Biotech
Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 4th, 2026 | 09:10 CEST
"Buy the Dip" in the Life Sciences Supercycle: Gerresheimer, Vidac Pharma, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer as Top Performers of the Future
Rising healthcare spending, an aging population, and an unprecedented depth of research are propelling the life sciences sector into a multi-year supercycle. And there are some strong players! Gerresheimer stands out as a brilliant infrastructure asset and a leading provider of high-quality primary packaging. In the field of injections and biologics, the company benefits directly from the explosion of complex therapies and GLP-1 markets. Vidac Pharma is conducting research in the field of cancer and leveraging the Warburg effect for its upcoming studies—a classic high-beta play for investors betting on above-average growth. Novo Nordisk remains the undisputed flagship of the obesity and diabetes wave, and Pfizer is using the current lull in valuations as an opportunity to ignite the next phase of growth with a broad pipeline spanning oncology, vaccines, and new forms of therapy. Who belongs in the portfolio for the next life sciences boom?
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on August 4th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Takeover Candidates in Focus: Steyr Motors Jumps 20%, RE Royalties Draws Interest, and What About Evotec?
Shares of Steyr Motors briefly surged 20% last week following takeover speculation involving a US-based drone and robotics specialist. Although the discussions have since been terminated, analysts remain bullish on the Austrian manufacturer of specialized engines. RE Royalties could also emerge as a takeover candidate before the end of the year. Dissatisfied with the company's share price performance, management has initiated a strategic review and is evaluating all available options. Its royalty-based business model could prove particularly attractive to well-capitalized strategic or financial buyers. And what about Evotec? The German biotechnology company has repeatedly been the subject of takeover speculation in recent years, with such rumours often triggering sharp share price gains. We take a look at the current situation and assess whether renewed acquisition interest could be on the horizon.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on August 3rd, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Viking Therapeutics, BioNxt Solutions, and Bausch Health: Clinical Success Sparks Fresh Optimism
The pharmaceutical industry is entering a new phase of growth. Billions of dollars are being invested in innovative therapies, advanced drug delivery technologies, and the further development of established medicines. Areas such as metabolic diseases, personalized medicine, and next-generation drug delivery systems are evolving particularly rapidly, with the potential to improve patient outcomes and treatment convenience significantly. At the same time, strong corporate results and rising investments are fueling renewed optimism across the sector. For investors, this brings several companies into focus that could benefit disproportionately from these long-term industry trends.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 29th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Active Ingredients, Acquisitions and Spin-offs: Will Bayer, Novo Nordisk, BioNxt, or Evotec Become Top M&A Targets?
After years of consolidation, investors are asking: Will things start looking up again? The global life sciences sector is facing another massive wave of consolidation in 2026 as established pharmaceutical giants and agile biotech pioneers realign their businesses. Market dynamics remain high, but unfortunately, both sides are being exploited. So far, it has been predominantly speculative investors who are capitalizing on the current volatility. Following drastic share price losses and ongoing restructuring, the struggling Hamburg-based biotech company Evotec is increasingly in the crosshairs of financially strong acquirers seeking to acquire high-calibre drug discovery platforms at a bargain price. At the same time, BioNxt is attracting investor interest with its groundbreaking drug delivery systems and advanced clinical pipelines. Meanwhile, the market continues to speculate feverishly about a possible breakup or spin-off of individual divisions at the DAX-listed Bayer Group, which would massively increase its appeal to strategic buyers. On the other hand, Danish industry leader Novo Nordisk, driven by the sustained billion-dollar profits from its weight-loss portfolio, is acting as a financially powerful hunter in search of strategic acquisitions in the obesity and cardiovascular segments. For investors, this highly dynamic environment offers a rare opportunity to bet early on the year's hottest takeover candidates. What is the current status?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 29th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Billion-Dollar Markets of Obesity, Oncology, and Neurology in Focus: Novo Nordisk, Vidac Pharma, and AbbVie
The healthcare industry of the future is driven by three major megatrends: obesity, oncology, and neurology. While the market for cancer drugs is heading toward nearly USD 700 billion and Alzheimer's therapies are booming, the GLP-1 boom has only just begun and has replaced oncology as the largest driver of pipeline value. But not every company will benefit equally from this momentum. The key difference lies in strategic focus and the ability to translate scientific milestones into market success. We take a look at three companies today—Novo Nordisk, Vidac Pharma, and AbbVie—each of which embodies one of these areas.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on July 24th, 2026 | 08:40 CEST
Opportunities & Risks in Q2 Earnings: Almonty Industries, BioNTech, Danaher, Pfizer, and Sartorius
Global equity markets remain highly dynamic, and the fundamental backdrop has changed rapidly in recent quarters. In today's report, we examine three compelling investment stories at critical turning points. We take a closer look at former pandemic-era pharmaceutical high-flyers that must now navigate new tariffs as they shift their focus toward cancer therapies. We also analyze a geopolitically indispensable producer of a critical raw material that is benefiting significantly from efforts to secure Western supply chains. Finally, we turn to the bioprocessing sector, where upcoming quarterly earnings could determine the industry's direction following recent market turbulence. Find out where the most attractive opportunities, and the key risks, may lie.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 23rd, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Panic in the Multi-Billion-Dollar Market: Novo Nordisk and Halozyme Therapeutics Face Headwinds—BioNxt Solutions Nears a Turning Point
The global pharmaceutical market is worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Yet one of the industry's most surprising realities is that success increasingly depends not only on the active ingredient itself but also on how it is delivered. This does not refer to the cardboard box, but to the dosage form. Whenever patents expire, and blockbuster drugs face competition, innovative biotech companies seize the opportunity. New drug delivery technologies can transform well-known substances into more effective medicines, reduce side effects, and open up entirely new treatment options for patients. While established pharmaceutical giants spend vast sums defending market exclusivity, agile second-tier biotech companies are driving innovation through next-generation drug delivery platforms.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 23rd, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
The Patent Cliff Could Cost Billions: How Bayer and Merck & Co. Respond—and How Vidac Pharma Is Gaining Momentum
Leading oncology centers have long recognized that the fight against cancer cannot be won with just one active ingredient. It is increasingly clear that lasting treatment success depends on combining multiple therapeutic approaches. For years, oncologists relied heavily on conventional chemotherapy. Yet tumours consistently prove resilient and demand more complex therapies. Since patents on many active ingredients are expiring anyway, new, complementary forms of therapy are gaining prominence. One of these therapies targets the disrupted energy metabolism of cancer cells and shows promise. We examine the market and introduce an exciting biotech company that few experts are familiar with.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on July 22nd, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Millions in Losses at Eutelsat! Warning Sparks Panic at Evotec! Can Zefiro Methane Save Your Portfolio?
The geopolitical situation is currently escalating dramatically. The latest news from the Middle East is coming in fast and furious. A massive military exchange between the US and Iran threatens to profoundly shake the global economy. Burning oil refineries in Kuwait, dead soldiers, and wailing sirens in the Gulf state of Bahrain paint a grim picture of the current security situation. Such rapidly escalating crises are driving oil prices sky-high and have the potential to send shockwaves through international financial markets. In these particularly turbulent times, many investors are desperately seeking safe havens. While once-coveted AI and tech stocks, as well as biotech hopefuls, are collapsing under the weight of global uncertainty and, in some cases, their own internal issues, lucrative niche markets are increasingly coming into focus. Today, we take a look at three different stocks. First, we examine the severe setback at Evotec, the costly strategic hurdles at Eutelsat, and the astonishing resilience of Zefiro Methane.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on July 16th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Evotec Shocks the Market! Will First Majestic Silver and Lahontan Gold Take Off?
Biotech stocks have not exactly been investor favourites this year. And now Evotec has delivered yet another shock. It was already known that the company was undergoing a comprehensive restructuring. Nevertheless, it had recently seemed as though the share price was finding a bottom in the EUR 4-5 range. But then came the shock. The significant downward revision of its forecast and the expected high EBITDA loss caused the share price to plummet. In contrast, Lahontan Gold is shining with relative strength. While it cannot escape the negative sentiment in the gold sector, the odds are good that the share price will take off again soon. After all, the company is on the verge of transitioning from an explorer to a producer. And what about First Majestic Silver? This core investment in the silver sector recently reported its second-quarter production figures.
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