levels are likely to persist. Investors are therefore well advised to continue to reflect the positive outlook for global equities in their asset structure. The stock market is based on this paradox. High inflation means that the asset bubble will continue. Venezuela offers an extreme example - despite partial sovereign default and rampant inflation, its stock market rose more than 1,200%. Volatility will therefore remain a defining feature of markets, amplified by AI-driven trading models that increasingly anticipate human behavior. Against this backdrop, 2026 will demand strong nerves and disciplined stock selection. Best of luck navigating the year ahead.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:10 CET
BYD vs. Tesla! AI beneficiaries BioNTech and Rio Tinto partner Aspermont! Stocks for 2026?
A bombshell just before New Year's Eve! BYD has knocked Tesla off its electric vehicle throne. The Chinese company is now also the global market leader in purely electric vehicles. However, the stock clearly disappointed in 2025. One potential winner in 2026 could be Aspermont shares. The Company combines the booming commodities sector with a scalable technology business model in what is likely a unique way. The stock appears anything but expensive. BioNTech shareholders, on the other hand, had little to cheer about in 2025, as the stock lost almost 30% of its value. However, important study data is due in the current year. Analysts see a buying opportunity.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Attention - fasten your seatbelts! 2026 could be a rocket launch for Novo Nordisk, Evotec, Bayer, and Vidac Pharma
The stock market is starting the new year 2026 in a buoyant mood. The mining and commodities sector showed that it is not only possible to make money with tech stocks, with almost every stock doubling in value, and some even increasing tenfold. The coming year, however, could bring yet another shift in perspective. The biotech sector has been quiet for quite some time, but some of the protagonists in our selection are showing, in part, significant technical base formations. For risk-aware investors, it may be time to reshuffle more decisively and realign portfolios. Come in and find out!
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Over 770% in 2025! Will the rally continue in 2026? Rheinmetall, Almonty Industries, MP Materials!
What a year for defense and critical raw materials. China is increasingly using its raw material wealth as a geopolitical weapon. The US, in particular, is responding consistently and pushing Western companies. Tungsten is emerging from the shadow of rare earths due to its strategic importance. Tungsten producer Almonty Industries is commissioning its massive mine in South Korea, and its share price is shooting up by 770%. Even MP Materials cannot keep up. However, it is also valued significantly higher. Will Almonty continue to catch up in 2026? And what is Rheinmetall doing? Growth in 2025 was less strong than expected. Nevertheless, analysts see price potential for Germany's largest defense contractor in 2026.
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