Technology
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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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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