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Commented by Nico Popp on July 17th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Defense Giants Shaken by Consumer Drones: Rheinmetall and AeroVironment Under Pressure as Volatus Aerospace Strengthens the Supply Chain
The defence industry is booming and evolving rapidly. While established defence contractors are reaping the benefits of record orders for conventional weapons systems, autonomous systems and AI-powered networks are also increasingly benefiting. The market for military drones is growing at double-digit rates and, according to current market forecasts, is expected to reach a volume of USD 80 to 100 billion by 2030. But these billions are far from being allocated. Even though Ukrainian-made drones were disparaged as "housewife drones" not long ago, the reality is that Ukraine is extremely agile when it comes to new developments. It is not uncommon for prototypes to be deployed within days. The Ukrainians are also at the forefront when it comes to costs. Cheap, mass-produced disposable systems are increasingly replacing conventional defence products. We examine this trend and highlight three exciting companies.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on July 17th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Gold, Tungsten, and Silver: Upside Potential in First Majestic Silver, Almonty Industries, and Agnico Eagle
The war in the Gulf and the strong US dollar continue to cause volatility in the commodities market. While copper has managed to decouple from these trends due to tight supply in global markets, the situation is different for gold and silver prices. However, stabilization may now be on the horizon. The specialty metal tungsten, on the other hand, tracks copper and is showing stability at high price levels. This presents opportunities for investors to build long-term positions in the market. We are therefore looking at the stocks of First Majestic Silver, Almonty Industries, and Agnico Eagle.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on July 16th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
AI, Tech, Debt, and Ratings: Oracle Faces a Reality Check, Renk Searches for a Bottom, and Volatus Aerospace May Be Poised for a Technical Breakout
Oracle is pouring billions into the AI frenzy, thereby risking its credit rating. The result: investors are fleeing in droves, and the share price is plummeting. At the same time, Renk's share price has now collapsed by over 50% from its high. The German defence industry's rising star, along with Rheinmetall and Hensoldt, is desperately seeking a foothold. "Collective punishment" is the buzzword here! While the big names dominate the headlines, the Canadian aerospace company Volatus Aerospace may have finally done its technical analysis homework after turbulent times, with an open price gap now closed. Could this be a signal—or a starting gun? We analyze these three different companies and highlight where investors can still find interesting opportunities.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 16th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Antimony as the "Invisible Glue" of Industry and Defence: Antimony Resources, BASF, and Lockheed Martin
Created and published on behalf of Antimony Resources Corp.
A relatively unknown semimetal that for decades remained in the shadow of the commodity giants has suddenly emerged as the strategic nerve center of Western industry. Antimony is essential for flame retardants in electronics, heat-resistant cables in fighter jets, and modern battery systems; without this material, key technologies cannot be produced. When China effectively halted exports in December 2024, this catapulted the price of antimony skyward in a very short time and exposed a critical dependency. As the West searches for alternative supply chains, established corporations are coming under pressure. That is why today we are taking a closer look at the up-and-coming antimony producer Antimony Resources, the industrial conglomerate BASF, and the defense contractor Lockheed Martin.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on July 16th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
100% Upside Potential, a Downgrade, and a Sell-Off: Renk, OHB, and Almonty
Analysts see around 100% upside potential in shares of Almonty Industries. Following discussions with the company's CEO, they have raised both their earnings estimates and their price target to USD 33. Even under what they describe as conservative assumptions, the stock is expected to trade at a 2027 P/E ratio of below 10. Analysts are less optimistic about Renk Group. While the transmission manufacturer is expected to deliver solid growth, its valuation is no longer considered attractive. In addition, the long-term shift in defense procurement from tanks toward drones could become a headwind for the company. As a result, the stock has been downgraded. The situation at OHB is even more dramatic. The aerospace company's shares have fallen by more than 50% in roughly two months. Following the recently completed capital increase, investors are now expected to refocus on the company's underlying operational performance.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 15th, 2026 | 10:55 CEST
Portfolio Booster 2026: Staying Ahead of NATO's Military Build-Up with Rheinmetall, Volatus Aerospace, and TKMS
The era of tank divisions is largely over. Today, air and sea domains are merging into a networked battlefield where autonomous drones, AI-powered sensors, and maritime surveillance systems are the decisive forces. The NATO summit in Ankara and Germany's record budget of EUR 108 billion are massively accelerating this technological transformation. For investors, this means focusing on the next generation of air and maritime defence. Three companies embody the full scope of this transformation: the full-service provider Rheinmetall, the agile drone pioneer Volatus Aerospace, and the maritime systems partner TKMS.
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Commented by Lars Winter on July 15th, 2026 | 08:40 CEST
Almonty, Sandvik, and Airbus: Three Stocks for the Battle Over Critical Raw Materials
Tungsten has long been a niche topic on the stock market. But this extremely hard metal is used, among other things, in cutting tools, semiconductors, aviation, and defense—and China dominates the supply chain. As a result, the critical raw material has become systemically important and is taking center stage in Western industrial and security policy. With Almonty Industries, Sandvik, and Airbus, we present three stocks that allow investors to profit across the value chain.
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Commented by Jens Castner on July 14th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
ESCALATION IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: OCCIDENTAL, VOLATUS AEROSPACE, AND PALANTIR IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF STOCK MARKET TRADERS
Hopes for a ceasefire between the US and Iran were premature: peace talks have been put on hold. Instead, the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz is escalating once again—with attacks on tankers, US sanctions against Iranian oil, and retaliatory strikes on both sides. Investors would therefore be wise to take a look at three stocks from three completely different industries, each reflecting a different stage of the same crisis: the oil and gas company Occidental Petroleum as a direct play on energy prices; the Canadian drone specialist Volatus Aerospace, which is benefiting from growing demand for military hardware; and the software manufacturer Palantir, which illustrates where the real value growth is shifting in the age of AI-driven warfare.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on July 14th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Dividend Gem Vonovia, Sell-Off Warning for Siemens Energy, and Almonty Industries on the Verge of a Technical Breakout!
Over the weekend, international financial markets were shaken by a dramatic military escalation in the Middle East that could abruptly paralyze global supply chains and energy corridors. Following attacks by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. In retaliation, the US military struck well over 140 military targets along Iran's southern coast, prompting Tehran to respond with missile and drone attacks on US bases in the Gulf states of Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE, and to declare the key sea lane closed. This latest disruption to shipping traffic on the "lifeline of global oil and gas trade" threatens to drive global inflation skyward at a rapid pace. On the stock markets, this shock could trigger a fundamental flight to tangible assets and a reassessment of strategic independence. While the interest-rate-sensitive German real estate giant Vonovia is facing new headwinds due to the looming inflationary and interest-rate consequences of this conflict, despite its high dividend yield, the need for a self-sufficient and secure energy infrastructure provided by Siemens Energy is coming into focus, even though the company is currently struggling with share price declines. However, the spotlight may ultimately fall on Almonty Industries. As a leading Western supplier of tungsten, a metal critical to defence and advanced technologies, the Canadian-American resource company occupies a strategically important position. At the same time, its shares may be on the verge of a technical breakout.
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Commented by Jens Castner on July 13th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
HOT AIR AND HARD FACTS: WHAT SETS SPACEX APART FROM ALMONTY AND THYSSENKRUPP
USD 2 trillion for dreams of Mars? While SpaceX is valued on expectations of its long-term growth and ambitious space exploration plans, Almonty Industries supplies tungsten—and soon molybdenum—critical raw materials used in a wide range of high-performance industrial and aerospace applications. These metals are also important for manufacturers such as thyssenkrupp, the long-established industrial group from Essen that is currently undergoing a major transformation. This analysis compares one company valued largely on future expectations with two businesses positioned at the heart of real-world industrial supply chains.
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