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Commented by Jens Castner on June 19th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
CHIPS, WAFERS, AND BATTERIES: TSMC DOMINATES, SILTRONIC STRUGGLES, HPQ SILICON GOES ON THE OFFENSIVE
The global technology industry is facing its greatest test yet. The battle for supremacy in microchips and battery materials has long since taken on a highly explosive geopolitical dimension. While nearly the entire tech sector is dependent on the Taiwanese giant TSMC, the operational hurdles faced by the German wafer specialist Siltronic reveal just how vulnerable Western supply chains really are. But away from the billion-dollar conglomerates, a new generation of challengers is quietly emerging. A prime example is the Canadian cleantech company HPQ Silicon, which is preparing to tackle dependence on Asian raw material monopolies at the root through disruptive plasma technologies.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 18th, 2026 | 08:05 CEST
AI and Semiconductors Soaring with SpaceX! AMD, Broadcom, Microsoft, and Aspermont in the Spotlight
With SpaceX's IPO, one thing is clear: the tech rally continues! This brings the favourites of recent weeks back into the spotlight: chip and AI stocks. Leading the way in the return rankings are semiconductor giants AMD and Broadcom. After repeatedly testing the USD 550 mark, AMD recently suffered significant daily losses. Broadcom also set its sights on USD 500 but fell short just before reaching it. We are also keeping an eye on Aspermont. There was an interesting pullback here, and now institutional investors can finally step in. Things certainly remain exciting, as SpaceX had already gained for four consecutive days before correcting for the first time yesterday. Its initial market capitalization of USD 1.8 trillion was heavily criticized, but now Elon Musk's latest venture is valued at USD 2.8 trillion and has caught up to Microsoft quite quickly. We are diving even deeper!
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on June 12th, 2026 | 08:15 CEST
Pay Attention! Something Is Brewing Here: Is HPQ Silicon Undervalued? Are Infineon and Siemens Energy Overvalued?
The global economy is in the midst of one of the biggest industrial upheavals since the advent of the internet. Electric mobility, artificial intelligence (AI), and data centers are driving a rapid increase in electricity demand. At the same time, demand is growing for the materials, components, and infrastructure required to enable this development in the first place. The Canadian technology and development company HPQ Silicon focuses on innovative processes for the production of silicon, silica, and battery materials. The company recently reported its first commercialization successes as well as several significant strategic and technological milestones.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 4th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Critical Metals Riding the Wave of Industrial Demand! NASDAQ Hits 30,000, and Almonty Gears Up for the Russell 1,000
Another milestone for Almonty Industries CEO Lewis Black. While the tech rally is pushing the NASDAQ 100 index above 30,000, the tungsten manufacturer is being added to the Russell 1000 Index following the June expiration, based on revenue and valuation criteria. This also entails membership in the somewhat broader Russell 3000 Index, as shown in the FTSE Russell list. This has far-reaching implications! Index-based ETFs must adjust their asset weightings in line with the indices they track within a specified timeframe. For Almonty stock, which has not been represented there until now, this means additional demand from institutional investors - as if the buzz surrounding the only relevant publicly traded tungsten stock were not already big enough. So the party is likely to keep going strong!
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on June 1st, 2026 | 06:55 CEST
Russell Index Inclusion: Is Almonty on the Verge of a Major Price Breakout?
In the commodities space, companies exposed to critical defence-related metals remain in focus. Almonty Industries is one such name, operating in the tungsten supply chain. The stock is currently consolidating at around CAD 27.30 after reaching an April high of CAD 33.35. But the clock is ticking in the background—though in Almonty's favour, as the Iran conflict continues to escalate despite peace efforts. US missile strikes in the Gulf of Oman and a naval blockade demonstrate that global supply chains are fragile and vulnerable. Added to this is a planned Pentagon ban that would cut off access to tungsten from authoritarian states. This is driving, and has already driven, the price of this critical metal sharply higher. Against this backdrop, Almonty stands out as one of the few established Western tungsten producers. A sustained break above previous highs could open the door to additional upside. Read here to find out why a rare buying opportunity may be available right now.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 1st, 2026 | 06:50 CEST
Chip Sector High-Flyers in the New Tech Gold Rush – Where to Invest Now? AMD, Infineon, SpaceX, or DRC Gold
The stock market takes no prisoners. Anyone currently invested in the semiconductor sector is on cloud nine and can hardly imagine the trend reversing. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) provides a useful benchmark for assessing the sector's momentum. Since the start of the year, it has risen from around 3,500 points to more than 12,800 points (+265%). This bears a strong resemblance to the gold price rally between 2023 and 2026, when the precious metal surged from USD 1,650 to USD 5,400 (+227%). As always, it is important to keep the broader backdrop in mind. At present, markets are pricing in supply shortages, but should the Iran conflict end, this assessment could quickly lose steam, and market excesses would then need to be corrected. Gold and silver may provide a good example. Following the irrational rally in the first quarter of 2026, both markets have entered a noticeable consolidation phase. Against this backdrop, it is worth taking a closer look at the underlying dynamics and investment opportunities.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on May 29th, 2026 | 09:35 CEST
Aixtron, A.H.T. Syngas Technology, Micron: AI and Energy Drive the Next Wave of Share Gains
The global AI boom is currently triggering a new wave of investment in the semiconductor, energy supply, and modern infrastructure sectors. While the expansion of massive data centers is causing demand for high-performance chips and energy-efficient specialty components to skyrocket, providers of decentralized energy solutions and hydrogen technologies are also benefiting from the growing demand for self-sufficient energy supply. At the same time, long-term supply contracts and billions in investments are driving the next phase of growth in the chip industry. The combination of AI, electrification, and energy security is thus evolving into a massive megatrend with enormous potential for technology, energy, and cleantech companies worldwide.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on May 27th, 2026 | 08:15 CEST
AI Winners! Shares of SMA Solar and SUSS MicroTec Are Skyrocketing! RE Royalties Next?
The AI boom is currently driving the stock markets. As OpenAI and Anthropic prepare for their IPOs, semiconductor and energy stocks are skyrocketing. SMA Solar has recently been among the favourites in Germany. The company, known for its inverters, is increasingly positioning itself as a provider of battery storage solutions. The stock has doubled since early March. SUSS MicroTec's stock has surged by a robust 185% over the past six months. But now analysts are putting the brakes on the euphoria surrounding the semiconductor equipment manufacturer. Investors looking for the next rising star should take a closer look at RE Royalties. The renewable energy royalty company does most of its business in the US. The share seems almost ridiculously cheap and pays a 10% dividend.
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Commented by Jens Castner on May 27th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
RARE METAL, RARE OPPORTUNITY: ALMONTY INDUSTRIES BETWEEN THE DEFENSE BOOM AND AI HYPE
Almonty Industries is on track for profitability. The Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea has been in production since March 17, so a sustained return to profitability should now be just a formality. The transition from a promising stock to an indispensable raw materials supplier for the defence and semiconductor industries is being guided by a former Wall Street analyst who is well-connected in both the mining and financial sectors: in a few days, Jorge Beristain will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Canadian with Mexican roots is the right man to explain to the financial world why Almonty shares, despite a spectacular multi-year rally, are by no means overvalued.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 25th, 2026 | 08:05 CEST
Tungsten Crisis and Only One Solution: Supply Chains of SpaceX and Sandvik Under Pressure – Almonty Industries Perfectly Positioned
An unprecedented price shock, no meaningful new supply in sight, and continued Chinese export restrictions are forcing Western industry to act in the tungsten market. This year, the price of ammonium paratungstate exploded from USD 920 per metric ton unit (MTU) at the Rotterdam trading hub to well over USD 3,000. With China controlling nearly 80% of global production and the United States set to implement a strict procurement ban on Chinese tungsten for the defence sector starting in 2027, the risk of a serious supply bottleneck is growing. From traditional metal-processing industries and semiconductor manufacturing to aerospace applications, corporations depend on stable supply chains for this essential and virtually irreplaceable metal. In this unique market environment, the US-focused mining company Almonty Industries is building a new, geopolitically independent raw materials empire. The odds are in its favour: Almonty is currently the only producer meaningfully expanding tungsten production capacity.
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