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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 30th, 2026 | 10:00 CET
War on the horizon, cold winter, and unresolved energy issues! CHAR Technologies has the answers
Despite all the geopolitical uncertainties, the capital markets are experiencing the largest and most powerful commodity rally of all time. This is driving up input costs for industry, further fueling already stubborn inflation. The fact that tariffs, wage increases, and high resource prices are affecting store shelves also implies significantly higher interest rates in the near future. Investors should consider alternatives and, especially for highly valued stocks, set tight stop-loss limits. However, with regard to unresolved energy issues, there are innovative solutions that can even be purchased on the stock market. Cleantech specialist CHAR Technologies has an interesting business model that makes sense in all weather conditions. A closer look reveals good medium-term prospects.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 29th, 2026 | 07:40 CET
Flight to substance: How Chevron, Hapag-Lloyd, and RE Royalties are weatherproofing portfolios
Many investors are currently experiencing a vague sense of unease when they look at their portfolios. On paper, the returns of recent years look fantastic, driven by an unprecedented boom in artificial intelligence (AI). But when taking a closer look, one can see the cluster risk: The MSCI World, once synonymous with broad diversification, is now effectively a technology fund. Giants such as NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft dominate the indices to such an extent that a correction in the tech sector would drag down the entire portfolio. In this phase of market saturation, with valuations running high and global politics seeming more unpredictable than ever, investors are returning to an old virtue: cash flow. Dividend stocks are back in vogue – not as a boring addition, but as an indispensable anchor. We analyse three companies that promise stability in this environment: the indestructible energy giant Chevron, the logistics group Hapag-Lloyd, and the Canadian energy specialist RE Royalties, which has established a particularly smart model.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 29th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
The winners of decarbonization: How Siemens Energy, CHAR Technologies, and First Solar are turning the trend into returns
The energy transition is accelerating rapidly and becoming a dominant economic driver. While record investments are flowing into renewable capacities, innovative decarbonization strategies are generating not only ecological but also massive economic value. In this dynamic environment, three innovative companies are positioning themselves as key architects of the new energy landscape: Siemens Energy, CHAR Technologies, and First Solar.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 29th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Iran conflict and oil prices at USD 100? Caution advised for Nel ASA, A.H.T. Syngas, and Plug Power
The stock markets are in absolute stress mode! The US dollar has been depreciating for days, silver, gold, and copper are skyrocketing, and yesterday oil also started to rise. The threatening gestures from Washington are slowly making it clear that the number of geopolitical conflicts could even expand to include Iran in the short term. The Pentagon has sent an armada of ships to the Persian Gulf. Just another Donald show? Maybe, but maybe not! On platform X, he makes it unmistakably clear that an intervention in Iran's sovereignty could be imminent at any time. This means absolute "panic mode" for the commodity markets, as Iran produces over 4 million barrels of oil per day, and Western industries fear for their supply chains. We take a look at a few scenarios that are related to this situation in extended mode.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 28th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Stock markets under pressure! High momentum expected for Siemens Energy, Pure One Corp., and E.ON
After months of back and forth, there was a shift in investors' sector choices at the start of 2026. The popular tech stocks that were the top performers in 2025 have largely been sidelined, while the commodities, energy, and defense sectors are experiencing a significant rally. The World Economic Forum in Davos did not bring any major news for the economy. What is becoming clear is that the US is continuing on its harsh course, and the rest of the world must prepare for a scenario of ongoing shortages and fragile supply chains. There is also a noticeable return to fossil fuels, which are needed on a large scale, especially during long, cold winters when the sun and wind are not available. For individual companies, this is a license to print money. For investors, however, the choice remains agonizing.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 27th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Stress test: Nuclear power instead of hydrogen? Caution advised with Nel ASA, First Hydrogen, Oklo, and Plug Power
"Drill, baby, drill" – that is the loud cry coming from the White House. For the Trump administration, that means quick approvals and a capital-intensive push for fossil fuels. However, it currently seems unclear what will happen with alternative energies. Some of the funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by the previous administration under Joe Biden have not been paid out, and hoped-for public contracts in line with the Paris Climate Agreement are now obsolete due to the absence of the US. However, the shift away from alternative energies has not been communicated very clearly. After all, there is a large following for ESG-compliant energy models, with nuclear energy in particular becoming socially acceptable again as a net-zero source. Where should investors prick up their ears?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 27th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
The silent power plant: How RE Royalties is driving the green boom with royalty financing – without construction noise
The energy transition is a gigantic construction project, complex and capital-intensive. While attention is focused on the big project developers and fluctuating stock prices, a quiet but powerful business model is at work in the background: royalty financing. RE Royalties has transferred this concept from the commodities sector to the world of renewables, creating its own asset class. Instead of battling wind and weather, it simply participates in the long-term revenue streams of green power plants. For investors, this could be the most elegant way to profit from the structural megatrend with comparatively low operating risk and predictable cash flows.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 27th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Double dividends for Amazon & Co.: How CHAR Technologies combines the business models of Clean Energy Fuels and Carbon Streaming
The global energy landscape is currently undergoing a quiet but tremendous change. While electric trucks are still often discussed in the headlines, the titans of the logistics industry have long been making progress on a completely different track. Driven by the need to improve their carbon footprints immediately, giants such as Amazon and UPS are investing heavily in renewable natural gas (RNG). This trend has triggered strong demand for green molecules that can use existing infrastructure without having to wait for the expansion of the power grids. But parallel to this physical market, a second, purely financial sector is booming in the background: trading in certificates for the permanent removal of carbon dioxide. Investors are now willing to pay premiums for verified, high-quality certificates. The Canadian company CHAR Technologies is positioning itself in both of these markets. CHAR combines the best of both worlds. Its plants produce the RNG urgently needed by the logistics industry and, at the same time, generate the premium certificates that are currently the most expensive on the carbon market through the production of biochar.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 26th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
The strategic move – How American Atomics is securing fuel for the AI age
Artificial intelligence is changing our world, but its enormous appetite for energy threatens to push power grids to their limits. Tech giants are faced with the fundamental question of how to reliably supply data centers with clean electricity. Data centers will soon consume double-digit percentages of total electricity. The answer leads directly to a renaissance of nuclear energy. But this restart has a sore spot: the fragile global fuel chain. American Atomics is positioning itself in this gap between exploding demand and scarce supply with a clever two-pronged approach.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 23rd, 2026 | 07:10 CET
The new hydrogen turbo: How Plug Power, First Hydrogen, and Nel ASA are benefiting from the AI boom
The course has been set for the hydrogen revolution. Following a consolidation in 2025, clear regulations, groundbreaking production technologies such as SMRs, and entirely new sources of demand, from AI data centers to heavy-duty transport, will drive the market into a new, potentially profitable growth phase. This momentum is now positioning pioneers in the value chain for exceptional opportunities. We analyze the promising strategies of Plug Power, First Hydrogen, and Nel ASA.
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