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Whatever happened to the commodities market?

Published on December 12, 2008

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 [...]

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

Published on October 3, 2008

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 [...]

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Xstrata (XTA) and Lonmin (LMI): The buyout isn’t dead

Published on October 1, 2008

Xstrata (XTA) has dropped its $10 billion hostile takeover offer for Lonmin (LMI), or has it? Xstrata’s new investment could be a step toward a cheaper buyout attempt six months from now.
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN):  Just as predicted, Xstrata (London:XTA) walked away from its hostile bid to buyout Lonmin (London:LMI) today. But [...]

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Will Xstrata (XTA) fill vacuum left by Lonmin (LMI) CEO?

Published on September 29, 2008

Lonmin’s CEO shocked the world by stepping down three days before the Xstrata (XTA) deadline. But the exit of Brad Mill leaves investors wondering not whether Lonmin (LMI) will accept the offer but if Xstrata will back out before it can.
Baltimore — (TFN):  Three days before the Xstrata (London:XTA) bid deadline, and Lonmin [...]

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One Week Left: Will Xstrata (XTA) dump Lonmin (LMI)?

Published on September 26, 2008

Xstrata (XTA) has a week to formalize its bid for Lonmin (LMI) but the market says it “ain’t gonna happen.”
I think Xstrata may have taken my advice to heart. A couple of months ago, I advised investors to stay away from Lonmin, and now it looks like Xstrata’s going to do that very thing. [...]

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Avoid Lonmin (LMI:London) After Xstrata (XTA:London) Refusal

Published on August 7, 2008

“This isn’t good news for the platinum miner, which says it’s being grossly undervalued and Xstrata is just taking advantage of the recent slide in commodities prices to lowball Lonmin.” — Stephanie Grimmett
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN):  Xstrata (XTA:London) is loooking to buy, and it’s not too particular about how.
The British-Swiss mining company was [...]

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Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium All on the Way Up

Published on July 18, 2008

“Gold is ready to fight for another all-time high in the near future. Silver looks poised to do so at any second but realistically it will happen over a month or two. Platinum is trending within a super bullish formation, and palladium is going to give us a further indication within two [...]

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How to Profit from the Platinum Shortage

Published on June 6, 2008

“At the same time supplies are dwindling, demand is taking off. Let’s do the math: Supplies are down 4% and demand is up 8%.” — Sally Limantour
by Sally Limantour
Baltimore – (TFN): Power shortages, strikes and soaring input costs have killed the production of platinum.
At the same time supplies are dwindling, [...]

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Commodities Trading: Gain from grains, despite the falling dollar

Published on April 10, 2008

“No other asset class comes close to commodities over the last six years. Not stocks, not bonds, not real estate and not even most emerging markets. In fact, even during the worst credit crisis in the United States in 60 years, commodity benchmarks continue to hit new all-time highs [...]

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