Defense
Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 23rd, 2026 | 07:00 CET
World class! Over 80% upside potential! RENK, TKMS, and Power Metallic Mines in focus
Once again, world-class results from Power Metallic Mines. The NISK multi-metal deposit in Canada is delivering exceptional data for gold, silver, copper, palladium, and platinum. Analysts are enthusiastic and recommend the stock as a "Buy" with upside potential of more than 80%. Analysts have never seen such grades before, especially for copper. Like commodities, defense companies are also beneficiaries of geopolitical uncertainty. Most recently, US President Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos confirmed that old alliances are no longer reliable and that billions must be invested in commodity security and self-defense. RENK and TKMS stand to benefit from this. The shipbuilding group is currently riding a wave of success.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 22nd, 2026 | 07:10 CET
NATO under pressure – Is silver the new gold? Dream returns with Silver North, fresh momentum for Rheinmetall and TKMS
Geopolitical upheavals are exposing deep rifts of trust between the superpowers. The US approach toward Greenland is reminiscent of long-outdated colonial practices and has alienated the political actors involved. As a result of this blunt conduct on the international stage, trust in political institutions is eroding, and long-standing alliance structures are beginning to fall apart. The wobbling of the transatlantic alliance, NATO, marks a new level of tension and escalation. What this means for the capital markets in the short term remains unclear. However, what is already evident is the almost daily appreciation of gold and silver, along with another surge in valuations of defense stocks. A scenario of rising interest rates is also looming on the horizon. None of this is good news, and investors would be well advised to examine their portfolio structures for weaknesses. Here are a few ideas.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 22nd, 2026 | 07:05 CET
The winners of deglobalization: Why Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and the RENK Group are now in the spotlight
Geopolitical conflicts and trade tariffs are bringing the era of globalized supply chains to an end. Instead of pure efficiency, strategic resilience now counts. In this upheaval, three fundamentally different companies are defining the pillars of future value creation. A producer of critical raw materials, a defense giant, and a specialist in drive technology. Their common ground is the response to fragmented markets and the pursuit of technological sovereignty. It is worth following the path of Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and the RENK Group.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 22nd, 2026 | 06:50 CET
Batteries as a crucial key technology: VW, NEO Battery Materials, and Hensoldt in a technological alliance
The global race for battery technologies and technological sovereignty is becoming significantly more intense. NEO Battery Materials is coming into focus with its market-ready, high-performance silicon anodes and the imminent ramp-up of mass production. The Canadian company is positioning itself as a Western alternative to Chinese-dominated supply chains, combining technological advantages with a compelling cost profile. At the same time, Volkswagen is under pressure to accelerate its e-mobility strategy in an increasingly fragmented and competitive global market. Hensoldt, meanwhile, is benefiting from the rapid expansion of drones, sensors, and security-related future technologies. Together, these three companies illustrate how closely capital markets, geopolitics, and industrial innovation are now intertwined.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 20th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Never change a winning team! This triumphant trio belongs in every portfolio: Almonty Industries, TKMS, and Rheinmetall
In the current year, the old favorites remain the new favorites: defense and commodities. Geopolitical tensions and rising defense budgets, as well as demand for critical commodities, are shaping the big picture. Reflecting these conditions, defense stocks and shares in raw materials producers should continue to rise. Almonty Industries stands out in particular. Rising tungsten prices provide significant leverage for Almonty Industries, currently the largest tungsten producer outside China. When will the next price surge come?
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 20th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Antimony shock for Airbus and BASF: China's export restrictions make Antimony Resources a strategic winner
2025 will go down in economic history as the year when a largely unknown semi-metal sent global industry into a state of alert. Antimony, long overshadowed by popular battery metals such as lithium and cobalt, suddenly emerged as one of the most strategically critical and supply-constrained metals. Aggressive export restrictions imposed by China, which historically controlled over 80% of global processing capacity, have put Western supply chains under significant pressure. What market observers refer to as the "antimony shock" is no longer a theoretical threat, but a harsh economic reality. According to industry analyses, market participants were already talking about significant supply deficits in 2025 – estimates are in the high five-digit ton range. We analyze the market and present a potential beneficiary.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on January 20th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Polymetallic treasure discovered – Power Metallic Mines with massive potential
Electrification, the energy transition, defense spending, and digitalization are structurally driving up demand for conductive and critical metals. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains are intensifying competition for reliable sources of raw materials. North America is increasingly coming into focus as a secure counterweight. It is precisely in this environment that Power Metallic Mines is positioning itself, with one of the most promising polymetallic exploration projects on the continent.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on January 19th, 2026 | 07:40 CET
CEO Buys Big – Almonty Turns into a Raw-Material Weapon Against China
Without tungsten, many key industries would grind to a halt. The transition metal is indispensable for armaments, semiconductors, aerospace, and is now moving further into the center of strategic interests with fusion research. At the same time, China controls over 80% of global supply and is tightening its export restrictions. The West is desperately seeking alternatives. This is precisely where Almonty Industries positions itself as one of the largest non-Chinese tungsten producers. The stock is receiving additional attention due to significant insider purchases by CEO Lewis Black - a signal that investors should not ignore.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 19th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Armored steel meets swarm intelligence: Why Rheinmetall and Hensoldt must retool - and why NEO Battery Materials could become a hidden winner of the drone war
The war in Ukraine has shattered military doctrines that were considered irrefutable in NATO headquarters for decades within a matter of months. The shocking realization: even the most modern battle tank is an easy target for a drone that costs less than a tank of fuel for the colossus. We are witnessing a tectonic shift in warfare away from classic weapons such as tanks and howitzers toward asymmetric threats that are decided by software, sensors, and, above all, range. In this new environment, established defense giants such as Rheinmetall and Hensoldt must reinvent themselves to avoid becoming obsolete. But while these corporations are slow to turn their tankers around, NEO Battery Materials is positioning itself as an agile player at the critical interface of modern warfare: batteries for drone swarms, independent of Chinese supply chains.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 19th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Explosive mix: Critical metals and e-mobility! BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Graphano Energy, and RENK in focus
E-mobility in Germany could gain fresh momentum in 2026, as the CDU wing of the federal government is pushing for the reintroduction of purchase incentives for electric vehicles, retroactively including those registered since the beginning of the year. There is still a need for discussion within the SPD due to other issues. German citizens are familiar with the nerve-wracking process of reaching compromises in Berlin, where a new law can only be passed with five other concessions to the coalition partner. This is how grand coalitions work: slowly and tenaciously. Regardless, the public has become accustomed to this carnival event, and for us, stock market traders, it is important to look at the possible effects of such subsidy decisions. According to estimates from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, available funding could support the purchase of up to 800,000 electric vehicles - roughly 1.6% of all registered vehicles in Germany. The planned incentives aim primarily to ease the transition to e-mobility for low- and middle-income households. Do not look a gift horse in the mouth! How are automotive stocks doing on the stock market?
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