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Commented by Tarik Dede on September 28th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
World Leaders in Their Fields: ASML, Albemarle and Almonty Industries in Focus
True global market leaders dominate and control their businesses while keeping competitors at bay. Sometimes, high market shares result from unique technology, as is the case with ASML. Other times, they stem from years of building a business to become a key industry player, as seen with Almonty Industries and Albemarle. However, even these companies and their stocks have come under pressure over the summer amid heightened uncertainty in the equity markets. Their shares are now well below their previous record highs. This could present opportunities for strategically minded investors. That is why we are looking at ASML, Albemarle and Almonty Industries today.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 25th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Breakthroughs, Production Launches and Billion-Dollar Contracts – Almonty Industries, Secunet Security Networks, Viking Therapeutics
Strong clinical trial data, the launch of a strategically important raw-materials production facility, and a potential billion-dollar contract are driving market activity. The three companies presented today could benefit from long-term megatrends such as obesity therapies, secure supply chains, and rising defense spending. However, high growth opportunities are offset by clinical risks, operational challenges, and ambitious valuations.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 22nd, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Tungsten Shortage: Almonty Secures Sandvik Deal – New US Defense Rules Raise Pressure on Lockheed & Co.
In extreme operating conditions, cutting-edge technology relies on materials that push the boundaries of physics. Whether in ammunition, engines, or milling heads that machine titanium blocks for stealth jets—there is no getting around tungsten. With the highest melting point of any pure metal and an enormous density, the element is considered indispensable for industry and the defence sector. Yet, of all things, the West is almost left high and dry when it comes to this key component. Beijing controls over three-quarters of global production and also dominates downstream processing. However, price spikes and stricter trade rules are now shaking the industry awake. At the centre of it all is the US tungsten specialist Almonty Industries.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 21st, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
SpaceX Needs Raw Materials: MP Materials, Standard Lithium and Strategic Resources Aim to Meet the Demand
SpaceX's appetite for raw materials is enormous. Elon Musk's company requires large quantities of a wide range of strategic materials for rockets, satellites and battery systems. These include rare earths for high-performance magnets, lithium for battery systems, as well as titanium and iron for high-load components and steel structures. SpaceX is just one example of the growing global demand. Companies such as Strategic Resources, MP Materials and Standard Lithium are working to supply the market. They are developing raw material deposits needed for critical applications in the space industry and numerous other key sectors. Strategic Resources focuses on iron, titanium and vanadium; MP Materials on rare earths; and Standard Lithium on lithium. Only one of the three stocks appears to be undervalued.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 21st, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Lockheed Martin, Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall: Defense Boom Meets Tungsten Shortage
The global defense boom is entering its next phase. Growth is no longer driven solely by new orders, but by how quickly companies can ramp up production capacity. However, missiles, aircraft, and armoured vehicles require large quantities of strategic materials. Tungsten, in particular, is virtually irreplaceable for many military applications because of its extreme hardness and heat resistance. As Western defense contractors expand their manufacturing, control over secure sources of raw materials is therefore increasingly becoming a strategic issue.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 18th, 2026 | 08:10 CEST
Panic or Buying Opportunity? SFC Energy, TeamViewer, Almonty Industries
Panic at Almonty? The stock has plummeted from EUR 16 to EUR 12 in just a few days. But investors should remain calm. As in the past, this could even present a buying opportunity. Analysts' price targets reach as high as USD 33. Plus, the company's fundamentals remain solid. Tungsten is in short supply worldwide, and more and more countries are restricting exports. At the same time, Almonty is expanding its tungsten production and is earning handsomely at current price levels. SFC Energy's half-year results were also impressive. Nevertheless, the stock has been trading sideways. Analysts remain optimistic. Optimism has also returned to TeamViewer. More and more investors now see the German software company as an AI winner rather than an AI loser. The stock is making a comeback.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on September 17th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Jungheinrich, BioNTech and Almonty Industries: The Hidden Comeback Opportunities for Your Portfolio
The market environment is currently rather weak, characterized by slightly falling share prices across the stock markets. In the commodities markets, however, especially in oil, prices are rising slightly to more sharply, by contrast. Investors are getting increasingly nervous, a trend also reflected in bond yields. Yet it is precisely in such phases, when nervousness takes over and many market participants throw in the towel, that attractive entry opportunities can emerge for savvy investors. That is why today we are looking at three very different companies that nevertheless have one thing in common: they could be heading for a rebound or an upward move. With BioNTech, we look at a company focused on the oncology sector. Jungheinrich takes us into the world of warehouse logistics and mechanical engineering — a genuine industry veteran. Finally, we turn to Almonty. The company was once a hidden gem in the commodities sector. That is no longer the case, however: given its strategic importance to the Western defence industry, it has become increasingly difficult to overlook. Join us on an analytical journey through financial statements and charts to discover where interesting opportunities may arise in terms of risk and return.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 15th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Tungsten: The Showstopper in Fragile Supply Chains? Rheinmetall, Almonty Industries and Airbus in Focus
The Middle East conflict is entering a new phase. Meanwhile, surging oil prices are putting the global economy under significant pressure and bringing strategic industries such as defense and aerospace into the spotlight. Rheinmetall and Airbus are not only grappling with geopolitical risks but also striving to maintain stable supply chains for urgently needed critical metals. In addition to copper, tungsten is gaining particular importance. This extremely hard, heat-resistant metal is indispensable for wear-resistant tools, special alloys, and numerous applications in the defence and aerospace industries. While ongoing tensions continue to drive up commodity prices, investors should look beyond the oil market to the key metals that will secure Europe's industrial future. Our focus is therefore on tungsten supplier Almonty, which is stepping up its game with new sourcing routes in Africa. A clear list of priorities makes sense!
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 14th, 2026 | 08:20 CEST
Empty Ammunition Stockpiles, Tight Tungsten Supply: Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin Set to Benefit
As geopolitical conflicts intensify once again and NATO countries ramp up defence spending, ammunition supplies are increasingly running low. This is making tungsten ever more important. Without this critical raw material, armour-piercing ammunition, precision missiles and high-performance tools cannot be produced. Starting in 2027, US procurement rules will also require supply chains independent of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This is redirecting billions of dollars and intensifying the race for secure sources. Against this backdrop, Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and Lockheed Martin are moving into focus. All three companies stand to benefit from the realignment of the Western defence industry.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 11th, 2026 | 08:35 CEST
At the Crossroads of AI, Commodities and Defence – Almonty Industries, Alphabet, Fortum OYJ and Rheinmetall
Amid the AI boom, commodity security, and defence pressures, new winners—but also new risks—are emerging on the stock market. Right now, it is becoming increasingly clear which business models will actually benefit from geopolitical tensions, investments worth billions, and structural shifts in demand. Investors seeking to understand the context behind the latest price movements will find in the following commentary three striking examples of just how closely politics, the capital markets, and operational developments are now intertwined.
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