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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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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 5th, 2023 | 07:10 CEST
Changing of the guard in the bull market - Deutsche Bank, TUI and Viva Gold can score!
The valuation on the capital markets has developed quite differently in recent months. The DAX 40 index is currently valued at a P/E ratio of only 12, but this ratio is almost 24 for the growth stocks on the NASDAQ. Some clearly state: "In the DAX, industrial stocks dominate, whereas in the NASDAQ, growth-oriented tech companies prevail." Technology stocks accelerate many times over, even in times of crisis, if the business model fits the times. Nevertheless, they are also subject to interest rate causality, i.e. if refinancing becomes more expensive, the return on equity demanded by investors also increases. In August, the 30-year US bond exceeded the 4.25% yield mark. Historically, this has often signaled a temporary end to the tech bull market. Many second-tier stocks appear to be unjustly neglected. We name three potential beneficiaries of an upward turn in interest rates.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 4th, 2023 | 07:40 CEST
Nel ASA, First Hydrogen, ThyssenKrupp Nucera - EUR 800 million for hydrogen in Europe
The EU is determined to advance green hydrogen in Germany, and to support this goal, the EU Hydrogen Bank was allocated EUR 800 million in March. The auction process is set to commence in November, led by the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment. Subsidy payments may go up to EUR 4.50 per kg of green hydrogen. Any entity within the European Union capable of producing a specific quantity of green hydrogen at the lowest cost is eligible to participate. By 2030, the EU wants to produce 10 million tons of green hydrogen and import about the same amount. Germany also offers substantial incentives; Sunfire GmbH from Dresden, for example, received a whopping EUR 162 million in subsidies. We therefore analyze three hydrogen companies.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 4th, 2023 | 07:10 CEST
E-car skepticism and charging station farce: BMW, BYD, dynaCERT
"Is it wise (…) to promote only this one technology without having access to essential battery raw materials?" BMW CEO Oliver Zipse recently expressed a somewhat critical stance towards electromobility in an interview with Handelsblatt. While BMW plans to launch the 'New Class' electric vehicles from 2025 onwards and take the lead in technology, even the BMW CEO acknowledges the strong competition from China. Let's look at what the automotive future could look like and where opportunities may be lurking.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on September 1st, 2023 | 08:10 CEST
GoviEx, Siemens Energy, Delivery Hero - Which stocks have the greatest growth potential
Seamless energy supply has become a competitive advantage. France, for example, gets 70% of its electricity from uranium. With an outstanding uranium recovery rate of 88% in Zambia, GoviEx supplies the world with this valuable energy source. The Company focuses on the exploration and development of uranium deposits in Africa. Renewables, however, are not quite taking off for them. Siemens Energy is facing significant cost problems in its onshore wind turbine business. Damages to rotor blades and bearings could cost the Company up to EUR 4.5 billion. People always need to eat. Those who prefer ordering food in light of high electricity costs should look at Delivery Hero. Citigroup seems to have better information on the delivery service than current investor sentiment suggests.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 31st, 2023 | 09:25 CEST
BRICS Realigns: Gold, Silver and Bitcoin in Turnaround! Is this the starting signal for TUI, Desert Gold and Adyen?
The acronym BRIC was coined in 2001 by Jim O'Neill, the Chief Economist of the major bank Goldman Sachs. The now frequently used acronym represents the initial letters of the countries Brazil, Russia, India, and China. At the time, it referred to the four fastest-growing emerging economies outside the Western industrial community G7; later, South Africa was added as the "S". At the August meeting of the BRICS countries in South Africa, a further 40 countries registered their interest in joining, 6 of which were admitted directly by January 2024. Thus, a strong community of states is emerging, covering a full 30% of the world's GDP and 46% of the global population. They all share a common goal: to reduce dependence on the US and the US dollar - thereby lessening Western influence. There are even long-term considerations of a shared currency. A wake-up call for Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin.
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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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