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By Frank Holmes |
May 7, 2013
During the first week of May every year, the maxim “Sell in May and go away” gets taken out, dusted off and powered up as a reason to sell stocks. Here are reasons to leave it in storage this year.
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By Bill Downey |
April 15, 2013
A successful ambush usually involves surprise. And the surprise requires a carefully orchestrated setup. So now let’s get a look at how the crash was prepared.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
March 13, 2013
Most precious metals ETFs do not allow their shareholders to take physical delivery, and those that do often charge a higher management fee to offset the extra costs related to physical redemption.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
February 8, 2013
While gold fell in dollar terms yesterday, it surged 1.8% in euro terms from €1,235/oz, soon after the ECB interest rate decision, to €1,258/oz soon after. Some of the gains were quickly given up as determined selling was again seen.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
January 7, 2013
The US Mint's gold coin sales slid for a third consecutive year in 2012 showing how demand for gold bullion among the retail public remains lackluster at best. Demand remains well below the record levels seen preceding the Y2K scare in 1999.
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By Anthony J. Alfidi |
November 28, 2012
The San Francisco Hard Assets Investment Conference is my favorite trade show ever. It was different this year with the exhibitors split between two levels at the Marriott Marquis but the seminars and workshops were phenomenal.
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By Austin Kiddle |
November 21, 2012
SEC filings showed that Soros gold holdings surged 49% in Q3 as prices rose 10.4% and the IMF also reported that central banks have added gold to their reserves continuously for 19 months.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
November 16, 2012
Gold and silver have traded a bit lower on Friday and are both heading for a loss of 1% on the week in dollar terms. This is to be expected after the 3% and 5% returns of last week and the trading action this week has all the hallmarks of...
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By JT Long |
November 14, 2012
Copper is often referred to as "Dr. Copper," the metal with a Ph.D. in economics. Yet most analysts don't view it as a critical metal. The Mercenary Geologist, gives his thoughts on why the experts are wrong.
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By Andrew Snyder |
October 5, 2012
I am no fan of ETFs. Despite the hoopla and the incredible amount of cash that flows into funds of all shapes and sizes each day, I am convinced they are merely the latest of Wall Street traps. They lure you in with the pleasant smell of an easy meal.