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Commented by Stefan Feulner on January 23rd, 2024 | 06:45 CET
BASF, Manuka Resources, Lynas - Corrections offer long-term opportunities
A "supercycle" is defined as an extended period in which the demand for certain goods exceeds the available supply. In the long term, this leads to a steadily growing supply gap and, thus, to sharply rising prices. In our current situation, where independence from countries like China and Russia is also sought, critical raw materials such as copper, vanadium and rare earth metals will become increasingly scarce over the next few years due to demand resulting from the energy transition. The current correction in these underlying stocks should, therefore, offer a long-term opportunity.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 23rd, 2024 | 06:30 CET
Hydrogen sell-off: Invest now in high-tech blockbusters! Nel ASA, Defense Metals, AMD, Rheinmetall
Two important trends are emerging after 3 trading weeks on the stock market in 2024. The hydrogen sector is experiencing the long-awaited sell-off, while AI-related high-tech stocks are making new highs every day. Last week, the NASDAQ 100 Index reached a new all-time high of 17,340 points. Stocks such as Microsoft, Nvidia, Supermicro and AMD are moving upward daily with massive turnover. As chips also require a lot of strategic metals, the rare earth region of Wicheeda in Canada has also attracted media attention. As a result, the explorer Defense Metals has seen a significant increase in stock market turnover. No surprise: industrialized countries are looking for safe countries of origin for indispensable metals. Where are the opportunities for investors?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 18th, 2024 | 08:00 CET
Opportunities in times of Crisis: Defense Metals, Rheinmetall and Thyssenkrupp shares as promising investments in Energy and Defense
Geopolitical unrest is shaking the global economy - those who bet on companies such as Defense Metals, Rheinmetall or Thyssenkrupp in good time have the chance to make substantial profits! Defense Metals, as a supplier of rare earth metals, under the leadership of President Dr. Luisa Morena and CEO Craig Taylor, is not only advancing the promising Wicheeda rare earth project but is also revolutionizing the entire supply chain for rare earth metals in North America with Ucore Rare Metals Inc. Rheinmetall is strengthening the German armed forces and also expands its expertise in renewable energies. Thyssenkrupp is feeling the effects of the global unrest elsewhere, is exploring ahead and can look forward to the green light for a special project.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 10th, 2024 | 07:15 CET
Evotec, Defense Metals, PayPal - There is movement here. Where is it worth getting in?
In the dynamic environment of the stock market, it is often significant movements in individual shares that attract the attentive eye of investors. Volatile securities lure investors with the promise of quick profits, but they may signal more than just short-term market fluctuations. When stocks start to move and deviate from their usual trading patterns, it can indicate fundamental changes in the business environment, industry-specific developments or macroeconomic turning points. For the savvy investor, this might be the opportune moment when promising entry opportunities reveal themselves. However, caution is advised: Only those prepared to look behind the scenes and analyze the factors behind the volatility can truly profit from market movements.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 3rd, 2024 | 07:20 CET
100% share price increase in a few days! Plug Power, BYD and Defense Metals shares
Within just a few days, the Defense Metals share price more than doubled shortly before Christmas. Even if the price level of the developer of a rare earths project in Canada could not be fully maintained, the share is entering 2024 with new momentum. Important data is due soon. If these are also positive, the current valuation of around CAD 50 million could be a real bargain. Plug Power is not a bargain despite the massive drop in the share price. The hydrogen specialist needs to grow and accelerate its path to break even. The e-commerce giant Amazon should help with this. BYD can only dream of doing big business in the US so far. The market is closed to Chinese e-car manufacturers. Is it justified?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 27th, 2023 | 07:00 CET
The 2024 share rocket without e-funding - BYD, Defense Metals, Porsche and Volkswagen
With the supplementary budget 2023, the fate of the e-funding was sealed. On December 16, the purchase premium hammer came down in an "ad hoc announcement" from Berlin: The funding of up to EUR 4,500 for the purchase of a new e-vehicle has expired with immediate effect. This was announced by the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA). The deadline for applying for the funding ended on December 17, 2023, meaning that e-mobility is now a thing of the past. Only the reduced tax rate under the company car scheme and the general exemption from vehicle tax remain. Consumer advocates are complaining about the unequal treatment of different mobility concepts that have prevailed for years, and the Federal Constitutional Court will likely have to deal with this issue in due course. Time for investors to rethink - where are the opportunities in the investment year 2024?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on December 12th, 2023 | 06:30 CET
Hensoldt, Defense Metals, RWE - Important milestones
Following the recent year-end rally on the world's stock markets, the chances of further price gains are good. Even in the last month of an eventful stock market year, plenty of activity remains. The course is being set with regard to the strategic goals for a successful 2024 as a whole. In addition, even in mid-December, major capital measures must be finalized before the books are closed.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 6th, 2023 | 08:00 CET
Siemens Energy, Defense Metals, Rheinmetall - Rare earths as a risk factor
The scarcity of and access to rare earths has become a major global concern. China plays a decisive role in the production of rare earths, as the country mines 60% of all rare earths worldwide and processes 85% of them. After the US banned the export of AI chips, China considered banning the export of rare earth metals. These trade blockades from both sides are causing tensions in international trade relations and concerns about supply bottlenecks. Rare earths play an important role in wind power, armaments, medicine, electromobility and the electronics industry. As an investor, one should be aware of these risks.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 5th, 2023 | 06:30 CET
Next lithium boom in 2024? Freyr Battery, Edison Lithium, VW, Mercedes - Where are the 100% gainers?
The year 2024 promises to be highly interesting, that much is certain. The so-called electric boom has not yet taken place, and the falling lithium price of minus 80% in the current year speaks volumes. Of course, major investments such as a relatively expensive electric vehicle depend on the general situation and subsidies. However, neither of these contextual factors bode well. On the contrary, state subsidies are falling, and high inflation is weighing on private household budgets. So why not get the good old diesel through the MOT again? After all, continuing to drive an old vehicle is 100 times more sustainable than buying a new electric vehicle with rare and difficult-to-extract metals. While green thoughts are commendable, the costly construction of so-called gigafactories continues. On the stock market, the question arises: Who will ultimately emerge as the winner?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 30th, 2023 | 07:00 CET
Growth Industries in Focus: Investors see potential in Defense Metals, BASF and Volkswagen shares
Investors are looking for opportunities in growing markets. Looking at industries currently requiring rare earths - such as energy, defense, electromobility, and many more - leads to the mining sector. Someone has to supply the valuable raw materials so these industries can continue growing. Defense Metals' Wicheeda project in Canada shows promising results, particularly the increase to 6.4 million tons with a TREO content of 2.86%. BASF secures EUR 124.3 million in government funding for a green hydrogen plant in Ludwigshafen, planned in collaboration with Siemens Energy. Volkswagen is facing challenges, emphasized by VW board member Thomas Schäfer, who announced tough cuts to maintain competitiveness without closing plants. Volkswagen will have to respond to change with a more agile approach, especially as China advances in electromobility.
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