Defense
Commented by Armin Schulz on January 29th, 2025 | 07:20 CET
Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, BYD – Profiting from the trade war with critical raw materials
With Donald Trump's re-election as president and the announcement of tariffs specifically on Chinese goods, a trade war seems inevitable. In December, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced it would no longer supply tungsten and other rare minerals to the US. This was in response to the US restrictions on the sale of AI chips to China. Without critical raw materials such as gallium or tungsten, many high-tech products can no longer be produced. These materials are used in semiconductors, which are incorporated into nearly all electronics, cars, medical devices, and many other areas.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on January 28th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Rheinmetall, European Lithium, BYD – Drastic measures
The pressure from the former and current US president to increase defense spending among NATO partners remains high, which means that defense companies will likely face a revaluation. By contrast, subsidies for electric vehicles in the US are on the verge of being phased out. However, industry experts and analysts are convinced that the global trend towards electric mobility will remain unaffected. China remains the largest growth market for electric vehicles, with a share of 65% and 11 million vehicles sold, and the trend is rising. As a result, the demand for the basic raw material lithium is increasing.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 24th, 2025 | 07:25 CET
Almonty, Rheinmetall, Palantir - Strategic decisions in global competition
Geopolitical tensions and technological innovations are the driving forces behind the current market movements in the defense and AI sectors. The leading tungsten producer, Almonty Industries, plans to move its headquarters to the US to strengthen domestic raw material independence for the defense industry. The timing is ideal as China tightens trade restrictions on both raw materials and US defense companies. Meanwhile, in Germany, the Federal Cartel Office has approved a far-reaching German-Italian defense project between Rheinmetall AG and Leonardo S.p.A. - the aim is to strengthen European security, particularly with regard to ground troops. The US tech company Palantir Technologies is further expanding its position in the AI market and is increasingly using AI platform technology for commercial customers. We look at what investors need to know now.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 23rd, 2025 | 07:45 CET
Trump is back! NATO rearmament with Rheinmetall, Renk, Hensoldt and Nova Pacific Metals
After a grand inauguration night, the 47th US President Donald Trump is diving straight into government business. The first decrees include an exit from the WHO and the Paris Climate Agreement. At the same time, he repeated his demand that NATO countries drastically increase their investment budgets if they expect to continue to be protected by the US. What this could mean for the planet is alarming. For the stock market, this means getting out of Greentech stocks and into high-tech and defense for the time being. Strategic metals are also coming back into focus because nothing will move forward without them. Where can investors still make a return now?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on January 21st, 2025 | 08:30 CET
Rheinmetall, ARI Motors, Volkswagen – Trump sets the course
The inauguration of the 45th and 47th President of the United States is currently overshadowing everything else. In the run-up to the event, the leading German index, DAX and the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, reached new all-time highs. However, uncertainty is growing regarding which industries will be among the so-called "Trump Trades" and which can expect less support from the US government. One thing is certain: market volatility is unlikely to decrease anytime soon.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 21st, 2025 | 08:20 CET
Stock market driven by Donald Trump: Renk, Bitcoin, Barrick Gold, First Nordic Metals
Since yesterday, Donald Trump is again US president. And the Trump Trades such as Bitcoin, gold and defense continue to rise. The US president's own meme coin caused a stir over the weekend. At the same time, gold is setting its sights on an all-time high. The stocks in the sector should also benefit from this. Barrick Gold was one of the disappointments in 2024. Will the gold giant now start a new buying wave in the industry? New impetus could come in February. First Nordic Metals might be interesting for one of the large gold producers. The Company has exciting projects in Scandinavia and is implementing an extensive drilling program in 2025. The stock is cheap. At the turn of the year, investors likely also found Renk's stock too cheap. After a disappointing performance in 2024, the share price picked up in the new year. Analysts see further upside potential.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 16th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
D-Wave Quantum with SHARE PRICE EXPLOSION! Next up, Renk and ARI Motors?
D-Wave Quantum's share price exploded by more than 20% yesterday and is back at USD 6 – on Monday, it was still below USD 4. A new cooperation raises hopes for orders from the US government and state authorities. Meanwhile, ARI Motors is also seeing positive developments in its order flow, signaling growth in its niche within electric mobility despite a challenging environment. This makes the stock ripe for a breakout from its sideways trend – and upwards at that. More and more positive news is coming from Renk. The question remains whether the company can catch up with the underperformance seen compared to Rheinmetall and Hensoldt in 2025.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 15th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Rheinmetall, Power Nickel, and BYD in focus – The winners of the next decade
The stock markets are currently rewarding companies that are focusing on future markets – a trend from which Rheinmetall, BYD, and Power Nickel are benefiting. Rheinmetall is securing lucrative major orders in the defense sector and is thus taking advantage of government investments. BYD is driving forward its leading position in the field of e-mobility with determined expansion, thereby responding to the global shift towards sustainable mobility. Power Nickel is developing essential raw material bases to drive the energy transition forward – a key to decarbonization. For investors, these companies represent not just visions but real opportunities for sustainable and attractive returns.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 10th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Gold and security: Barrick, Desert Gold and Rheinmetall are profiting from geopolitical change
The global security landscape is changing rapidly, whether in the Middle East, on NATO borders, or in Asia. Savvy investors recognize the links between demand for commodities such as gold, technology and defense. One of the major gold producers, Barrick Gold, is receiving positive analyst evaluations and appears to be on a growth trajectory for 2025. The same is true for Desert Gold. The exploration and resource development company has discovered promising new gold deposits in Mali, West Africa, and has also raised the necessary capital for the next development phase. Meanwhile, Rheinmetall is strengthening the medical capabilities of the German armed forces. With state-of-the-art mobile rescue stations, soldiers will have access to care and support anytime. While gold producers and explorers are tapping into valuable precious metal resources, Rheinmetall provides the technology for a secure future. There is enormous investment potential for investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 2nd, 2025 | 07:20 CET
Uranium and defense – Rally expected in 2025! Renk, F3 Uranium, Hensoldt, Rheinmetall and thyssenkrupp in focus
After nearly 19% gains in 2024, many investors wonder whether such dream returns are repeatable in 2025. We believe so, although the growth will be selective. Stocks are no longer rising across the board; instead, they are rising due to their strength in the sectors or because of an extraordinary competitive position. Underperformers will still be abundant, and investors should, therefore, position their portfolios to weather the storm. There is a significant risk of a lower valuation in certain NASDAQ-listed stocks, which have already reached P/E ratios of over 40. One indicator of such exaggerations is the so-called Shiller P/E ratio. At 24.8, the MSCI World is currently well above its long-term average, mainly due to stocks in the technology and communications sectors, which are trading relatively well above their historical valuation median. The time has, therefore, come for a sector rotation – here are a few ideas.
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