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Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 15, 2011 at 6:06 AM EDT

As World Hunger Rises, Aid Disappears

Global organizations like the World Bank and UN may hope that the more that they discuss the global food crisis,…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT

Commodities Watch: The Case for Gold; Ag Prices Turn Down (GLD, GDX, GDXJ, SLV, SIL)

Today’s look at the commodities markets examines a new report from the World Gold Council and reports on another downturn…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM EDT

Rare Earths, the New Meth and Crack for Wall Street (MCP, REE, AVL, REMX)

Rare earth materials, rare earth oxides, rare earth elements… Whatever they are called by whichever outlet is writing about them…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 13, 2011 at 2:30 PM EDT

Commodities Watch: Corn Prices Climb Again; EPA to Review Monsanto’s Round-up Herbicide; Rio Tinto Expects to Produce More Iron Ore and Coal; Lumber Prices Have Collapsed (MON, SYT, DOW, DD, BASFY, RIO)

Our commodities coverage today looks at the bounce in prices following yesterday’s across-the-board drop and reports on a review of…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 12, 2011 at 5:33 AM EDT

The Ten Crops That Make America The World’s Breadbasket

America’s position as “Breadbasket of the World” is being eroded by the growing strength of rivals such as Canada, Australia,…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM EDT

Alcoa Starts Earnings Season Mixed (AA)

Earnings season is officially underway. Alcoa, Inc. (NYSE: AA) usually has a little something of everything for bulls and bears…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM EDT

Commodities Watch: China Fights Commodity Inflation; Silver, Iron Ore, Rise, as Gold, Oil, Copper Fall; Corn, Cocoa Move Higher (CORN, MOO, MON, GLD, SLV, JJC)

As we begin the week, prices for many commodities are rising, while only gold and oil are falling. Corn prices…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 11, 2011 at 4:57 AM EDT

China And Corn Imports: The Growing Inflation Threat

China posted its first trade deficit in seven years in the first quarter of 2011. The figure was a very…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 8, 2011 at 3:10 PM EDT

Earnings Calendar: Top Earnings To Watch Next Week (AA, JPM, DRWI, CHKP, FCS, HAS, MAT, SVU, CBST, GOOG, JBHT, BAC, SCHW)

Next week is supposed to mark the launch of earnings season. It will still be a tad light compared the…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 7, 2011 at 6:06 AM EDT

As Commodities Prices Rise, Is The US Bread Basket Empty?

The US may be the bread basket to the world, but the basket is closer to empty than many suppose.…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 4, 2011 at 4:01 PM EDT

Digging Deeper Into Silver (SLV, SLW, SIL)

Silver prices have once again set a record. The metal rose to $38.50/ounce, its highest level in 38 years. And…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 4, 2011 at 3:01 PM EDT

Commodities Watch: China Corners Copper (EQXMF, LUNMF, JJC, COPX, CU, ECH)

Time for our daily look at the world of commodity prices and key developments. China’s Minmetals Resources Ltd. has announced that…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM EDT

Can Silver Keep Rising Against Gold? (SLV, GLD)

Silver keeps rising against Gold. Gold is supposed to be the ultimate inflation trade and hedge against world currencies, but…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 4, 2011 at 1:34 PM EDT

This Molycorp Acquisition Makes Sense (MCP, REMX)

Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE: MCP) is one of the more odd merger reaction stock cases on the surface. Usually, acquirers see…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 1, 2011 at 2:01 PM EDT

Commodities Watch: Corn, Cattle Futures Booming; Ethanol Makers Could Give Up Federal Tax Credit (SWY, KR, WMT, WEN, JACK, MCD, YUM, C, CS, MS)

It’s time for our daily look at commodity prices and developments that will carry over ahead in commodities. Corn and…

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Commodities & Metals Articles

All Commodities & Metals Articles

As World Hunger Rises, Aid Disappears

Commodities Watch: The Case for Gold; Ag Prices Turn Down (GLD, GDX, GDXJ, SLV, SIL)

Rare Earths, the New Meth and Crack for Wall Street (MCP, REE, AVL, REMX)

Commodities Watch: Corn Prices Climb Again; EPA to Review Monsanto’s Round-up Herbicide; Rio Tinto Expects to Produce More Iron Ore and Coal; Lumber Prices Have Collapsed (MON, SYT, DOW, DD, BASFY, RIO)

The Ten Crops That Make America The World’s Breadbasket

Alcoa Starts Earnings Season Mixed (AA)

Commodities Watch: China Fights Commodity Inflation; Silver, Iron Ore, Rise, as Gold, Oil, Copper Fall; Corn, Cocoa Move Higher (CORN, MOO, MON, GLD, SLV, JJC)

China And Corn Imports: The Growing Inflation Threat

Earnings Calendar: Top Earnings To Watch Next Week (AA, JPM, DRWI, CHKP, FCS, HAS, MAT, SVU, CBST, GOOG, JBHT, BAC, SCHW)

As Commodities Prices Rise, Is The US Bread Basket Empty?

Digging Deeper Into Silver (SLV, SLW, SIL)

Commodities Watch: China Corners Copper (EQXMF, LUNMF, JJC, COPX, CU, ECH)

Can Silver Keep Rising Against Gold? (SLV, GLD)

This Molycorp Acquisition Makes Sense (MCP, REMX)

Commodities Watch: Corn, Cattle Futures Booming; Ethanol Makers Could Give Up Federal Tax Credit (SWY, KR, WMT, WEN, JACK, MCD, YUM, C, CS, MS)

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Jill Schlesinger Greenlights $2.9M Retiree's $200K Gift to Sons: 'I Can't Believe I'm Being the Dream Maker'

Why 56% of Americans Are Losing the Inflation Fight Before Retirement Even Starts

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Jill Schlesinger Greenlights $2.9M Retiree’s $200K Gift to Sons: ‘I Can’t Believe I’m Being the Dream Maker’

Commodities & Metals Articles

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As World Hunger Rises, Aid Disappears

Commodities Watch: The Case for Gold; Ag Prices Turn Down (GLD, GDX, GDXJ, SLV, SIL)

Rare Earths, the New Meth and Crack for Wall Street (MCP, REE, AVL, REMX)

Commodities Watch: Corn Prices Climb Again; EPA to Review Monsanto’s Round-up Herbicide; Rio Tinto Expects to Produce More Iron Ore and Coal; Lumber Prices Have Collapsed (MON, SYT, DOW, DD, BASFY, RIO)

The Ten Crops That Make America The World’s Breadbasket

Alcoa Starts Earnings Season Mixed (AA)

Commodities Watch: China Fights Commodity Inflation; Silver, Iron Ore, Rise, as Gold, Oil, Copper Fall; Corn, Cocoa Move Higher (CORN, MOO, MON, GLD, SLV, JJC)

China And Corn Imports: The Growing Inflation Threat

Earnings Calendar: Top Earnings To Watch Next Week (AA, JPM, DRWI, CHKP, FCS, HAS, MAT, SVU, CBST, GOOG, JBHT, BAC, SCHW)

As Commodities Prices Rise, Is The US Bread Basket Empty?

Digging Deeper Into Silver (SLV, SLW, SIL)

Commodities Watch: China Corners Copper (EQXMF, LUNMF, JJC, COPX, CU, ECH)

Can Silver Keep Rising Against Gold? (SLV, GLD)

This Molycorp Acquisition Makes Sense (MCP, REMX)

Commodities Watch: Corn, Cattle Futures Booming; Ethanol Makers Could Give Up Federal Tax Credit (SWY, KR, WMT, WEN, JACK, MCD, YUM, C, CS, MS)

3 Biotech Stocks to Watch for Respectable Growth Beyond AI

Jill Schlesinger Greenlights $2.9M Retiree’s $200K Gift to Sons: ‘I Can’t Believe I’m Being the Dream Maker’

Why 56% of Americans Are Losing the Inflation Fight Before Retirement Even Starts

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