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The global market for sports and leisure apparel is undergoing dynamic change. While short-term economic uncertainties are occasionally weighing on consumer demand, the long-term outlook continues to be shaped by structural growth trends. Health, fitness, running, and an active lifestyle are gaining importance worldwide. At the same time, the lines between sportswear, casual wear, and everyday clothing are becoming increasingly blurred. This raises the question for investors: Which companies could benefit most from these developments?

Historically high cocoa prices are driving up production costs for the chocolate industry. However, the impact varies depending on the business model: While some manufacturers are barely able to pass on the higher costs, others have more leeway in pricing thanks to their strong brands. For investors, therefore, it is not only the price of cocoa that is relevant, but also the question of which companies are best positioned to pass on the higher costs to their customers.

Today, more and more key economic trends are emerging outside of traditional industrial structures—and the use of orbital infrastructure is becoming a decisive competitive factor. At the same time, new applications, data-driven business models, and technological integration are transforming entire industries and creating an environment in which innovative companies can strategically position themselves early on to benefit from long-term structural changes. However, the industry’s development is fraught with uncertainties, particularly with regard to technological, regulatory, and financial factors. The space economy is playing an increasingly central role, especially in the context of digitalization, automation, and global connectivity.

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.