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Commented by Nico Popp on July 8th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Overcoming the Range Limitation: SpaceX Thinks Big, Siemens Energy Believes in AI, and First Hydrogen Solves Earthly Problems
When street sweepers make their rounds in major German cities on Saturday mornings, we usually still hear a monotonous diesel hum in our ears. But behind the scenes, a transformation has long been underway. Climate neutrality is forcing fleet operators to rethink their approach. The mantra: move away from diesel and toward new technologies. However, all-battery-powered trucks often reach their limits in multi-shift operations due to insufficient range and hours-long charging times. This is where innovative technologies like hydrogen come into play. We introduce three exciting companies and highlight opportunities for investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 8th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Penalty Shootout in the Energy Sector: Takeovers Ahead? Keep an Eye on Nel ASA, A.H.T. Syngas, Helios Solar, ITM, and Plug Power
Markets continue to climb, and the global energy transition is entering a new investment phase. Yet the momentum is far from evenly distributed. While Europe is accelerating the expansion of renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand from electric vehicles, industry, data centers, and artificial intelligence, the US administration is placing renewed emphasis on expanding nuclear power. Meanwhile, Southeast Asia is quietly emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing solar markets. According to the International Energy Agency, annual global investment in clean energy technologies will need to exceed USD 2 trillion by the end of the decade merely to move closer to international climate targets. At the same time, the European Commission is easing fiscal rules, giving member states greater scope to invest in energy infrastructure, while the European Investment Bank plans to provide EUR 75 billion in financing for energy transition projects by 2028. Who stands to benefit?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 7th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Disruption at the Core of Big Tech and EVs – How HPQ Silicon Could Shape Micron and BYD
The future of artificial intelligence infrastructure and electric mobility will not be determined by software alone. Both megatrends are increasingly encountering physical limitations that require breakthroughs in materials science rather than in computing power. In the battery industry, conventional graphite anodes are emerging as a bottleneck for further improvements in energy density and charging performance. At the same time, the semiconductor industry is searching for the next generation of materials to enable faster, more efficient chip architectures as traditional scaling approaches reach their limits. The solution to both challenges lies in the same element: silicon. This is precisely where HPQ Silicon has positioned itself. The Canadian company is developing technologies that could play a key role in the production of high-purity silicon and advanced silicon-based materials, offering disruptive potential across multiple industries, from semiconductors to next-generation batteries.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on July 2nd, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Stocks in Focus: 2G Energy, A.H.T Syngas Technology, and Linde
The markets are extremely volatile. Even though oil prices have fallen significantly recently, other sectors are now causing concern. Bank of America recently issued a warning to its clients. According to the Wall Street bank's strategists, the time has come to both take profits and build hedges for the portfolio. The bank was referring explicitly to the technology sector and warned of a weak third quarter. Among its arguments, the bank cited the high valuations of many companies. Second, it noted that stock purchases on credit in the US are a significant problem. This metric now stands at 4% of gross domestic product, an all-time high. Indeed, this warning immediately increased volatility in the stock markets. These are difficult times for investors to make strategic investments. It is therefore worthwhile to focus on strong, high-quality stocks that can deliver long-term performance. We are therefore looking at the stocks of 2G Energy, A.H.T. Syngas Technology, and Linde.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 2nd, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
The Billion-Dollar Market Between Diesel and Decarbonization: dynaCERT, VW, and Heidelberg Materials
The decarbonization of industry and the transportation sector is one of the major investment themes of the coming decades. Various propulsion systems, such as electric and hydrogen, are competing for the favour of customers and investors. But diesel is far from obsolete. A huge market is emerging for improving the efficiency of existing fleets. dynaCERT has positioned itself in this market with retrofit solutions that significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Will Volkswagen, its commercial vehicle subsidiary Traton, or Heidelberg Materials be the next customers?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 2nd, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Oil on Sale, Gas and Hydrogen in Vogue! Nel ASA, Pure One, Plug Power, and Shell in the Spotlight
A Fragile Ceasefire! Tensions between the US and Iran remain high, even though the recent de-escalation has provided short-term relief for the oil markets. There is no sign of a robust peace agreement; rather, the situation remains characterized by a fragile political framework, military incidents, and diplomatic feelers. This is particularly relevant for the oil market because the Strait of Hormuz, as a key transport route, remains a geopolitical risk factor. Accordingly, Brent reacts sensitively to any new news from the region. After falling to around USD 72 per barrel, it could rebound at any time. Investment banks are now significantly scaling back their short-term price targets of up to USD 150 set in April, but remain cautious overall for 2026. Depending on the firm, forecasts for Brent now range from USD 70 to USD 85 per barrel, with geopolitical risks, OPEC policy, and the development of the global economy remaining key influencing factors. For investors, this means that oil prices are currently more of a tactical positioning matter and are unsuitable as a long-term investment. It is therefore worth taking a critical look at viable alternatives in the energy sector. But let's get one thing out of the way first: high volatility is here to stay!
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Commented by Jens Castner on June 30th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Diesel Is Dead, Long Live Diesel: What Is Next for Volkswagen, Traton, dynaCERT, and Cummins
Since the diesel scandal a good ten years ago, Volkswagen has been lurching from one crisis to the next. Now, plant closures and massive job cuts loom. Meanwhile, its commercial vehicle subsidiary, Traton, is grappling with the key question: Should its diesel fleet be replaced? An innovative company from Toronto takes the position that nothing needs to be replaced at all: dynaCERT improves the efficiency and emissions of engines that have long been on the road. And Cummins, of all companies, a US giant that builds precisely such engines, provides the unintended proof that the transition away from the internal combustion engine will take a very long time. We take a look at what this means for investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 29th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Hydrogen Is Gaining Ground in Emerging Markets - How the Transition Can Succeed: Trimble, Nel, dynaCERT
While the long-term goal of completely emission-free mobility remains, opinions on the path to achieving it vary widely. Especially in light of the sluggish economy and major challenges, more and more economies are turning to pragmatic solutions. Many technological and infrastructural hurdles can be circumvented in this way. Since the conversion of large commercial vehicle fleets to battery or fuel cell systems is likely to take decades for well-known reasons, transition technologies are gaining importance. We shed light on the market and introduce three promising players.
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Commented by Jens Castner on June 29th, 2026 | 06:35 CEST
The Cleanup Artists: Zefiro Methane, 374Water, Befesa, and the Multi-Billion-Dollar Market for Contaminated Sites
Burning faucets, contaminated groundwater, toxic dust from steel furnaces - industry leaves behind contaminated sites that conventional disposal solutions are powerless to address. Three companies have identified a market niche precisely in this area. Zefiro Methane plugs millions of abandoned wells in the US, 374Water eliminates "forever chemicals," and Befesa turns the toxic filter dust from the steel industry into usable zinc. The logic behind all three business models is the same: the more severe the environmental damage, the larger the market and strict regulation becomes a revenue driver here, rather than a risk factor as in other industries.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on June 29th, 2026 | 06:30 CEST
Physical AI Outshines Everything Else: First Hydrogen, XPeng, and Schaeffler Are Benefiting from the "Next Big Thing"
Experts agree that humanoid robots are among the largest future technology markets of the coming decades. Physical AI refers to AI systems that not only process information but also enable machines to perceive their environment, make decisions, and act autonomously in the real world. This forms the technological foundation for applications such as humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, and a new generation of intelligent production systems. Physical AI is thus an ecosystem that connects semiconductors, software, sensor technology, robotics, and automation. But it is not just manufacturers of humanoid robots that stand to benefit—numerous suppliers along the value chain will as well. We look at what this means specifically for First Hydrogen, XPeng and Schaeffler.
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