Lithium
Commented by Nico Popp on March 24th, 2022 | 11:02 CET
Is this the end for e-car stocks like Tesla? Rock Tech Lithium, Edison Lithium, Volkswagen
More and more e-cars are on our roads, but Handelsblatt sees the e-car boom in danger. What's going on? The leading German medium for business and markets is concerned about the rising prices for battery metals and points, among other things, to the price of nickel, which almost doubled within a few days in March alone. Is there now a threat of a damper on the e-car hype? Or are developments in the sector separating the wheat from the chaff? We take a look at three stocks and explain what they are all about.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 23rd, 2022 | 14:01 CET
Rheinmetall, Altech Advanced Materials, K+S - Seizing the momentum
Since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict about three weeks ago and the announcement of sanctions against Russian goods and companies, the winners and losers on the stock market have clearly emerged. While defense companies were not an investment object for fund managers or private investors from an ethical point of view in the recent past, there is now a strong investment in companies such as Rheinmetall, Hensoldt & Co. At the same time, no defense contracts have yet been awarded by the German government, nor is it clear whether the necessary raw materials will be available. Therefore, it would come as little surprise if the currently inflated valuations were to implode soon.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 15th, 2022 | 13:21 CET
Volkswagen, Edison Lithium, BYD - Important and expensive raw materials
The electromobility industry is growing rapidly, and automakers are accelerating their electric strategy. However, this requires the necessary resources such as cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel. Increased demand is meeting a more than scarce supply. The result is sharply rising prices. The primary beneficiaries are the producers, who can expect growing sales and profits in the coming years.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 11th, 2022 | 12:23 CET
K+S, Edison Lithium, BASF - Explosives for the stock markets
Inflation is rising sharply, and there is uncertainty due to the increasing geopolitical tensions with sanctions, which are supposed to hit Russia in particular but are having a one-to-one impact on our wallets. For example, energy prices are rising enormously, with gasoline increasing by more than 50 cents at the pump within a few days. The switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources will take time, but it will almost certainly not be cheaper. The price of lithium alone, an elementary metal for electric mobility, has quadrupled since the summer of last year. The primary beneficiaries of the runaway inflation are undoubtedly the producers of the in-demand raw materials.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 21st, 2022 | 15:50 CET
Daimler, Yorkton Ventures, Volkswagen: Is the lithium takeover merry-go-round about to start?
When Tesla knocks on the door, you don't keep your guest waiting long, even if the visit is spontaneous. Usually, the e-car maker brings solid plans and the necessary means to implement them. That is what happened recently with Liontown Resources. The small Australian Company plans to start commercial production by 2025. Tesla wants to get its foot in the door today and has worked out an agreement that allows for a flexible order volume, depending on how much lithium-spodumene concentrate Liontown can deliver. The deal shows even small lithium companies are in the sights of the big players. We present three stocks that could also fit the picture.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 21st, 2022 | 12:46 CET
Varta, Standard Lithium, Edison Lithium - The demand for lithium is going through the roof!
E-mobility is permanently changing today's automotive industry. More and more electrified passenger cars are finding their way onto our roads, and the growth prospects for this booming industry are expected to improve even further in the coming years in light of increasing climate concerns. The Boston Consulting Group estimates that electric cars will account for 47% of global markets by 2025, up from 12% in 2020 - that is a very bold forecast! But it does show a way forward. Thanks to the accelerated acceptance of environmentally friendly vehicles among consumers, one metal, in particular, is moving into the spotlight: lithium. And it is here that investors should pay attention.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 17th, 2022 | 13:21 CET
BYD, Edison Lithium, Rock Tech Lithium: Investing in the Saudi Arabia of electromobility
Ever since this year's Super Bowl, it has been clear that the future of mobility will be electric. What does one have to do with the other? Advertising space during mega-sports events is in high demand. This year, seven companies from the sector advertised e-cars and accessories, including BMW with a spot featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Other companies that spent up to USD 6.5 million for 30 seconds of advertising included Polestar and Nissan. But e-cars are not yet a foregone conclusion. The technology poses challenges for suppliers and raw material producers. We present three companies that are well placed to score points with their products despite adverse conditions.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 15th, 2022 | 11:28 CET
BYD, Yorkton Ventures, Standard Lithium - Winners of the mobility revolution!
The shift from fossil fuels to battery-powered vehicles is underway, and policymakers are keeping up the pressure with targets to reduce emissions from cars by at least 55% and trucks by 30% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) is growing tremendously. In addition to Tesla, Chinese manufacturers such as BYD, XPeng and NIO were also able to report double-digit growth rates in the past fiscal year. The prerequisite for this trend is the procurement of the existential raw material lithium. But this is becoming increasingly scarce.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on February 10th, 2022 | 12:34 CET
Standard Lithium, Yorkton Ventures, Deutsche Bank - The new favorites
For many years, shares of banks and financial service providers underperformed the overall market. With the end of the ultra-loose monetary policy of the central banks and several possible interest rate hikes due to continued high inflation, stocks are benefiting disproportionately and sometimes break through their downward trends that have prevailed for years. In addition to high energy costs, the blame for the enormous price increases lies with the further rise in raw material prices. Because of the demand side due to the energy transition, lithium, in particular, is rushing from high to high.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 7th, 2022 | 13:56 CET
Edison Lithium, Standard Lithium, Varta - Winners of the lithium shortage!
Electromobility is only at the beginning of enormous growth. The primary beneficiaries are companies that produce or are on the way to producing the imperative raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel. Demand is significantly outstripping supply, with an increasing tightening. As a result, commodity prices are rising, and so are producers' profits.
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