Steel
Commented by Nico Popp on July 22nd, 2026 | 08:00 CEST
The Race for the Arctic Region: Rheinmetall Needs Steel, Champion Iron Expands into Europe, Strategic Resources with Two Promising Projects
The green transformation of heavy industry is already challenging and is hitting industrial companies hard in times of crisis. Now geopolitics is adding to the mix—resilient supply chains are especially critical in the defence sector. Anyone who wants to reliably produce tanks, heavy military vehicles, or artillery, even in the midst of an absolute crisis, must rely on politically stable regions for the necessary raw materials and intermediate goods. The traditional distinction between civilian raw material extraction and military value creation is increasingly blurring in the current complex landscape. Civilian industry also benefits when political decision-makers expedite processes for national security reasons. We highlight three companies in the defence and steel sectors and point out opportunities for investors.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on July 20th, 2026 | 06:55 CEST
GE Aerospace, Strategic Resources, Rheinmetall: Military Build-Up Fuels the Steel Boom
Military build-up drives demand for steel—and more than ever before. As defence spending rises, global demand is growing for high-strength specialty steels used in tanks, warships, military vehicles, aircraft, and modern weapons systems. At the same time, the industry is demanding steel produced in a climate-friendly manner and a secure supply of critical raw materials such as high-quality iron ore and vanadium. This dual boom in demand from the defence industry and decarbonization could open up exceptional growth opportunities for producers, suppliers, and technology providers in the coming years.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 16th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Defence or Artificial Intelligence? On the Hunt for Blockbusters with Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, Strategic Resources, and TKMS
The market is becoming increasingly concentrated. Despite fresh record highs in July, the number of true winners can almost be counted on one hand. The strongest performers continue to be a select group of high-tech and AI stocks, while semiconductor shares are already beginning to lose momentum. Meanwhile, oil and gas stocks are picking up speed again, while the long upswing in the defence sector that began in 2022 appears to be running out of steam. As a result, many defence companies ranked among the worst-performing stocks during the first half of the year. Now the summer slowdown has arrived, and even a potential interest cut by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is unlikely to lift sentiment. The reason is straightforward: inflation remains stubbornly high, hovering around the 4% mark in the US for an unusually long time. President Donald Trump had hoped that replacing Jerome Powell would pave the way for lower interest rates, but those expectations now appear increasingly unrealistic. Then there is the tariff setback, which is costing US taxpayers another USD 100 billion. In short, the warning signs of a broader market correction are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. For active investors, the only real question is when, not if. Against this backdrop, we take a closer look at the battered defence sector in search of the next potential blockbuster investment.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 14th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Green Steel, Vanadium Batteries, and Uranium: thyssenkrupp, Strategic Resources, and Energy Fuels Power Industry 4.0
The old saying that crises create the greatest opportunities appears to be playing out once again in the commodity markets of 2026. While the global economy continues to struggle for stability, sharp moves in the prices of gold, oil, and other raw materials are highlighting growing uncertainty for investors. In the commodities sector, China has often established a kind of monopoly. As a result, Western governments and companies are increasingly seeking alternative sources of strategically important raw materials. Green steel, vanadium batteries, electric mobility, wind power, defense systems, and next-generation energy infrastructure all depend on secure and reliable supplies. In this article, we take a closer look at thyssenkrupp as a major industrial consumer, alongside Strategic Resources and Energy Fuels, two companies positioned to benefit as suppliers of critical materials.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on July 8th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Commodity Stocks in Focus: Kinross Gold, Strategic Resources, and Barrick Mining
Interest-rate expectations in the United States have fallen sharply. By now, the markets are only pricing in a single rate hike. And even that one looks at risk in light of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments on inflation. Few or no further rate hikes this year are poison for the dollar. A weaker greenback, however, usually drives the commodity markets. Accordingly, gold, silver and other metals should benefit from this constellation. In any case, gold has already managed its first rebound off the low. That is why we are looking at the shares of Kinross Gold, Strategic Resources and Barrick Mining today.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on July 6th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Burry's Short Attack on Micron Technology, BioNTech's Radical Overhaul and Strategic Resources: a Still-Quiet Commodities Player!
While the AI boom continues to promise enormous profits, the first cracks are beginning to appear. High-profile investors are suddenly betting against some of Wall Street's former—and in some cases already fallen—favourites. Will Micron Technology stage a successful turnaround, or is a deeper correction still ahead? At the same time, Germany's biotech sector is undergoing a period of profound change. Cost-cutting programs worth billions of euros and sweeping strategic realignments are putting investors' conviction to the test. Away from the spotlight, a potentially transformative story is also unfolding in the commodities sector. Investors seeking early exposure to the long-term trend in industrial decarbonization may want to take a closer look at Strategic Resources. We examine three companies from three very different industries—each offering a distinct investment opportunity.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 30th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
For Industry, It Is a Matter of Survival: thyssenkrupp Under Pressure, BYD With Advantages - Can Strategic Resources Provide the Rescue?
Many long-established industrial companies are facing intense pressure: their business models are undergoing structural change, supply chains are being reorganized, and international competition is increasing. European heavy industry, in particular, is at a turning point, as higher energy costs in Europe, especially in Germany, and stricter decarbonization requirements force companies to adapt their production processes. At the same time, Asian technology groups are pushing aggressively into global markets, often with fully vertically integrated structures and clear advantages in the race for raw materials. This is placing immense pressure on traditional European companies to restructure and innovate. We examine the overall situation and highlight potential opportunities for investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 29th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Gold, Defense, Aerospace: Sector Rotation in Full Swing – SpaceX, OHB, Desert Gold, Rheinmetall, and TKMS
Stock markets remain surprisingly resilient as the end of June approaches, but the glossy surface is starting to fade in certain segments. The bull market in aerospace is losing steam, and in the defense sector, after many months of gains, profit-taking is now becoming noticeable. As a result, valuations are gradually re-aligning with fundamentals. For rational investors, market hype is difficult to reconcile with, but one thing remains clear: stocks that become excessively overvalued tend to correct sharply when expectations are pushed to extreme levels without sufficient justification. Just as with Elon Musk's inflated initial valuation, the exit bell has likely rung quite loudly for Rheinmetall as well. In the fall, analysts had been outbidding each other with price targets around EUR 2,200; now they are painfully backtracking. Price declines of 20% in just a few trading hours for the defence sector star, and a 30% drop from its peak for SpaceX. But there are other hot candidates worth a closer look. OHB is drawing attention following a significant capital increase, while TKMS has secured a major naval contract. These developments are actively reshaping market dynamics—we break down what it means in detail.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 26th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
COMMODITIES WAR AND UNDERVALUATION! D-Wave Quantum, MP Materials, Strategic Resources
In the "commodities war" with the US, China is flexing its muscles once again. In Japan, the situation regarding heavy rare earths is worsening. And just a few days ago, Beijing added ten US companies to its export control list. The US government has so far reacted with surprising restraint. MP Materials' stock has not yet surged either. According to experts, Strategic Resources' stock is poised for a revaluation. The Canadian company is building a value chain stretching from raw materials to the steel industry and battery manufacturing. The stock appears undervalued. D-Wave Quantum is certainly not undervalued. Furthermore, the stock has been highly volatile this year. Nevertheless, analysts recommend buying it. We take a closer look.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 25th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
175% with AI, High Tech, and Chips: Infineon, Aixtron, Broadcom, and Strategic Resources Under the Microscope!
A long uptrend and the first cracks in the technical picture - triple-digit returns were available on nearly every high-tech stock in recent months. Starting in March, the anticipated flood of orders for data centers and hyperscalers was compounded by the supply shortage debate sparked by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. What a breeding ground for both fear and greed! Ultimately, the optimists prevailed, catapulting well-known stocks from the semiconductor and AI sectors to new heights. But what now? Easing tensions in the Iran conflict and a plummeting oil price are taking the pressure off the pipeline, and already, the future scenarios are changing dramatically once again. With falling energy prices, production is becoming cheaper again, and supply prices are coming under pressure. It is precisely this complex situation that the capital markets must now digest. Doubts about the outlook will lead to profit-taking and falling prices, triggering follow-on selling. The correction is beginning to take hold, but at some point, it will also create attractive entry points. We take a closer look!
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