Defense
Commented by Armin Schulz on February 17th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Benefiting from the security and energy transition with high-performance batteries: BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and DroneShield
Western countries are facing a major challenge. NATO is calling for record defense spending, while electromobility continues to advance unabated. Germany alone will have a defense budget of over EUR 108 billion in 2026, while global demand for high-performance batteries is set to more than double by 2030. This pincer movement of security constraints and the energy transition is overwhelming traditional industries, but it is opening a window of opportunity for specialized technology leaders who master both worlds. In this tense environment, three companies are catching the attention of investors: BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and DroneShield.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 17th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Tungsten price explodes to USD 1,737: Why Almonty is now becoming the West's money printing machine – bottleneck for Sandvik and Rheinmetall
A scenario is currently unfolding on the commodity markets that even experienced traders and analysts describe as "extraordinary," if not a "tectonic shift." While investors often look to gold or copper, an exponential price development is taking place in a strategic niche that is turning the calculations of the entire Western industry upside down and creating new hierarchies. The tungsten market, the metal that forms the backbone of the modern defense and high-tech industry due to its extreme hardness and heat resistance, has spiraled out of control. Almonty is the only Western producer to create significant new capacity in 2026.
The price of ammonium paratungstate (APT), the global benchmark product for tungsten trading, is skyrocketing. Within a single week, the price in Rotterdam shot up by more than 26% to reach an average price of USD 1,737 per mtu (metric ton unit). To really understand the drama of this development, one needs to look at the timeline. **At the beginning of 2025, the price was still hovering around USD 340. By the end of 2025, it had more than doubled to USD 862, which was already considered sensational. But what we are now experiencing in the first quarter of 2026 is no longer a normal market fluctuation. It is a wave of panic buying that has caused the price to increase fivefold in just over a year. In this extremely dynamic environment, there are many losers on the buyer side – but on the producer side, there is one clear winner that is positioned like no other: Almonty Industries.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 16th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
The situation is becoming critical everywhere! Are the next 300% gains already lurking at Antimony Resources, Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, or CSG?
Neglected for too long, but now investors should pay close attention to the critical metals sector. Time and again, new horror stories from Ukraine and the Gaza Strip have reinforced psychological pressure, highlighting that Central Europe, too, could face foreign policy risks. As a result, EU policymakers are continuing to ramp up their spending on defense technology. Until 2022, defense investment in Europe averaged just 1.2% of GDP. By 2024, this figure had already climbed to 1.8%, and for 2025 it is expected to exceed 2.5%. By 2030, research institutes expect it to reach a record high of up to 5%. In other words, 5% of total tax revenues, along with additional debt, would be allocated to acquiring military equipment. A few years ago, in times of peace, this would have been unthinkable. Unfortunately, wars and power-driven political agendas have long since captured the attention of market participants. Investors who fail to act in their portfolios now risk being left behind.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 16th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
These stocks continue to rise: Almonty Industries, RENK, and Steyr Motors. Do not miss out!
The pause near Almonty Industries' all-time high is likely to prove very short-lived. The arguments in favor of buying the stock are too strong. Several analysts have recently raised their price targets. As one of the world's largest producers of the critical raw material tungsten, the company has geopolitical weight, which is increasing in light of initiatives such as those by the US government to build up strategic reserves of rare earths and other critical raw materials. Several analysts have recently been promoting the two defense stocks RENK and Steyr Motors. Who has the edge?
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on February 13th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Siemens Energy, TKMS, and Almonty Industries! Profits surge, forecasts raised, target prices raised!
Almonty shares remain high flyers. Even though the overall market is weakening, every dip is being used as an opportunity to buy Almonty shares. And for good reason. The price of tungsten is exploding, and analysts are only slowly taking this into account. Further price target increases are likely to follow. Siemens Energy's share price and target price are also rising. The German energy technology group is profiting handsomely from the AI boom. The current quarterly figures are convincing, but there is no room for error in the valuation. Recently listed TKMS has raised its forecast. However, investors are reacting cautiously. Analysts' opinions remain divided. Is there a margin problem looming?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 13th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Defense Stocks Consolidate: Sideways Phase or 100% Upside Potential? Rheinmetall, RENK, Hensoldt, Power Metallic, and CSG
Investors would have hoped for a different outcome since October 2025. While commodity stocks climbed to historic highs, the market's former favorites in the defense sector saw their first significant wave of profit-taking. Rheinmetall fell from EUR 2,005 to EUR 1,450, Renk dropped from EUR 95 to below EUR 50, and Hensoldt declined from EUR 117 to EUR 65. Although these stocks later recovered some percentage points, new record highs have yet to materialize. The situation was quite different in the critical metals sector - the supply chain companies serving the defense sector. Since autumn, one thing has become increasingly clear: materials are running scarce. This is because the growth of the newly beloved defense industry requires huge quantities of metal. With high-tech components embedded in virtually all modern systems, copper in particular is in high demand, along with rare earths and tungsten. The recent explosion in copper prices to over USD 13,500 speaks volumes. Investors may want to consider reallocating their portfolios, as high metal prices are likely to lead to declining margins in the future, particularly in the defense sector. Here are a few ideas.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on February 13th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
DroneShield responds! Globex Mining steals the show from Barrick Mining and MP Materials!
DroneShield has finally responded. A new COO is expected to boost investor confidence and sales. Will that be enough? Globex Mining is currently being discovered by investors. The mining incubator enables risk-reduced investment in the field of resource exploration. In addition to numerous exciting gold projects, successes have also recently been reported in critical raw materials such as antimony and rare earths. The stock has started the new year strongly, outperforming companies like Barrick Mining and MP Materials. The latter stock is currently showing noticeable weakness, while Barrick was unable to trigger a rally with its actually strong figures for 2025. The next ace up its sleeve is an IPO. But its eternal rival, Newmont, is causing problems.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 11th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Antimony Resources: This stock is impossible to ignore!
The strategic reserve of critical raw materials and rare earths announced by the United States underscores the profound transformation underway in the commodities sector. Geopolitics is becoming a decisive factor in the valuation of raw material assets. States and governments, as a new and, in the future, the most important investor group, are prepared to pay high and strategically motivated prices to secure supply. Antimony Resources is set to benefit massively from this development. The Canadian company owns the largest antimony deposit in North America. Antimony is indispensable, particularly in military and security-critical applications.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on February 11th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Will these stocks now trigger a price surge? BYD, Hensoldt, NEO Battery Materials!
While RENK shares have gained more than 10% in recent days, Hensoldt is treading water. Yet the sensor specialist is shining with major orders. Most recently, partner KNDS ordered systems for the Boxer and Leopard 2 tanks worth hundreds of millions. NEO Battery Materials also appears ripe for a price rally. The technology company offers manufacturers of drones, robots, and electric vehicles exactly what they need: customizable high-performance batteries produced in the West. Production is underway, orders are in place, and the company is already working on the next generation of batteries with strong partners. And what about BYD? The stock is clearly in a downward trend. Yet the company wants to double its sales in Germany and is taking Donald Trump to court in the US.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on February 10th, 2026 | 11:20 CET
SHARE PRICE FIREWORKS! RENK and Novo Nordisk shares take off! Vidac Pharma next?
Share price fireworks at Novo Nordisk yesterday. The battered pharmaceutical stock rose by around 6%. After a weak outlook and the prospect of increasing competition for its blockbuster product, there was some positive news for a change: a competing product is not permitted to be sold in the key US market. RENK shares also rose significantly yesterday. Since last Thursday, the share price has risen by over 10%. Positive analyst commentary is increasing. Vidac Pharma is poised for a rally. The biotech company is working on an attractive oncology pipeline, has once again secured an important patent, and the stock is receiving tailwinds from its Xetra listing. Analysts see the potential for a multiplication.
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