Hanging up the commodities boom hat

Our neighbors to the south had a fantastic few years, but the boom is over. For countries like Brazil, Chile and especially Venezuela it is time to diversify… or bust. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): After enjoying nearly half a decade of economic good-ol’-days, South America is retracting faster that a lawmaker making an [...]

Whatever happened to the commodities market?

The commodities market is taking a strong hit today. The news from Washington was more than enough to scare any potential investors back to the sidelines. Take this opportunity to invest in funds that have the potential to make strong, steady gains over the next few months. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): It has been [...]

Newmont Mining (NEM) warns investors, share price rises

If you are going to invest in the mining industry, you had better have nerves of steel. Companies like Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM) are reporting drastically slashed earnings, yet share price is on the rise. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): It is a confusing market for the world’s miners. Commodity prices are dropping, global demand is [...]

Commodities mini-rally hands us big gains in James River Coal (JRCC)

The commodities markets rallied today. The price of crude, natural gas, gold, silver, and coal were all on the rise. Investors that followed my advice and bought shares of James River Coal (NASDAQ:JRCC) are sitting on 28% gains. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): It turned out to be another wild day on Wall Street. The equities [...]

Market winner: Arbinet (ARBX) makes big move

When a company as small and promising as Arbinet (NASDAQ:ARBX) makes such a big move, you had better investigate. With a bit of research, it looks like this company could be ready to make investors a lot of money. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): One of my old favorites is making headlines today. Well, actually [...]

Death knell of the commodities supercycle: $70 oil by Halloween

Bad news on retail sales and economic growth spell the end for the commodities supercycle. Crude oil prices will break through $70 before the month is over. by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): “What a craptastic day for the markets,” said TFN’s Andy Snyder after the U.S. markets had beaten the Crash of 1987, closing almost [...]

The Fed is buying. Should you?

The markets remain highly volatile. JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) and others announced surprise third-quarter earnings, yet the future is bleak. The more data we get the more I believe you should buy gold and short oil. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): America is a changed beast. What once was a country willing to go to war over [...]

Recession Investing: Severstal (SVJTF) is crazy

Russia’s largest steelmaker, Severstal (SVJTF) is planning a major Asian expansion at the worst of all possible times. But with the Russian economy in shambles and demand for commodities collapsing, the company can’t be serious. by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore — (TFN): When in doubt, ignore the commodities crash and push your expansion through with sheer willpower. [...]

Alcoa (AA) plunges: Earnings season is off to a bad start

Earnings season is off to a rough start. Alcoa (NYSE:AA) spooked the market with a huge disappointment. What does the rest of the season have in store? By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): With the year’s third quarter just a week or so in our past, it is time to enter earnings season. Like usual, the first [...]

Hershey (HSY): Kisses sweeten the recession

While the rest of the world has been growing more bitter by the day, The Hershey Company (HSY) has been gaining back a little of its sweetness. Unlike the rest of the market, HSY may have already seen its bottom and be one the way back up. Should you buy? by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore — (TFN):  [...]

Rusal vs. Norilsk (NILSY): Who wins if nickel loses?

Russian billionaires are squabling over the world’s largest nickel producer. But while they struggle for control, no one has considered what’s best for Norilsk (NILSY). Commodities prices are falling, and demand is sliding. Could Rusal save Norilsk? More importantly, does anyone care? by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore — (TFN): Yet again, Russian billionaires are reenacting a Spaghetti [...]

Crude prices slip: Commodity investors turn and run

Crude prices are down today. Oil stocks like Exxon (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) have been all over the place lately. Is the commodity boom finally over? By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN): If you are an energy-industry investor, it is a good bet that you have quite a headache after the last two trading sessions. With a free [...]

Bearish Plays with 27% Gains

While the herd was running for the nearest cliff, Lee Lowell was quietly closing seven recommended trades in 2008. Six were winners with an average return per play of 27%. Watch this video. Read more

Mining stocks aren’t dead: Buy Xstrata (XTA) & International Ferro Metals (IFL)

“It’s important that we get back to the fundamentals of supply and demand. Some commodity prices have held up and even continued to rise. These tend to be those where the price is set by contract negotiations.” — Bradley Mitchell Blogger’s note: Ever wonder where professional traders are putting their money? Well, now you don’t have [...]

Buy commodities now, before the next boom begins

“Make no mistake: We’re NOT at the cusp of a bear market. On the contrary, smart investors should take advantage of currently depressed prices to aggressively accumulate shares in select precious metals and energy companies.” — Eric Roseman by Eric Roseman Baltimore — (TFN): Commodities, especially oil and gold, are in a correction. But make no mistake: [...]

With OPEC Meeting Looming, and Emerging Markets Growing, Oil Prices May Only be Temporary

“No matter what happens to oil prices in the near term, the long-term outlook is clear: Over the longer term, oil and gasoline prices are going to rise. Let’s face it - they have to…” — William Patalon, III by William Patalon, III Baltimore — (TFN): Analysts are trumpeting the recent drop in oil [...]

Bumper crop in South Africa may just disprove the Rev. Malthus once again

As financial editors dust off the Reverend Mathus’ “Doomsday Doctrine” to scare up new subscribers for their services, an exceptional corn crop in South Africa promises to eradicate even more of corn’s shrinking year-to-date gains. by Carli Lourens, Bloomberg.com Baltimore — (TFN): South Africa May Produce Biggest Corn Crop in Thirteen Years Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) — South Africa, [...]

Commodities Supercycle Boom or Bust?

“The worst rout in the history of commodities may be ending, signaling a replay of the 2006 tumble that preceded a doubling of prices in the next 17 months.” — Madelene Pearson, Bloomberg News Blogger’s note: Depending on which camp you belong to, the recent dip in prices either means the commodities supercycle [...]

Buy coffee for an easy 25% gain

“There are, no doubt, coffee market analysts noting their findings on the black bean with great care, diligence and detail, but none, to my knowledge, write what you might call ‘page-turning prose’. A chart can tell you all you need to know. What it cost, what it costs now [...]

A new high for gold prices?

“In typical fashion, gold and silver have not been playing to the script. A war breaks out between Russia and Georgia. You’d expect gold to rise. But the opposite happens: we get one of the most violent sell-offs in recent memory.” — Dominic Frisby Blogger’s note: Gold prices have fallen through the floor this week. And [...]

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