Automotive
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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Commented by Tarik Dede on June 10th, 2026 | 08:20 CEST
Drone Warfare and Autonomous Driving: Uber Technologies, Volatus Aerospace, and Aurora Innovation in Focus
Whether autonomous mobility in the air or on the road, the transportation sector is undergoing a profound transformation in both civilian and military applications. Drones have demonstrated their capabilities in modern warfare, while massive investments are being made in autonomous driving for trucks and passenger vehicles. The potential market is enormous: eliminating the need for a human driver could fundamentally reshape transportation and logistics. In light of these global trends, we are taking a look at the stocks of Uber Technologies, Volatus Aerospace, and Aurora Innovation.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on May 22nd, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Big News at Plug Power! Steyr Motors and HPQ Silicon Poised for Strong Growth!
Big news at Plug Power! The hydrogen specialist is finally making progress on a major contract. Only through contracts like this can the company likely succeed in finally turning a profit and justifying its ambitious valuation. While Plug Power is focusing on electrolysis, HPQ Silicon aims to revolutionize hydrogen production through hydrolysis. And this is not the company's only growth driver. It also aims to take battery performance to a new level with new components. Drone tests are already impressive, and experts are calling it "the quiet battery revolution." Steyr Motors' stock stood out with relative strength during the sell-off in the defence sector. Yesterday, the stock jumped by around 7%. Analysts see significantly more upside potential for the specialty motor supplier.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 23rd, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Automotive Supply Chain Reset: Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and ESG Leader Power Metallic Mines
The automotive industry is under immense pressure: its supply chains for essential battery raw materials such as nickel, copper, and cobalt urgently need to become independent of Chinese imports. According to reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA), China currently controls around 80% of global production capacity for lithium-ion batteries and as much as 97% of the value chain for anode materials. A one-month supply stoppage would result in losses of over USD 8.5 billion in the European Union alone, according to the agency. While automakers such as Ford are transitioning production at their Cologne plant to all-electric fleets and require secure sources of raw materials in stable jurisdictions to do so, Mercedes-Benz is pursuing a strategy of direct participation in mining projects to ensure compliance with the strict environmental standards of its Ambition 2039 initiative. In this tense market environment, Power Metallic Mines is specifically exploring copper, nickel, and platinum group metal deposits in Canada. The flagship project is the Nisk project in Quebec, which is set to supply the entire range of key metals. By utilizing modern exploration technologies, the company is precisely identifying the resources that are indispensable for the next generation of high-performance batteries and catalysts for the automotive giants.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on March 16th, 2026 | 09:05 CET
BioNTech a Takeover Target? What's Happening at CHAR Technologies and Steyr Motors?
A cleantech growth story with takeover potential is currently available for only around CAD 35 million. CHAR Technologies is benefiting from rising oil and gas prices thanks to its technology. If the stock fails to move higher, a strategic partner could step in. Is BioNTech a takeover candidate? Until last week, the answer would likely have been a clear no. But since the announcement that the founders are stepping down, almost anything seems possible. And there is another factor in its favor. To avoid being swallowed by a major defense contractor, Steyr Motors aims to grow aggressively - both organically and through acquisitions. Analysts believe the company could double its revenue and recommend buying the stock.
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