75.27% of Fund Managers Underperform Market Average – Is Their Timing and Know-How Overrated?
75.27% of professional fund managers have failed to generate better than average market returns (S&P 500) over the past 5 years. This is revealed in […]
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Zalando Shareholders Rejoice: Record Customer Growth, Strongest Online Fashion Store Brand and Beneficiary of Sustainability Trend
In the past Corona crisis year, the number of active Zalando customers rose by 24.8% to reach 38.7 million. This increase exceeds that of previous […]
Consequences of the Bitcoin Rally: Drastic Price Increases for Graphic Cards, Economic Stimulus Checks, Scams and Bitcoin Billions
The bitcoin rally continues: the price of the digital currency has climbed by 7.2% in the last 7 days alone. This also has implications for […]
Hype for Air Taxis on the Stock Exchange, VW & Co. View the Air as the Future of Mobility, Europe Leading the Way in Development
We are not yet accustomed to seeing flying taxis in operation, but this could very well change in the near future. As a new infographic […]
32 % Increase in Investment in Food Delivery Services – While Startups Fight for Supremacy, Germans Still Reluctant to Embrace Online Grocers
21% of Germans have ordered groceries online at least once in the past year. However, this rate is extremely low by international standards – in […]
German Billionaires’ Wealth Rises up to 77% Since Start of Pandemic, Gap Widening Worldwide
The wealth owned by some German billionaires has increased dramatically since last year – despite or even thanks to the corona crisis. According to a […]
European Start-Ups Receive 127% More Growth Capital Than In 2016, Tech Start-Ups Also Become Less Dependent On US
European start-ups received 127% more growth capital this year than in 2016. As a new infographic from Block-Builders.net shows, young entrepreneurs are seeing a growing […]
Gaming Revenues Rise by 63% in 2 Years, Facebook & Co. Fight for Supremacy in High Growth Industry
The gaming industry in Germany achieved revenues of around €1.1 billion in the first six months of the year. Over the same period back in […]
Online Retail Decade: Sales Growth Of Up To 170%, While Traditional Retail Sector Dies Out
Within the last 10 years, the net turnover of the top 100 online shops in Germany has soared from €13.9 to €37.5 billion. During the […]
Why Tesla Builds Factories Three Times Faster Than Its Competitors, and What Sets Elon Musk Apart From Other Corporate Leaders
Elon Musk, unparalleled entrepreneur: Block-Builders’ new infographic focusses on the ways that Musk’s Tesla & Co. are distinguishing themselves from the competition. The price of […]
Panic Before Escalation: Shares in Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Gain As Much As 140%
Note: Many investors refuse to invest in arms and defence companies on ethical and moral grounds. In this article we only report – as always […]
Germany Imports 63% More Cannabis, Yet Despite Rising Global Demand Hundreds of Tons of Marijuana Are Sitting In Storage
Germany imported 63% more medical marijuana in the first two quarters than over the same period last year. The demand for cannabis is also rising […]
Differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum
Crypto-currencies have gained in importance and popularity in the past years. Bitcoin (BTC) alone is often mentioned. However, in addition to the oldest crypto currency, […]
Russia & EU See Gigantic Potential in Hydrogen Market, 78% of Brokers Believe in H2
Russia plans to become a world leader in the hydrogen sector. The country sees great potential for exports to Europe in particular, with Gazprom estimating […]
Demand for Vegan Products Increases up to 268%, Listed Manufacturers with High Stock Price Gains
During the corona crisis, US-demand for plant-based foods climbed by up to 268%. In Germany as well, the proportion of those opting for meatless products […]
34% of Germans Would Opt for Hydrogen Vehicles, H2 twice as Popular as Electrical Vehicles
72% of Germans would opt for a vehicle with an alternative form of propulsion if the price was not higher than that of a conventional […]