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By now you have likely heard the term “The Devil’s Metal.” When you see big price whips in silver, it generally…
Food processor ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE: CAG) reported fourth quarter results this morning, beating the consensus EPS estimate by one…
With commodities on the retreat and with preliminary inflation running very low, you can imagine that the gold and silver…
It has been widely assumed for many years that the problem of worldwide hunger could be solved by financial and food…
The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (AMEX: GLD) is off about -0.2% at $156.89 in a 52-week range of $143.97-$185.85. The…
In March the US, the European Union, and Japan filed complaints with the World Trade Organization (WTO) accusing China of…
Warmer and drier weather in the US Midwest is raising concerns about the corn and soybean crops. If such weather…
Global demand for steel remains weak even as prices for iron ore rise slightly indicating that steelmakers could be in…
Canadian gold miner Yamana Gold Inc. (NYSE: AUY) announced this morning that it is acquiring Canadian junior miner Extorre Gold…
Shares of Patriot Coal Corp. (NYSE: PCX) are dropping like a rock again today on no specific news. Other coal…
Lawn and garden products maker The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (NYSE: SMG) lowered its fiscal year guidance after markets closed last…
As if you had not guessed that China’s weekend releases of economic data were going to be weak after that…
Appalachian coal miner Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: ANR) announced this morning that it will close four mines and halt…
Canadian-based Agrium Inc. (NYSE: AGU) announced this morning that it would raise its semi-annual dividend to $0.50, more than double…
Food prices, one of the greatest threats to the overall health of the global economy have fallen recently, and dropped…
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