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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on October 4th, 2023 | 08:15 CEST
Battery vs. hydrogen! Buy Nel ASA now? Or is FREYR Battery or Altech Advanced Materials better?
Should investors bet on battery stocks over hydrogen stocks? At least when looking at investor darlings like Nel and Plug Power, the answer to this question seems to be "yes" at the moment. The Nel share, in particular, has been hit hard. In local currency, it is trading at its lowest level since the beginning of 2020. Is there hope for a rebound? Or are investors better off betting on battery newcomers like FREYR Battery or Altech Advanced Materials? In terms of share price, Germany's Altech has been the best performer this year, and at the recent Capital Markets Day, management expressed confidence that it would soon take the battery market by storm. So, what is the current status of hopes for hydrogen and batteries?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 2nd, 2023 | 08:25 CEST
First Phosphate, Volkswagen, Varta - Battle for battery raw materials picks up speed
The global demand for electric vehicles is steadily increasing, driving the need for battery raw materials. However, the battle for these coveted raw materials has political consequences, particularly concerning the strained relations between the US and China. The US has recognized that it is heavily dependent on China for access to key battery raw materials, which has led to tensions between the two countries. The US is working to reduce these dependencies. This is reason enough to examine three companies that rely on battery raw materials.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 2nd, 2023 | 07:45 CEST
CO2 Certificates - The Solution for Climate Change? Nel ASA, Klimat X, Ballard Power and Plug Power in the analysis check!
The transition to a sustainable climate cannot be solely funded by the public. Success depends on private initiatives. It is, therefore, all the more important that inventiveness and entrepreneurial energy in this critical economic sector are also rewarded and promoted. In May 2022, the European Union launched REPowerEU, a billion-dollar program on how to shape the energy future. At the time, hydrogen accounted for less than 2% of energy consumption in Europe and was mainly used to manufacture chemical products such as plastics and fertilizers. The European Commission has proposed producing about 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen by 2030 and importing another 10 million tons to reduce climate-damaging gases. Climate innovations are evaluated differently on the stock market, and we will focus on some key players.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on September 28th, 2023 | 09:20 CEST
First Hydrogen, Siemens Energy, PayPal - Innovative growth with hydrogen and its own currency
Global Market Insights forecasts that the parcel delivery vehicle market is expected to reach over USD 210 billion by 2032, driven by the uninterrupted growth of e-commerce. First Hydrogen is a company specializing in sustainable propulsion solutions for such fleet vehicles. Hydrogen-powered vehicles are also currently finding their way onto the streets of India. India is the world's fifth-largest economy and is sending a crucial signal with hydrogen technology. First Hydrogen has positioned itself in a promising market. Siemens Energy is also betting on hydrogen. After the debacle caused by the takeover of the wind energy company Siemens Gamesa, the hydrogen deal with Air Liquide is finally leading to an increase in the share price. At PayPal, the new CEO is a breath of fresh air. The Company is expanding its growth potential in the direction of its own cryptocurrency. Find out what that means for investors here.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 28th, 2023 | 07:40 CEST
Nordex, Power Nickel, Verbio - On the verge of a Breakthrough
Both politics and business are taking significant risks in their efforts to achieve climate goals. Fossil fuels are to be replaced by alternative energy sources as quickly as possible. In turn, the consumption of metallic raw materials is increasing to build renewable, energy-efficient systems. As Western countries increasingly strive to become independent of imports from Russia or China, domestic producers of critical raw materials, in particular, are likely to emerge as long-term winners.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 28th, 2023 | 07:10 CEST
BYD unstoppable. Sell Varta shares? 200% with Almonty Industries?
Electromobility and the energy transition offer numerous investment opportunities along the value chain. Take BYD, for example. The Chinese company is increasingly becoming the e-car market leader. Could they soon even dethrone Tesla? That should make the stock interesting. And what about Varta? The battery manufacturer disappointed investors last year. Is the stock attractive now? Analysts continue to take a critical view of the Company. Almonty Industries is a different story. After the latest half-year figures, the experts at Sphene Capital advise buying. From 2024, sales and profits of the tungsten producer are expected to grow strongly. According to the analysts, the share could triple.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 27th, 2023 | 09:05 CEST
Nikola, Saturn Oil + Gas, BASF - A Buy in difficult times?
These are challenging times on the stock market. Central banks have not announced the end of interest rate hikes, which is poison for growth companies. In addition, extreme weather conditions are affecting the production of some companies, and there are geopolitical tensions to consider, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict and the simmering dispute between the US and China. Recently, there have also been tensions between China and Germany. Following critical statements by Foreign Minister Baerbock to China's Xi Jinping, the German ambassador was summoned. Energy shortages are becoming increasingly significant for many companies in Germany. Today, we look at three companies suffering from the problems described.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 25th, 2023 | 07:30 CEST
RWE, GoviEx Uranium, Plug Power - Profits with tomorrow's energy
Nuclear power has long been a controversial source of energy. However, if one wants to produce energy in a carbon-neutral way, nuclear power plants are part of the solution. Uranium is needed to operate them, and its price has recently increased significantly. It is no wonder, as there are 61 power plants in planning and 57 under construction worldwide. While some countries, such as France and China, rely heavily on nuclear power, Germany has decided to phase it out. Since then, Germany has had to import electricity, as renewable energies are not yet capable of meeting the base load. To do this, storing surplus energy would have to be possible. The solution could be green hydrogen. Therefore, we look at an energy supplier, a future uranium producer and a producer of green hydrogen.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 25th, 2023 | 07:10 CEST
ThyssenKrupp Nucera, Klimat X, Ballard Power - Gigantic potential
There is no question that hydrogen is a key element in climate neutrality. Politicians are, therefore, backing the invisible, odorless gas with billions in subsidies. However, after a stock market boom at the beginning of the decade, the prices of hydrogen shares have been falling sharply for months. There is no question that the long-term potential is enormous. The forecasts for trading in CO2 certificates are similarly high. Experts expect the market to multiply by a factor of 10 by 2030.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 20th, 2023 | 08:10 CEST
Investing in Value Chains - The End for an Institution: AMS Osram, Volkswagen, Almonty
For years, the Transparent Factory in Dresden was a symbol of confidence at the end of the 1990s: Volkswagen wanted to catch up with the premium class in the modern car factory and had the Phaeton luxury sedan rolling off the production line there until 2016. After several years, during which the ID.3 electric car was manufactured there, the site is on the brink of closure - at least as a production facility. The property in the Elbe metropolis is too chic for VW not to find another use for it. The automotive industry is also undergoing change elsewhere. We outline three current cases and highlight possible investment opportunities.
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