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Commented by Nico Popp on January 19th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Armored steel meets swarm intelligence: Why Rheinmetall and Hensoldt must retool - and why NEO Battery Materials could become a hidden winner of the drone war
The war in Ukraine has shattered military doctrines that were considered irrefutable in NATO headquarters for decades within a matter of months. The shocking realization: even the most modern battle tank is an easy target for a drone that costs less than a tank of fuel for the colossus. We are witnessing a tectonic shift in warfare away from classic weapons such as tanks and howitzers toward asymmetric threats that are decided by software, sensors, and, above all, range. In this new environment, established defense giants such as Rheinmetall and Hensoldt must reinvent themselves to avoid becoming obsolete. But while these corporations are slow to turn their tankers around, NEO Battery Materials is positioning itself as an agile player at the critical interface of modern warfare: batteries for drone swarms, independent of Chinese supply chains.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 19th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Black Monday: Despite Greenland disputes, tariffs, and Mercosur, biotech is on the rise! Bayer, Vidac Pharma, BioNTech, and Novo Nordisk in focus
The stock market has had a very volatile start to 2026. Now, due to the unresolved Greenland issue, punitive tariffs are even being reintroduced for European countries that wish to stick with the Danish administration. Questions of international law did not impact the stock market in any of the conflicts of 2025. What usually receives a lot of attention, however, are shrinking margins caused by artificial tariffs. Just as the EU had been patting itself on the back over the Mercosur agreement, the next Trump-style threat is looming. The biotech sector is advancing steadily and with considerable momentum. Can the life sciences leaders outperform the DAX?
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 19th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
The Netflix of car washing: How Mister Car Wash is reinventing the market, and WashTec is sounding the charge against Dover
The North American vehicle care market is currently undergoing a development that, in its radical consequences, is reminiscent of the transformation of the software industry ten years ago. The old model of weather-dependent individual car washes, where revenue falls when it rains, is being replaced by the predictable profitability of the "subscription economy." This trend is being driven by the phenomenal success of the US chain Mister Car Wash, which has proven that Americans are willing to sign up for a monthly subscription for clean cars, similar to streaming services. But this gold rush is putting massive technological pressure on gas station operators and independent car washes. They have to upgrade to stay competitive. In this battle for infrastructure supremacy, German hidden champion WashTec is now challenging US market leader Dover Corporation on its home turf. The Augsburg-based company supplies precisely the digital technology that enables the broader market to copy Mister Car Wash's successful model – and could thus shift the balance of power in the industry in the long term.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 19th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Explosive mix: Critical metals and e-mobility! BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Graphano Energy, and RENK in focus
E-mobility in Germany could gain fresh momentum in 2026, as the CDU wing of the federal government is pushing for the reintroduction of purchase incentives for electric vehicles, retroactively including those registered since the beginning of the year. There is still a need for discussion within the SPD due to other issues. German citizens are familiar with the nerve-wracking process of reaching compromises in Berlin, where a new law can only be passed with five other concessions to the coalition partner. This is how grand coalitions work: slowly and tenaciously. Regardless, the public has become accustomed to this carnival event, and for us, stock market traders, it is important to look at the possible effects of such subsidy decisions. According to estimates from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, available funding could support the purchase of up to 800,000 electric vehicles - roughly 1.6% of all registered vehicles in Germany. The planned incentives aim primarily to ease the transition to e-mobility for low- and middle-income households. Do not look a gift horse in the mouth! How are automotive stocks doing on the stock market?
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 19th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Undiscovered energy stock for the AI boom! CHAR Technologies set for breakthrough in 2026!
In 2026, investors are once again rushing to buy energy stocks that are benefiting from the AI boom in the US. Bloom Energy, for example, has already exploded by over 50% in the early part of the year. However, with a value of USD 35 billion, the Company is anything but a bargain. CHAR Technologies is still an undiscovered gem in this sector. The Canadians produce coal and gas substitutes from waste materials. Research is no longer being conducted; instead, production is taking place on an industrial scale this year. The stock appears to be far too cheap and should take off in 2026.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 19th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Winning the race for critical raw materials: Standard Lithium, Power Metallic Mines, and Lynas Rare Earths under scrutiny
The new front line of the global economy does not run through war zones, but through mines and refineries. The strategic battle for critical raw materials is in full swing, driven by geopolitical tensions and the relentless pace of the energy transition and new technologies. Dependence on a few sources for essential materials has proven to be a massive vulnerability, now forcing nations into an unprecedented race for secure supply chains. In this race for supply sovereignty and technological leadership, three specialists are coming into focus: Standard Lithium, Power Metallic Mines, and Lynas Rare Earths.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 16th, 2026 | 08:15 CET
Up 700% and still going strong! Almonty, Deutz, and Infineon under the microscope
It goes without saying that stocks that are performing well do not necessarily have to stop. Often, new business models only become interesting over time, or companies change their focus to become attractive targets for investors again. Almonty Industries is considered a representative of critical metals. The stock has risen 700% in the past 12 months. However, so much has changed in the group that analysts now have to recalculate here as well. Drive specialist Deutz is consistently focusing on military applications, and Infineon is discovering its relevance in solving energy problems in large computing facilities and in e-mobility. New concepts, new valuations – the world keeps turning! Where should investors get in now?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 16th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Antimony Resources: Three powerful drivers form the perfect antimony wave
While much of the investment world is rushing to tungsten and lithium, a great opportunity is emerging in the shadows. Antimony, a metal essential for flame retardants, defense, and electronics, is characterized by an overwhelming dependence on China and recurring export restrictions. Against this backdrop, Antimony Resources is advancing its flagship Bald Hill project in Canada with notable precision. The combination of exceptional geology, rising geopolitical urgency, and operational momentum could make the Company the unlikely winner of a new era of raw materials.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 16th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Green Capital 2.0: How RE Royalties is closing the gap between Hannon Armstrong and Altius
The end of cheap money is forcing wind and solar park developers into a new reality: traditional banks are withdrawing from risk financing, but the investment pressure for the energy transition remains high. Specialized royalty financiers are stepping into this vacuum. While established players such as Hannon Armstrong and Altius Renewable Royalties already dominate this segment, the still largely undiscovered player RE Royalties now offers investors the opportunity to be at the beginning of a similar growth curve. The massive gap between developers' capital requirements and what banks have to offer is the ideal breeding ground for this business model.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 16th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
ENERGY decides the AI race between the US and China: Siemens Energy, Oklo, and American Atomics stand to benefit
The race between the US and China for superior artificial intelligence (AI) is in full swing. More and more experts expect that the winner will not be decided by semiconductors from NVIDIA & Co., but by something much simpler: who has the cheapest energy! As a result, the US is investing heavily in nuclear energy. Old reactors are being brought out of retirement, and new ones are to be built in record time. It is therefore not surprising that Siemens Energy's stock outperformed NVIDIA and Alphabet last year. Can the DAX-listed company continue this performance? Oklo and American Atomics are also among the beneficiaries. Who is cheap?
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