Batteries
Commented by Stefan Feulner on July 27th, 2023 | 06:50 CEST
RWE, Regenx Tech Corp., Varta - Under the spell of the numbers
The number season for the first half of 2023 is currently reaching its peak. Google parent Alphabet was able to beat analysts' expectations. In contrast, Deutsche Bank reported lower profits than expected. Due to weaker potash fertilizer prices, K+S AG had to lower its profit forecasts. In addition, there were further surprises that will likely affect future share prices.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 25th, 2023 | 10:05 CEST
Manuka Resources, JinkoSolar, BYD - Vanadium, a critical raw material in the energy transition
The energy transition is a crucial step towards a sustainable energy supply. The storage of solar energy and the optimization of batteries for electric vehicles are important topics in this context. Vanadium can play a key role in these areas. The critical raw material is used in the battery industry as a cathode material in redox flow batteries, primarily for energy storage. Whether vanadium will also find its way into batteries for electric vehicles remains to be seen. Originally, the material was used as an important alloying metal in structural and tool steels to refine the steel.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 24th, 2023 | 08:20 CEST
BYD, Varta and FREYR - who will build the perfect battery? First Phosphate with a big deal!
E-mobility is still in its infancy globally, with just 25.9 million pure electric vehicles on the road out of around 1.3 billion vehicles worldwide. The share is, therefore, just under 2%. Nevertheless, sales are growing strongly, especially in China, Europe and the US. China is the most important production country for electric cars. It is forecast that around 13 million e-cars will be produced in the Middle Kingdom in 2023, more than in Germany and the US combined. The production costs of e-cars are still significantly higher than those of combustion engines. The main price drivers are the batteries, which use rare metals in their production. China's dominance in the field of battery innovations is currently still very pronounced. Where are the opportunities for investors?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on July 24th, 2023 | 08:00 CEST
SAP, Altech Advanced Materials, Varta AG - Positive surprises
The first six months of the stock market year 2023 are already history and have been one of the more successful ones, despite uncertainties due to high inflation rates and growing geopolitical tensions. The German benchmark index DAX alone put in a performance of over 16%. The reporting season for the first half of the year is currently underway. Many companies were able to surprise positively, which should speak for further rising share prices.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on July 20th, 2023 | 06:40 CEST
High-tech as an investment opportunity - how Almonty Industries, NVIDIA and FREYR Battery are profiting from the boom
With KT's Mine Safety DX technology, tungsten producer Almonty Industries is conducting pioneering work in the Sangdong mine in South Korea. The solution enhances worker safety and promotes efficient mining practices, a sign of strong ESG commitment. Due to its high density, comparable to gold, tungsten is used in aerospace, automotive, sports and telecommunications applications. NVIDIA is also going high-tech, building the world's first supercomputer to give companies quick and easy access to AI. Norwegian company FREYR Battery, on the other hand, can look forward to EUR 100 million in EU funding as a non-member. Why? Find out here.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on July 18th, 2023 | 07:10 CEST
FREYR Battery, Manuka Resources, Nio - The profiteers of the battery revolution
The future of batteries promises a revolution in energy storage. Advances in technology are enabling efficient storage systems that promote sustainable renewable energy integration. Tomorrow's batteries will play a central role in transforming our energy infrastructure. Following the correction of recent months, there are promising long-term opportunities for both manufacturers and producers of the required raw materials.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on July 7th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
Grid Metals Corp., FREYR Battery, Mercedes-Benz - Mega opportunity in electrification: Lithium demand increases worldwide
The world is being electrified, and that requires resources! Canadian company Grid Metals Corporation, an exploration and development company located in Manitoba and Ontario, offers these resources. Grid Metals has now received initial drill results from the Donner Lake area, which is a promising lithium region. Manitoba's strategically valuable location makes it ideal for leveraging trading relationships with the US. Meanwhile, Norwegian company FREYR Battery posted a 33.19% share price increase after successfully assembling and charging the first semi-automatic lithium-ion battery cells at its facility. The Company plans to deliver samples to customers before the end of the second half of the year. Mercedes-Benz focuses on high-quality luxury vehicles to benefit from higher margins and affluent customers. A devastating accident occurred within the group at the Daimler Truck plant, which impacted the balance sheet.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on July 6th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
Battery revolution in Germany: BYD, BASF, Altech Advanced Materials
Negative electricity prices? Last weekend, it happened again. In the meantime, 1 megawatt-hour of electricity costs minus EUR 500. It is a pity that there are no large-scale energy storage systems - YET. Altech Advanced Materials is working together with Fraunhofer IKTS on the next-generation battery, and it is "Made in Germany." The next milestone is due this year, and the FAZ sees room for improvement in the share price. Analysts see no room for improvement in BASF shares and recommend "sell". However, the DAX-listed company has just commissioned a battery factory, and demand is said to be high. BYD is also benefiting from high demand. Will the Chinese company soon be producing their e-cars in Germany?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on June 22nd, 2023 | 08:45 CEST
First Phosphate, Mercedes-Benz, BYD - 1,500 km range through battery revolution
Until now, solid-state batteries were considered too expensive for electric mobility and could be recharged much less often than today's lithium-ion batteries. Now, thanks to a new technology, car manufacturer Toyota has developed a battery that can be recharged within 10 minutes and has a range of up to 1,500 km. This instantly puts Toyota's electric vehicles in the spotlight. Until now, the Company has been a niche player in the electric car market and has been more successful with hybrid vehicles. Today we look at First Phosphate, which aims to supply phosphate for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, and we finish by looking at two car manufacturers.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 20th, 2023 | 07:30 CEST
Blackout! Energy shares urgently sought: Plug Power, Varta, Altech Advanced Materials, BASF - Solar, wind or hydrogen?
Now things are becoming clearer. Germany is unlikely to experience an energy shortage like a blackout, and gas supplies for the winter also seem secure, given a 20% drop in gas consumption compared to the average figures from 2018 to 2021. However, household prices remain significantly above the long-term average. Currently, energy suppliers are not passing on the purchasing advantages from the Leipzig power exchange to their customers. Wholesale gas prices have fallen by 85% since mid-2022, but these lower conditions are not reaching customers. What opportunities are there for resourceful investors?
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