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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 11th, 2023 | 07:30 CEST
The next steps towards cannabis THC legalization are underway! Canopy, Tilray and BioNTech are taking the lead, and Cantourage Group is experiencing dynamic growth
Cannabis has been decriminalized in some countries but legalized in only a few states. In the US, cannabis is fully legalized in states such as California but outright banned in others such as Texas. While medical use is slowly catching on, the use as an intoxicant and cultivation for personal use remains controversial. Stronger momentum could be sparked by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The authorities are open to a downgrading of the degree of danger in the categorization of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). We are talking about two steps from Schedule I to Schedule III, which no longer puts THC on a par with common drugs such as heroin, ecstasy or LSD but classifies them as substances with comparatively little psychological dependence. That would be a revolutionary step. Which stocks can benefit?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 8th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
Meeting climate goals in conflict: Who benefits from China's raw materials dominance? Rheinmetall, Defense Metals, BYD
In the ambitious pursuit to meet climate targets, both political and economic players are taking a risky step. The rapid shift away from fossil fuels in favor of alternative energy sources is leading to a marked increase in the consumption of metallic raw materials that are essential for building renewable and energy-efficient systems. In particular, copper, cobalt, nickel and rare earths, whose imports come mainly from China, are experiencing rising demand. Moreover, with the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, the defense industry's interest in these resources is intensifying. Producers of critical metals outside of China could emerge as winners in this development.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 7th, 2023 | 08:00 CEST
Biotech with tailwind - Newron Pharmaceuticals, Defence Therapeutics, BioNTech
There is a lot of activity in the biotechnology sector, even though the broadly diversified Nasdaq Biotech Index reflects this with a performance of only 1% since the beginning of the year. In addition to the increasing number of acquisitions by Big Pharma, promising technologies from second-tier companies are performing extremely well. Furthermore, the surging COVID-19 statistics are instilling hope in vaccine producers as they aim to revive their slumping sales.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 6th, 2023 | 10:10 CEST
Attention gold breakout, sell AI stocks? NVIDIA, Globex Mining, and JinkoSolar - these stocks are calling for a party!
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have recently seen gains of up to 500%. Fund managers worldwide jumped on the new megatrend, but now many investors are wondering what is next! We do not want to deny the revolutionary AI trends; they will dramatically change many things. But do these disruptive trends justify price-turnover ratios of over 40? NVIDIA, the main protagonist, recently managed to increase its market value to over USD 1 trillion. Yet, the Company only achieved sales of USD 26.9 billion in the last fiscal year, with profits falling by as much as 44%. This feels like an exaggeration that is probably not yet widely perceived. We take a deeper look.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 6th, 2023 | 10:00 CEST
Hydrogen losing, oil stocks gaining: Plug Power, Shell and Cashflow Monster Saturn Oil + Gas
Hydrogen is considered the future, but is it too early for pure-play stocks to enter? Companies like Plug Power and Nel are expected to continue posting substantial losses for the foreseeable future. Both are valued in the billions, and both will likely have to carry out a capital increase before they reach break-even. By contrast, oil companies are earning brilliantly. Shell prioritizes margin over revenue, which is winning over analysts. Similarly, Cashflow Monster Saturn Oil & Gas is receiving praise from analysts. Their performance in the second quarter was slightly above analysts' expectations. Will the Canadians soon pay a monster dividend?
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 6th, 2023 | 09:00 CEST
Insider report shocks investors: Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Altech Advanced Materials
The ongoing international decline of German automakers is a recurring theme in the media. In reality, the consequences could be fatal for companies and Germany as a whole. An insider report from the German automotive industry reveals where the biggest problems lie and in which areas Chinese competitors have already outpaced Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Co. Additionally, it delves into what is crucial for a comeback of the German automotive industry.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 6th, 2023 | 08:00 CEST
BioNTech, Cardiol Therapeutics, Bayer - Tiger mosquitoes, and rising Corona numbers bring biotech back in focus
Corona infections are already rising, even though autumn has not even begun. Hospitals are already fearing a high burden during the winter. Gerald Gaß, the Chairman of the Board of the German Hospital Federation, advised high-risk patients, their close contacts and healthcare workers to keep their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations up to date. Due to constant stress triggered by crises and workload-related pressures, the number of heart patients have also increased in recent years. At the end of August, entire neighborhoods and streets in Paris were closed off to spray insecticides against tiger mosquitoes, which spread diseases like dengue and Zika viruses, among others. This is reason enough for us to examine three companies fighting these threats.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 6th, 2023 | 07:30 CEST
Cannabis stocks showing signs of life - Aurora Cannabis, Cantourage Group, Canopy Growth
In recent years, the once-hyped cannabis industry was considered a true capital destroyer. Even market leaders like Aurora Cannabis, Tilray, or Canopy Growth saw their stock values plummet by more than 90% at their peak. A letter from the US Department of Health and Human Services has sparked the first signs of a potential revival, which could eventually lead to a sustainable bottoming out in the long run.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on September 5th, 2023 | 08:10 CEST
Gold rush mood at NVIDIA and Desert Gold - Concrete gold share Vonovia crumbling
Stock market darling NVIDIA is behaving bullish again after a moderate decline. Over 50% of NVIDIA's buying comes from S&P500 heavyweights like Microsoft, Google and Amazon. All these companies invest heavily in GPUs to develop AI models. The rising importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the increased use of GPUs in this industry contribute to the increased demand for gold and other commodities used in the manufacture of GPUs. Desert Gold, an exploration and development company in Mali, is benefiting from this trend. Its main project, the SMSZ project, covers 440 sq km and has proven and indicated gold resources of 8.47 million tons with a grade of 1.14 g/t gold. The venerable concrete gold real estate market is currently experiencing severe dislocation. 31% of project development volume in Germany is experiencing delays in residential construction. We look at what investors should do now to protect their portfolios.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 5th, 2023 | 07:40 CEST
Climate revolution hanging by a thread: Siemens Energy, BASF, Manuka Resources
Most people agree that the economy must become climate-neutral. However, despite promising technologies, the path to climate neutrality is not without obstacles. Handelsblatt newspaper now quotes a joint study by three institutes, according to which seven raw materials are needed to master the transformation of the economy. These include graphite, rare earths, nickel, cobalt, iridium, lithium and manganese. The scientific community also recommends that policymakers promote the entire value chains of key technologies. We look at what this means and where investors can look for opportunities.
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