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Commented by Stefan Feulner on January 13th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Nordex, XXIX Metal, D-Wave Quantum – Demand is driving prices
The decarbonization of the energy industry and the accelerated expansion of data centres for calculating artificial intelligence are creating a steadily increasing demand for energy sources that are as clean and efficient as possible. In addition to the ramp-up of solar energy, wind power plays a major role. The energy transition is leading to an enormous increase in the demand for copper. Forecasts assume that the demand for copper could increase by around 50–70% by 2030. By contrast, the past decade has seen a failure to meet rising demand by developing new projects. As a result, the few copper producers are likely to benefit from rising prices in the long term.
ReadCommented by Stefan Feulner on January 7th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
MicroStrategy, Almonty Industries and XPeng make headlines
The markets continued to rise in the first trading week of the new year. The DAX has managed to climb past the 20,000-point mark. Bitcoin is also working on reclaiming the magical USD 100,000 mark. For some market experts, this is just the beginning of an unstoppable run for the world's largest cryptocurrency. Less covered in the media but significantly more critical is the Western world's focus on securing vital raw materials. One company is on the launchpad and could soar to new heights after production begins.
ReadCommented by Armin Schulz on January 3rd, 2025 | 07:00 CET
D-Wave Quantum, ARI Motors, Bayer – Which stocks should be in the portfolio for 2025?
After Google presented its quantum processor, Willow, D-Wave Quantum's shares skyrocketed. The question is how sustainable this increase is and whether quantum computing will be the next big hype after artificial intelligence. For the automotive industry, 2024 was a year to forget. Many automakers are currently struggling with problems. ARI Motors, an electric vehicle manufacturer that has secured a niche for itself, is faring better. Will the entire automotive industry manage a turnaround in the coming year? Bayer's shareholders are also hoping for a turnaround. The share price took a significant hit last year. 2025 is expected to be much better. We take a closer look at the individual stocks.
ReadCommented by Armin Schulz on January 2nd, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Palantir – Data as gold, or should one add Desert Gold and MicroStrategy to the portfolio for 2025?
In today's world, digital technologies are integral to our lives, and as we navigate the internet, we disclose data that is now considered the gold of the 21st century. Tech giants leverage this data for personalised offerings, thereby securing competitive advantages. Palantir has made a name for itself as a big data analyst and has grown considerably as a result. The other option is to invest in gold or crypto companies. The price of gold and Bitcoin has risen significantly in the past year. We look at a company from each sector and see which stock deserves a place in your portfolio.
ReadCommented by André Will-Laudien on December 23rd, 2024 | 08:20 CET
100% chance of peace in 2025: Ukraine, Israel & Syria! Rheinmetall, Renk, Almonty and Palantir in focus
The DAX ran a little hot in December, with a new all-time high of over 20,522 points. Shortly before Christmas, it fell back to 19,850 points. Some say healthy; others say a turnaround. The fact is that the 2024 investment year was only positive for a fraction of the listed stocks despite the recessionary environment. They come from the high-tech, artificial intelligence, banking and defense sectors. With the renewed escalation of Russian attacks at the turn of the year, hopes for peace have been postponed for the time being, leaving defense stocks with their dearly paid-for charm. Producers of strategic metals are again coming into focus because, for Western industrial nations, the task is to secure supply chains as best as possible. Where are the opportunities for investors at the turn of the year?
ReadCommented by André Will-Laudien on December 17th, 2024 | 07:45 CET
Vote of confidence: What is the future of high-tech and crypto? SMCI, Myriad Uranium, MicroStrategy and Palantir in focus
Yesterday, Chancellor Scholz asked the Bundestag for a confidence vote. There were 394 no votes for a continuation of the federal government, thus paving the way for elections in February 2025. How will energy policy, in particular, change? CDU rival Merz wants to tackle the issue by including all available sources. Does that mean a return to nuclear energy? The situation in Germany is dramatic. After the shutdown of seven large power plants in 2024, a new term is making the rounds: 'dark doldrums'. The term describes periods when there is hardly any wind, and the sun does not provide any energy either. The remaining fossil fuel power plants are running at full capacity, fuelled by coal, oil and gas. Internationally, nuclear power has long been recognised as a central energy source, even under the 'NetZero' framework, and the development of new technologies is advancing. What should investors pay particular attention to now?
ReadCommented by André Will-Laudien on December 12th, 2024 | 07:30 CET
Find the 100% opportunities for 2025! Rheinmetall, Renk, Globex Mining, C3.ai and Palantir in focus
After a 30% rise in prices in the major indices since the beginning of the year, investors are asking themselves how they can weatherproof their portfolio for 2025. On the one hand, a well-defined stop strategy for overheated high-tech stocks is an option. Therefore, the topic of trailing stops should be studied in more detail and implemented. For new investments, there are always interesting setbacks to get back in on the next party. This scenario currently applies to the defense stocks Renk and Rheinmetall. Globex Mining covers almost the entire range of strategic metals that are indispensable for high-tech and defense manufacturers. Furthermore, some AI stocks like Palantir or C3.ai deserve a critical look. Accumulated profits could quickly disappear again here. We are delving deeper into the analysis.
ReadCommented by Stefan Feulner on December 12th, 2024 | 07:05 CET
MicroStrategy, Thunder Gold, C3.ai – These are the favorites
The 2024 stock market year is coming to an end, and despite all the uncertainties in geopolitics, leading stock indices, Bitcoin, and the precious metal gold are close to their historic highs. While looking at the favorites for the coming year, companies involved in artificial intelligence are expected to continue to perform well. The majority of experts remain bullish on Bitcoin and gold.
ReadCommented by Juliane Zielonka on December 12th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
F3 Uranium, Palantir and Alphabet: How the AI boom is driving demand for nuclear energy and benefiting tech giants
The increasing energy demand for AI applications and data centers is driving the demand for reliable, low-carbon base load supply from nuclear power. This is putting explorers like F3 Uranium in the spotlight of investors. With its PLN project and uranium holdings of up to 30.9% U3O8, the Company is positioning itself as an important raw materials supplier for this development. As an AI specialist, Palantir is benefiting from the current growth in several ways: On the one hand, through new contracts in the defense sector, such as the recent collaboration with Anduril Industries and the contract extension with the US Special Operations Command. On the other hand, the growing demand for a stable energy supply for its computationally intensive applications. Alphabet is investing heavily in its AI infrastructure, with planned spending of USD 50 billion. These investments in data centers and cloud computing require a reliable power supply, which is increasingly to be provided by nuclear power.
ReadCommented 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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