Automotive
Commented by Nico Popp on July 17th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
The End of the Auto Industry Looms: Will Mercedes-Benz & Co. Find a Way Out? BYD as a Role Model, Rock Tech Lithium as a Problem-Solver
The auto industry is in the midst of a deep crisis, as evidenced not only by the news from Volkswagen. The availability of battery raw materials has become a critical factor for automakers. According to a survey by industry experts at Benchmark Minerals, global demand for lithium-ion batteries rose by 29% in 2025 to a total of 1.59 terawatt-hours. While stationary battery storage was the fastest-growing segment, the electric vehicle sector remains the dominant driver of demand in terms of volume. This trend is intensifying global competition for critical raw materials. China is leading the way here. The country controls an estimated 85% of global battery production and processes around 70% of the world's lithium. This poses a risk for Western automakers. They need to develop their own solutions. We analyze the situation and explore a potential solution.
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Commented by Lars Winter on July 17th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Long Live Diesel: Why dynaCERT, Deutz, and Daimler Truck Are Worth Watching—Analysts See More Than 500% Upside
The future of transportation may be electric, but the road to getting there will be longer and more complicated than many investors believed. Millions of trucks, construction and agricultural machines, generators, and military vehicles will continue to rely on internal combustion engines for years to come. That reality is creating an intriguing investment opportunity. We take a closer look at three companies that could benefit from this transition: dynaCERT, Deutz, and Daimler Truck.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 13th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
The Unexpected Lithium Rally 2.0: Mercedes, Porsche AG, Rock Tech Lithium, and BASF in Focus
It has finally happened! The looming global power shortage is unexpectedly becoming a massive catalyst for a new boom in the commodities market, once again propelling lithium stocks into the spotlight. The renowned Fraunhofer Institute has reached the clear conclusion that European demand for high-purity lithium hydroxide will increase sixfold by 2030. Analysts explicitly emphasize that only companies with closed, regional supply chains will be able to successfully circumvent the looming production bottlenecks caused by power and raw material shortages. This is because Western industrialized nations aim to drastically reduce their dependence on Asia and rely on their own raw material reserves. For investors, this fundamental transformation builds a highly attractive bridge to the next generation of beneficiaries. While automotive groups such as Mercedes and Porsche are now radically securing their supply chains through partnerships, Rock Tech is poised to move into supplier status in the near future. The chemical company BASF, an indispensable partner for cathode materials, is also part of the picture. Savvy investors are using the current consolidation phase to position themselves early among the winners of this megatrend.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 8th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
The Underrated Return Pillar: BYD, Rock Tech Lithium and Mercedes-Benz – Lithium Storage Boom Opening Up Opportunities
Green electromobility is technically ready to go, yet the true Achilles' heel of the electric revolution lies not on the road but in the raw-material supply. While politicians speak of sovereignty, the market is grappling with exploding demand for battery raw materials. This situation is amplified by energy storage for power grids. Anyone who now grasps the bigger picture recognizes the decisive shift in power in the global race between Chinese dominance and the West's drive for independence. This is exactly where the e-car giant BYD, the emerging lithium producer Rock Tech Lithium and the traditional group Mercedes-Benz come in, with opposing but equally trailblazing strategies.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on July 7th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Auto and Combustion-Engine Crisis Meets Nuclear Power: Volkswagen and BMW Under Pressure - American Atomics on the Verge of a Breakout?
Germany's automotive industry has reached yet another low point in its ongoing crisis. Thousands of jobs are at risk. The country has long since surrendered its technological leadership to the Chinese. Policymakers have already driven the final nail into the coffin, and the casket is practically halfway into the ground. Yet, as the saying goes, hope dies last. Perhaps Volkswagen, BMW, and Germany's other automakers can still turn the tide and stage something of a resurrection. Or the grave may simply be filled in, marking the beginning of a prolonged decline—or even a permanent one. Volkswagen and BMW continue to struggle with structural challenges, shrinking margins, and weakening international markets. Investors should increasingly reconsider where they allocate their capital. Traditional safe bets no longer offer the same reassurance, and attention is inevitably shifting toward entirely different sectors benefiting from strong political support. This is precisely where the US uranium industry could emerge as a major beneficiary, with smaller players such as American Atomics also seeking to position themselves to help meet the world's rapidly growing energy demand. It is a paradigm shift that undoubtedly carries significant risks—but also presents tangible opportunities.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 6th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Crash? No Thanks: The Auto Sector Ahead of a Turnaround! 133% with BYD, VW, North Arrow Minerals and BMW
In recent months, hardly any other sector on the stock market has managed to become as unpopular as the automotive sector. Margin battles and restructurings, including mass layoffs, are making the rounds across Europe. This downward trend stems primarily from structural overcapacity and mistimed ramp-up of electromobility. Now the German kings of the combustion engine are facing the aggressive market entry of state-subsidized Chinese competitors. European manufacturers, in particular, are thus caught in a fatal pincer crisis of falling sales and rising investment costs. Analysts therefore predominantly rate the traditional business models of the OEMs as risky and are lowering their future expectations. Institutional investors are abruptly shifting their portfolios into less cyclical, higher-margin growth sectors. The result: the broad European auto index lost around 12% over the last 12 months, with individual manufacturers down as much as 17 to 37%. Is there still hope for the titans on 4 wheels?
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 25th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Commodity Concerns at General Motors and Amazon – Why Power Metallic Mines Is One of the World's Most Promising Juniors
The era of raw materials is already here: geopolitical tensions and future technologies are driving the market. The traditional procurement model based on global spot markets is increasingly reaching its limits. It is being replaced by direct participation of leading industrial and technology conglomerates in mining and raw materials companies. Increasingly, this is happening even at very early-stage development companies. Companies such as Power Metallic Mines are responding to this trend and, even before production begins, are developing into platforms for ESG-compliant supply chains. We take a closer look at the market and the associated opportunities.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 24th, 2026 | 08:40 CEST
Alarm at BMW! Sell-off at BioNTech! Desert Gold Undervalued!
Alarm at BMW. First, the company shocked shareholders with a profit warning. Now, business in China has collapsed. Analysts are finally reacting by slashing their estimates and price targets. Is it time to buy now? From the perspective of GBC Research, Desert Gold is the stock to buy right now. The company is set to transition from an explorer to a gold producer this summer. Analysts see its intrinsic value well above current price levels. And what about BioNTech? The share has been trading sideways for months. The announcement of location closures has drawn heavy criticism. Shareholders are equally disillusioned. Could rival Moderna, of all companies, now bring hope to the workforce?
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on June 23rd, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Crash or Buying Opportunity? The Truth About BMW, Chart Star Aixtron, and Strategic Resources—a Hidden Gem in the Commodities Sector!
The stock markets are currently showing their wildest side. While established German automakers like BMW are suffering from a severe sales crisis and desperately searching for a way out, technology suppliers like Aixtron are riding the massive wave of artificial intelligence from one record high to the next. But without strategic raw materials and green steel, neither new electric vehicles nor gigantic AI data centers will hit the road. We take a look behind the scenes at three stocks that perfectly illustrate the current contrasts in the global economy. Read on to discover which stock(s) might hold the greatest potential for a surprise right now.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on June 18th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Profit Shock at BMW, Interest Rate Fears at Vonovia, and Is Zefiro Methane Poised for a Major Breakout?
A harsh wind is currently blowing through the financial markets, shaking even long-established and large DAX-listed companies. The days of seemingly reliable record profits appear to be over for now in Munich. While automaker BMW has shocked investors with a drastic profit warning and its new CEO is hitting the ground running in crisis mode, real estate giant Vonovia is grappling with the difficult consequences of the interest rate turnaround and searching for new approaches to its rental pricing policy. But as the saying goes, where there is shadow, there is also light. For example, in North America, there is Zefiro Methane, a highly promising environmental company that is currently securing lucrative government contracts and rapidly expanding its operations. We examine why these two German heavyweights are struggling at the moment and why a largely undiscovered stock in the environmental sector could be on the verge of a technical breakout.
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