Investments
Commented by Stefan Bode on July 22nd, 2026 | 08:10 CEST
Gold: A Catalyst for Takeovers, with No Reversal in Sight—Commerzbank, Lahontan Gold, Renk, UniCredit
The stock market is constantly in flux, offering investors new opportunities while also requiring a solid understanding of individual sectors and companies. Our latest report highlights three highly intriguing stocks from different sectors that stand out due to takeover speculation, strategic realignments, and strong fundamentals. Whether it is geopolitical drivers affecting precious metals, political interventions in the banking sector, or the discrepancy between weak technical charts and operational strength in the defense industry—today's insights provide you with a solid foundation for your upcoming investment decisions.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 21st, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
M&A in Financials: Is PayPal's 100% Upside Just the Beginning? What Comes Next for Allianz, Commerzbank, RE Royalties, and Munich Re?
Rising interest rates and excessive government borrowing. The financial sector is back in the spotlight. In response to public interest, the sector has been required for some time now to ensure compliance with ESG lending guidelines. After all, no one in the EU, and certainly not in the US, wants to see a banking scandal like the recent one involving Credit Suisse in Switzerland. As a result, the global financial sector is increasingly aligning itself with sustainability criteria. As a result, innovative ESG financing now accounts for around 30% of the strategic core allocation among leading industry players. The insurance group Allianz is playing a pioneering role in this regard by using blended finance structures through its fund subsidiary, AllianzGI, to channel private capital into green projects in emerging markets via a climate fund worth billions. Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurer, also relies on a strict, independent green bond framework to support a low-carbon economy. Payment service provider PayPal takes a different, strongly socially oriented approach to ESG, focusing on the social pillar and global financial inclusion. A takeover could be on the horizon here—one that has long been anticipated, even by the very affordable green finance specialist RE Royalties. We are digging even deeper!
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Commented by Stefan Bode on July 21st, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Weak Trading Week, Strong Banks, and an Interesting Oil Services Company – Bank of America, IBM, J.P. Morgan, Zefiro Methane
The past trading week, from July 13 to 17, 2026, was marked by strong quarterly results from major US banks, rising oil prices, and growing nervousness in the stock markets. While the S&P 500 lost about 1.2% and the Nasdaq fell 3%, several bank stocks managed to outperform the weak broader market. This week, investors are likely to focus once again on oil prices, as the US military campaign in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries continue to tighten energy markets. Higher oil prices increase costs across the entire value chain, raising the prospect of stronger inflationary pressures in the months ahead. Read on to find out who is still profiting in this environment.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on July 14th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Gold Stocks: Opportunities with B2Gold, Desert Gold, and Newmont
The price of gold has corrected significantly from its high and is trading just above the USD 4,000 mark. Despite this, the major gold miners continue to make good money. Across industry, production costs for most companies are below USD 2,000. In some cases, such as with very high-grade deposits or favourable production conditions, as in Africa, they are even well below USD 1,500 per ounce. For investors, the current situation presents opportunities in gold stocks following the significant correction. We are therefore taking a closer look at the stocks of B2Gold, Desert Gold, and Newmont.
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Commented by Jens Castner on July 13th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
HOT AIR AND HARD FACTS: WHAT SETS SPACEX APART FROM ALMONTY AND THYSSENKRUPP
USD 2 trillion for dreams of Mars? While SpaceX is valued on expectations of its long-term growth and ambitious space exploration plans, Almonty Industries supplies tungsten—and soon molybdenum—critical raw materials used in a wide range of high-performance industrial and aerospace applications. These metals are also important for manufacturers such as thyssenkrupp, the long-established industrial group from Essen that is currently undergoing a major transformation. This analysis compares one company valued largely on future expectations with two businesses positioned at the heart of real-world industrial supply chains.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on July 13th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Time to Exit Gerresheimer? TKMS Earns a Buy Rating as HPQ Silicon Attracts Growing Interest
Should investors sell shares of Gerresheimer? That is what some analysts are now recommending. Yet, following accounting issues, the delayed release of the annual report, speculation surrounding the BaFin audit, and changes in the executive board, things had recently settled down somewhat at the packaging specialist for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. The stock had even staged a solid recovery. HPQ Silicon, meanwhile, could be poised for a revaluation. The technology company is entering the commercialization phase with several products, and its latest positive results have significantly increased interest from potential industry partners. Strategic options include joint ventures, licensing agreements, royalty-based production partnerships, and in-house production facilities. Against this backdrop, the stock appears to offer further upside potential. The same may be true for thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). Following its recent multi-billion-dollar contract from Canada, analysts have raised both their earnings estimates and price targets. The order is expected to secure the company's production backlog well into the 2040s.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on July 13th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Will China Push Gold to USD 6,000? Barrick Mining and Newmont Earn Buy Ratings as DRC Gold Targets Outperformance
Gold and gold stocks are currently attractive to contrarian investors. Recently, JPMorgan raised hopes for a new precious metals rally. Experts believe USD 6,000 per troy ounce is still possible this year. In particular, they say developments in China are being underestimated. This is good news for gold stocks, which, like the gold price, have underperformed so far this year. Analysts have recently made slight adjustments to the price targets for industry heavyweights Barrick Mining and Newmont. However, both stocks remain "Buy" ratings. Shares of exploration companies are considered a way to gain exposure to the gold price. In this sector, DRC Gold is a compelling stock. DRC CEO Klaus Eckhof developed the Kibali mine, which is currently still in operation. "Reuters" describes Kibali as one of Africa's largest gold mines. Eckhof aims to repeat that success with DRC Gold. The goal is to build up a resource of over 10 million ounces within a few years. Important news is on the horizon and could drive the stock higher.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 13th, 2026 | 06:55 CEST
Solar Industry Chaos: First Solar and SMA Solar Face Headwinds – Is RE Royalties Poised for a Breakthrough?
The energy transition is like a wild roller-coaster ride. While the understandable desire to protect the climate continues to pour billions into clean energy, the solar industry is simultaneously grappling with tariff disputes, intense price competition, and persistent overcapacity. These challenges have put significant pressure on many companies across the sector. But off the beaten path, opportunities are emerging for investors. While suppliers of solar panels and inverters are struggling, innovative companies like RE Royalties are finding success in protected niches. Increasingly, market observers argue that long-term success will depend not only on expanding production capacity, but also on the ability to navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory and financing landscape. Today, we take a closer look at several companies in the sector and highlight one opportunity in particular.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 10th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
10% dividend yield and upside potential: These stocks offer both - RE Royalties, Lang & Schwarz, and DWS
High dividends delight investors. It is even better when they are accompanied by growth potential and rising share prices. Lang & Schwarz's share price has recently plummeted. Can the dividend level of EUR 2, which corresponds to an 11% yield, be maintained for the payout scheduled for late August? DWS is set to pay a special dividend next year, which could also yield up to 10%. RE Royalties tops these figures with a highly scalable and innovative financing model. Furthermore, creating shareholder value is at the top of the priority list. All-around positive prospects for shareholders!
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 10th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Interest Rates, Commodities, and Real Estate: Why Deutsche Bank, Globex Mining, and Vonovia Could Help Diversify a Portfolio
The European Central Bank continues to keep markets guessing over the path of interest rates, geopolitical risks remain elevated, and Germany's residential property market is still searching for stability. The key question is no longer which sector will outperform, but how banks, commodities, and residential real estate can be combined to help balance interest rate risk and broader market volatility. Investors who focus solely on gold or a potential real estate rebound may overlook the more complex reality: monetary policy, commodity cycles, and construction costs each follow their own dynamics. As a result, diversification across these themes is becoming increasingly important. Deutsche Bank, Globex Mining with its diversified commodities portfolio, and the real estate group Vonovia each represent one of these three pillars and could serve as complementary building blocks within a well-diversified portfolio.
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