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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on May 15th, 2026 | 09:30 CEST
From 1,000% Gains to Short-Seller Alerts! Siemens Energy, LPKF Laser, A.H.T. Syngas
With share price gains of over 1,000% in a short period of time, Bloom Energy and Siemens Energy are among the winners of the AI-driven energy boom. Analysts have recently raised their price targets for the DAX-listed company. Or is a 40% crash looming? Analysts see around 200% upside potential for A.H.T. Syngas. The energy rally has so far completely bypassed the small-cap company. Yet there are good reasons for a rising share price. In addition to energy stocks, investors are now also flocking to everything related to semiconductors. This is leading to sharp spikes in the charts for companies like LPKF Laser, Infineon, and SÜSS MicroTec, and is drawing short sellers into the fray.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 13th, 2026 | 09:40 CEST
Billions for Hydrogen Steel: thyssenkrupp Needs the Raw Materials – Strategic Resources and Rio Tinto Aim to Supply Them
The steel industry accounts for about 7% of global CO₂ emissions. It must become climate-neutral by 2050—and the key is green hydrogen. But without high-purity iron ore pellets and alloying metals like vanadium, the technology remains ineffective. This is precisely where a long-established corporation suddenly becomes a customer. thyssenkrupp can only operate its multi-billion-euro hydrogen direct-reduction plant in Duisburg economically if reliable suppliers provide the necessary raw materials. Strategic Resources and Rio Tinto could play an important role in supplying the required raw material qualities.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 13th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
The battery alone is not enough – Why BYD, HPQ Silicon, and Plug Power will be the hidden winners of the hybrid future
The decarbonization of the global economy is no longer a distant ideal, but a fiercely contested race for market share. While some are betting on pure battery solutions, it is becoming increasingly clear that the future belongs to hybrid systems, in which innovative materials and green hydrogen fill the gaps. Three players from different camps exemplify this shift and could be tomorrow's winners. This look at the heart of industrial transformation reveals the roles played by a Chinese electric vehicle giant, a Canadian innovator in superior anodes, and the American pioneer in hydrogen logistics. We therefore take a closer look at what makes BYD, HPQ Silicon, and Plug Power so special right now.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 11th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
How Nel ASA, A.H.T. Syngas, and Occidental Petroleum Can Help Capitalize on the Energy Transition
Since the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf was blocked, gas prices have been climbing dramatically. Electricity bills for average households are rising by double digits, and industry is groaning under record-high energy costs. Brussels is countering with a multi-billion-euro acceleration program, but dependence on fossil fuel imports remains a sore spot. Green alternatives like hydrogen or synthetic gas are still too expensive, but the pressure is mounting. This is precisely where profit opportunities arise: with Nel ASA, which builds electrolyzers; A.H.T. Syngas, a specialist in biomass gasification; and Occidental Petroleum, which excels in CCS technology.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 8th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
The Clock Is Ticking in Europe: How Group Eleven, Volkswagen, and thyssenkrupp Are Positioning for the Transition
The global economy is being shaken up by three major forces: the push for decarbonization, geopolitical tensions, and the race toward electromobility. For the steel industry in Europe, this means a tough transition—after all, it accounts for 7% of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the EU mandates that by 2030, one-tenth of strategic raw materials must come from domestic sources. Vehicle manufacturers, in turn, are grappling with Scope 3 emissions from their supply chains. Energy prices are skyrocketing, supply chains are breaking down—but that is precisely where opportunities lie. We take a look at the current situation at Group Eleven Resources, Volkswagen, and thyssenkrupp.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 8th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
The Future of the Steel Industry: What Strategic Resources Can Do for ArcelorMittal, Salzgitter, and Others
The steel industry has been under significant pressure to transform for years, particularly in Europe. Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war in Iran is now causing yet another shock. As a result, the decarbonization of the industry is no longer just a green vision but an economic necessity. While the transition to hydrogen requires billions in investment, competition for the strategic raw materials needed for this is intensifying at the same time. Steel producers are struggling with retrofitting their existing facilities and volatile margins, while problem solvers like Strategic Resources are increasingly coming into focus. The company offers intermediate products for the steel industry that make the sector's transformation possible in the first place. The key figures are promising, yet this potential has not yet gained traction in the market. Reason enough to shed light on the situation and highlight opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 5th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
The Methane Economy – How a Greenhouse Gas Becomes an Investment Opportunity: Chevron, BP, and Problem-Solver Zefiro Methane
The US energy sector is transforming. For over a century, companies like Chevron have shaped the US industry and produced oil on a massive scale. But this unprecedented rise has left an ecological footprint. Countless abandoned or "orphan" wells in the US continue to emit methane - a greenhouse gas that, over a twenty-year period, has a warming effect about 80 times greater than that of CO₂. Politicians are now taking action and calling for an end to this methane crisis. While industry giants like Chevron face increasing pressure to curb methane emissions, Zefiro Methane tackles the problem at its root by plugging orphaned oil wells. Because the work is challenging and Zefiro brings years of experience to the table, the company is the first port of call for many industry partners. Just how necessary Zefiro's commitment is is demonstrated by the International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest report, "Global Methane Tracker 2026," which notes that sealing all methane leaks could make up to 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas available—gas that has previously been escaping into the atmosphere.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on May 4th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Alcoa, Strategic Resources, and Glencore: War and the Energy Transition Are Driving Business!
The energy transition and energy prices are arguably the most significant factors currently driving the stock market. The AI revolution and the trend toward sustainable energy production are forcing a reevaluation of the current approach. Added to this is the disruption of key production resources due to the war in the Persian Gulf. Whether it is oil, gas, aluminum, or fertilizers, the repercussions are likely to keep global trade occupied for quite some time. That is why it is worth taking a look at potential winners on the stock market. Alcoa, Strategic Resources, and Glencore could be among them.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on April 27th, 2026 | 08:10 CEST
ITM Power, dynaCERT, Nel ASA – Maximum Rebound Potential
Following the massive slump of recent years, the hydrogen sector could be on the verge of a comeback. Two factors are now providing fresh momentum. First, the exploding energy demand from AI data centers; second, the growing tensions in the Middle East, which are tightening oil supplies and driving up prices. The pressure to become less dependent on fossil fuels is growing rapidly. Following the correction, low valuations now meet structurally rising demand. For investors, this creates a classic rebound scenario with significant potential.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 16th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
The Crisis as a Wake-up Call: dynaCERT, Hapag-Lloyd, and Brookfield at the Forefront of Decarbonization
The state of the global economy, caught between wars and an energy price shock, is forcing industry and the logistics sector to take immediate action. As energy prices rise, stricter climate protection regulations are also demanding a shift away from fossil fuels. In this market environment, major shipping companies like Hapag-Lloyd are seeking solutions that take effect immediately to reduce their fleets' fuel consumption without lengthy retrofits. In the aviation sector, too, discussions are already underway about canceling flights or using only modern aircraft with lower fuel consumption. While the economy struggles with these conditions, well-capitalized financial market players like Brookfield Asset Management are investing heavily in the industry's transformation. As a developer of a bridging technology, dynaCERT offers an immediately available retrofit solution for diesel engines with its innovative HydraGEN approach, which directly reduces fuel consumption and improves the emissions balance. Since this business model is perfectly suited to the current times, it is worth taking a detailed look at the industry and the company.
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