Investments
Commented by Matthias Schomber on June 24th, 2026 | 08:35 CEST
Allianz Breaks the Record, Siemens Energy Is on a Roll, and Is HPQ Silicon on the Verge of a Breakthrough?
The stock market is currently producing stories as different as one could possibly imagine. On one hand, we are witnessing impressive rallies—especially in the AI sector and among AI-related stocks—as well as historic milestones at established German blue-chip companies such as Allianz. Record profits and full order books are pushing share prices to levels unimaginable just a few years ago. On the other hand, smaller technology companies are stepping into the spotlight, aiming to revolutionize entire industries with fresh ideas and smart partnerships. Today, we take a detailed look at this fascinating mix. We examine the rapid resurgence of a true energy heavyweight from Germany: Siemens Energy. We analyze the historic breakout of a Munich-based insurance giant: Allianz. And we highlight a Canadian materials specialist whose stock is approaching a decisive technical level and comes with highly intriguing news flow: HPQ Silicon. Take a moment to explore three completely different investment ideas, each carrying its own potential for excitement—and possibly gains—in your portfolio.
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Commented by Jens Castner on June 24th, 2026 | 08:20 CEST
DIVIDENDS WITH SUBSTANCE: INTESA SANPAOLO, DWS GROUP, AND RE ROYALTIES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Dividend stocks have a decisive advantage in turbulent market conditions: They do not just promise dividends—they actually pay them. Investors who receive regular dividends are less reliant on perfectly timing their entry and exit points. The ongoing income cushions price fluctuations and provides predictability. But not every high dividend is a good dividend. What matters most is the sustainability of the payout. Ideally, a company combines both—an attractive yield and the fundamentals to sustain it over the long term. That is exactly what the major Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo, the German asset manager DWS Group, and the Canadian renewable energy specialist RE Royalties offer. Three stocks, three risk profiles—and in each case, good reasons to take a closer look.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on June 22nd, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Gold and Silver in Focus: Shares of Hecla Mining, Desert Gold, and Kinross Gold Offer Opportunities
Peace negotiations between the US and Iran have begun. The groundwork has been laid, and there is still plenty of time to reach a long-term agreement. Curiously, investors flocked to the US dollar during the hostilities—a currency that has actually been losing value for years. It remains something of a mystery to the stock markets why, of all things, the currency of a completely over-indebted country is supposed to be a safe haven. Many attribute this to developments in interest rate expectations. However, a strong dollar has weighed on the price of gold in recent months. The price has now stabilized above USD 4,000 per ounce. Goldman Sachs recently issued a market update and set a price target of USD 5,000 by year-end. While this is a few hundred dollars below the previous target, if the analysts' forecast proves accurate, gold stocks are likely to benefit significantly. That would represent a gain of about 20% over the current price. The situation is very similar in the silver market. There is a tight supply of physical silver, and the rising dollar has caused price pullbacks. We are therefore taking a look today at the stocks of three attractive companies in the precious metals sector: Hecla Mining, Desert Gold, and Kinross Gold.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on June 22nd, 2026 | 06:25 CEST
Forgotten Gold Tailings and Imminent Production: Lahontan Gold's Hidden Treasure
The transition from exploration to production is what separates the wheat from the chaff in this industry. Countless companies fail at this very threshold—not because of the geology, but because of execution. At Lahontan Gold, it appears this transition could unfold differently. The course has been set, the roadmap is in place, and recent developments suggest that the former Nevada producer could indeed become an active gold producer once again—and at a pace that is rare at this stage.
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Commented by Jens Castner on June 18th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
THE LAHONTAN GOLD FILE: HOW A GEOLOGICAL DETECTIVE TEAM IS AWAKENING NEVADA'S SLEEPING GIANTS
There are historical criminal cases that were never truly solved. One such "cold case" is the Santa Fe Gold Mine in Nevada. For three decades, the case file lay forgotten on a shelf: too old, too small, too uninteresting—until the geological detective duo Kimberly Ann and Brian Maher of Lahontan Gold retrieved the dusty drill cores from the evidence room to reexamine the evidence. The result of their investigation: millions of ounces of gold equivalent await discovery. The Santa Fe file is currently being rewritten—and those who start reading it early enough could be among the winners.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 18th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
The Simple Path to Inflation-Protected Cash Flows: Why JPMorgan Chase and Altius Minerals Are Eyeing Globex Mining
Persistent geopolitical uncertainty, rising inflation, and tighter lending standards by commercial banks mean that even the mining sector is no longer operating under ideal conditions. Since missing production targets can trigger significant share price declines, major commodity companies are constantly searching for new deposits. At the same time, rising development costs are making mine operations more expensive, while the US Federal Reserve is adopting a more restrictive stance in light of inflation data. In this market environment, the royalty and streaming model is gaining importance because gross revenue royalties can provide inflation-protected cash flows without direct operational risks. We present a potential beneficiary of this trend and explain how the model works.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on June 17th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Gold Boom Thanks to the Peace Dividend: A Look at Barrick Mining, DRC Gold, and Agnico Eagle
The recent geopolitical easing in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through the energy markets, with welcome spillover effects for the gold mining industry. Falling oil prices are lowering mining companies' production costs and boosting profit margins even before the price of gold itself reacts. While the markets are still digesting the relief brought by the peace, the fundamental conditions for the industry are noticeably improving. We take a closer look at industry leader Barrick Mining, DRC Gold as a growth story in the African Gold Belt, and Agnico Eagle with its robust asset portfolio.
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Commented by Jens Castner on June 15th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
SUPERINVESTOR ERIC SPROTT TAKES A STAKE IN POWER METALLIC MINES! BAE SYSTEMS AND BMW CAN BREATHE EASIER
Mining legend Eric Sprott is investing CAD 2.0 million in the Canadian exploration company Power Metallic Mines, sending a signal that resonates far beyond the mining sector. Copper, nickel, cobalt, and platinum group metals, which lie dormant in the ground in Québec, are in high demand by both the defence industry and automotive manufacturers. For companies such as BAE Systems and BMW, these critical raw materials are indispensable. Three companies, one supply chain—and a race the West cannot afford to lose.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 12th, 2026 | 06:40 CEST
Gold Sector in M&A Frenzy: Dwindling Reserves Drive B2Gold and Orezone – Hidden Gem: Desert Gold
Dwindling mineral reserves in low-risk regions, stagnating discovery rates, and increasingly complex permitting processes—the situation in the gold mining sector is forcing leading producers to act. Since developing new large-scale greenfield projects is associated with sharply rising costs, industry giants are increasingly shifting their focus to acquiring projects already at an advanced stage. According to surveys by the industry portal MiningBeacon, the gold sector accounted for over 40% of the total mining transaction volume in the first five months of 2026 alone, amounting to deals worth USD 41 billion. West African shear trends and established mining regions are therefore becoming target areas for resource-hungry corporations that need to utilize their processing capacities to full capacity.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 11th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Gold, Silver, Defence, AI, or the Nasdaq? SpaceX Heads for the US Indices – Defying Weakness with Lahontan Gold
A remarkable phenomenon is currently unfolding in the markets: virtually everything is weakening. From gold to silver, from high-tech to low-tech, whether AI or hydrogen—every sector is undergoing a correction. So far, however, the pullback remains modest when measured against the extraordinary gains achieved over the past 14 months following the tariff-driven sell-off triggered by Donald Trump. During that period, the Nasdaq effectively doubled. Traders know that a volatile interim low will now be reached, particularly over the summer, before the markets look forward to 2027 with renewed hope. This period needs to be bridged, and there may also be a need for hedging. Historically, gold has served this role well, often gaining value when other asset classes came under pressure. Yet gold itself has been one of the best-performing asset classes over the past two years, leading to some profit-taking here as well. Whether the S&P 500 can absorb additional heavyweights such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Databricks following its historic rally remains to be seen. A fast-track inclusion of SpaceX into the S&P indices was reportedly rejected by S&P Dow Jones, while NASDAQ, Russell, and MSCI are set to list it within a few trading days. This should be exciting! Where are the tangible opportunities for investors?
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