Digitization
Commented by Nico Popp on December 23rd, 2025 | 07:10 CET
From publisher to data company: Why Aspermont needs to close the valuation gap with Glacier and Informa
There is a clear two-tier society on the stock market when it comes to the valuation of information providers. Traditional media companies that depend on advertising revenue are often traded at low single-digit multiples. Data providers, on the other hand, which retain their customers through subscriptions and proprietary databases, enjoy the high valuations of the tech sector. Aspermont, the Australian market leader for B2B information in the commodities sector, is currently undergoing this lucrative transformation. A look at the competition reveals where the journey could lead. While the Canadian company Glacier Media shows how to profitably combine news and data, the British giant Informa proves that specialized B2B information is a billion-dollar business. Aspermont is currently aggressively adapting these successful models, but is still valued by the market like an old-fashioned newspaper publisher. Yet the Company has long since proven that it can win over wealthy customers in the B2B segment.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on December 22nd, 2025 | 07:35 CET
Car wash as a source of revenue: How WashTec combines the business models of Dover and Ecolab
Car washing has traditionally been considered a conservative business - steel, brushes, and water, with no major disruptions, or so people believe. But behind the scenes, a change is taking place that requires a reassessment of the industry. WashTec, the global market leader for car washes based in Augsburg, Germany, is currently shedding its role as a pure machine manufacturer and transforming itself into an integrated high-tech service provider. To understand the potential of this metamorphosis, it is worth looking across the Atlantic. While US industrial giant Dover Corporation demonstrates how lucrative the global scaling of hardware can be, Ecolab provides the blueprint for stable, recurring revenues through chemistry and process optimization. WashTec now combines precisely these strengths - machinery, chemistry, digitalization, and service - under one roof, positioning itself for investors as the industry's overall technological optimizer. We take a look behind the scenes.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on December 18th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Financial revolution: How BlackRock, Bank of America, and Finexity are leveraging the USD 16 trillion potential of tokenization
When one of the key figures at the world's most powerful financial regulatory authority talks about a historic turning point, Wall Street sits up and takes notice. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently described the tokenization of assets as the key market driver for the coming years. This is no longer about speculative cryptocurrencies, but about the digital, legally secure representation of real assets – from real estate and art to government bonds. While US giants such as BlackRock and Bank of America are already pumping billions into this new infrastructure and seeking to divide the market among themselves, a specialized player is positioning itself in Germany that has long since mastered this technology and is making it available to investors: Finexity.
Read
Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 17th, 2025 | 07:25 CET
Can AI extend its marathon into 2026? Broadcom, Oracle, Aspermont, and Alibaba now in the portfolio?
Despite all the doom and gloom, the AI sector could once again perform strongly on the stock market in 2026, as the ongoing investment cycle in AI infrastructure is expected to lead to transformative monetization, according to Wedbush analysts. They anticipate high-tech stocks to gain a further 20%. Fidelity analysts calculate positive earnings growth in the IT sector of around 25%, supported by rising profitability driven by AI. Vanguard expects AI to offset negative shocks and drive US growth above widespread consensus forecasts with an 80% probability, thanks to enormous productivity gains. Only Barclays has recently expressed "bubble fears," deeming the hype overblown. How will it really play out? Here are a few indicators.
Read
Commented by Armin Schulz on December 17th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
How Bayer, WashTec, and Volkswagen will earn more money in the future with digitalization and AI
Artificial intelligence is already generating measurable profits in industry today. In the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, it is revolutionizing research and accelerating the market launch of vital products. Mechanical and plant engineering is tapping into recurring sources of revenue with AI-based services and strengthening customer loyalty. And in the automotive industry, autonomous driving is highly popular and will shape the future. These advances prove that the productive phase of AI has begun. Three companies show how technology translates into competitive advantages and robust margins: Bayer, WashTec, and Volkswagen.
Read
Commented by Armin Schulz on December 8th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Leveraging AI revenue potential: The master plan from Novo Nordisk, Aspermont, and Deutsche Telekom
Artificial intelligence is permeating the economy and creating an unprecedented productivity boost. Efficiency gains of 25% in manufacturing and savings of one trillion dollars by 2030 in supply chains are just the beginning. This growth potential of up to 0.8 percentage points per year leverages the profitability of pioneers and clearly separates them from the rest of the market. Who are the pioneers who are already applying this disruptive force today and will translate it into concrete profits in the future? Three companies are leading the way: Novo Nordisk, Aspermont, and Deutsche Telekom.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on December 4th, 2025 | 06:55 CET
How suppliers like Aspermont, CATL, and Continental turn the world's complexity into profit
"During a gold rush, don't sell shovels - sell treasure maps." In a world driven by technological disruption, geopolitical tensions, and the trend toward decarbonization, investors need to think one step ahead. Often, it is not the end manufacturers who benefit most, but the specialized suppliers and service providers operating behind the scenes. They take the complexity off their customers' hands – whether it is building an electric vehicle, optimizing tyre compounds, or deciding where to build the next billion-dollar mine. Those who understand this principle will find exciting options on the stock market right now. We present three companies.
Read
Commented by Fabian Lorenz on November 27th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Plug Power poised for a 250% rally? Buy TKMS and Rio Tinto partner Aspermont shares?
Plug Power shares are not for the faint-hearted. This year, too, a spectacular rise was followed by a crash of over 50% within just a few weeks. But now, a positive analyst report is causing a stir. Is a gain of more than 250% really possible for the hydrogen specialist? Aspermont shares currently appear to be a real bargain. The figures for the fourth quarter were certainly convincing. And the business model, with its perhaps unique combination of artificial intelligence and raw materials, is only just getting started. And what is TKMS doing? The euphoria following the IPO has now faded. But analysts have now upgraded the stock and are recommending it as a "Buy".
Read
Commented by Armin Schulz on November 24th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
The profit formula: The Masterplan of Strategy, Nakiki, and Riot Platforms for your returns
The race for the most valuable resource of the digital age is on. While Bitcoin has established itself as an integral part of institutional portfolios and the price explosion has attracted new waves of investors, the right strategy determines success or failure. In this highly dynamic environment, three players are fully leveraging the potential of the crypto revolution. They are navigating the wave of demand with sometimes different approaches in order to take advantage of the enormous opportunities this market offers. This look at the winners of the new era shows how Strategy, Nakiki, and Riot Platforms are benefiting.
Read
Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 5th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Money or gold – Where can investors expect another 150% return? ESG-compliant with RE Royalties, Deutsche Bank, PayPal, or Fiserv?
Gold continues to fascinate as a scarce and value-preserving asset. However, its extraction often comes with significant environmental and social challenges, making the label "sustainable" difficult to apply. Money, on the other hand, especially in the form of cash or digital currency, is intangible and based on trust; in modern times, its sustainability is defined by its use in ESG-compliant investments. And these are diverse! With its "Green Deal," the EU is driving a comprehensive transformation and directing capital toward sustainable technologies and projects through support programs and ESG regulations. This is particularly relevant for institutional investors, who are increasingly required to consider climate risks and social responsibility. Much of this capital flows into green infrastructure and technological innovation. Private investors, meanwhile, have green investments on their radar, though the primary focus here remains on returns. Let's dive into the world of financiers.
Read