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Stillwater Mining Co. (NYSE: SWC) has seen a large run this year due to it being a miner in platinum and palladium. It has also gotten back up close to multi-year highs before a recent small...
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The board of directors of Massey Energy Co. (NYSE: MEE) are meeting this week to decide on the company’s next step following a report in mid-October that it was “exploring strategic alternatives,...
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Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT) may have seen its shares surge on a buyout offer from BHP Billiton plc (NYSE: BHP), but there is other merger that is standing out in the sector. A company in...
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Swiss-based Glencore International AG is the world’s largest commodity trader posted earnings of $979 million for the third quarter, up from $677 million in the second quarter. For the first nine...
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Possibly the most critical debate at the moment in the global economy is whether central banks should fight inflation or deflation. On its face, inflation appears to be the lesser of two evils. High...
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Since reports first surfaced that Massey Energy Co. (NYSE: MEE) was considering a possible sale of the company as one of a number of strategic options, the company’s share price has risen more than...
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The day has come for Bucyrus International Inc. (NASDAQ: BUCY). Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has announced that it will expand its mining equipment operations and product offerings with the...
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Few companies have a true monopoly in any market. More common are “virtual monopolies” or “near-monopolies” that exist due to geography or brand recognition. When consumers hear the term...
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Did retail investors catch the top of the market? Many individual investors missed the huge market gains from the lows in early 2009 and now many are playing catch-up. Fresh data from Morningstar...
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Diamonds come in many shapes and sizes, and to add to the mix in valuations they come in various color grades and have grades based upon how perfect the diamond is by inclusions. Valuing diamonds...
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The rare earth oxide, rare earth element, and rare earth minerals segment is continuing to see a surge. Some could be tied to the expectations of a new ETF driving ownership interest up, but most...
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Gold is hitting record highs now that we are seeing above $1,400.00 per ounce on COMEX. The translation to all gold producers is that production is that much more profitable. Exploration...
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If you have any doubt about whether or not coal is yesterday’s fuel and renewables are tomorrows, two IPOs should point you at the right answer. Italy’s largest utility, Enel SpA, spun off its...
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Investors looking to making a killing on gold this past year would have done well to invest in silver. Gold prices have risen to more than $1,300/ounce, about a 20% jump in the past 12 months. Silver...
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Farm products giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. (NYSE: ADM) posted EPS of $0.54 on revenue of $16.8 billion. Analysts were expecting EPS of $0.75 on revenue of $15.66 billion, so the company’s...
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