Drones
Commented by Jens Castner on October 16th, 2026 | 05:27 CEST
Flying the Flag: France Rearms – Daimler Truck, Airbus and HPQ Silicon Stand to Benefit
French government bonds are under pressure, and fears of a new euro crisis are spreading through the markets. But Paris is not cutting back on defence. The beneficiaries are truck manufacturer Daimler Truck, aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a Canadian small-cap stock that analysts do not yet have on their radar: HPQ Silicon. The company holds a 36.8% stake in Novacium, a battery specialist based in the Greater Lyon area that significantly improves battery performance and therefore recently made headlines with pioneering military orders for radios and drones. A US electric vehicle manufacturer is now also testing the cells. A hidden gem and two established large corporations – investors should keep an eye on these stocks.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 14th, 2026 | 05:44 CEST
SpaceX, First Hydrogen, Siemens: Space, Drones and Robotics Are Key Themes for Investors
Space, drones and robotics are likely to become increasingly important in the coming years. On September 24, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported a record stock of 5 million industrial robots, while on September 28, Starship reached Earth orbit for the first time. The two developments are more closely connected than they might initially appear. Deploying drones or robots in factories requires connectivity, propulsion systems and software to control the entire operation. From space to the factory floor, the foundations for the next phase of technological development are being laid. We therefore take a closer look at SpaceX, First Hydrogen and Siemens.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on October 9th, 2026 | 09:10 CEST
Drones, AI and Gold: Samsung, Volatus Aerospace and Equinox Gold in Focus
These are turbulent times for the stock markets. Interest rates are rising, bank stocks are weakening, and the number of mega-IPOs, including SpaceX and Anthropic, keeps growing. Parallels with previous stock-market crashes are becoming increasingly apparent. Yet many investors are still riding a wave of euphoria. The current bull market is already the longest in US stock-market history, driven largely by artificial intelligence. But the downside is becoming increasingly evident: valuations are high, and concentration in the major stock indices is enormous. Consider just one example: ten stocks, the so-called Magnificent Seven, along with Broadcom, AMD, and Micron, now account for 42% of the S&P 500. At these levels, there is little room for anything to go wrong. Even in this market environment, however, opportunities and risks coexist. Today, we take a closer look at Samsung, Volatus Aerospace and Equinox Gold.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 9th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
HPQ Silicon, Rheinmetall and Wacker Chemie: Silicon Batteries for the French Military?
Digitalization is also making its way into the defence sector. This is evident, not least, from developments in Ukraine. Modern communication devices, networked combat operations, and constant data streams are driving up power consumption even among infantry units. Existing graphite-based batteries are reaching their limits, and every additional gram of equipment restricts mobility in the field. Switching to silicon-based anodes promises longer operational times without adding weight. We examine this development and highlight opportunities for investors.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on October 8th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Amprius Technologies, HPQ Silicon, Kratos Defense: This Technology Is Revolutionizing the Military
Drones are transforming modern warfare, and suddenly, the battery determines range, payload, and mission duration. As a result, the US is investing millions in new high-performance cells and domestic manufacturing capacity. Silicon anodes could represent a decisive technological leap, promising significantly higher energy densities than traditional graphite anodes. The race is already on. While major defense contractors ramp up production of unmanned systems, battery developers are striving to pack the necessary energy into the lightest possible package.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 8th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Three Hot Stocks in Focus: Insurance giant Allianz, EV and electronics specialist Xiaomi and drone expert Volatus Aerospace
We kick off today's report with Munich-based insurance giant Allianz, which is shining with its billion-dollar share buybacks and strong financial results, yet is still grappling with investors' concerns about AI. Next, we head to China to look at tech specialist Xiaomi, which is looking to hit the gas with its new auto division and is shaking up the established smartphone market—though margin issues are weighing on its share price. We wrap up with the Canadian drone expert Volatus Aerospace. After a major contract and an attempted technical breakout, something big may be on the horizon. Read on to find out which of these stocks could offer the greatest potential for your portfolio.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 7th, 2026 | 09:10 CEST
Bridging the Skies: The European-Canadian Drone Offensive with Volatus Aerospace, Boeing, RTX and DroneShield
"If Russia is not stopped, its war machine will sooner or later turn against us," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned. The current security situation is very serious, and it would certainly be preferable to avoid being drawn into such a conflict. As modern warfare is no longer fought exclusively on the ground, the global aerospace and defence industry is undergoing one of the biggest transformations in its history. Relations between Germany and Canada are also developing in a remarkably positive direction, a testament to the inner strength of the NATO alliance. The new strategic alliance aims to break through existing technological barriers and set new standards for the defence sector. At the heart of this initiative is the integration of cutting-edge sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and state-of-the-art platforms. Innovative systems for airspace surveillance and threat detection are becoming increasingly important for securing critical infrastructure. For investors, this development creates opportunities to gain exposure to a highly dynamic, rapidly evolving growth market.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on October 7th, 2026 | 08:35 CEST
Time to Sell Moderna Stock After a 200% Rally? A Comeback for Standard Lithium and HPQ Silicon?
Moderna's stock has had a spectacular run in recent weeks. Since mid-August, the biotech company's stock has surged from USD 63 to over USD 200. But now analysts are pouring cold water on the price surge. In their view, the stock could more than halve in value. While Moderna has already made a successful comeback, there are good reasons to believe that HPQ Silicon's is still to come. Despite positive news flow, the stock has yet to take off. Following successes in the drone sector, the company recently laid the groundwork to market its technology for producing fumed silica. Investors have been waiting for a comeback from Standard Lithium for quite some time. The stock is trading at a yearly low and approaching penny stock levels. Yet the company recently secured a new customer.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 6th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Canada's Billion-Dollar Drone Race: How Volatus Aerospace and Draganfly Are Challenging US Giant AeroVironment
To reduce its dependence on defence imports, the Canadian government under Prime Minister Carney is pushing to build its own drone industry, prioritizing domestic suppliers over future US imports. This reorientation is forcing domestic manufacturers to take action: For both civilian and military contractors, the key question now is who can reliably scale up the planned mass production. We take a look at this development and its key players.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on October 5th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Between a Breach of Trust, a Defence Boom and a Recovery – innoscripta, Suedzucker and Volatus Aerospace
Three completely different trends are currently converging in the markets. Government bond yields have risen sharply, inflation continues to climb, and the major stock indices have been consolidating in recent weeks. Meanwhile, one company is struggling to regain trust following regulatory searches, another group is benefiting from growing demand for drone technology within the NATO sphere, while an established industrial stock is coming under selling pressure despite an improved outlook. These cases illustrate just how strongly share prices can react to legal uncertainty, geopolitical trends, operational progress and inflated expectations.
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