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Commented by Nico Popp on January 9th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Silver shock 2026: Why JinkoSolar and AMD are buying up the market, and Silver Viper Minerals is becoming a key strategic stock
It is January 2026, and global commodity markets are experiencing a tectonic shift that has surprised even seasoned market observers. Silver, long derided as gold's sedate little brother, has thrown off its historical shackles. After an unprecedented price explosion of 147% in 2025, the precious metal is now trading at over USD 74 per ounce. But unlike in previous cycles, this rise is not primarily driven by speculation, but is based on physical scarcity. Industry, led by solar giants and the AI hardware sector, is sucking the market dry. In an environment where companies such as JinkoSolar and AMD are fighting for every gram of conductive material, explorers such as Silver Viper Minerals are moving into the spotlight. They possess what the global economy is desperately seeking: new, high-grade deposits in secure jurisdictions.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 8th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Gold rush without toxins: Why Newmont and Equinox are under pressure, and RZOLV Technologies could become the key stock of the new super cycle
Gold is back on the big stage. Driven by geopolitical hot spots, structural weakness in the US dollar, and the insatiable appetite of central banks, the precious metal is racing from one all-time high to the next. But while prices are rising, the situation for mine operators is deteriorating: dependence on highly toxic cyanide is becoming more and more of a problem. Environmental regulations are becoming stricter, approval procedures are dragging on for decades, and social resistance is blocking billion-dollar projects. The technology company RZOLV Technologies is positioning itself in this area of tension between record prices and ecological dead ends. While industry giants such as Newmont and Equinox Gold are looking for ways to secure their production in a sustainable manner, RZOLV is providing the long-awaited technological answer: gold extraction that does not require any toxic chemicals and thus has the potential to reshuffle the cards in global mining.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 7th, 2026 | 08:00 CET
Stock market frenzy: Silver, high-tech, AI, or Bitcoin? 100% opportunities with Strategy, Finexity, Metaplanet, and TeamViewer
It is not exactly easy to keep a clear head as an investor at the moment. Political shortages of strategic metals, ever-new geopolitical flashpoints, and an enormous burden on Western households are weighing on the minds of stock investors. The fact that "long only" is becoming a profitable thesis in this environment is now a permanent novelty. Historically, after substantial upturns of more than 20%, there have always been periods of consolidation. However, these are no longer visible, and every day of waiting costs returns. Whether silver, copper, AI, or high-tech stocks, the hard-won fixed-income returns in the 2% range have already been wiped out since the beginning of the year. But there is one exception: if we consider the crypto market as an alternative to currencies and stocks, it has been on a noticeable hiatus since fall 2025. But in recent days, there has been a spring awakening here as well. We are looking for current opportunities!
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 7th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
+23% price increase in just a few days! DroneShield, BioNTech, and WashTec shares!
DroneShield shares have already gained over 23% in the first few trading days of the year. The drone defense specialist is receiving a boost from two orders placed shortly before the turn of the year. Is it now heading towards an all-time high? WashTec shares are also performing strongly. While German stocks are weakening overall, WashTec shares are at their highest level in a long time, and analysts see further upside potential. BioNTech has important study data coming up in 2026. But first, the acquisition of CureVac will be completed. This marks the end of a stock market story that caused only brief euphoria.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 7th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
The clean solution to the dirty nickel problem: How Power Metallic Mines could save the supply chains of Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen
The automotive industry faces a paradoxical situation in 2026. While sales figures for electric vehicles have stabilized and the technology is becoming increasingly mature, the threat now comes not from demand but from the supply side of the value chain. The supply of raw materials, especially the critical battery metal nickel, is coming under massive pressure due to geopolitical shifts and drastically tightened environmental regulations in Asia. German flagship companies Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, which have invested billions in their electrification strategies, are faced with the challenge of reconciling their ethical promises with the physical reality of the market. In this area of tension between regulatory constraints and industrial needs, Canadian explorer Power Metallic Mines is evolving from a raw materials explorer into a potential strategic enabler with its NISK project.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 6th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Battery supply on a knife's edge – NEO Battery Materials becomes an established industrial partner
The push for e-mobility and rising demand from defense applications are driving a quantum leap in battery technology. At the same time, China is increasingly putting the brakes on as an industrial partner. Beijing recently imposed export restrictions on high-performance Li-ion aggregates. This makes it a real challenge for manufacturers to equip their products with high-quality energy storage. The latest announcement from NEO Battery Materials is therefore a game-changer! Certification as an OEM supplier has been completed. NEO Battery Materials, a company that is at the beginning of industrial scaling and technical differentiation, presents itself as a specialist in silicon-based anode materials with a secured production hub in South Korea. Particularly relevant for investors: high-performance batteries are increasingly being treated as critical infrastructure in Western industrial and defense policy, meaning they are structurally tied to priority investment areas. Geopolitically motivated trade barriers must be navigated carefully. Time is of the essence.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 5th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Short-Term Politics, Long-Term Megatrends: Investing in NEO Battery Materials, RENK, and TKMS for 2026!
Following the spectacular arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro by US special forces, the international financial markets are entering a new phase of geopolitical uncertainty with direct and indirect effects on commodity markets and strategic supply chains. Washington's military action in the capital, Caracas, and the subsequent transfer of Maduro to New York have triggered sharp international criticism and raised urgent questions under international law. Despite these challenges, the megatrends of sustainable mobility and energy storage will continue. At the same time, defense industry players remain among the winners. Canadian company NEO Battery Materials is active across all these fields and represents a high-opportunity investment.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:30 CET
China's battery brake: Why Fortune 500 companies from the US and Asia are now stocking up on NEO Battery Materials
The map of global battery production is shaking. China's latest export restrictions on high-performance lithium-ion batteries and key materials have sent shockwaves through technology companies and governments worldwide. Suddenly, the search for reliable, high-performance alternatives outside China is no longer a nice-to-have, but a strategic necessity. Into this gap steps an unusual player: NEO Battery Materials, a Canadian company that, at just the right moment, has leased a production-ready facility in South Korea. Its first customers, two global Fortune 500 automotive giants, are already setting the tone.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:15 CET
An unbelievable start to 2026: DAX record, WashTec leading the way, and BayWa, Mutares, and Steyr Motors gaining momentum
After a turbulent 2025, European investors are ending the year with solid portfolio gains. The EU confederation has decided to invest up to EUR 3 trillion in defense and to slowly increase the share of defense spending to 5% of GDP. These are huge investments in security, which at first glance will not affect consumers. In the long term, however, they are intended to create security and perhaps a new upward scenario for the ailing economy on the old continent. However, such massive spending will be largely debt-financed, as tax revenues alone are insufficient. This suggests that elevated inflation levels are likely to persist. Investors are therefore well advised to continue to reflect the positive outlook for global equities in their asset structure. The stock market is based on this paradox. High inflation means that the asset bubble will continue. Venezuela offers an extreme example - despite partial sovereign default and rampant inflation, its stock market rose more than 1,200%. Volatility will therefore remain a defining feature of markets, amplified by AI-driven trading models that increasingly anticipate human behavior. Against this backdrop, 2026 will demand strong nerves and disciplined stock selection. Best of luck navigating the year ahead.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 30th, 2025 | 09:30 CET
Higher, faster, further! Why NEO Battery Materials Could Be Among the Next Market Leaders in 2026
The year 2025 is coming to an end, but investors remain in full swing. At the end of the year, the conflict between growth and the availability of critical raw materials remains the focus of attention. While Rheinmetall and D-Wave achieved a significant marker in the increase in wealth of invested investors last year with a return of approximately 140%, there are also promising protagonists for 2026 who could take the baton in the relay race this time. In terms of the most important topics, battery systems stand out because, with the new EU-wide promotion of e-mobility next year, battery stocks that have lagged behind should come back into the picture. BYD is one of these high-tech industrial groups that, in addition to automobiles, also has the entire supply chain under control. NEO Battery Materials (NBM) is a true specialist in the adaptation of perfect battery systems. The Company combines patented silicon anode technology with production facilities in South Korea that are already operational. The plan is to achieve higher energy densities, faster charging, and lower costs than conventional lithium-ion batteries. At the same time, strong partnerships, from the South Korean defense industry to Fortune 500 OEMs, are opening up direct access to high-growth markets such as drones, robotics, and e-mobility.
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