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Commented by Jens Castner on September 28th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
WHEN STOCK PRICES AND REALITY COLLIDE: THE WEEK OF TRUTH FOR BYD, VIDAC PHARMA AND FEDEX
This week holds a fascinating lesson for investors. BYD, Vidac Pharma and FedEx, three publicly traded companies that could hardly be more different, are holding their annual shareholder meetings: a Chinese auto giant, a British-Israeli biotech minnow, and an American logistics conglomerate. Current developments reflect three completely different realities. The spectrum ranges from global market battles to controversial issues regarding insider stock sales and executive compensation. Two of the stocks have recently lost about half their value. The third, while down significantly from its all-time high after a record run, is still clearly up for the year. Read on to learn about the opportunities and risks this presents.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 25th, 2026 | 09:50 CEST
Volkswagen, HPQ Silicon, AeroVironment: How Investors Can Profit from the Battery and Drone Boom
The lines between defence and automotive are blurring. Defence budgets are reaching record highs, while the auto industry is undergoing a complete transformation. In between, a new value chain is emerging, built on batteries, silicon and autonomous systems. After all, drones and an ever-increasing amount of military technology also require better batteries. Electric mobility needs them too. Those who understand the intersections are a step ahead of the masses. Headlines are of little help here. What counts are supply chains, patents and full order books. That is why we are taking a closer look at Volkswagen, HPQ Silicon and AeroVironment today.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 21st, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
E-Mobility in the Grip of Energy Prices! Things Are Heating Up for VW, Porsche, Mercedes, BYD and Phenom Resources
Filling up currently feels like a painful visit to the dentist — but without much hope of a cure! Yet despite all the gloom, there are also winners. Against the backdrop of rising energy prices, European e-mobility has entered a dynamic yet fiercely competitive phase in recent months. The historic price shock at the pump is prompting consumers to rethink their spending while driving a boom in new battery electric vehicle registrations. In Europe, electric vehicles now appear on the horizon as a subsidized solution, while gasoline and diesel prices march from one all-time high to the next. However, the charts so beloved by stock market traders are difficult to apply to gas station products. As the operating costs of internal combustion engines soar, electric vehicles are rapidly gaining appeal as an alternative. This is particularly good news for Chinese automakers, who are pushing into Europe with an aggressive market strategy and challenging the established, traditional brands. Even the import tariffs imposed by Brussels on pure-electric vehicles can barely slow the advance from the Far East. The local automotive industry is thus under unprecedented pressure to transform and compete. Where exactly should investors be looking?
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Commented by Lars Winter on September 15th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Power Metallic Mines, Oracle, and Adobe: Three Interesting Stocks Poised for a Revaluation?
Copper and precious metals lie dormant beneath Québec's soil, billion-dollar contracts are piling up in Oracle's order books, and Adobe is earning handsomely despite AI concerns. Yet doubts prevail on the stock market. That is exactly what makes these three stocks so interesting. Canadian explorer Power Metallic Mines has significant upside potential: the first resource estimate for the Lion Zone adds substance to hopes of a new mine. Analysts believe this hot stock could more than double in value. With Oracle and Adobe as well, investors are wondering whether the market is correctly identifying the risks or underestimating the opportunities. Fresh figures and news may provide new reasons to buy. We are taking a closer look at this trio in our stock review.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 14th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Power Metallic Mines, Volkswagen and RWE: Raw Materials, Cells, Grid — Benefiting from the Germany-Canada Pact
Europe aims to expand battery production in 2026, but without raw materials, cells, and electricity, every target remains fragile. Regulations on carbon footprints and battery passports are increasing the pressure. Europe remains dependent on supply chains from Asia. Anyone looking to reduce this dependence needs secure access to raw materials, gigafactories and energy storage. Germany and Canada are currently in formal talks on a comprehensive Canada-Germany Strategic Partnership Agreement, which is also intended to cover raw materials, energy and investments. The aim is to strengthen raw material security—all the more reason to take a closer look at Power Metallic Mines, Volkswagen and RWE.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 11th, 2026 | 08:10 CEST
The Anode Is the Key: How Ferroglobe, Wacker Chemie and HPQ Silicon Aim to Break China's Market Dominance
Anyone getting into an electric vehicle today takes a range of several hundred kilometres and fast charging on the highway for granted. Yet while EVs may be relatively straightforward to use today, their supply chains have weak points. While Western buyers focused for years on cathode metals such as lithium and cobalt, Beijing has secured almost complete control over the anode. Without graphite from the Far East, nearly every Western battery factory would currently be at a standstill. The International Energy Agency (IEA) puts China's share of global anode material production capacity at 97%. For the West, the way forward lies in innovative materials such as silicon and its smart application. We take a closer look at innovative business models.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 11th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Ivanhoe Mines, Power Metallic Mines, Rio Tinto: Commodity Giants on the Offensive
Copper is more expensive than ever before. On the LME, the price temporarily climbed to over USD 14,600 per metric tonne. At the same time, demand is growing due to power grids, data centres, electric mobility, and defence spending, while new mines take years to reach production. The industry's response to the current situation is clear. Major mining companies are securing additional deposits, while exploration companies are seeking to define the mines of tomorrow through new resource discoveries.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 10th, 2026 | 09:40 CEST
AI: The Game-Changer for Industry - VW, Strategic Resources, BYD and NIO in Focus
The next major upheaval is here! Industry is facing a radical transformation as artificial intelligence disrupts established market structures at record speed. Industrial companies and service providers alike must adapt now to avoid falling behind in global competition. In this context, the long-established German manufacturer VW is under immense pressure to accelerate its digitalization efforts and finally resolve its software issues. The electric mobility market, long driven by highly sophisticated algorithms, is proving particularly dynamic. The Chinese giant BYD is impressively showing how vertical integration and smart manufacturing can drive unprecedented market share. But premium competitor NIO is not resting on its laurels either and is setting new standards in vehicle connectivity and autonomous driving systems. Furthermore, innovative players in the raw materials sector, such as Strategic Resources, are coming into focus as they aim to play a decisive role in the AI-driven value chain. The spectrum ranges from traditional industry through digital disruption to the procurement sector—a compelling area of activity for dynamic investors.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on September 9th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
A Shift in the Portfolio: Why Lahontan Gold Could Outperform Heavyweights Xiaomi and TKMS
The Chinese conglomerate Xiaomi is launching a major offensive with new foldable smartphones and electric vehicles, yet its share price remains under pressure. Meanwhile, the Kiel-based defence specialist TKMS is seeing a noticeable pullback after reaching an all-time high last August. Is the sell-off in the defence stock merely a healthy breather, or is a deeper correction on the horizon? Beyond these two companies, a smaller stock in the commodities sector could attract even more attention, as Lahontan Gold appears poised for a technical breakout after a prolonged consolidation phase. Backed by solid metrics from its initial PEA, the stock is now experiencing a dynamic upward trend. We take a closer look at all three stocks and highlight which one could potentially have the edge as a portfolio holding.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on September 4th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Shake-Up Brewing at Almonty Industries! Adidas World Cup Party is Over! BYD Export Explosion!
BYD is shaking up the international automotive market with a massive wave of exports, turning up the heat on rival automakers and nearly the entire Western competition. Thanks to the football World Cup, Adidas enjoyed a breathtaking surge in sales, leaving its competitors far behind. But now the World Cup party appears to be over—the stock catalyst has vanished, replaced instead by market frustration. Elsewhere, however, a rare raw material, without which modern defence and technology simply cannot function, is triggering a profound geopolitical upheaval. Almonty Industries is positioning itself perfectly to capitalize on this exact scenario. Find out in this report why the second quarter was so critical for all three stocks, and where the biggest opportunities are lurking right now. Keep reading, as the figures and news tell a powerful and, in some cases, highly surprising story.
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