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Commented by Nico Popp on April 13th, 2022 | 18:02 CEST
A crisis here, an opportunity there: BASF, Almonty, Plug Power
Quarterly figures and many upcoming annual general meetings will bring to light what has been somewhat abstractly clear for weeks: many industrial companies are in serious danger. Yesterday it became known that the Russian army is said to have sprayed an unknown substance over Mariupol. If it was poison gas, the West would be forced to react. It cannot be ruled out that oil from Russia will be the next to be hit. Just how dependent companies like BASF are on Russian energy recently became clear. We examine three stocks and their opportunities and risks in this market phase.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on April 13th, 2022 | 17:59 CEST
Commerzbank, Kodiak Copper, NIO - Unstoppable trend
Remember last year when both Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell and ECB frontwoman Christine Lagarde called rising inflation "temporary"? According to the Federal Statistical Office, consumer prices for March have come in fresh across the news tickers, showing a 7.30% increase, the highest level since reunification. On the one hand, of course, the Ukraine conflict impacts rising energy and commodity prices, but even after the end of the warlike activities, many goods in demand because of the energy transition are likely to at least maintain the high price level.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on April 13th, 2022 | 17:54 CEST
Deutsche Bank, Hong Lai Huat, Vonovia - Real estate market remains hot
The Federal Statistical Office announced on April 8: Construction prices were up 14.3% YOY in February. A nightmare for future builders. In addition, there are supply chain problems and a lack of tradesmen. The Ukraine conflict has also caused energy prices to skyrocket, which will cause additional price increases. Manufacturing, transportation, everything is getting more expensive. In March, inflation in Germany was 7.3%, the highest it has been in over 40 years. To break the spiral, the ECB would have to raise interest rates. Initially, this was planned for the 3rd quarter, but the pressure is growing as inflation rises faster and faster. Rising interest rates would be good for the banks. However, there is no relief in sight for the real estate market.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on April 13th, 2022 | 17:50 CEST
Infineon, BrainChip, Nvidia - Chip market facing the next wave
Due to current events in connection with the Ukraine conflict and the announced sanctions against Russia, certain everyday goods are becoming scarce. Currently, consumers face empty supermarket shelves for sunflower oil, for example. It seems almost forgotten that there is also still a shortage of semiconductors. This crisis could worsen because of the war. One reason is that the noble gas neon, which is necessary for chip production, could run out. Intel CEO Gelsinger expects the chip shortage to last into 2023.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on April 13th, 2022 | 17:45 CEST
Nevada Copper, Aurubis, Nordex - Fueling the energy transition!
A study commissioned by the International Copper Association (ICA) concludes that copper demand will be strongly driven by the massive expansion of cabling for solar, wind power and electric vehicle infrastructure. Experts estimate that the volumes demanded from the solar and wind sectors will multiply by 2040. A projected increase in the number of charging ports for electric vehicles from 3.2 million in 2021 to 152.3 million in 2040 will exponentially increase copper demand in this sector. As a result, an increasing supply shortage is emerging, which in turn will lead to further price increases for the industrial metal. Copper producers such as Nevada Copper or recycling companies such as Aurubis will benefit from these general conditions.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on April 12th, 2022 | 20:31 CEST
BioNTech, Desert Gold Ventures, BYD - Decisive steps
There is currently great uncertainty on the capital markets. While the Ukraine war and the fear of interest rate hikes due to the enormous increase in inflation are weighing on the minds of investors in Europe, investors in Asia are pulling back due to the tightened Corona measures in China. The zero-covid policy could result in widespread mass shutdowns, negatively impacting industrial production and domestic consumption. Electric car maker NIO, for example, has already halted production.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on April 12th, 2022 | 20:28 CEST
Nel, Standard Lithium, Power Nickel: Shares for the electric boom
BYD and Tesla are celebrating new delivery records in 2022 - and the trend continues to rise. German automakers are also trying to keep pace with electromobility with new models. But success has long since ceased to depend solely on technology and brand; the supply of raw materials is increasingly becoming a critical factor. Lithium and nickel, in particular, are in short supply, and prices are going through the roof. The shares of Standard Lithium and Power Nickel, among others, are benefiting from this. While Standard Lithium has been able to win groups as partners, the spin-off of Power Nickel's gold activities is providing additional share price potential. Hydrogen also has great potential, regardless of whether it will play a role in cars in the future or not. With the latest cooperation with the energy supplier Iberdrola, Nel is taking a further step to secure a piece of the pie.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on April 12th, 2022 | 18:37 CEST
Plug Power, Phoenix Copper, JinkoSolar - Shares for freedom
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been simmering for weeks, dominates world events. Above all, the implementation of the energy turnaround is at the top of the agenda. Due to the declared sanctions, politics and the economy are facing a stress test on becoming more independent from Russian gas and coal in the future. Longer coal and nuclear lifetimes are on the cards. The traffic light politicians agree that the real path to energy independence is to phase out fossil fuels in the long term. However, scarce raw materials such as copper make this an expensive undertaking.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 12th, 2022 | 18:33 CEST
The biggest crisis since 1945: Rheinmetall, Kleos Space, Airbus
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has spoken out in favor of supplying "heavy weapons" to Ukraine. For years, arms deliveries were a thorn in the side of the Greens. It is remarkable that Baerbock, who has always been considered "Realo", is now even counted among the "hawks" on the big international political stage. Even though critics from all ranks may interpret the move negatively, Baerbock is demonstrating pragmatism and toughness. These qualities could be the key to de-escalation in the most profound crisis since World War II. We examine the current economic climate and look at three companies and their shares.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 12th, 2022 | 18:27 CEST
Ukraine: K+S, Bayer, Ximen Mining - Fertilizer shares against the food disaster!
Ukraine is one of the leading export nations of wheat worldwide. However, the so-called "granary of Europe" does not primarily supply European countries because the main customers are mainly in Asia and North Africa. The most important destination for Ukrainian wheat in 2020, for example, was Egypt. The largest amount is transported overland to Odessa, where it is shipped. But now Putin has started bombing the important port city. Diesel and fertilizer are becoming scarce, so it is all the more important that there are Western specialists who are trying to secure a supply of food through special deliveries in fertilizer and technology. Where are the opportunities for investors?
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