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By Brian Sylvester |
June 17, 2013
In his 36-year career, Michael Ballanger has seen good markets and bad. As a true contrarian, he sees opportunity in the undervalued precious metals assets and lauds George Soros' recently reported large gold-related positions.
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By Mark Leibovit |
April 26, 2013
Midday review of financial, commodity and Canadian markets.
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By Karen Roche |
April 3, 2013
In his new book, David Stockman, former Republican U.S. Congressman and a founding partner of Heartland Industrial Partners, levies blame for the dire straits of the global financial system on central bankers, economists and politicians of both parties.
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By JT Long |
March 13, 2013
The biggest new source for platinum group metals just might be what Jack Lifton calls "the rubber tire mine." Removing the catalytic converter from a car's emission system produces a rate of return that rivals the production rates of the South African platinum giants.
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By Brian Sylvester |
January 21, 2013
Low market valuations for junior mining companies have Michael Ballanger, director of wealth management at Richardson GMP, feeling like a kid in a candy store, and equities satisfy his sweet tooth more than the metal right now.
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By Jon Nadler |
January 15, 2013
This morning’s spot price dealings opened with massive gains in platinum (up $30) and with the noble metal once again trading at a premium to gold. Gold move $12 higher to reach $1,681 the ounce.
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By Ilya Spivak |
January 15, 2013
Commodities are putting in a mixed performance in overnight trade. Crude oil and copper prices are showing little directional conviction, mirroring European shares. S&P 500 index futures are accelerating lower, hinting risk aversion is likely to pick up steam.
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By Brian Sylvester |
January 15, 2013
It is difficult for retail investors to sift the wheat from the chaff in the junior miner sector but the president of RMB Resources reveals how his merchant bank, figures out what projects to invest in and those to pass over.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
January 14, 2013
Spot gold traded nearly flat on Monday in Asia and has edged higher as investors nervously await a string of economic data this week to examine if the grand money printing recovery plan is working for the world's top economies.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
December 3, 2012
Gold is marginally higher today, after finishing its second monthly decline in a row, despite safe haven demand due to US “fiscal cliff” and currency debasement concerns. Interest in the yellow metal as diversification remains robust.