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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 7th, 2025 | 06:30 CET

Alibaba, Credissential, MicroStrategy – Innovative business models: where is the hidden potential?

  • AI
  • Technology
  • ecommerce
  • Software

This week, the latest announcement by the US Federal Reserve that key interest rates would remain unchanged for the time being only briefly provided some reassurance. Instead, concerns about the ongoing risk of stagflation and the disruptive power of artificial intelligence are dominating the debate. Three companies, seemingly separated by industries and national borders, have more in common than first glance suggests: they have all deeply embedded digitalization in their DNA and are pursuing growth strategies. Today, we look at which business models could face challenges due to US tariffs and which ones appear safe.

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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on February 4th, 2025 | 07:25 CET

RWE, Nova Pacific Metals, Alibaba - How wind power, raw materials, and AI will shape the future

  • Mining
  • Commodities
  • Copper
  • renewableenergies
  • Energy
  • ecommerce

The energy transition and technological progress are shaping the global economic landscape in the first quarter. The German energy company RWE is investing in an innovative offshore wind farm control center on the German North Sea coast that will control the growing fleet of wind turbines from 2026. Renewable energies consume a lot of copper in their construction, bringing the explorer Nova Pacific Metals into focus. The Canadian company is preparing to start drilling at its strategically important Lara VMS project with a high copper content on Vancouver Island. The timing is ideal, as global demand for copper will increase to 50 million tons by 2035 – driven by energy transition projects like those of RWE, where a modern wind turbine alone requires 30 tons of copper. With secured financing of CAD 2.86 million and experienced expertise in the team, the chances for the drilling and further measures are excellent. The Chinese retail giant Alibaba is duly recognized as a global technology leader by the US Fortune Magazine and is ranked 3rd in the Internet Services and Retail category. What the publishers considered particularly important has to do with an AI highlight...

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Commented by Stefan Feulner on October 28th, 2024 | 07:00 CET

JinkoSolar, Globex Mining, ZEAL Network – Potential not yet realized

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Technology
  • renewableenergies
  • Solar
  • ecommerce

After a six-week streak in the green, the Dow Jones closed the past trading week in the red. In contrast, the Nasdaq technology exchange and the gold price reached new historic highs, while silver reached its highest level in 12 years. In this area in particular, enormous opportunities lie dormant for producers and smaller mining companies, which have so far been unable to benefit from the current precious metal boom on the stock exchange.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 15th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST

After the China rally, is it now time for a gold rush? Important stock check with Alibaba, BYD, Nio, and Desert Gold

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • Electromobility
  • ecommerce

The global stock rally is quite impressive, given the current geopolitical situation. However, only a few stocks are actually rising - around 25% of listed stocks, to be precise. The higher valuation of stocks is mainly driven by inflows into the large standard ETFs, which receive monthly inflows via a savings program. In the third quarter of 2024, global ETF assets grew by USD 390 billion, reaching a total of USD 12.4 trillion in assets under management. Stock-picking, therefore, only makes sense today if you are well-informed or possess strong analytical skills. We highlight a few investment opportunities for a handpicked portfolio.

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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on October 2nd, 2024 | 07:45 CEST

Desert Gold, Barrick Gold, Alibaba – Gold Rush Fever in Africa and Asia

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • Technology
  • ecommerce

The US Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates, with further cuts expected. Lower interest rates make gold more attractive as an interest-free investment. Demand for gold is increasing among both institutional and private investors. Desert Gold Ventures is taking advantage of the current gold boom and is expected to start producing the precious metal in West Africa in the second half of 2025. A prominent neighbour in the West African region is Barrick Gold. The Company is forecasting growth of around 30% in the coming years. Online giant Alibaba, on the other hand, is taking advantage of the latest economic stimuli in China to expand its leadership in the e-commerce sector further. These trends are also catching the eye of prominent investors.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 7th, 2024 | 08:45 CEST

Artificial intelligence is on the rise - Nvidia, Super Micro Computer, Mountain Alliance, and Microsoft in focus

  • ecommerce
  • AI
  • chips
  • Digitization

What James Cameron envisioned as a horror movie in the 1980s with his film "Terminator" has now become a reality: "Machines are taking over thinking". Experts expect the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in digitally configurable processes to result in double-digit productivity gains over the next few years. Not since the introduction of industrial robots have there been such leaps. The flip side of the coin is that jobs are now being destroyed around the globe, as simple intellectual tasks that can be performed by machines will gradually be cut back. Standard services or digital control processes, such as those in call or quality centers, will be particularly affected. From this perspective, the stock market has already mapped out a megatrend for an entire decade and sent selected AI stocks through the roof accordingly. What should investors focus on now?

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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on February 8th, 2024 | 07:00 CET

Innovation and expansion in energy supply: Mercedes-Benz, Altech Advanced Materials and Alibaba in focus

  • Innovations
  • Technology
  • Electromobility
  • ecommerce

Energy supply is one of the top issues for investors. A reliable energy supply promotes stable business conditions and supports economic growth. While the opposite is true in Germany, companies like Mercedes-Benz are focusing on lucrative projects abroad. A joint venture with China to expand charging stations is on the Stuttgart-based company's agenda. The German company Altech Advanced Materials is committed to a secure and affordable energy supply. Together with Fraunhofer IKTS, they are developing a stationary ceramic solid-state battery based on salt, especially for critical infrastructure facilities such as hospitals. This enables a smooth, vital power supply for intensive care units, even in emergencies. While Mercedes-Benz is currently eyeing China, the retail giant Alibaba is publishing its quarterly figures this week, serving as an indicator of the country's economic development. The details are summarized below.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 3rd, 2024 | 07:00 CET

Donald Trump turns 2024 into a false start - This is where the action is: TUI, Lufthansa, Desert Gold and Alibaba

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • travel
  • ecommerce

"If I do not become president, the stock market is in for a bigger crash than the Great Depression of 1929," proclaimed Donald Trump, the former president and Republican aspirant, at the end of the year. The assessment makes for amusing and entertaining reading and contains an important message. The economy is sluggish, war is raging in many places, and inflation is galloping. Why are stocks still trading near their all-time highs? It is the interest rate fantasy because between 4 and 7 interest rate cuts by the ECB and the Fed are expected in 2024. This will allow countries to continue their bloated and debt-financed budgets, but it will not create prosperity in the long run. Despite Trump's gloomy forecast, we look at some interesting turnaround stocks.

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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on August 17th, 2023 | 07:10 CEST

Cantourage, Amazon, Bayer: Young entrants soaring, old players in reorientation

  • Cannabis
  • ecommerce
  • chemicals

The time has finally come in Germany: the federal government has given the green light for the private use of cannabis. Since 2017, doctors in Germany have been allowed to prescribe cannabis as a therapeutic agent. The growing market in this segment has been recognized by the team at Cantourage, which focuses on the medical production of active ingredients from the hemp plant. The leadership of Bayer could use some relief. Analysts at Berenberg Bank have put the Leverkusen-based company's balance sheet through its paces and discovered a few things that have now downgraded Bayer's stock from Buy to Hold. Amazon's Cloud Business takes another step forward. The Company's in-house AI is moving into the documentation of medical health reports. Find out what it is all about here.

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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on April 28th, 2023 | 08:45 CEST

Globex Mining, Alphabet, Amazon - Hard assets in uncertain times

  • Mining
  • Commodities
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • ecommerce

It continues to be uncertain times for Amazon employees. CEO Andy Jassy is cutting around 9,000 jobs in the group to keep the numbers stable. Tech rival Alphabet, on the other hand, can rejoice: for the first time, its cloud business is posting an operating profit, prompting the management team to buy back shares. The mining business is somewhat more consistent. Globex Mining has two pieces of good news for gold investors.

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