Energy
Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 10th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Iran and the oil dilemma – Alternatives on the rise! CHAR Technologies, Nordex, and Siemens Energy in focus
The geopolitical escalation in the Middle East has hit commodity markets with full force. At the beginning of the week, the price of oil surged above USD 115 per barrel as a result of the Iran crisis, but quickly fell back to around USD 105. Nevertheless, this remains a level that was last reached several years ago. The trigger has been major disruptions to supply chains around the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil trade normally passes. Oil has thus once again become a symbol of a classic geopolitical shock: physical scarcity meets panic-driven hedging on the futures markets. For dynamic investors, alternatives are coming to the fore. What can replace oil in the long term, or at least partially substitute it? CHAR Technologies, Nordex, and Siemens Energy may provide compelling answers.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 10th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Plug Power, dynaCERT, Nel ASA: How to profit from the new billion-dollar rush on hydrogen in 2026
In 2026, the stock market has moved on from hydrogen as a speculative investment and is rediscovering it as a solid industrial asset. While the initial euphoria has faded, record sums are now flowing into concrete infrastructure and production. Three technology leaders in particular are driving development forward with their different approaches. Plug Power is focusing on the commercialization of hydrogen ecosystems, dynaCERT is optimizing the combustion process for cleaner diesel engines with its HydraGEN™ systems, and Nel ASA is scaling up green production with its electrolysers.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on March 9th, 2026 | 07:40 CET
Crash at Plug Power?! SFC Energy and AI profiteer American Atomics are looking strong!
What is going on with Plug Power? A sell-off quickly followed the sharp recovery. The hydrogen specialist's figures were initially celebrated - but is there really a reason for this? Cash flow remains deep in the red. If the announced break-even point is actually to be reached, at least one major capital increase will be required before then. In contrast, there are solid reasons for rising prices at American Atomics. The AI boom is driving demand for uranium, the company is currently exploring an exciting area in the US state of Utah, the US government is strongly supporting the sector, and the stock does not appear expensive. The founder recently made a convincing impression at an investor conference. Meanwhile, SFC Energy's outlook has impressed analysts at First Berlin, with both the price target and the share price on the rise.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 9th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Energy Shock? Linde, Veolia, and AHT Syngas Offer Strategic Solutions
The stock market and economy are more volatile than ever. The reasons for this are the military escalation in the Middle East and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With crude oil prices exceeding USD 90 per barrel and, according to analysts, potentially rising to over USD 150 in a prolonged crisis scenario, the industry is facing a serious challenge. In this environment, the dynamics of the energy transition are also changing: decarbonization is no longer just a regulatory goal for companies, but has become a survival strategy for their own competitiveness. While the industrial gases group Linde forms the technological backbone of decarbonization with its expertise in hydrogen logistics, Veolia Environnement secures resources and even generates crisis-proof cash flows through the management of global material cycles. A.H.T. Syngas is also a good fit with the companies mentioned above. Its gasification plants convert industrial waste streams directly at their source into cost-effective synthesis gas and green hydrogen – a decentralized technology that is more relevant today than ever before.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 9th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Iran war and skyrocketing oil prices! Are there any winners at all? Infineon, First Hydrogen, and Aixtron in focus
Tensions in Iran have escalated rapidly, with military actions unfolding over a seven-day period. For the international community and struggling economies, a sustained 20% increase in oil prices means a sharp decline in economic growth and a huge surge in inflation on store shelves due to downstream inflationary effects. Consumers will not fall into a new buying frenzy in times of war, but will keep their wallets closed. Stock market traders need to think beyond short-term reactions. The real opportunities may now lie in companies that have struggled in recent days or emerging stocks with strong long-term prospects. Which names are positioned to recover fastest once the crisis stabilizes?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 9th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Siemens Energy, Standard Uranium, Nordex – Geopolitical tensions create opportunities
The escalation in the Middle East is suddenly bringing energy security, a long-underestimated issue, into the spotlight of the markets. With the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important arteries of global oil trade is under pressure. For Europe and many industrialized nations, this once again highlights how vulnerable fossil fuel supply chains are. While oil and gas prices are reacting in the short term, the accelerated expansion of independent energy sources is once again coming to the fore strategically. Renewable energy and nuclear power in particular could be among the big winners in a new geopolitical energy order. Investors are already beginning to reevaluate the relevant sectors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 6th, 2026 | 08:10 CET
Rockets are blasting into March! Investors are eyeing E.ON, Standard Uranium, and Plug Power
The current military actions in Iran did not come as a complete surprise. However, very few observers had anticipated an escalation across the entire Middle East. Oil and gas are therefore once again testing a breakout, even though global markets should theoretically face a surplus due to the weak economic environment. Regardless, speculators are simply trading fossil fuels higher; let's see if they stay up there. The global expansion of nuclear power programs is being reinforced by such periods of uncertainty. One example is India, which plans to expand its nuclear power capacity to around 100 GW by 2047, while currently less than 10 GW is installed. Such expansion plans reflect the growing demand for reliable base load energy in an increasingly digitalized economy and act as a hedge against commodity-induced crises. The long-term demand outlook for uranium is improving almost daily as a result of such trends, drawing investors' attention to companies with promising projects. Here are a few ideas.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 6th, 2026 | 07:50 CET
Iran war boosts cash flow! Ride the short-term boom with BP, and invest in the future with CHAR Technologies and First Solar
The shock of the Iran war is driving up oil prices and bringing BP huge profits in the short term. Nevertheless, the conflict ruthlessly exposes the Achilles heel of fossil fuel dependency. As geopolitical risks escalate, investors are desperately seeking crisis-proof alternatives. The future belongs to technologies that are unaffected by tensions in the Persian Gulf. Innovative processes have long been transforming wood waste into green energy sources, while solar giants are setting new efficiency records. Three companies show where the journey is headed: BP's short-term surge is only one side of the coin; CHAR Technologies and First Solar are now setting the course for sustainable returns.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 6th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
"Security energies" – how to invest: RWE, Iberdrola, and RE Royalties as stable sources of returns
The energy debate has been conducted differently for some time now than it was in the 2010s. While decarbonization was long considered an ecological necessity, it has now become a question of national sovereignty under the banner of "security energies." This new perspective is being fueled by current geopolitical upheavals and the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which once again reveals the fragility of our supply chains. With around 20% of global oil consumption passing through this bottleneck, prices for crude oil and liquefied gas have already risen significantly. In this context, German Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider coined the term "security energies" to emphasize the decentralized nature of renewable energy as a shield against exogenous shocks. Renewable energy projects are not subject to the logic of geopolitical conflicts and also generate added value in the region, as a wind farm, for example, can generate annual revenues of around EUR 200,000 for a municipality. Renewable energy can also become a safety anchor for investors thanks to stable cash flows.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 6th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Uranium ensures energy sovereignty: How investors can profit with Stallion Uranium, NexGen Energy, and Constellation Energy - which stock is the favorite?
In times of war, uranium rises from a cyclical commodity to a strategic asset. Even in Germany, people are aware of the dilemma that the energy policy of recent years has maneuvered them into: either they are dependent on imports, or they have to think more openly about technology, for example, nuclear power. The Canadian Athabasca Basin is considered the center for securing the West's supply of uranium. Reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA) show that market dynamics are no longer driven solely by traditional demand from utilities. Tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta, and Google have long seen nuclear power as one of the few scalable solutions for the base load requirements of their AI data centers. As a result of this surge in demand and years of underinvestment in exploration, spot prices for uranium exceeded the USD 100 per pound mark in January. The combination of Stallion Uranium's exploration potential, NexGen Energy's industrial implementation, and Constellation Energy's hunger for energy illustrates how investors can benefit from securing the Western energy chain. We present the companies and our favorites.
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