Smartbroker Holding, First Hydrogen, Hensoldt - 3 Rebounders for the year-end sprint

Smartbroker Holding AG – Now the interest is coming

The team around CEO André Kolbinger is currently stepping on the gas when it comes to expanding the product range. In addition to the introduction of crypto trading with currently 25 digital currencies, which sets Smartbroker+ apart from established full-service brokers such as Flatex, ING DiBa, Consorsbank, and Comdirect, the Berlin-based company is now launching a daily interest-bearing account.

With a current 3% interest per year, the new offer is among the top performers on the German market and offers an attractive solution for both traders and investors who want to build up their retirement provisions. The account is an ideal addition for frequent traders in particular, allowing them to store their cash holdings profitably and access it immediately when a potential investment opportunity arises.

Smartbroker continues to pursue a strategy of designing the best product on the market with the low prices of a neo-broker for both active traders and longer-term investors. It is not for nothing that the online broker was awarded the title of "Best Broker" by Biallo.

In addition to expanding its product offerings, Smartbroker is also improving key performance indicators (KPIs). The Company aims to achieve real economies of scale by significantly ramping up its marketing efforts. Speaking of ramping up, since the year's low of EUR 5.54 in mid-August, the recent successes have been reflected in a rising share price. At EUR 8.10, the share is only marginally below the significant horizontal resistance at EUR 8.78. Assuming further positive fundamental data, a sustained breakthrough would generate a "Buy" signal, with an initial upside target of EUR 10.65.

First Hydrogen – Is the bottom in?

First Hydrogen, an emerging pioneer in the green hydrogen sector headquartered in Vancouver, is planning a significant expansion into Europe and North America. With additional locations in Montreal, London and soon in Germany, the Company aims to expand its fully integrated ecosystem for zero-emission mobility. Germany has been selected as the first European target market to integrate fuel cell propulsion into existing vehicle platforms of a major German manufacturer, with the aim of marketing a high-performance commercial vehicle at an estimated retail price of EUR 50,000. With a production rate of 10,000 vehicles annually, this could generate EUR 500 million in revenue.

First Hydrogen has made significant progress in the development of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles (FCEVs), which have already passed real-world road tests in the UK, including at Amazon. With a range of 630 km per tank and high performance even in extreme temperatures, the Company now plans to build a production plant in Canada for 25,000 vehicles per year and a 35 MW plant to produce green hydrogen.

In addition to its plans in Europe and Canada, First Hydrogen is also focusing on the US, particularly California, where a new hydrogen center was recently opened. The positive outlook and global hydrogen strategy could lead to an imminent rise in the share, which is currently trading at CAD 0.40. The Relative Strength Index and the MACD trend-following indicator, which have been forming positive divergences for months, are offering the first signals.

Hensoldt – Analysts see high potential

The German defense company, which specializes in the production of sensor technologies, is not a pure turnaround candidate. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the share price has risen by 189% to an all-time high of EUR 44.58 in April of the current stock market year. Since then, however, a correction has set in that has reduced the Hensoldt share price by around 39% to EUR 27.40. Encouragingly, after the crash, the upward trend established since October 2023 was successfully defended at this level.

At the start of the week, the producer of a wide range of advanced devices and systems, including radars and optical and optronic instruments, moved a further 5% away from the interim lows. This was due to a "Buy" recommendation by the research house Hauck & Aufhäuser. The analysts reiterated their "Buy" recommendation for the stock and named a price target of EUR 49. Even after the price gains recorded on Monday, this still corresponds to a potential of almost 55%.

Hauck & Aufhäuser are forecasting weak results for the third quarter, which are typical for the Company due to seasonal factors. Nevertheless, the analysts expect a high order intake. Hensoldt's financial results are scheduled to be released on Wednesday, November 6.

The Smartbroker Holding AG share continues to rebound. The addition of crypto trading and the introduction of a flexible interest account further enhanced the product range. Analysts from Hauck & Aufhäuser have a positive outlook on defense company Hensoldt. Meanwhile, First Hydrogen is planning its expansion into Europe.