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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on August 31st, 2023 | 09:05 CEST
Strategic turning points in Chemicals, Automotive and Energy: Investment opportunities with Defense Metals, Volkswagen and BASF
Rare earths are becoming increasingly important due to digitalization, especially for the electronics industry. Defense Metals, a company from Canada, is focusing on the extraction of rare earths at the Wicheeda project. Geotechnical investigations are progressing rapidly in order to develop the valuable raw material. Volkswagen reports an impressive 17.9% increase in car sales in July. Nevertheless, the Company is lowering its annual sales forecast due to growing competition in China. Germany's energy transition is affecting major corporations like BASF. The US company Cheniere Energy will supply BASF with liquefied gas in the future. To adapt to the new market conditions, BASF has successfully completed the spin-off of its mobile exhaust catalyst and precious metal services businesses. The new site surprises.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on August 31st, 2023 | 08:30 CEST
Is the breakthrough coming? BYD, Plug Power, dynaCERT share in check
Shares related to the energy and mobility transition have not had it easy in recent months. But will the autumn bring a liberation blow? The negative sentiment could be a good contraindicator. BYD recently published convincing figures. However, analysts foresee fierce competition in the coming years. Plug Power has recently seen its price targets plummet. Does that mean the worst is behind us? At dynaCERT, the AEM electrolyser for green hydrogen is becoming a big seller. More and more industrial companies are testing it. Now, green hydrogen is also expected to contribute to green steel production in Canada.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 31st, 2023 | 08:10 CEST
Warning against the Green Illusion! SMA Solar, Saturn Oil + Gas, JinkoSolar
About one-fifth of Germany's gross final energy consumption comes from renewable energies - and the trend is rising. Renewables are also on the rise in the US and China. From an investor's point of view, this naturally suggests itself as an investment. Renewable energy is climate-neutral, cost-effective, and politically supported. Despite these apparent advantages, some pitfalls still surround this presumed self-propelling sector. We shed light on why sustainably-minded investors do not need to shy away from fossil energy sources and why certain challenges exist within the Green Illusion.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on August 30th, 2023 | 08:30 CEST
Better than Nel & Co.? Megatrend shares Redcare Pharmacy and Cantourage Group recommended as buy
Hydrogen has electrified investors for years. But pure-plays like Plug Power and Nel & Co. are struggling to get their numbers in order and are far from profitable business models. As a result, these shares are not much fun at the moment, and analysts see further downside potential. In such a situation, it is worth taking a look at other megatrend stocks. Redcare Pharmacy (formerly Shop Apotheke) is benefiting from online pharmacy and e-prescription trends. The share has already more than doubled this year. Investors can profit from the cannabis trend with the German Cantourage Group. The Company is growing strongly and the share price has come to rest (before the storm). Both shares are recommended to buy by analysts.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on August 30th, 2023 | 08:10 CEST
Plug Power, Almonty Industries, JinkoSolar - Will the doubler come after the Crisis?
Currently, there are several hotspots of crisis around the world. There is the war between Russia and Ukraine, the efforts of the BRICS countries to free themselves from the supremacy of the US dollar, and the smoldering dispute between the US and China. Relations between the latter have deteriorated in recent years, partly because the US fears growing Chinese influence. However, the BRICS nations are blessed with raw materials that the West desperately needs. The list of critical metals is long. This is also true for Europe, which has had an energy problem above all since the Ukraine conflict. Efforts are being made to solve this. We have picked out one company from each of the various focal points.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 30th, 2023 | 07:45 CEST
The IAA is just around the corner, and e-mobility is faltering - Where is the super battery? BYD, Tesla, Varta and First Phosphate in focus
Professor Ferdinand Dudenhöffer sees electric mobility on the decline. Despite the EU's ban on internal combustion engines from 2035, the switch to electric drive will take even longer than expected. In a recent interview, he sees the declining subsidies as of September 1 of this year as a possible showstopper. The reason: most purchases of e-vehicles are tax-motivated, and the increased interest rates have made expensive electric cars less competitive in leasing models. In addition, there are the technical limitations in safety, range and operating time compared to the mature, fuel-efficient combustion vehicles. So the challenge is to invent clean, efficient and safe battery technology. Where are the opportunities in this highly dynamic industry?
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 30th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
Course Rockets of Yesterday - and Tomorrow: Innocan Pharma, BioNTech, Cardiol Therapeutics
According to the information service IQVIA, dietary supplements generate almost EUR 3 billion in sales in Germany - and the trend is rising. More and more people are paying attention to their health and are not satisfied when the doctor says, "You are healthy." In fact, there is still a lot of upside potential for healthy people, too - for example, when it comes to reducing stress, improving sleep or strengthening the body's own defenses. Today, we highlight three stocks that could benefit from increased health awareness.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 29th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
DAX consolidates, Artificial Intelligence stutters and Hydrogen in rebound? Plug Power, First Hydrogen and Nel ASA in focus
The summer has so far not brought much joy to the bulls on the international markets. After a strong NASDAQ performance of plus 30% at the beginning of the year, the tech index is increasingly facing rough waters. Not even the solid earnings of the AI giant NVIDIA could prevent the 1,500-point correction since early July. The German benchmark index DAX 40 also plunged from 16,529 at its high to below 15,800 points. Chart technicians point to the critical zone of 15,450 to 15,650, which the market could approach in the next few days. This is where the continuation of the bull market since September 2022 will be decided. A brief look at the hydrogen sector provides clarity.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on August 29th, 2023 | 06:40 CEST
Volkswagen, Altech Advanced Materials, Varta - The future is electric - who will benefit?
The future of mobility is rapidly moving towards electrification, with more and more vehicles on the road being powered by electric motors. The trend towards electrification is expected to intensify in the coming years, bringing numerous benefits such as improved energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Talk of an "electric future" is gaining momentum in this context. The combination of technological progress and growing environmental awareness makes it clear that the "electric future" is not just a vision, but rather an unstoppable development that will fundamentally change our understanding of mobility and sustainability. Which companies will profit from this transformation?
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 28th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
AI hype soon over? Deutsche Bank, NVIDIA, Globex Mining
In September 2022, NVIDIA and Deutsche Bank announced an innovation partnership focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal: to enhance and secure financial services. A lot has happened since last year's announcement. AI is seen as a productivity booster and "the next big thing." The prices of shares such as NVIDIA have also multiplied since then. This even makes partner Deutsche Bank uneasy. We highlight risks and show alternatives.
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