Technology
Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 29th, 2025 | 06:55 CET
The gold and silver frenzy continues! Barrick, RZOLV Technologies, First Majestic, and Endeavour Silver
Who would have thought? While much of the Christian world is celebrating a quiet Christmas, the precious metals market is booming. Gold has surged to USD 4,530, and silver, completely wild, has even broken through the USD 75 mark. Both metals are setting new all-time highs and displaying chart patterns not seen in years. Market participants are surprised by this sudden "knot bursting". Yet the reason seems obvious to many: for years, gold and silver prices were kept low in order to conceal the astronomical expansion of money supply and to cover up the underlying inflation. With returns now ranging from 70 to 140%, price increases are becoming evident that can only be explained by a long-overdue revaluation and an acute shortage of physical supply. Now it remains to be seen who can stay afloat in the flood. For mining companies and service providers, the time has come to close long-standing valuation gaps. We take a closer look.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 23rd, 2025 | 07:10 CET
From publisher to data company: Why Aspermont needs to close the valuation gap with Glacier and Informa
There is a clear two-tier society on the stock market when it comes to the valuation of information providers. Traditional media companies that depend on advertising revenue are often traded at low single-digit multiples. Data providers, on the other hand, which retain their customers through subscriptions and proprietary databases, enjoy the high valuations of the tech sector. Aspermont, the Australian market leader for B2B information in the commodities sector, is currently undergoing this lucrative transformation. A look at the competition reveals where the journey could lead. While the Canadian company Glacier Media shows how to profitably combine news and data, the British giant Informa proves that specialized B2B information is a billion-dollar business. Aspermont is currently aggressively adapting these successful models, but is still valued by the market like an old-fashioned newspaper publisher. Yet the Company has long since proven that it can win over wealthy customers in the B2B segment.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 22nd, 2025 | 07:25 CET
The Next Big Thing! US banks have their sights set on the trillion-dollar tokenization market – pioneer Finexity in pole position! Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank left behind?
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, made a powerful and significant statement in which he declared tokenization to be the "next generation of markets." Furthermore, the entry of the largest US bank, JPMorgan, into this area highlights its great potential. With the help of tokenization, real-world assets (RWA) are divided into digital tokens and mapped on a blockchain in a legally secure manner. According to the consulting firm Boston Consulting Group, the RWA market will grow to an incredible USD 19 trillion by 2033. Private markets such as real estate, private equity, and renewable energy are an exciting and rapidly growing sub-sector. Tokenization now makes it possible to trade previously non-fungible assets. This is where German pioneer Finexity comes in, addressing a market worth billions.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 22nd, 2025 | 06:55 CET
Will 2026 start with another surge? We evaluate BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and DroneShield
In December, many market participants start thinking about the next investment period – in this case, the year 2026. The 2025 investment year was one of the best periods of the past 20 years for both the DAX and the NASDAQ, with gains of 18.7% and 20.8%, respectively. Even the Trump tariff crash in April was offset entirely within just two weeks. The drivers of the upswing remain the US administration's policy, which is perceived as "supportive," as well as ongoing geopolitical conflicts and still tolerable interest rates between 2.7% (Bund) and 4.0% (USD Treasury) in the ten-year range. For the coming year, some experts expect another wave of inflation, high commodity prices, and rising energy costs. These are all factors that could once again stifle the economic upturn and bring additional volatility to the markets. And let's not forget: AI and defense seem to be at their peak — so who will lead the next revaluation of the stock markets?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 22nd, 2025 | 06:00 CET
The key to billions in profits: High-performance batteries in the spotlight at NEO Battery Materials, Volkswagen, and DroneShield
While sluggish economic data currently dominates, disruptive technologies are unleashing enormous profit potential. Artificial intelligence, electromobility, and new safety requirements are fueling demand for specialized high-performance batteries. These key components are driving not only autonomous vehicles, but also AI infrastructures, robotics, and drone systems, generating growth markets worth billions. We analyse NEO Battery Materials, a manufacturer of high-performance batteries, electric vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen, and drone specialist DroneShield.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 18th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Financial revolution: How BlackRock, Bank of America, and Finexity are leveraging the USD 16 trillion potential of tokenization
When one of the key figures at the world's most powerful financial regulatory authority talks about a historic turning point, Wall Street sits up and takes notice. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently described the tokenization of assets as the key market driver for the coming years. This is no longer about speculative cryptocurrencies, but about the digital, legally secure representation of real assets – from real estate and art to government bonds. While US giants such as BlackRock and Bank of America are already pumping billions into this new infrastructure and seeking to divide the market among themselves, a specialized player is positioning itself in Germany that has long since mastered this technology and is making it available to investors: Finexity.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on December 18th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Drone defense and nearly 10% fixed interest! DroneShield, Hensoldt, Bitcoin Group, Nakiki
Is Germany now getting serious about drone defense? A new drone defense center was opened in Berlin yesterday, aiming to provide a nationwide overview of the situation and a coordinated response to drone incidents. DroneShield and Hensoldt are among the beneficiaries on the stock market when it comes to drones and their defense. Will the shares now receive new momentum? Bitcoin is not currently experiencing any momentum. However, this is actually a desirable scenario for Nakiki SE. The Company plans to buy Bitcoin in the coming months and become Germany's first pure play Bitcoin Treasury company. To this end, Nakiki is currently issuing a corporate bond. Investors can secure a fixed interest rate of almost 10% p.a. and diversify their portfolio. The CEO explains why the Bitcoin bond is interesting. In contrast, Bitcoin Group has missed the boat, and now short sellers are also getting involved.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 18th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Are Palantir and Meta facing an AI crash? Tailwind from billionaires for Power Metallic Mines
Will the AI bubble burst, or not? NVIDIA's latest figures initially reassured investors last week, but ultimately prompted profit-taking. Palantir and Meta shares are also strongly driven by AI fantasies. At the same time, the costs of AI development and the associated infrastructure are exploding. Some observers already see the early signs of a bubble, as major tech companies continue pouring billions into next-generation AI solutions at a relentless pace. The key question is: How long can this continue? And is there perhaps a sector that could quietly benefit from this dynamic?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 17th, 2025 | 07:35 CET
Winners for 2026: RZOLV Technologies, Evotec, Mutares have what it takes – which developments are crucial?
The 2025 stock market year was full of exciting developments. Bull markets in commodities, interest rate cuts, and geopolitical tensions. However, some companies, such as Evotec, had to deal with many home-grown problems and lagged behind the positive performance of the overall market. Mutares saw its coffers fill up, but its share price could have done better this year. Next year could be very successful for RZOLV Technologies. The Canadians are solving a major problem in gold mining.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 17th, 2025 | 07:30 CET
The Pentagon gets serious for Boeing and Co.: US government backs Korea Zinc and ignites the turbo for Antimony Resources
Antimony was long a metal that attracted little attention. But that has changed abruptly with China's recent export restrictions and geopolitical escalation. The semi-metal is indispensable for the defense industry, from ammunition to high-tech alloys used by Boeing. To break its dependence on Beijing, Washington is now digging deep into the state coffers and supporting the development of domestic capacities through the industrial giant Korea Zinc. This government intervention is fundamentally changing the rules of the market and bringing North American explorers, such as Antimony Resources, which could supply the urgently needed raw material in a few years, into the spotlight of strategic investors.
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