Mining
Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 5th, 2024 | 08:50 CET
Copper shortage, Crypto, and a hunger for energy! What is in store for Super Micro Computer, MicroStrategy, SAP and XXIX Metal Corp. in 2025?
Sharp increases in energy commodities are hindering electrification projects. Copper is indispensable for these initiatives and will become one of the key resources driving innovation in the coming years. Without the red metal, electric motors cannot be built and huge amounts of electricity cannot be transported over land. Copper is also a critical component in designing a completely new energy infrastructure. Trends such as Web 3.0, high-performance computing, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence are further exacerbating the energy shortage. Significant demand increases are expected in China and India, whose resource hunger impacts the entire planet. The race against time is already in its third round; new copper deposits must be developed urgently! Which stocks are at the forefront?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 5th, 2024 | 07:40 CET
Portfolio Rockets for 2025! Nel ASA, F3 Uranium, Renk, Rheinmetall and Hensoldt in focus
For many investors, this year's stock market felt like a warm rain. High-tech, AI, and defense stocks reached new all-time highs, thus gilding the returns of risk-conscious portfolios. However, even with the DAX 40 index constantly setting new all-time highs, there were only 34% winning stocks in Germany compared to 66% losing stocks. The market's rally has been highly selective, driven by just a few names. This makes it all the more important to identify dormant portfolio risks, regroup, and build a lineup poised to deliver strong returns in 2025. Here are some suggestions to consider.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on December 5th, 2024 | 07:20 CET
Technological change and raw materials: Rheinmetall expands virtual training, Almonty plans breakthrough, Intel stumbles
The technology sector is going through turbulent times: the German defense contractor Rheinmetall is setting new standards in military training with virtual reality technology. The simulator, developed in collaboration with Hologate, can generate acceleration forces corresponding to twice the force of gravity. This makes training for military drivers feel incredibly realistic. Away from the tech giants, Canadian mining company Almonty Industries is preparing a strategic coup in South Korea: its Sangdong mine, equipped with state-of-the-art grinding equipment from Finnish company Metso, could soon break China's 80% dominance of the global tungsten market and become an important alternative source for the high-tech and defense industries. Chip giant Intel, on the other hand, is struggling to find its place in the AI boom after the surprising resignation of its CEO. In the third quarter of 2024 alone, the Company recorded a loss of USD 16.6 billion.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 4th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
JinkoSolar, Myriad Uranium, Plug Power – How the energy crisis can be solved
During the recent dark doldrums in Germany at the beginning of November 2024, the challenge of driving forward the energy transition exclusively with renewable sources once again became clear. Days with minimal wind and solar power production forced the country to rely heavily on fossil fuel power plants and expensive electricity imports. At the same time, energy demand is growing rapidly due to factors like electric mobility, digitalization, and industrial transformation. Given these dynamics, the debate over CO2-neutral, baseload-capable nuclear power plants is coming back into focus. Unlike wind and solar energy, these nuclear power plants provide reliable electricity and could make a decisive contribution to ensuring energy supply while meeting climate targets. We look at three companies and analyze what it takes to make these technologies a success.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 3rd, 2024 | 07:20 CET
Deutsche Telekom, Saturn Oil + Gas, and Rheinmetall – Succeeding despite the economic crisis!
While geopolitical tensions, high inflation rates, and economic uncertainties are shaking markets worldwide, some companies are defying the adverse conditions and demonstrating impressive growth. How do these companies manage to hold their ground in a seemingly constant storm and even increase their revenues and profits? Is it smart strategies, bold innovations, or simply adaptability that set them apart from the competition? This article takes a look at the success factors of three companies that are emerging as winners despite the most challenging of conditions.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 3rd, 2024 | 07:10 CET
Year-end rally: DAX high, Bitcoin, or gold? SMCI, Thunder Gold, Dell and SAP under the microscope
December begins as November ended: New highs on the DAX, high-tech stocks remain in demand, and Bitcoin and gold are consolidating slightly. With only 16 trading days left, now is the time to find the right portfolio structure for 2025. Despite unbridled investor optimism, next year could see a sector rotation that causes the overbought stocks to consolidate and brings long-neglected stocks to the forefront. At Super Micro Computer, many uncertainties are now being put into perspective. Its partner, Nvidia, has not been able to report any new highs since the Q3 figures. On the other hand, SAP is enjoying record growth, having seen one of the strongest rebounds since its founding. What happens now? Here are some ideas for risk-conscious investors.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on December 3rd, 2024 | 07:00 CET
Coinbase, Desert Gold Ventures, MicroStrategy – On to new records
Donald Trump's transformation from crypto skeptic to unconditional supporter boosted digital currencies after his election and brought Bitcoin close to the USD 100,000 mark. In contrast, precious metals lost ground following his election victory but have already regained their lost territory. While the gold price remains close to its historic highs, promising producers and exploration companies are far from record levels, offering substantial long-term catch-up potential.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on December 2nd, 2024 | 07:30 CET
Almost 200% upside potential! Plug Power, Renk, and F3 Uranium!
Uranium stocks from North America are likely to have a strong year in 2025. Russia and the US have imposed mutual export and import bans. At the same time, the US wants to triple its nuclear energy capacity. As a result, analysts see almost 200% upside potential for the Canadian uranium explorer F3 Uranium. The majority of experts also expect Renk's share price to rise. However, its performance this year is well behind that of Rheinmetall and Hensoldt. Plug Power is also likely to be among the disappointments of the year. However, JPMorgan believes the hydrogen company is well positioned and includes it in its list of top sustainability picks for 2025. Rightly so?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 29th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
RWE, Globex Mining, Plug Power - Energy transition: Euphoria, disillusionment, and investment opportunities
The path to a sustainable energy supply is not linear but is characterized by successes, setbacks and surprising developments. Despite possible supply risks, the German energy giant RWE is posting record earnings of EUR 4 billion (EBITDA) and is a thorn in the side of the Federal Cartel Office due to its market dominance. With its "mineral bank" model, mining specialist Globex Mining proves how traditional commodity businesses can also develop sustainably. The mining sector faces a double challenge: on the one hand, the industry contributes massively to the increased carbon footprint, while on the other hand, it is indispensable for the energy transition, as the demand for metals for batteries and renewable energies is increasing dramatically. With over 252 projects and smart royalty rights, Globex Mining is growing continuously, and its enterprise value is increasing. Hydrogen pioneer Plug Power, on the other hand, is struggling with a significant 20% revenue drop despite ambitious growth targets. "Hope dies last," one thinks when considering the perseverance of Plug Power's management. Where do investment opportunities lie?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 28th, 2024 | 07:15 CET
Barrick Gold, Desert Gold, Novo Nordisk - How political decisions and market opportunities drive prices
The capital markets are again demonstrating how closely intertwined political decisions, external market factors, and entrepreneurial skills are. The planned expansion of Medicare and Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs could open up new growth prospects for the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk in the US. However, the wind of change is blowing in the direction of a new administration with a strong reputation in the US healthcare sector. Industry giant Barrick Gold shines with impressive numbers, with operating cash flow alone at USD 23 billion. Meanwhile, explorer Desert Gold is securing fresh capital through clever financing for its promising SMSZ gold project in Mali, Africa. Here is what investors should be looking out for now.
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