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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 20th, 2026 | 08:30 CET
DAX and NASDAQ Plunge, but Drones Are on the Order List: How Is Volatus Aerospace Faring?
The escalation surrounding Iran is currently starkly illustrating just how much modern conflicts are shaped by unmanned systems. Drone attacks on storage and energy infrastructure in the Gulf region are driving not only geopolitical uncertainty but also oil prices skyward, putting global markets under pressure. At the same time, we are witnessing a broad sell-off in the stock markets, triggered by fears of inflation, supply bottlenecks, and a further escalation of the conflict. What is striking here is that while traditional markets come under pressure, the strategic importance of technologies for reconnaissance, surveillance, and the protection of critical infrastructure is rapidly increasing. This is precisely where new demand cycles are emerging, not only in the military sector but also in energy, security, and industry. It is at this striking intersection that the true investment story of Volatus Aerospace begins.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 20th, 2026 | 08:25 CET
Decarbonization of Heavy Industry: Challenges for thyssenkrupp and BASF – CHAR Technologies as a Solution Provider
Heavy industry faces technological hurdles in the race to meet climate targets. The full implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in January of this year is exacerbating the economic conditions. Decarbonizing the steel and chemical industries is proving complex, as these sectors require carbon not only as an energy source but also as an essential reducing agent and raw material. While European corporations like thyssenkrupp are focusing on hydrogen-based direct reduction plants, dependence on coke in existing blast furnaces persists. BASF is simultaneously advancing chemical recycling through pyrolysis oils, but faces scaling hurdles. This bottleneck brings the beginning of the recycling chain into focus: without the massive use of biochar as a substitute for metallurgical coal, the goals can hardly be achieved. CHAR Technologies is closing this supply gap with its high-temperature pyrolysis technology, has secured ArcelorMittal as an investor, and is positioning itself as a supplier to industry.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 20th, 2026 | 08:20 CET
Fertilizer Crisis Triggered by the Iran War: Why Bayer, MustGrow Biologics, and K+S Offer the Perfect Portfolio Mix
When bombs fall in the Persian Gulf, the global agricultural economy trembles. The recent military strikes against Iran have thrown the fertilizer markets into turmoil. Prices for nitrogen and ammonia are skyrocketing, and shares of North American corporations are surging by double digits. Regardless of the acute geopolitical upheaval, the industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While one half of the sector is still cashing in on the short-term gains from the crisis, the other has long been driving forward the vision of sustainable agriculture, spurred by regulatory pressure. Three companies show where the journey is headed: agricultural giant Bayer, agricultural biotechnology company MustGrow Biologics, and fertilizer specialist K+S.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 20th, 2026 | 08:15 CET
Defense Boom on Shaky Ground: Antimony Resources Reaps the Benefits, Risks at RTX and Olin
The defense industry is celebrating record orders, but supply chains for key raw materials reveal a structural weakness: the current defense boom is thus built on shaky ground. One example is the availability of the semimetal antimony. The US Geological Survey classifies antimony as a critical raw material, as there are no alternatives for its applications in modern defense technology. China controls an estimated 60 to 70% of global primary production and has recently dominated downstream processing through strict export controls on dual-use goods. This geopolitical instrumentalization of the raw material led to a price rally in which, according to media reports, antimony rose from USD 13,500 per ton in April 2024 to nearly USD 60,000 per ton at times. Rising prices are forcing the West to shift its focus to the beginning of the supply chain. Investors should shift their attention from the defense industry's multi-billion-dollar order books to securing raw materials, as the industry's giants depend on the development of secure North American deposits. This is where the still-small but promising company Antimony Resources comes into play.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 20th, 2026 | 08:10 CET
Quality stocks at bargain prices: Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall and RENK
Rising energy prices and fears of their economic consequences are putting increasing pressure on the global stock markets. What does the future hold amid growing geopolitical tensions and conflicts? While most industries face major challenges, there are clear winners: commodity producers and defense companies. Almonty Industries, in particular, looks extremely attractive during the current correction phase. As the world's leading tungsten producer outside of China, the company carries significant geopolitical importance. A recent major milestone further strengthens its position. Analysts are recommending the stock as a buy.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 20th, 2026 | 08:05 CET
Silver Corrects to USD 65 – Speculators Are Worried, Industry Is Celebrating! Silver North, Infineon, and Micron Technologies in Focus
Incredible! Yesterday, silver fell back to USD 65 after hitting a record high of USD 122 in January. The metal had also hovered around this level in December, before the major futures market coverage frenzy swept through the capital markets. A huge stroke of luck for producers, as margins had improved by USD 70 per ounce within six weeks - a boon also for explorers like Silver North, who were able to assign entirely different values to their resources. A curse, however, for industry, which relies heavily on critical metals and now has almost no capacity left to acquire on open markets. It is conceivable that some industrial sectors will report serious shortages in the coming months. We take a closer look at the silver market and its key players.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on March 20th, 2026 | 08:00 CET
The Stock to Watch in the Drone Boom: NEO Battery Materials Expands Production for Military Applications
The opportunities from the drone boom, robotics, and electric mobility - all in a single stock. That sums up the NEO Battery story in one sentence. The high-performance batteries manufactured in South Korea are urgently needed across all these sectors. Supply chains outside of China are becoming increasingly important, especially for drones, and NEO provides them. At the same time, the company outperforms Chinese competitors in terms of performance. Production is ramping up this year, and the company has already secured a plot of land for expansion. The initial focus is on cells for drone applications and collaboration with the South Korean Ministry of Defense. This could open doors within NATO. It can really only be a matter of time before the stock takes off.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 20th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Rheinmetall, RE Royalties, Nordex – Three Megatrends Fuel Stock Market Speculation
The world is undergoing a structural transformation, and the capital markets are responding. Geopolitical tensions are driving massive rearmament and pushing demand for modern defense technology to new heights. At the same time, the energy crisis is highlighting how vulnerable global supply chains are and accelerating the expansion of renewable energy with enormous investment volumes. In parallel, new business models are emerging around infrastructure, financing, and long-term cash flows. What is currently taking shape is more than just a short-term boom: it is the emergence of new industrial powerhouses, with clear winners on the stock markets.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 19th, 2026 | 08:00 CET
Energy Collapse or Nuclear Boom: What Do American Atomics, Aixtron, and SAP Have to Do With It?
Our technological and data-driven world relies on the constant availability of electricity. What does energy security at an acceptable price look like? The answer is: nuclear power. The US has firmly anchored nuclear power in its energy strategy. The EU, as always, recognized the trend too late and is now jumping on the bandwagon. The nuclear industry is thus undergoing a strategic reassessment internationally, with small modular reactors (so-called SMRs) considered a key component of future energy systems. In this broader context, shares of American Atomics are particularly exciting. The company plans to build a fully integrated North American fuel supply value chain, leveraging the political and structural tailwinds.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on March 19th, 2026 | 07:55 CET
High energy prices are making industrial waste increasingly valuable: How Waste Management, CHAR Technologies, and Veolia Are Cashing In
Waste is not just waste - it is a valuable asset! For quite some time now, the volume of industrial and household waste has been rising sharply worldwide. The World Bank estimates that between 2014 and 2024 alone, the amount of municipal solid waste produced globally increased by approximately 15% to 20% and could nearly double again by 2050, reaching 3.8 billion tons. Accordingly, it is not only important to avoid waste but also to secure valuable raw materials. The best example is old smartphones, whose valuable raw materials - such as gold, platinum, cobalt, or silver - can be handed over to local recyclers and processed by specialists.
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