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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 Nico Popp on June 17th, 2026 | 06:40 CEST
The Direct Path to High-Purity Silicon: How HPQ Silicon Boosts Efficiency for Companies Like Wacker Chemie and Panasonic
Low-quality anode materials, high energy prices, and the Chinese monopoly on complex processes—the situation surrounding the supply of high-performance battery cells and their raw materials is forcing the industry to take action. To increase the energy density of next-generation electric vehicle batteries, the automotive industry needs to transition from conventional graphite anodes to high-purity silicon anode materials. Graphite systems are reaching their physical limits, while silicon compounds promise a theoretical charge capacity up to 10 times higher. However, since established multi-step synthesis processes are complex and expensive, the focus is shifting toward low-carbon, energy-efficient alternatives. We explain the background and introduce a solution.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 16th, 2026 | 08:15 CEST
Breaking News! OHB Follows SpaceX's Footsteps; Hensoldt and Deutsche Telekom in Focus; Volatus Aerospace Boasts CAD 500 Million Pipeline
Following SpaceX's historic IPO, German aerospace company OHB is looking to raise funds. The company aims to raise EUR 500 million through a capital increase, and major shareholder KKR also plans to cash out. The share fell sharply yesterday. In the drone market, Volatus Aerospace continues to accelerate. The Canadians have built a platform for both civilian and military applications. In their home market, they are benefiting from billions in government investments, and they are also in high demand among NATO partners. The order pipeline is fully loaded at CAD 500 million. And at Hensoldt, too, strategic course is being set. The company is working with Airbus on the next-generation fighter jet and plans to enter the drone defence market with Deutsche Telekom.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on June 16th, 2026 | 08:10 CEST
Alcoa, Antimony Resources, MP Materials: Despite the Hormuz Strait Opening, the Battle for Critical Metals Continues
Created and published on behalf of Antimony Resources Corp.
The next commodities rally may be just getting started. While geopolitical tensions are tightening the supply of key industrial metals, demand is simultaneously skyrocketing. Aluminum is benefiting from looming supply bottlenecks and rising demand driven by the energy transition and digitalization. Antimony is emerging as a key strategic commodity due to its importance for ammunition, semiconductors, and battery systems. At the same time, government programs worth billions are driving the development of Western supply chains for rare earths. Those who bet now on the commodity winners of the geopolitical realignment could be facing an extraordinary opportunity.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 16th, 2026 | 08:05 CEST
BYD in Formula 1? Defence and drone ambitions at Daimler Truck, Mercedes, and HPQ Silicon
Watch out for BYD! Is the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer spreading itself too thin? In its home market, the price war is causing profits to plummet. At the same time, the company is lagging behind its own goals in its European expansion. There are problems in Turkey, the fast-charging network will cost billions, and whether the rumoured entry into Formula 1 makes sense is open to debate. In that light, HPQ Silicon's expansion seems more logical. After the company's new battery generation already impressed in drone tests, it has now unveiled an entire drone propulsion system with partner Novacium at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. Daimler Truck and Mercedes are now also eyeing the defence sector. Will drones soon be taking off from the roof of the G-Class?
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Commented by Tarik Dede on June 16th, 2026 | 08:00 CEST
Electric Vehicle Sales Are Booming: Taking a Closer Look at Albemarle, Rock Tech Lithium and BYD
The electric vehicle market is booming and may have received an additional boost from the conflict in the Persian Gulf. However, the global picture remains mixed. The strongest growth is taking place in the world's largest automotive market: China. There, the electrification rate has now surpassed the 50% threshold. More than one in two newly registered vehicles in the country is a plug-in. EV growth of 10-15% is forecast for this year. Germany, the world's third-largest automotive market, has also returned to a dynamic growth path following a weak 2024. Sales figures for 2025 stood at more than half a million electric vehicles. If plug-in hybrids are included, total sales exceed 800,000 units, representing an increase of over 40%. The United States, the world's second-largest automotive market, remains the exception, showing weaker development, largely due to political headwinds from Washington. The share of newly sold electric vehicles in the overall market there is estimated at just 7%-8%. Globally, however, battery-powered vehicles remain on the fast track to success, accounting for roughly 25% of the market. In addition, a new sales record was reached in 2025, with more than 20 million electric vehicles sold worldwide, up 20% year over year. This momentum is reason enough to take another look at attractive stocks in the sector. Today, we examine the shares of Albemarle, Rock Tech Lithium, and BYD.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 16th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
ESG Meets ERP: Here Are the Top Candidates! SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, and RE Royalties
What at first glance appears to be two completely different worlds actually follows the same logic: scalable platform models that generate predictable, recurring cash flows. While SAP, Oracle, and ServiceNow dominate the digital infrastructure of global companies, RE Royalties is building an intelligent financial infrastructure for the expansion of renewable energy. At their core, all four players are focused on standardization, data sovereignty, and the ability to monetize complex processes efficiently. ERP systems enable transparent control and facilitate reporting—exactly the factors that also determine capital costs and growth in the ESG financing market. RE Royalties skillfully applies this principle to real assets by bundling long-term royalty streams from renewable projects and making them marketable. This creates a hybrid model combining infrastructure investment with software-like predictability—a rather rare profile in the ESG segment. For investors, this opens up an exciting world at the intersection of digitalization and decarbonization. Following the extensive correction, the stocks in our peer group embody triple-digit potential; the revaluation rally has already begun.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on June 16th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Fact Check on Emerging Gold Producer Lahontan Gold – Is a Share Price Increase Inevitable?
Lahontan Gold is in the midst of a transformative journey. As this unfolds, significantly higher share prices are on the horizon. The Canadian company is following a tight schedule to bring its planned gold mine at the prime Nevada site into production by the end of 2027. Along the way, a rich and positive news flow is expected. Very soon, the updated mineral resource estimate and the updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) should once again underscore the company's significant undervaluation. The latest drilling data confirms the potential to further increase the resource. This is due, on one hand, to the proven thickness of high-grade gold mineralization and, on the other, to the discovery of a previously unknown zone. The discrepancy between the company's fair value and its market potential presents opportunities for share price appreciation.
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Commented by Jens Castner on June 16th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
FROM THE MINE TO THE DATA CENTER: HOW TALEN ENERGY, AMERICAN ATOMICS, AND AMAZON ARE SECURING THE AI POWER OF THE FUTURE
Artificial intelligence has an Achilles' heel: it requires electricity around the clock. Round-the-clock power requires nuclear energy. Nuclear energy requires uranium. And this is precisely where supply and demand are drifting further and further apart. While Amazon is pumping hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure and energy providers like Talen Energy are securing the nuclear baseload with long-term contracts, the entire sector faces a bottleneck that hardly anyone has on their radar. American Atomics is working flat out to resolve it.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 16th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Orphaned Oil Wells Turn into Billion-Dollar Market: Chevron and Clean Harbors Under Pressure; Zefiro Methane in Focus
Methane emissions from decommissioned and abandoned oil and gas wells in North America have been drastically underestimated for decades. Scientific studies by McGill University show that actual emissions in Canada are seven times higher than official figures, while in the US they exceed government estimates by about 20%. Since methane has a greenhouse effect approximately 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide over a twenty-year period, plugging these leaks is a top priority. Through the bipartisan US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), billions in government subsidies are flowing into the remediation of abandoned and orphaned wells. This situation makes it easier for energy companies to act and creates a stable demand environment for specialized environmental service providers. We present a company that is currently fully focused on growth.
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