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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 26th, 2023 | 14:25 CEST
Lithium: The million-ton question! BASF, Standard Lithium, Edison Lithium, Varta - The Top List for 2024
Lithium-ion batteries are the most widely used battery type for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. Estimates vary widely, but by 2025, we will need between 500,000 and 850,000 thousand tons of lithium, but in 2022 only 130,000 tons were produced. Against the backdrop of continued high global demand for e-vehicles, many high-performance batteries will be needed. Four gigafactories are currently being built in Europe, and the demand seems enormous. Each auto manufacturer has its own sourcing strategy, but there is currently a problem on the supply side because not every raw material is easy to obtain. Lithium is one of the most essential raw material components of a battery, along with nickel, cobalt, graphite and copper. Prices across the battery segment are under pressure due to the approaching economic downturn. What should investors look out for now?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on October 26th, 2023 | 09:20 CEST
Coinbase, Desert Gold Ventures, MicroStrategy - Gold at USD 3,700, Bitcoin Priceless
Are you familiar with the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad", which was, for a long time, on the Top 10 bestseller lists of the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the New York Times? Its author, Robert Kiyosaki, recently revealed his forecasts for his "hard assets" via the X platform, formerly Twitter. Accordingly, he expects the price of gold to rise significantly to USD 3,700, while Bitcoin will reach a price of USD 135,000.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on October 26th, 2023 | 09:10 CEST
Analysts love cash flow stocks: Nel, Volkswagen, Saturn Oil + Gas
What do investors and analysts dislike in times of high interest rates? Losses and debt. By contrast, they love high cash flow. Free cash flow. With it, a company can finance itself, pay off debt or distribute money to shareholders. And this is precisely Nel's problem. While the loss has been reduced, the Norwegians are still a long way from generating positive cash flow. But analysts still see potential. Analysts see more than 100% upside potential for Saturn Oil & Gas. The oil producer is developing into a cash flow monster, and the upcoming quarterly figures should be convincing again. Volkswagen is also winning over experts. Can the VW share really double? However, there is also a sell recommendation.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on October 26th, 2023 | 08:30 CEST
First Phosphate, FREYR Battery, Mercedes Benz - Open road for electromobility
Canada's First Phosphate Corp. has secured USD 170 million in potential financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to advance its ambitious plans to create a strategic reserve of purified phosphoric acid in the North American lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery market. FREYR Battery is also pushing into the US market, moving forward with the merger of its Delaware subsidiary. In Germany, road tolls will be introduced as a CO2 tax starting December 1, 2023. Mercedes-Benz is not fully reimbursing the tolls to its haulers. On the contrary, they have something truly monumental in mind...
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on October 25th, 2023 | 07:35 CEST
Rheinmetall, Power Nickel, Nio - The situation is getting critical
The further escalating conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, as well as tensions in the economic relations of global powers, are placing enormous strain on global supply chains. China's dominance in product manufacturing is becoming increasingly apparent, which must be minimized in the future. Last week, for example, the Middle Kingdom said it will require export licenses for some graphite products to protect national security, surprising everyone with another attempt to control supplies of critical minerals.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 24th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
Uranium with exploding demand! Uniper, GoviEx Uranium, Plug Power, RWE - The next 100% value in the portfolio
With a global alliance, the participants of the last climate conference in Cairo want to implement their NetZero targets by 2035 or 2045. The speed of adaptation to more sustainable energy production and use is, of course, dependent on the public investment budgets of governments. In Germany and the EU, eco-taxes are levied to fund other areas, such as transport, which are then to be invested in environmental projects. However, most participants in the climate agreement are overburdened because of the high costs of migration management and rising government spending. However, because many countries still have a good infrastructure for nuclear energy, this form of energy is now being used to achieve the desired climate neutrality somewhat earlier and more easily. The protagonists of this view in Europe are France, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic - Germany is staying out of this issue. However, around 100 new reactors are to be built worldwide, so uranium as a raw material is once again at the top of the shopping list. Which stocks are at the forefront of this trend?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 23rd, 2023 | 07:15 CEST
Deutsche Bank, Blackrock Silver, SMA Solar - Which share offers the most potential for the portfolio?
The recent speech by the Chairman of the FED had a significant impact on gold and silver prices. There is speculation that the Federal Reserve may adopt a less restrictive stance in its monetary policy. How is Deutsche Bank reacting? Geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are additionally cited as driving factors for the rise in precious metal prices. The gold-to-silver ratio is around 86 to 1, indicating that gold has performed better than silver so far. There is catch-up potential for silver here. What does this mean for Blackrock Silver? The metal is used in the jewellery industry, electronics production, and the solar industry, which is currently growing strongly. We, therefore, take a look at SMA Solar.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 23rd, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
Attention, take advantage of the sell-off now! Bombed-out prices at JinkoSolar, SolarEdge, Manuka Resources and BYD!
This has not happened for a long time: Lower prices among the "Who's Who" of international technology stocks. Investors who had bet on the endless upswing of well-known growth stocks have taken a beating in the last 6 weeks. But not every fallen angel is excessively overvalued! In times of high volatility and rising interest rates, it pays to take a clear look at robust business models. And as we all know, these are to be found among the market leaders. We welcome the necessary price corrections because they present better opportunities for prudent investors. However, the stock market must now compete with a safe EU bond yield of just under 4%. The risk capital for equities is, therefore, no longer as abundant due to attractive fixed-income alternatives. We assess the opportunities for a few selected stocks.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on October 20th, 2023 | 08:00 CEST
Desert Gold, Netflix, Allianz - The stocks investors prefer now
The gold price is currently experiencing a high phase triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. In the last four weeks, the price has risen by 6%. This development is not only piquing the interest of investors but is also boosting companies like Desert Gold Ventures, which is piloting an ambitious gold project in West Africa. Their flagship project, the Senegal Mali Shear Zone (SMSZ), is at the heart of this. With escalations in international cities rising, people prefer to stay home and watch Netflix. The stock shot up 12%. And what do you do if your car catches fire, as happened yesterday in Hamburg's Elbe Tunnel? It is good to have insurance with Allianz...
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on October 19th, 2023 | 07:20 CEST
Defense Metals, Rheinmetall, FREYR Battery - Who offers the greatest growth potential?
Demand for rare earths is rising relentlessly, especially in sectors such as electromobility, renewable energies and agribusiness. Defense Metals, a Canadian explorer company, plays a key role in these industries. Through their Wicheeda rare earths project, they have the potential to become a leading producer of raw materials, which is particularly valuable given geopolitical tensions and the need for secure raw material suppliers. Rheinmetall wins an important electromobility order worth millions. Their specially designed heat pump for electric tractors is revolutionizing temperature control in modern commercial vehicles. FREYR Battery has successfully produced Norway's first lithium iron phosphate battery cell. They are also strengthening regional supply chains to establish a permanent presence in North America in the long term. Discover where the greatest growth potential lies now.
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