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Commented by Nico Popp on April 29th, 2026 | 11:05 CEST
Powering the AI Revolution: OpenAI, Amazon, and Nuclear Pioneer American Atomics
The global economy is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation that experts describe as the beginning of a new infrastructure supercycle. While software innovations and platform economies have been at the forefront in recent decades, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted the focus to the tangible prerequisites of digitalization: energy and computing power. The hunger for electricity triggered by the next generation of Large Language Models (LLMs) and autonomous AI agents is forging new alliances: Leading technology conglomerates and the nuclear industry have long been joining forces. According to recent analyses by Goldman Sachs, data center energy demand worldwide will more than double by the end of the decade, making the search for CO₂-free baseload power an existential issue for Silicon Valley. We shed light on this trend and highlight opportunities.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on April 20th, 2026 | 08:15 CEST
Rheinmetall, First Hydrogen, and Volkswagen: Betting on Unmanned Systems to Boost Returns
Autonomous systems are no longer just conquering the military—they are becoming the driving force behind an entire economic transformation. From self-flying drones to intelligent ground robots: artificial intelligence, falling sensor costs, and new propulsion systems are catapulting unmanned technologies out of the niche and into the mass market. Investors are facing a structural growth trend comparable to that of electric mobility or the internet. Those who identify the right players now could benefit disproportionately from the next wave of innovation. Three companies from different sectors are already addressing this field with concrete products: Rheinmetall, First Hydrogen, and Volkswagen.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 8th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Oil Prices Be Damned: SpaceX IPO in Focus - Alphabet, First Hydrogen, and Oklo in the spotlight
The time has come! Last week, Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal reported that SpaceX had filed an application for a stock offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite all the headwinds facing the capital markets, Elon Musk is convinced that he will raise up to USD 75 billion with the initial public offering of the space technology startup. Only just under 5% of all shares are expected to be freely tradable. This is already causing major ETF providers to break out in a cold sweat, as they must somehow replicate the new market heavyweight - with an initial valuation of nearly USD 2 trillion - as a "MAG 8" stock. The target date for the stock offering is June. It remains to be seen whether the current market climate can even handle such a massive offering. It is unlikely to be a surefire success. Alphabet has already positioned itself with a stake acquired in 2015. We calculate what that might mean this summer and present some other good ideas.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 19th, 2026 | 08:00 CET
Energy Collapse or Nuclear Boom: What Do American Atomics, Aixtron, and SAP Have to Do With It?
Our technological and data-driven world relies on the constant availability of electricity. What does energy security at an acceptable price look like? The answer is: nuclear power. The US has firmly anchored nuclear power in its energy strategy. The EU, as always, recognized the trend too late and is now jumping on the bandwagon. The nuclear industry is thus undergoing a strategic reassessment internationally, with small modular reactors (so-called SMRs) considered a key component of future energy systems. In this broader context, shares of American Atomics are particularly exciting. The company plans to build a fully integrated North American fuel supply value chain, leveraging the political and structural tailwinds.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 16th, 2026 | 07:55 CET
A Geopolitical Turning Point Meets AI: Entering the Next Generation of Energy with Plug Power, First Hydrogen, and Oklo – What Matters Now
Geopolitical crises and the AI boom are converging to create an unprecedented energy dilemma. While Europe and the US are ramping up their hydrogen infrastructure in the wake of the Ukraine shock, data centers run by tech giants are already consuming amounts of electricity today that could power entire countries. But green hydrogen alone falls short due to the intermittency of wind and solar power. The solution could lie in combining it with mini-nuclear reactors, known as SMRs. We take a closer look at the current situation at Plug Power, First Hydrogen, and Oklo.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 12th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Nuclear power comeback in the EU! Solid returns with American Atomics, Amazon, and E.ON
Since the EU nuclear summit in Paris a few days ago, it has become clear that nuclear energy is once again socially acceptable in Europe. At the meeting, the European Commission described the former move away from nuclear power as a strategic mistake and launched a comprehensive offensive for small modular reactors (SMRs). According to the EU strategy, an SMR capacity of up to 53 GW is to be built up by 2050 in order to reduce the persistently high electricity prices and stop the impending exodus of industry. At the same time, a new factor is driving global electricity demand: artificial intelligence (AI). The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the share of nuclear and renewable energy in the global electricity mix will rise to 50% by 2030. Tech giants such as Amazon increasingly want to satisfy the energy hunger of AI data centers themselves. E.ON is also likely to benefit from this historic strategic shift by operating stable grids. However, at the source of the new boom is the up-and-coming exploration company American Atomics, which is searching for urgently needed uranium and closing a strategic gap in the supply chain. We highlight where investors can find the most attractive opportunities.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 5th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Oil and gas: The new gold? Things are heating up at Shell, BP, Pure One, and Oklo
After a long dry spell for oil, it took a war to bring the necessity of fossil fuels back into focus. But let's not get carried away. The world markets are flooded with oil, and the US and Canada have built up so much capacity over the last 20 years that Iran's 4 million barrels of production can easily be offset. "There's plenty of oil" was the response to the repeated peak oil statements following the work of geologist Marion King Hubbert in 1949. Reserves were supposed to be depleted by 2000, but things turned out differently. Today, researchers estimate reserves to last well over 200 years, making it worthwhile for investors to look at oil stocks. There are many alternatives, including those from Pure Hydrogen and Oklo. The Iran crisis presents another opportunity to restructure portfolios.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 20th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Exciting developments at First Hydrogen, Plug Power, and thyssenkrupp nucera! What they mean for shareholders
Who can satisfy the enormous power demand of data centers and AI infrastructure? Microsoft and Meta have already demonstrated the possible direction forward: nuclear energy and so-called SMRs - small modular reactors. In the United States, there is no long-term alternative to nuclear power. On the other hand, hydrogen should not be underestimated. Plug Power and thyssenkrupp nucera are well-known industry representatives. First Hydrogen is pursuing exciting new approaches. The Canadians have the potential to shake up the industry. This could lead to a massive revaluation of the stock.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on February 6th, 2026 | 08:55 CET
Buy HYDROGEN STOCKS now?! Plug Power, thyssenkrupp nucera, and First Hydrogen in focus
Now, this would be a genuine sensation and could trigger a sharp revaluation of the stock. First Hydrogen is working on an alternative to uranium-based fuel salts, as part of its activities in small modular reactors (SMRs) and green hydrogen. thyssenkrupp nucera, on the other hand, is pursuing a more conservative strategy and focusing on green hydrogen produced from solar and wind energy. The company sees great potential in India and aims to tap into the market there. At Plug Power, attention is currently focused on the company's financial future. Shareholders must vote on a significant dilution measure. The former market darling is attempting to restore confidence and improve market sentiment.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 27th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Stress test: Nuclear power instead of hydrogen? Caution advised with Nel ASA, First Hydrogen, Oklo, and Plug Power
"Drill, baby, drill" – that is the loud cry coming from the White House. For the Trump administration, that means quick approvals and a capital-intensive push for fossil fuels. However, it currently seems unclear what will happen with alternative energies. Some of the funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by the previous administration under Joe Biden have not been paid out, and hoped-for public contracts in line with the Paris Climate Agreement are now obsolete due to the absence of the US. However, the shift away from alternative energies has not been communicated very clearly. After all, there is a large following for ESG-compliant energy models, with nuclear energy in particular becoming socially acceptable again as a net-zero source. Where should investors prick up their ears?
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