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The gaming retailer, which gained notoriety due to the short squeeze triggered by retail investors in 2020, has big plans. Specifically, GameStop wants to take over the world-famous second-hand market giant eBay. It is interesting to note that eBay has a market capitalization of around 48 billion US dollars, while GameStop only has a market capitalization of around 11 billion US dollars (Yahoo Finance, 04.05.2026). What are GameStop's plans?

The year begins with a bang: Geopolitical tensions in Venezuela, Iran, and the Arctic are making headlines, yet the markets remain surprisingly resilient. The S&P® 500 Index surpasses the 7,000-point mark, driven by the unrelenting boom in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a strong earnings season. European stocks also reach new record highs before geopolitical uncertainties lead to slight pullbacks. Meanwhile, geopolitical conflicts are driving commodity prices higher, and bond markets are responding with rising yields due to global fiscal tensions. But how long can the AI boom continue to support the markets? As 2026 begins, questions about a potential overheating of the market come into focus.

The financial markets look back on a year full of uncertainties so far. Trade tariffs, inflation and labor market data, as well as the ongoing conflict between U.S. President Donald Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, dominate the picture. Nevertheless, stock markets are trading near record highs. Quo vadis, global economy and capital markets?

The recent volatility in global stock markets has shaken investors’ nerves. The retaliatory tariffs introduced by Donald Trump have unsettled market participants and led to significant corrections in some cases. In such a challenging environment, more risk-averse investors may feel a growing need to protect themselves primarily against further declines. For this purpose, capital protection notes could be the right tool.

Volkswagen has had a difficult year. Unrelenting competitive pressure in the compact car segment, particularly from China, a lagging realisation of a top selling product in the e-car segment and complicated production conditions in the home market of Germany are not only causing concern for the Group's management. After all, the car manufacturer from Wolfsburg is an iconic German brand and an important economic factor for the country. However, things have been changing since the beginning of 2025. Can VW succeed in turning things around despite everything?