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Gold’s Stretched-Out Rope

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 4:00pm

Thanks for all your comments on my Monday-afternoon gold analysis! You packed our inbox with interesting and insightful feedback. I appreciate having intelligent readers like you. You make my job easier — and you keep me on my toes, too. Like me, most of our readers are long-term bullish on gold, and many if not [More »]

Book Some Great Stock Deals on Chinese ‘Shopping Vacations’

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 8:30am

From door to door, it took me 35 hours to fly to Seattle via Kuala Lumpur and Seoul this past weekend. But that’s OK, because I arrived safe and sound in the States to spend Father’s Day with my kids, and that made it all worthwhile. I have to tell you, though — these trips [More »]

3 Reasons Gold Has Touched Bottom

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, June 17, 2013 at 7:16pm

Waiting is rarely fun. I have never met anyone who enjoys supermarket checkout lines. Millions of investors have that same feeling this week. Everything is building toward a magical moment Wednesday after Ben Bernanke says … something. Will it be worth the wait? We’ll know soon enough. While we all wait together, let’s chat about [More »]

Why the Heck is the Price of Crude Above $90?

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, June 17, 2013 at 8:30am

Crude oil is sending more mixed signals than a drive-through traffic school. Basically, it’s boiling down to this: Should I believe crude oil’s fundamentals, or my own lying eyes? Let me show you what I’m looking at, and maybe you’ll have some thoughts to share. I can think of plenty of fundamental reasons why crude [More »]

Rick Rule: The Bull Case for Platinum and Palladium

by Brad Hoppman | Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 8:30am

Editor’s Note: We received such an enthusiastic response to Rick Rule’s recent article on “Uranium: A Rise Coming for the Green Metal” that we invited him to share a follow-up report on two white-hot metals, Platinum and Palladium. We hope you enjoy this follow-on report from someone we regard as one of the most-legendary precious-metals [More »]

Wall Street Waits on Pins and Needles Before Fed Wednesday

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, June 14, 2013 at 5:52pm

The waiting game is on! Financial markets around the globe seem to be holding their breath in anticipation of next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. Significant changes are unlikely, but traders don’t want to take a chance. They would rather postpone major decisions until they see what happens. The Federal Open Market Committee holds eight [More »]

5 Global Dividend-Paying Stocks to Beat the Bond Bear Market

by Rudy Martin | Friday, June 14, 2013 at 8:30am

Fixed-income super-guru Bill Gross of PIMCO said a few weeks ago what many of us have seen coming for some time. But with this pronouncement on social-media site Twitter, he made it official: “The secular 30-year bull market in bonds likely ended April 29, 2013.” His words were likely meant to be more of a [More »]

Japan Stocks Plunge! Keep a Very Close Eye on the Yen …

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:05pm

This morning we woke up to harsh news from Tokyo. The Nikkei Dow plunged another 6.4% and entered bear-market territory. Chinese stocks were weak, too, but Japan looks different — an island of darkness against the rest of Asia’s bright future. But, I don’t think Japan is sinking into the sea. The Nikkei is one [More »]

2 ETFs to Profit from a Potential China ‘Porkocalypse’

by Tony Sagami | Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 8:30am

Chinese companies have spent billions on high-profile energy and mining deals, and we can expect them to spend billions more to fuel the nation’s ambitious growth plans. But energy and metals are only two of the strategic resources that the country is stockpiling. China is also loading up on construction materials and food producers from [More »]

Greece Emerges as the First ‘Formerly Developed’ Nation

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 4:51pm

Tuesday afternoon I sent you an unusual special alert, earlier in the day than normal. I sensed something brewing in global markets, and I wanted to make sure you were ready for it. While I listed several potentially negative factors, I really wasn’t sure what was happening. I still don’t know all the specifics yet [More »]

Time to Buy Gold Stocks?

by Rudy Martin | Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 8:30am

Here is a great basic rule to keep in mind when it comes to buying stocks, ETFs, bullion, options or other asset you want to own in the markets … Someone else is always on the other side of the transaction. A person, bank, fund or other organization already owns what you want to buy. [More »]

Alert: Market Storm Brewing! Get Ready While You Can …

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 2:59pm

I’m rushing this Afternoon Update to you ahead of schedule. That’s because today’s market action tells me something big is coming. Depending on your own investing situation and risk tolerance, you may need to move quickly, before the markets close. What’s setting off my alarm bells? Last night, big investors around the globe suddenly started [More »]

Australia Offers Hot Profits as China Resource Demand Cools

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 8:30am

One of the regular themes that I’ve been preaching in this column for years is that, if you want to make some memorable (and ongoing) returns, you want to get long whatever China is buying. As my subscribers have found time and again, the best way to do that is to invest in companies that [More »]

Rick Rule: A Rise Coming for the Green Metal (Uranium)

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, June 10, 2013 at 6:25pm

Publisher’s Note: As I’m sure you know by now, a couple weeks ago I attended an extremely high-level, little-known, non-publicized event for the movers and shakers in the investment world. These “Masters of Investing,” as I’ve branded them, are the best and brightest, and this event was strictly invitation-only. As you can imagine, I was [More »]

3 Reasons Gold Was Up When the Market Went Down

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, June 10, 2013 at 8:30am

The last few weeks have seen a furious correction in stocks. But do you know what didn’t get pulled into the abyss? Leading gold and silver miners. They held up just fine. Take a look at this chart showing a recent 10-day period of activity in the S&P 500 (the red line) versus gold (the [More »]

Doug Casey: On Getting and Keeping Money

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, June 7, 2013 at 7:39pm

Publisher’s Note: Today we’re going to hear from Doug Casey, one of the Masters of Investing I had the pleasure of meeting with a couple weeks ago in West Virginia. Doug and I met in 2004 at Jim Blanchard’s annual gold conference in New Orleans. That’s a great town, and Doug is a great guy [More »]

5 Beer Stocks Brewing Up Gains in a Down ‘Draft’

by Rudy Martin | Friday, June 7, 2013 at 8:30am

Sell in May and go away? Not this year, when the markets hit all-time high after all-time high. Until a couple of weeks ago, it looked as though — unlike the past three years — 2013 wouldn’t repeat as a “sell in May” year. As recently as mid-May, the fast-climbing stock prices in the U.S. [More »]

Wall Street’s Robots Trade Faster Than You Blink!

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 7:02pm

How fast can you read a sentence like this one? One second, maybe two? No matter how speedy you are, the latest computers can consume, process and act upon data in the time it takes us to click on a new e-mail message. You might say. “Who cares, Brad? I’m not racing against a machine.” [More »]

The 2 (Real) Reasons Why Stocks are on the Rocks …

by Tony Sagami | Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 8:30am

The stock market certainly has been good to investors this year. Perhaps a little too good, because I am starting to see some serious signs of over-extension and over-valuation. Now, I don’t mean a day like yesterday, where European markets fell to six-week lows. Markets in London and France gave back about 2% apiece and [More »]

The Hidden Fed Meeting that Rocked the Markets

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 7:13pm

This year the Federal Reserve marks 100 years of … something. A century after President Woodrow Wilson brought the Fed to life, our central bank still loves its secrets. Now, in 2013, the secrets are coming out. Today I’ll tell you about one of them. The Fed was born in an era of change, much [More »]

Is It Time to Start Freaking Out About the Gold Supply?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 8:30am

You hear a lot about central banks and gold reserves these days. Back in February, Germany decided to start repatriating some of its U.S.- and Paris-held gold. And in March, Switzerland announced plans to vote to do the same, as well as to stop selling its gold reserves. Moves like these aren’t necessarily out-of-the-ordinary. After [More »]

Epic Crisis, Vast Prosperity: The Next 25 Years of Investing

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 7:03pm

Publisher’s Note: I’ve mentioned my invitation and attendance at the “Masters of Investing” conference in West Virginia a couple weeks ago. This conference was packed with the sharpest financial minds from all over the country. Some of the experts were so high-profile I can’t even divulge their identity to you. However, I expect you would [More »]

Smithfield Foods, Club Med the Latest in Chinese Takeout

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 8:30am

Do you remember the outrage when the Japanese bought some of America’s landmark properties during the 1980s? Japanese buyers snapped up U.S. icons like Pebble Beach, Columbia Pictures and Rockefeller Center. Heck, even movies were made about this phenomenon. Remember Michael Keaton in the 1986 movie “Gung Ho”? The Japanese buying spree was a function [More »]

Are the Kids All Right Enough?

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, June 3, 2013 at 6:07pm

Think for a moment about a task you probably do every day: driving. It seems simple enough, but as soon as you get behind the wheel, you’re deluged with information. The instrument panel, the rearview mirror, traffic reports on the radio, kids in the back, the car in front of you, the billboards along the [More »]

Lurulu: Death, Destiny & the Lifelong Quest

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, June 3, 2013 at 8:30am

Every week in this space, we look at ways you can make more money to make your financial dreams come true. But this week, I want to take a little bit of a departure from our usual conversations about gold, silver, oil and natural gas to examine a valuable lesson I learned from one of [More »]

A revealing interview with one of my top editors

by Brad Hoppman | Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 8:30am

I hope you’ve been watching your e-mails lately. If you have, you might have noticed that we’ve been making a big deal about a recent discovery by one of our editors. In short, he has uncovered a very unique stock signal — one that’s making huge waves here at Uncommon Wisdom Daily. Instead of just handing [More »]

Are the Rich Getting Richer?

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, May 31, 2013 at 7:02pm

Remember The Game of Life? Today’s kids have fancier toys, but the old board game is still around. Then and even now, with good decisions and a little luck, your little family car could get you to Millionaire Acres. When Milton Bradley invented the game in 1860, a million dollars was truly fantastic. Now, thanks [More »]

2 High-Rolling Stocks in the Monte Carlo of the Orient

by Rudy Martin | Friday, May 31, 2013 at 8:30am

Everyone wants to hit it big. Whether they buy lottery tickets in a frenzy, like we recently saw when the Powerball jackpot reached $600 million, or whether they pack tour buses and airplanes to Atlantic City and Las Vegas, it’s hard to resist the allure of games of chance. Of course, most of us know [More »]

Bond King Warns: Bernanke Losing Control!

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 5:42pm

Evidence is piling up, and it points to big changes in markets around the globe. I suggest you read this very carefully. You need to know about the latest developments. Three weeks ago I told you about the May 10 Tweet from legendary bond trader Bill Gross. He said “the secular 30-yr bull market in [More »]

Profit ‘Gangnam Style’ From These South Korea Superstars

by Tony Sagami | Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 8:30am

The financial media gives plenty of attention to China and Japan, but one Asian country that just doesn’t seem to receive its due is South Korea. Heck, Korean pop singer Psy, who swept the world with his 2012 mega-hit “Gangnam Style,” has gotten more attention than the South Korea economy. That’s a mistake because some [More »]

New taxes everywhere you look! Are you profiting enough now to prepare?

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 7:23pm

The story you are about to read is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent from unnecessary government oppression. Many people see this publication, and I don’t want to cause trouble for anyone. Many people talk about the federal government’s failings. But what we often forget is that they are setting an [More »]

Teleflex: A Medical Stock to Buy as Global Consumers Age

by Rudy Martin | Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 8:30am

The sport of kings, horse-racing, won’t celebrate another Triple-Crown winner again until next spring. However, if you’re looking for a thoroughbred to bet on in the meantime — one that can pay off for you all year long, and with much-more consistency — the stock market is still the best place for your cash. Although [More »]

Ugly Fight in the OPEC Family!

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:38pm

I hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend. If your family is like mine, holidays give you a chance to catch up and rekindle relationships. I had a fantastic weekend with my beautiful wife, parents and my 1-year-old son, Jake. Memorial Day always has a special meaning for us because my father did a [More »]

Donald Trump, Smart Money Banking on ASEAN Region

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 8:30am

If you’re a fan of “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump’s hit reality TV show, you might be one of the nearly 5 million Americans who tuned in to watch the “Celebrity Apprentice” finale, which pitted country singer Trace Adkins against magician/comedian Penn Jillette. Even if you’re not a fan of the show itself, no doubt you [More »]

5 Charts for a Big Natural Gas Bull Market

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, May 27, 2013 at 8:30am

A little more than a month ago, I wrote to tell you that natural gas was a hot investment. And that proved true. After dipping below $4 recently, nat-gas pushed back above it. And I think it could go a lot higher. That is VERY bullish news for stocks that are leveraged to the price [More »]

5 Fun Stories to Start Your Summer!

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, May 24, 2013 at 3:17pm

This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer for many Americans. I know, I know — it’s still technically spring for a few more weeks. But the sun is shining and the school year is winding down. This looks like summer to me! Memorial Day also has a much-more-important original meaning, one we too often [More »]

A Gold Play for the Current $1,400 Bullion Environment

by Rudy Martin | Friday, May 24, 2013 at 8:30am

The markets go up, gold bullion prices drop. Makes sense, right? Then the markets rise some more, and gold prices rise too. And then, the markets go down, and gold drops right alongside them. Crazy, right? Finally yesterday, the markets dropped and gold went up. If you’re trying to keep score at home when it [More »]

Why We Really Do Have the Makings of a True Economic Boom

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:17pm

In response to yesterday’s Afternoon Edition, we’ve received a lot of comments/questions about the destruction of the U.S. economy around QE-Infinity, continued borrowing, etc. It is a challenge to provide the level of details these broad topics deserve in such a short space. After all, our goal is to keep this publication short but informative. [More »]

One Great Way to Buy Overseas Real Estate

by Tony Sagami | Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 8:30am

The U.S. real estate market certainly seems to be recovering, with U.S. home sales now hitting their highest level in more than three years. But other parts of the world are enjoying similar, if not better, markets. According to the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics, 67 out of the 70 largest Chinese cities saw home [More »]

Could Goldman Sachs be Telling the Truth?

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:54pm

Today I read an honest opinion from a top Wall Street firm. Surprised? You should be. In this business, everyone has their own agenda. I learned skepticism the hard way when I was 18 and my father suggested I plunge an inheritance of around $80,000, which was supposed to pay for my college tuition, into [More »]

How to Buy Gold Mining Stocks

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 8:30am

Gold continues to flop around like a beached octopus — there’s been a lot of flailing, but the famed yellow metal doesn’t seem to make much progress. But then on Monday, something happened … (Updated chart) No wonder all the gold miners (the good ones, anyway) roared higher on Monday. Brigus Gold (BRD) gained 9.66%, [More »]

What questions should I ask the world’s best investors?

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 4:12pm

For the next couple of days I’m going to be in a meeting, in a private location in West Virginia, with many of the sharpest minds in the world investment community. This is not a widely advertised event and, in truth, you can’t even get in unless you’re invited. I’m honored to have been asked [More »]

Japan: ‘The Land of the Rising Profits’

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:30am

Editor’s Note 5/23/13: We woke up this morning to a 7%-plus crash in the Nikkei 225 Index. Because this article was just published two days ago, Tony wanted to give you his updated take on Japan … “Forget all the news reports about the slowing China PMI or Ben Bernanke having an impact. Japanese stocks [More »]

A Good Business to be (and Invest) in

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:37pm

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the basics of gold investing. So today let’s take a couple of minutes to outline a few foundational items that can help you whether you’re just getting started or looking for new ideas. I know many of you are experienced gold investors, so I’ll make this part [More »]

Gold: Taking a Shine to Dividend-Paying Miners

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:30am

Gold continues to flop around, and recently dropped below $1,400 per troy ounce again. This is due to a stronger U.S. dollar, continued bearish sentiment among gold investors and further selling by Exchange-Traded Funds. ETF holdings of gold recently declined 16% so far in 2013 after gaining every year since the first Exchange-Traded Product launched [More »]

If You’re Selling Your Gold (or Thinking About it) …

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, May 17, 2013 at 6:35pm

Among investors, collectors and speculators, no investment seems to generate as much discussion as gold … especially since its mid-April sell-off and the beating it’s suffered during the past seven trading days that’s brought it to its current four-week low. From the feedback you sent after yesterday’s discussion about pricing the recovery in gold, it’s [More »]

5 ‘Big Brother’ Stocks I’m Watching Very Closely

by Rudy Martin | Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:30am

Earlier this year, I applied for a new life insurance policy. And I was shocked to hear how much the underwriters already knew about me! Of course, it was an easy sale. After all, they had done their homework on me and were ready to answer my questions and provide the level of services that [More »]

The Dow Recovery … Priced in Gold

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:03pm

A few days ago we started a conversation about pricing investments, food, energy and other everyday items in gold. Before we continue the discussion today, I just want to thank everyone for your feedback. It’s been inspiring and is helping us to deliver even more ideas and strategies tailored to what you want to know [More »]

Investing in an Era of Lies

by Nilus Mattive | Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 8:30am

As investors, we need good information to make sound decisions. And yet there are very few trustworthy data sources these days. Just consider recent news that the Securities and Exchange Commission sued my own home state’s capital — Harrisburg, Pa. — for fraud. According to the SEC, state officials misled investors about the city’s financial [More »]

Staying Safe During Market Swings

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 5:05pm

Publisher’s Note: Over the last couple days, our friend and colleague, Nilus Mattive, has been sharing his thoughts on why conservative income-producing investment strategies can spin off bigger profits than many folks realize, even amid the Fed’s currency manipulations and volatility in the market. If you missed anything so far, click here for Part 1 [More »]

The AAPL of Automotive Investors’ Eyes

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:30am

Tree huggers and auto enthusiasts agree: The auto world is about to change in a big, big way. The surprise is that the revolution isn’t coming from one of the big three American automakers, nor from any of the established Japanese or European carmakers. Instead, it’s coming from Tesla Motors (TSLA), the innovative high-performance electric-car [More »]

Investing in Carnival Games

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 4:58pm

Publisher’s Note: If there’s one universal goal that unites investors, it’s the peace of mind that comes with having a healthy, protected nest egg available when we or our loved ones need it most. The good news is, there is truly an unlimited amount of profit that can be made in the markets. Just about [More »]

Don’t Miss the Boat on the International Travel Boom!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 8:30am

Did you visit a foreign country last year? If you did, you were one of a record 1 billion who, for the first time in history, traveled across international borders in 2012, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. That’s even more impressive when you compare it with the planet’s population of 7 billion! [More »]

Boring stocks that can triple your money …

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:15pm

Publisher’s Note: A lot of you have written in to feedback@uncommonwisdomdaily.com to express your interest in finding new ways to take advantage of rising markets while staying relatively safe. Specifically, one question that comes up again and again is how you can generate regular income from the stocks you own while discovering new, income-generating opportunities [More »]

Why Should You Invest in Gold?

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, May 13, 2013 at 8:30am

The gold market has been on the devil’s own rollercoaster recently. Up … down … aiii! Don’t worry — in fact, for a trader, those big swings mean opportunity. That’s because you can make money in gold no matter whether it is trending up or down. Wild swings in the price of gold don’t mean [More »]

Breaking News: ‘The Bull Market in Bonds is Over’

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, May 10, 2013 at 6:43pm

Today’s Afternoon Edition is short and sweet, but very important. We will go back to the ongoing discussion about gold next week, but there’s breaking news we need to tell you about today. The bond king, Bill Gross, Tweeted this morning, “The secular 30-yr bull market in bonds likely ended 4/29/2013.” I spearheaded the research [More »]

Stock Buybacks: Good Buys, or Buyer Beware?

by Rudy Martin | Friday, May 10, 2013 at 8:30am

As an astute investor, your wish is for the value of the stocks you own to remain largely unchanged for the next half-decade, right? No? Well, not unless you happen to be the undisputed champion investor of all time: Warren Buffett. During the annual ritual that dominates investment news every spring — the Berkshire Hathaway [More »]

Your Questions Answered: Gold, Silver, Oil, Groceries and More!

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:00pm

Wow! I can’t believe the feedback we got from all our readers. Yesterday, I made my case for evaluating investments in gold and asked for your comments and questions. (If you missed it, you can read about “The Real Value of Gold!” here.) The feedback we received was overwhelming! Because most of the questions and [More »]

Inside the Biggest Business Event of the Year in China …

by Tony Sagami | Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 8:30am

I visited the southern China province of Canton last week. And while I ate my share of delicious Cantonese food — like char sui, jook sing noodles and mantis shrimp — I wasn’t there just to feed my face. My main purpose in visiting Canton was to see for myself how a vital part of [More »]

The Real Value of Gold! (It’s not just an investment!)

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 7:24pm

We’ve been getting some questions about the recent move in the markets and gold, so I’d like to take a few moments to detail what’s going on and the importance of looking at assets from the standpoint of gold. We have heard a ton of different viewpoints from our passionate readers on the yellow metal. [More »]

Before Gold Investors Got a Soft Spot for This Hard Asset …

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 8:30am

During the past several weeks, big selling in gold by some pretty famous investing names has spooked a lot of people into unloading their own holdings or, at the very least, has kept them from adding to their existing positions. If they’re watching the headlines, it’s no wonder, really. After all, they reason, if billionaires [More »]

Big Announcement in the Tech Sector!

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 6:38pm

Technology is changing, and changing fast. Maybe not as fast as it seems from the outside … but fast nonetheless. Yesterday Adobe (ADBE) made a monumental announcement; they’re ceasing all the updates to their computer-based Creative Suite products and throwing everything behind their cloud-based “Creative Cloud” products. Set to debut in June, the Creative Cloud [More »]

A Rare Opportunity for Bullion Buyers

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8:30am

If you’ve been investing in gold bullion, 2013 probably hasn’t been very kind to you. After peaking in 2011 at $1,920 per troy ounce, gold prices plummeted below $1,400. Gold had its largest one-day loss in 33 years on April 15 when it lost 9.3%. Yup, a 9.3% loss in a single day. Ouch! However, [More »]

Hunting for Elephants

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7:14pm

Last week I sent you an update about an old colleague Doug Kass and his invitation to speak at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ meeting as a “Credentialed Bear.” Doug and I worked together when I was creating the original version of the RealMoney Pro website for TheStreet.com. It was a fun project, and Doug is [More »]

Goldfinger’s Revenge

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, May 6, 2013 at 8:30am

Boy, last week was an interesting one in the precious-metals markets. There are forces at work that would make Auric Goldfinger happy. Do you remember that James Bond villain? He was obsessed with gold bullion. Goldfinger would have laughed at paper gold. He wanted the real stuff. And guess what’s happening in the world today? [More »]

Is History Repeating Itself …

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:21pm

Understanding business and economic cycles … how they affect markets around the world … can save you as well as make you a ton of money over the course of your investing lifetime. One of my favorite master’s-level classes, Global Macroeconomics, went very deep into theory about these cycles. But we also studied practical models [More »]

3 Ways You Can Add Life (Insurance!) to Your Portfolio

by Rudy Martin | Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:30am

Quick — name an insurance company that needed a government bailout during the 2008-’09 financial collapse. Let’s try that again. Name an insurance company other than AIG — which peddled credit default swaps like candy at a kids’ concert — that required rescue. It’s hard to come up with one. But you’ll remember that hundreds [More »]

What is Buffett Hiding?

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7:06pm

In all the years I’ve studied the markets and worked in investment research, one of the most brilliant bears I’ve ever worked with is Doug Kass. Doug … flat … knows … his … stuff! Doug is the founder and president of Seabreeze Partners Management, and a notorious short-seller and bearish investor. When it comes [More »]

Are You a Gold Buyer or Seller?

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 8:30am

When it comes to finding winning investments in gold, silver, oil, gas and other natural resources for my subscribers, I rely on a trusted handful of technical and fundamental indicators. But nothing gives me a better read on the economy, which always has a BIG influence on day-to-day trading activity, than opening up my e-mail [More »]

1.076% in interest or 40% in taxes?

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 6:45pm

The other day a coworker — who knows I’ve been studying the market for a long time and that I’ve worked on Wall Street and with a number of financial firms — asked me, “Why would Apple borrow $17 billion when, just a few months ago, they were trying to figure out what to do [More »]

Capitalize on Chinese Consumers’ Liquid Love Affair

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 8:30am

Blame my parents. I was raised on a vegetable farm and don’t have much appreciation or need for the finer things in life. I could afford a Mercedes but I prefer a pickup truck, I do most of my shopping at Wal-Mart (WMT) and Costco (COST), wear a $20 Timex watch, and I’ll take a [More »]

Economic Anomaly Mystifies and Terrifies Congress!

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 6:22pm

The Treasury reported yesterday, much to the horror of Congress, they were going to pay down the national debt by $35 billion ($35,000,000,000)! It appears they can do this because of: Spending cuts (hot dog! those sequestration reductions really worked for a quarter) High receipts (they collected more taxes because of expiring tax breaks) Changes [More »]

Can Your Stocks Compete in the Global Market?

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 8:30am

How much time do you spend keeping up on the business news coming out of China? If you’re like most American investors, the answer is probably zero. That is a big mistake, because China has a big impact on a very large number of U.S. companies in two critical ways: China accounts for a significant [More »]

Are companies like Apple and IBM a buy?

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:36pm

Despite the remarkable run the stock market has had so far this year, high-value technology stocks are still trading at their cheapest levels since 2007, according to Bloomberg. And they could get even cheaper from here. Earnings at computer companies are expected to drop 5.5% this quarter, according to more than 2,000 analyst estimates Bloomberg [More »]

A Tale of Two Metals

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, April 29, 2013 at 8:30am

I’m getting more-bullish on gold. Yet, I can’t say the same for silver. And that’s odd, because silver can perform like “gold on steroids.” It often takes the moves that gold makes — to the upside and the downside — and amplifies them. But not now. Now — after scaring the bejeezus out of us [More »]

There’s so many bankers here, I can’t even get a dinner reservation!

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, April 26, 2013 at 6:04pm

The WSJ reported today about a slowdown in lending, among both business and consumer borrowers. The reporter even said last quarter’s surge in mortgage applications has ebbed. The Journal reported; as a result, banks are feeling a squeeze. That said, I must tell you, it’s not apparent here in the Caymans. I’m down here on [More »]

8 Ways You Can Use One of Buffett’s Best Strategies

by Rudy Martin | Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8:30am

With the markets barreling higher by the day, no doubt you’re sitting on some nice returns that you’d like to protect. Many investors like to take the money and run when their returns seem too good to be true. However, it’s no fun to be sitting in cash while the markets keep climbing. You know [More »]

Let Me Tell You a Story ‘Bout Free Milk and a Cow

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 7:12pm

In my younger and wilder days, there was a song my buddies and I used to love. I don’t recall the name of the band who sang it, but the song was called “Keep Your Hands to Yourself.” One of the lines was, “That’s when she told me a story ‘bout free milk and a [More »]

4 Stocks to Profit from the Luxury Auto Boom

by Tony Sagami | Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 8:30am

When I was a teenager, I dreamed about owning a Porsche or Ferrari. Of course, that was when I had no cash and even less in the way of brains. Alas, I will forever be the son of a frugal farmer. So, a Ford or Chevy pickup will do just fine for me, thank you. [More »]

The insanity of gold bugs!

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 6:04pm

My father-in-law is a bit of a gold bug. Not over-the-top, but he does put trust in the noble metal. This last Christmas, he gave me a one-troy-ounce Australian gold coin … with one string attached. When my son turns 18, I have to give it to him, as my father-in-law’s first “grand” heir. (Like [More »]

Best and Worst Utility Stocks for the Rest of 2013

by Rudy Martin | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 8:30am

At one time or another, you’ve probably held well-known stocks like Apple, Amazon, Netflix and other "exciting" trader favorites … names that rocket higher on great news, plummet on the slightest hint of problems and soar again simply because the broader markets happen to have a good day. Yet, some of the best stocks that [More »]

With friends like these …

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7:01pm

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to “update” how it measures and reports U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). In one its biggest changes since 1999, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s BEA is adapting this fundamental measure of economic growth to now include film royalties, research-and-development spending and other intangible assets. Lo and behold, these [More »]

What Wall Street Just Doesn’t Get About Asia Stocks

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 8:30am

The sky is falling! Rather, Chinese stocks have taken a tumble, thanks to “terrible” GDP numbers that would make U.S. leaders jump for joy in comparison. The Chinese economy expanded by 7.7% in the first quarter of this year. I don’t know about you, but I can imagine President Obama doing somersaults if the U.S. [More »]

Caterpillar’s trading action sends a strong message

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, April 22, 2013 at 5:54pm

Caterpillar (CAT), the world’s largest maker of construction equipment, reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of analysts’ estimates. Earnings fell nearly 45% from the same period a year ago to $1.31 per share, while revenue dropped more than 17% to $13.21 billion. Both measures came in well-below the earnings-per-share of $1.40 on $13.71 [More »]

This Commodity Is On Fire!

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, April 22, 2013 at 8:30am

Wall Streeters will tell you that “there’s always a bull market somewhere.” With gold and silver melting down and oil slip-sliding lower, this bull market has been increasingly hard for commodity investors to find. Agricultural commodities are under pressure, too. But there are areas of strength — and one of those is very tradable: natural [More »]

The Greatest Market Call of the Year …

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, April 19, 2013 at 6:24pm

Investing isn’t easy … and you’re never guaranteed success … but the fact is, some investors consistently seem to be in the right place at the right time. Take our in-house commodities expert Sean Brodrick. A little over a year ago, he saw an opportunity in the energy sector … specifically in natural gas. At [More »]

6 Ways to Bring Home the Bacon With Food ETFs

by Rudy Martin | Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8:30am

Yesterday’s most-fashionable sector resides in today’s dog house. But you can take some comfort that one of mankind’s oldest commercial activities is churning out plenty of present-day profit opportunities. Right now, it’s a troubling time for the tech sector, especially as some of its hottest names are cooling off amid lackluster earnings and less-than-gangbusters demand [More »]

Legislators Finally Take a Stand … for Themselves!

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 6:39pm

Congress made history this month, not just because the House and Senate both passed a bill unanimously, but they also did it in record time. One might think this is a welcome change from the “do-nothing” 112th Congress. But don’t get too excited — like everything else that’s cooked up on Capitol Hill, the 113th’s [More »]

Have We Seen the Low in Gold?

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 8:30am

Last week we talked about the potential gold-buying opportunity of the decade, where I gave you five reasons to be optimistic about gold. (Six reasons, if you include silver.) And then, late in the week, gold and gold miners experienced the beginning of a multi-day crash. The reasons behind the crash are as myriad as [More »]

How Billionaires Become Billionaires

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:41pm

In the era of the Federal Reserve’s zero-interest-rate policy, everyone is looking for yield … even billionaire hedge fund managers. And since it’s the time of year when hedge funds and other institutional investors are required to file their 13-Fs with the SEC — detailing all their major stock holdings — we thought we’d check [More »]

Why I’m Delighted to See Gold Smacked Down

by Bill Bonner | Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 8:30am

We are delighted to see gold getting smacked down. From the International Business Times: Gold prices posted their biggest two-session drop in 30 years Monday as retail investors and large institutional speculators capitulated to a six-month downdraft that accelerated in the last week into bear market territory. The violence of Monday’s plunge reinforced the view [More »]

Earnings Give Wall Street a Boost

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:41pm

Earnings season has kicked into full gear. Today saw some of the most widely owned companies giving insight into their businesses and, in turn, the strength of the U.S. and global economy. Here are some of the highlights from some of the big players in today’s marketplace, plus a popular metal that got a boost [More »]

Here’s How to Get Defensive Against a Nuclear North Korea

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 8:30am

Conditions are tense along the border between South and North Korea. The uncertainty is rippling far and wide, to leaders, citizens and investors all over the world. That’s because North Korea moved a missile into position — one supposedly with a range of 2,500 miles. If this is true, that makes it capable of reaching [More »]

Gold’s Sale of the Century

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:04pm

Stocks were down across the board today, with the S&P 500 posting its worst sell-off in more than four months and the Dow Industrials plunging by more than 260 points. It was a tough day for equities. Yet, gold got taken out behind the woodshed as well. The yellow metal sold off for the second-consecutive [More »]

Get to Know This Promising Metals Developer

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, April 15, 2013 at 8:30am

After gold prices tagged $1,500 on Friday, everyone was talking about the precious metals — that is, if they weren’t busy running away from them in a panic. Not me. I see an explosive buying opportunity in the precious metals. And last week’s trading action is only serving to make them look even-more-attractive here. Not [More »]

The top 5 stories from this crazy week …

by Brad Hoppman | Friday, April 12, 2013 at 6:06pm

This last week has truly been a rollercoaster for investors worldwide … From the onset of earnings season and fresh economic data, to the aftermath of Cyprus and the massive implosion of Bitcoin — this week has been hectic and unprecedented all across the board. So instead of focusing on a single issue — drilling [More »]

Do You Have Enough Protein in Your Portfolio?

by Rudy Martin | Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8:30am

If you’ve been investing for long enough, at some point you probably stopped being surprised that some of the top-performing stocks are actually unexciting companies from just-as-mundane industries. Yet many investors expect they need the super-glamorous stars from tech and other hot sectors in their portfolios. Many portfolio managers subscribe to this theory, so they [More »]

Bitcoin Makes History … We Hope You Followed Our Advice

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 5:51pm

When was the last time you saw an equity, ETF or currency drop more than 75% in one day, only to have trading halted to allow the market to “cool down” … If I asked you that question yesterday, your answer should have been “never.” That all changed, however, when the infamous electronic currency Bitcoin [More »]

The Quest for the City of Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 8:30am

El Dorado … Cibola … Quivira … these are all fabled “lost cities of gold” that fired up the imaginations of explorers who pursued their dreams to the four corners of the Earth. These cities only existed in the fevered imaginations of storytellers. But there was a real city of gold … or at least, [More »]

The Federal Reserve’s Latest Scandal

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 6:16pm

Dear #field8#, We know the Federal Reserve’s goals are twofold: to stabilize inflation and maximize employment growth. However, it was apparent this morning that it has added a third mission: to help line the pockets of its buddies on Wall Street. Let me explain … This morning the Fed announced it had “inadvertently” released the [More »]

The Potential Gold-Buying Opportunity of the Decade

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 8:30am

“Surely,” some say when it comes to precious-metals prices, especially gold, “we must be at the bottom.” After all, as we talked about earlier this week, gold’s been in a “terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad slump.” We’ll only know the bottom when we see it in the rearview mirror. But there IS reason for optimism. [More »]

All-Out Brawl on Wall Street

by Brad Hoppman | Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 5:31pm

Even though WrestleMania (believe it or not, it’s still around) took place on Sunday, that didn’t stop some financial superstars from throwing exaggerated punches on Wall Street this week, as they came to blows over some of their favorite investments … I’m talking about the fact that two of the most controversial big-name companies in [More »]

2 Stocks That Can Benefit from the New Bird Flu Outbreak

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 8:30am

Remember when millions of Chinese donned face masks for protection during the Asian SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) epidemic back in 2003? Now, a second, deadlier version of bird flu has just hit China. Health officials all over the world are monitoring an epidemic that could be even worse than 2003. But some companies are [More »]

GE turns to ‘Plan B’

by Brad Hoppman | Monday, April 8, 2013 at 5:43pm

In what’s starting to be seen as a bit of an “about-face” for one of America’s biggest companies — and perhaps for the whole U.S. economy at large — the massive conglomerate General Electric (GE) shelled out $3.3 billion to capitalize on the oil-drilling boom by acquiring Lufkin Industries (LUFK). The capital came straight from [More »]

Gold’s Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Slump

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, April 8, 2013 at 8:30am

The first part of recovery is admitting you have a problem, yes? So let’s admit that gold and silver are having a terrible time of it. In fact, let’s call it “Gold’s Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Slump.” Gold has had a great run, but even some of the biggest believers in the yellow metal [More »]

5 Global Airline Stocks Set to Gain Altitude

by Rudy Martin | Friday, April 5, 2013 at 8:30am

Imagine piloting an airplane through a region where superhighway systems aren’t available as an alternative means of travel. I’m not talking about a charter flight where it’s just you and a passenger or two. I’m talking about having a full cabin as you traverse remote terrain, because your service is in high demand from an [More »]

The Ultimate ‘Gold Loophole’

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 8:30am

After the panic in Cyprus and ongoing worries over Ben Bernanke’s commitment to print ourselves into oblivion, gold and silver will be among the best investments going forward. And while holding physical metals is prudent, I’ve uncovered a secret “gold loophole” that allows you to grab much bigger, faster gains in the gold market today. [More »]

The Hottest New Toxic Investment of 2013

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 12:35pm

The world’s bankers had the chance to learn a very painful and expensive lesson in the financial crash of 2008-‘09 … but this piece of news is proof-positive that they haven’t … I’m talking about the way the banks bundled risky mortgages and sold them to investors as Collateralized Debt Obligations and Mortgage-Backed Securities. They [More »]

Where You Can Find Opportunity in a Crisis

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 8:30am

On Monday, I told my subscribers to bag some quick gains on a gold and silver miner. Those who acted on my recommendation were able to grab up to 21.5% in less than a month’s time. Not too bad for a few moments’ work, for them. But I see plenty more upside ahead, both for [More »]

Bitcoin Bubble Set to Burst

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 6:06am

After giving investors the chance for $150,000 gains, the crypto-currency is now setting the stage for a vicious whipsaw … The biggest winner in the aftermath of the Cyprus debacle wasn’t the government, which secured its bailout from Brussels after all. No, instead it was an alternative currency called Bitcoin. Well, that’s not quite fair. [More »]

Investing treasures buried deep beneath the South China Sea

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 8:30am

China isn’t just a global economic powerhouse. It’s a global military power as well. And it isn’t about to let anyone forget that, least of all its Asian neighbors whom it’s battling over the rights to the South China Sea’s natural resources. Buried deep beneath the ocean floor are rich oil and natural gas deposits. [More »]

A Country That Will Help Lead the 21st Century (is Not the One You Think)

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, April 1, 2013 at 8:30am

One of the best economies in the world right now is not China or Saudi Arabia or some other far-off place. It’s right next door, in Mexico. My Global Resource Hunter subscribers took a round of gains on the iShares MSCI Mexico Capped Investable Market Index Fund (EWW) earlier this year. We grabbed it again [More »]

How to Buy Financials in a Post-Cyprus World

by Rudy Martin | Friday, March 29, 2013 at 8:30am

China is expected to have 167 million “mainstream” consumer households by 2020, according to McKinsey estimates. Mainstream is defined as those with annual disposable income of between $16,000 and $34,000. That’s more than 10 times the 14 million, or 6%, who currently fit that definition McKinsey also anticipates there will also be 120 million households [More »]

Digging for a Silver Rebound

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 8:30am

You know I’m bullish on gold. But when it comes to silver, I’m even more bullish! I think there are some very positive fundamentals for silver, which I’d like to share with you in just a moment. However, I’m in very good company in my forecast for a bright future for silver, gold and other [More »]

The ‘Master Plan’ Behind the Cyprus Panic: Is it still a conspiracy if it’s obviously true?

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 11:56am

With today’s frantic 24-hour news cycle, the story of Cyprus is already becoming stale … just as deeper realizations about the mini-panic — and its unintended consequences — are coming to light. Of course there’s no need to dwell on events like this; but at the same time, this panic has offered us plenty to [More »]

Russia: More Than Just a Petroleum Play

by Rudy Martin | Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:30am

Cyprus has long been a tax paradise for wealthy Russians. So much so, in fact, that Russia loaned Cyprus 2.5 billion euros back in 2011. This loan, due 2016, is being restructured today, given recent events. Before the bailout that made a million headlines in the last week, the Mediterranean island’s government appealed to Russia, [More »]

Don’t Underestimate This Market …

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 8:30am

Are you sitting on the sidelines? If the answer is yes … you have lots of company. I talk to a lot of investors, both professional and individual, and most of them are very worried about the direction our country is going, the state of the economy, our massive mountain of rapidly growing national debt, [More »]

4 Big Reasons to Be Bullish

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, March 25, 2013 at 8:30am

The price of the S&P 500 has doubled in the past four years. Surely then, investors say, this must be the top. It’s all downhill from here, the doom-mongers warn. Put on your crash helmets! But before you bet your cash on the S&P 500 folding its wings and dive-bombing into the abyss, let me [More »]

3 Copper Stocks to Consider After a Market Correction

by Rudy Martin | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 8:30am

Some commodity investors I talk to say copper is the most-volatile of the metals they’ve traded. Many refuse to consider going near it anymore. Personally, I think they’re just cranky about losing money recently on what should have been a sure bet. Copper is more of an industrial metal than a precious metal. However, similar [More »]

A White (Metals) Sale You Won’t Want to Miss

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 8:30am

You know I’m a big fan of gold as an enduring stash of wealth. I’m an even-bigger fan of building wealth quickly while you wait for your core, longer-term gold holdings to pay off. This means keeping some powder dry to be able to jump into faster-moving opportunities. And right now, the precious metals are [More »]

Solar Golden Boy Gone Bankrupt!

by Brad Hoppman | Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:15am

Industry leader Suntech goes belly-up … Housing stocks shift into overdrive … Maybe money really does grow on trees … Suntech was probably the last, best hope for mainstream solar power in our generation. And just yesterday, they filed for bankruptcy in court. The massive Chinese company was always a bit of a Cinderella story, [More »]

Look at This Price Action in GLD!

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 8:30am

The Cyprus monetary-seizure shock was the first real macro shakeup of 2013. At least, it was the only one so far that’s knocked the wind out of the markets. (Just wait till the realities of the Sequester start to kick in … ) But all told, the Dow Industrials only lost about 60 points in [More »]

Beyond Cyprus: 4 Warnings the Market is Trying to Send Us

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 8:30am

Markets got rocked early yesterday after the surprise announcement that the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus — to secure a 10-billion-euro rescue package — would force citizens to help bail out their banks through a one-time tax on deposits. Fears of a potential bank run that could easily spread to other economically weak European nations [More »]

A Developing Opportunity in Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, March 18, 2013 at 8:30am

Today I want to introduce you to a U.S.-based exploration and development company that has a fast-growing, multimillion-ounce, advanced-stage precious metals project within the mining-friendly jurisdictions of Nevada. The gold-and-silver project there is called Sleeper, but don’t be dissuaded by that name. This company also has a project, San Miguel, that’s humming along in northern [More »]

Outrageous Values in Argentina

by Rudy Martin | Friday, March 15, 2013 at 8:30am

The new pope hails from Argentina — maybe your next stock pick should, too! The surprise announcement that the new Holy See, Pope Francis, is an Argentine could make the world take a closer look at that country. More than likely, though, the spotlight on South America will fade when the current headlines go away. [More »]

2 Ways to Create Wealth From the World Getting Richer

by Rudy Martin | Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 8:30am

The U.S might have the most millionaire households in the world. But Singapore, Switzerland and Qatar have the highest percentage of the wealth, according to the latest survey from The Boston Consulting Group. Looking at this in terms of investment dollars, at the end of 2011, the U.S. represented just slightly over a third of [More »]

What’s Next for Gold?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 8:30am

Right now, investors view gold as having “as much luster as a rusty tin can,” according to a recent Forbes article. That’s because the number of traders betting against gold recently reached its highest level since 1999. Meanwhile, the Dow Industrials and S&P 500 continue their march higher … while investors continue to abandon the [More »]

A Crisis of Consumer Confidence? Not Here!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:30am

Did you know that roughly 70% of the U.S. economy is comprised of consumer spending? That is the money that you and I spend at the grocery store, the shopping mall, at car dealerships, and at our favorite restaurants. That’s a statistic investors should never forget. Another number to note is how spending changes year-over-year, [More »]

‘The Last of the Biggest Gold Discoveries’

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, March 11, 2013 at 8:30am

The hammering that gold, silver and other precious-metals stocks have taken has turned what could — and, in some cases, should — be high-flyers into dust. Keep in mind that gold dust can still be valuable … and potentially very profitable for investors when things start shaping up again. Last week I got to talk [More »]

Markets Going Up, Up … and Investors Going Away!

by Rudy Martin | Friday, March 8, 2013 at 8:30am

This week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average continued its climb to record highs, ending yesterday at a third-straight historic close of 14,329.49. At the same time, the number of Americans who filed for unemployment benefits fell to a six-week low, showing further improvement in the labor market. That’s the good news. The bad news is [More »]

Keep Calm and Carry On as Silver Coin Sales Soar!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 8:30am

When I was walking the rows and corridors of the Prospectors and Developers’ Association of Canada (PDAC) in Toronto this week, I kept thinking of the phrase from the London Blitz, “Keep Calm and Carry On.” That’s because many developers and explorers I talked to were feeling the strain of sagging stock prices. Plenty of [More »]

Panning for Paydirt in Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 8:30am

The Dow Industrials just hit their all-time high — boosting stocks like Google, PepsiCo, Hershey and Johnson & Johnson to record levels as well — just in time for the bull market to turn 4 years old this week. Now that the markets are back to trading at pre-recession levels, we’ll leave it to the [More »]

Profit Like a High Roller from Nevada’s Bold New Bet

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 8:30am

Casinos are increasingly cropping up all over the country, with states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Ohio looking to boost their revenues by adding, or providing more, local options for gamers. To remain far ahead of its potential new competition, Nevada is now placing its bets on a new state law that is designed to [More »]

A Gravedigger’s Banquet in Gold …

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, March 4, 2013 at 8:30am

Right now, gold is under pressure, and once-shining precious-metals explorers and developers are getting crushed like old cans. That’s why, as you read this, I’m in Toronto at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), Canada’s biggest mining conference. It’s the 81st gathering of explorers, developers and resource producers from all over Canada and [More »]

An Investment Idea the Sequester Can’t Stop

by Rudy Martin | Friday, March 1, 2013 at 8:30am

In times of uncertainty, it seems like the only sure bet is something we can’t live without — water. “Water is the new oil,” as legendary petroleum magnate T. Boone Pickens and other successful entrepreneurs have echoed. What you may not realize is that millions of gallons of water are being used as part of [More »]

Big Brother Creating Huge Business for These 5 Stocks

by Rudy Martin | Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 8:30am

Just the other day I applied for a new life insurance policy, and was surprised to hear what the underwriters already knew about me. Have you also noticed an increase in just how much companies — even ones you might never have even done business — with seem to know about the products and services [More »]

Survey: Least-Loved Companies Often Have the Best Stocks!

by Rudy Martin | Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 8:30am

Harris Interactive’s latest U.S. corporate-reputation survey unveils a painful reality for some of the most-recognizable companies in the markets: It’s getting harder to maintain a top brand. In Harris’ survey, more than 14,000 consumers rated 60 companies on a variety of perception points — including leadership, financial performance, products/services and emotional appeal. The number of [More »]

If You Can’t Beat Them, Sell to Them Instead!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 8:30am

It may sound more like a spy novel than real life, but the White House leveled charges that Chinese government-controlled hackers are behind a slew of cyber attacks against U.S. government, media and business websites. Cyber security watchdog Mandiant claimed that it has traced recent cyber attacks to a non-descript, 12-story ex-Army building on the [More »]

Have Gold Miners Hit Bottom Yet? Here’s One to Watch

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, February 25, 2013 at 8:30am

The carnage in precious metals last week was awful … especially if you thought it signaled the end of the bull market. However, if you believe this is just a bump in the road — as I do — then we’re talking about a potential set-up for a major buying opportunity. While we await the [More »]

Has America Been Hacked? Big Money to be Made …

by Rudy Martin | Friday, February 22, 2013 at 8:30am

One of the four core global investing mega-trends I’m following this year is Big Data. That’s because there is big money to be made from the explosion in data collection on customers’ preferences, buying habits, relationships and other information that can help companies to target — and even shape — your buying decisions. Anywhere there’s [More »]

Why Apple’s ‘Next Big Thing’ Might Not be a Gadget

by Rudy Martin | Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 8:30am

Is Apple (AAPL) starting to lose its “cool” factor? Co-founder Steve Wozniak recently told Bloomberg that the company is “kind of losing that” edge. For Apple, its shares may have a little more room to go to the downside as other companies scramble to fill the current innovation gap in the lucrative tech marketplace. But [More »]

You Might be Committing a Felony at This Very Moment …

by Mark Nestmann | Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 8:30am

How many felonies have you committed today? The answer may surprise you. That’s because, if you’re like most Americans, you probably violate federal or state law several times each day — without even knowing it. The “criminalization” of American law is nothing new. But most citizens don’t realize just how frequently their state and federal [More »]

How You Can Profit from China’s Big Company-Buying Spree

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 8:30am

Do you remember the gasps when the Japanese were snapping up some of America’s most-loved landmark properties during the 1980s? Back then, the business news often included a segment about the Japanese snapping up American icons, like Pebble Beach, Columbia Pictures or Rockefeller Center. If the news wasn’t about the Japanese buying something, it was [More »]

What the Heck is Going on at the Gas Pump?

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, February 18, 2013 at 8:30am

Ouch! Americans are feeling the pinch at the pump as gasoline prices surge. Prices recently jumped to an average of $3.60 per gallon, according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report. This represents the highest level since October. This is happening even though America’s crude oil production is booming. In fact, the U.S. pumped 7.06 million [More »]

Profit from What the Next Great Generation of Spenders is Buying

by Rudy Martin | Friday, February 15, 2013 at 8:30am

In my 25 years of actively trading in the markets, I’ve learned there’s only ONE secret to making profitable investments. Simply follow the money. One of the ways we’re doing that right now in my Global Trend Trader service is by shadowing the moves of the up-and-coming global consumer. Where we see them spending the [More »]

A Valentine’s Investment Idea to Make Your Portfolio Shine!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 8:30am

On this highest of holidays dedicated to showering your beloved with adoration that often comes in the form of sparkly trinkets, today let’s take a close look at some of the less-traditional precious metals that might be a part of your gift-giving activities … ones that could make excellent portfolio additions as well. Gold and [More »]

Where $40B in U.S. Assets Could be Heading this Year

by Mark Nestmann | Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 8:30am

Although an ever-growing number of U.S. citizens are choosing to preserve at least a portion of their wealth overseas, many offshore banks, money managers and trust companies are severing their relationships with their U.S. clients. But that doesn’t mean you cannot (continue to) protect your wealth by taking it offshore. In fact, these latest moves [More »]

How You Can Keep, Enjoy More of the Profits You Make!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 8:30am

I am a very lucky man. I have four beautiful, intelligent, healthy children; a brother and sister who are my best friends in the world; excellent health and a job I love. My job, in turn, lets me do two things that I absolutely love: Research, investigate, and uncover great investment opportunities, and Travel around [More »]

5 Ways We’re Cashing in on the Oil and Gas Boom

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, February 11, 2013 at 8:30am

Late last week we learned that the U.S. trade gap shrank 20.7% to $38.5 billion. That’s thanks to America’s new energy boom and, specificially, record petroleum exports. You know I’ve been pounding the table about energy-sector investments with explosive potential during the past few weeks here in Uncommon Wisdom Daily. And my favorite plays are [More »]

A Cheap Way to Play Soaring Global Food Prices

by Rudy Martin | Friday, February 8, 2013 at 8:30am

The summer droughts that ravaged corn, soybean and wheat crops in the U.S. Midwest are back in the news. They are also on my radar as a global investment concept that may soon become ripe for the picking, as agriculture prices look to be heading even higher … and not just for the United States. [More »]

Germany Throws Down the Gold Gauntlet; Who Will be Next?

by Rudy Martin | Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 8:30am

In a shot heard round the world, Germany has fired off a request to repatriate about 675 tons of its gold by 2020, starting this year. That’s about 50% of its total gold reserves. And guess where a big chunk of that gold is coming from? The Bundesbank has requested a phased relocation of the [More »]

4 Reasons an Offshore Asset Trust May be Right for You

by Mark Nestmann | Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 8:30am

An increasing number of Americans are taking steps to preserve their wealth by moving a portion of it offshore. If you’ve already made this move, or you’re thinking about moving (more of) your money out of the country in an effort to protect it, you are leaps and bounds ahead of many of your peers. [More »]

January Indicator Reveals: Great Year for GLOBAL Stocks

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 8:30am

As goes January … so goes the rest of the year. February got off to a rough start, with markets taking a tumble yesterday on revamped concerns about the sovereign-debt crisis in the euro zone. But last month’s action is what smart investors should be focusing on right now. In other words, what this past [More »]

Cashed-Up Gold Junior with a Huge Resource

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, February 4, 2013 at 8:30am

My ongoing quest to find the next big way to profit from the precious-metals craze often takes me to explore gold- and silver-mining projects all over the world. Last week, I had the chance to get up-close-and-personal with a company that’s sitting on a goldmine of opportunity … literally! And I’d like to share this [More »]

3 Reasons High-Flying Boeing Could Get Grounded Fast

by Rudy Martin | Friday, February 1, 2013 at 8:30am

It’s earnings season, which means many investors are having a field day buying stocks that reported good numbers, in hopes that the shares will go higher from here. But when it comes to one high-flyer that just released decent results, I don’t expect it will keep soaring into next quarter. In fact, if you’re looking [More »]

Lookin’ For Gold in All the Right Places

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 8:30am

When I was at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference recently, I had a chance to sit down with Darin Wagner, CEO of Balmoral Resources (BAR on the TSX-V, BALMF on the OTC in the U.S.). Watch this video I filmed of our talk, and you’ll see why I think this company has great potential … [More »]

Time to Make a Move Offshore? Be Sure to Read This First

by Mark Nestmann | Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 8:30am

If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, the U.S. government has assigned itself the right to tax your income, no matter where you live. I sometimes tell U.S. clients that even if they jumped in the Starship Enterprise and traveled to the Delta Quadrant (30,000 light years away from earth at its closest point), [More »]

‘Abenomics’ Could Send These ETFs Soaring

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 8:30am

Have you seen what the Japanese stock market has done lately? After decades of doldrums, Japanese stocks are now on fire! Since mid-November, the Japanese stock market as measured by the iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (EWJ) is up an impressive 15%. The source for the sudden turnaround is the change in political power. These [More »]

Be ready to pull the trigger when …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 28, 2013 at 8:30am

Unlimited money-printing from the Federal Reserve. Unlimited euro-printing from the European Central Bank. Unlimited yen-printing from the Bank of Japan … North Korea about to stage a rocket test directed at striking the U.S. North Korea now threatening war with South Korea. Terrorist actions in Algiers. In Mali. Bankrupt Spain. Greece. Italy. France going down [More »]

100 Billion Reasons to Love GE Now

by Rudy Martin | Friday, January 25, 2013 at 8:30am

The first time I ran into General Electric (GE) was during an aircraft-leasing deal that went bad. GE was the main creditor on that deal. I admit, I haven’t been much of a fan since. But there’s no getting too far away from this company, with its massive global reach. And even after a subsequent [More »]

A Gold Developer Worth Exploring

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 8:30am

In the past few days, we’ve been talking about some amazing opportunities presenting themselves right now in the energy sector. But when it comes to investments that can offer both short-term gains and longer-term upside, I believe gold, silver and other resource plays should also have a prominent place in your portfolio. And so today [More »]

Stock Returns Plus a 30% Pay Raise? Find Out How …

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 8:30am

Investors who paid close attention to the president’s inauguration speech might have caught a reassuring sound bite on a familiar theme we’ve been discussing here in Uncommon Wisdom Daily during the past few weeks. As you know, I’ve been pounding the table about the New Fuel Revolution that’s currently under way here in America — [More »]

Faster Than a Speeding Bullet Train …

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8:30am

The Fiscal Cliff deal may be (mostly) behind us, but its effects are working their way into our economy. Not only are stocks up nicely, but there’s some spending in store that’s designed to stimulate our economy: infrastructure spending. From roads and bridges and railways that we rely on to get us from point A [More »]

Market Turning Points Coming Soon …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 21, 2013 at 8:30am

Over the last couple of weeks there hasn’t been a lot of action in the markets. We continue to see very tight trading ranges that are likely due to the low volume. But more importantly the markets are now dealing with the background noise of the second half of the fiscal cliff negotiations — the [More »]

The Best Global Market for Your Money

by Rudy Martin | Friday, January 18, 2013 at 8:30am

With the dollar’s value weakening and with smaller, nimbler economies running circles around large economies like the U.S. and Europe, placing your bets outside the developed-world’s borders can not only help increase your profit potential, but also your purchasing power. In my Emerging Market Winners service, my subscribers are sitting pretty in several global plays [More »]

Why I’m Buying the ‘Admiral Ackbar’ of Investments

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 8:30am

Is natural gas the "Admiral Ackbar" of investments? It sure seems like many analysts want us to think so. But I think they’re missing out on a big opportunity Just how big? Even if you’re not a “Star Wars” fan, bear with me for just a moment to borrow from it to illustrate just how [More »]

The Energy Chart You’ve Got to See!

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 8:30am

You have to continually think outside the box when you’re investing. That’s because, too often, thinking inside the box is a good way to get nailed into a coffin. When you follow along with everyone else, you risk jumping in too late and your potential profits getting nailed flat. But if you try to think [More »]

Big Rise in Stock-Buying, But What’s Selling May Surprise You!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 8:30am

Investors are pouring a mountain of money into the stock market this year. After our dysfunctional politicians in Washington, D.C., forged a Fiscal Cliff agreement that both sides seem to hate, the stock market shot up and has been on a roll ever since. If you’ve bought a bunch of new stocks, funds or ETFs [More »]

Such Total Nonsense …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 8:30am

The talk circulating that the U.S. Treasury can circumvent the debt ceiling by minting a trillion-dollar platinum coin is pure nonsense. First, to the best of my knowledge, the U.S. Treasury does not own any platinum. That means it would have to go into the market and buy up platinum to mint such a coin. [More »]

The Bright Future of America’s New Fuel Revolution …

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 8:30am

Energy stocks have been on a tear lately, pushed along by a resilient oil price and a boom in both natural gas and oil production. The short-term forces driving this rally remain volatile. But the longer-term trend is much clearer, and it’s very bullish for American energy. Consider … Drillers are setting up new operations [More »]

Energy Pays—But This Could Pay off Even-Faster

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 8:30am

During the past few days, we’ve been talking about the massive New Fuel Revolution that’s transforming America’s economy and putting us on the path to energy independence … or even economic self-reliance. But energy is only the beginning of the story. The profit potential in one specific segment of this sector is positively, well, electrifying [More »]

6 Great Reasons to Start DOUBLING Your Yields with MLPs

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 8:30am

Lost in the hullabaloo over the recent Fiscal Cliff is that it ended in a deal that handed out a bunch of tax breaks. And sure enough — one of those tax breaks was for dividend-paying stocks … And with many dividend-paying stocks and funds trading at bargain prices, this change could provide a nice [More »]

Low Nat-Gas Prices Will Shift Our Economy Into Overdrive

by Sean Brodrick | Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 8:30am

America has a LOT of natural gas. And despite the predictions that lower prices would lead to less nat-gas supply, inventories are actually up. If this trend continues in 2013, this has BIG implications for the U.S. economy — In fact, it could be the catalyst to jump-starting new economic growth … Expensive Oil Means [More »]

Is America on the Road to Energy Independence?

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, January 7, 2013 at 8:30am

Last week in Uncommon Wisdom Daily, I told you about two potential “game changers” in oil — the rising global supply, and soaring North American production. Today, I want to dig a little deeper and take a closer look at how America’s domestic oil supply has huge implications for our economic future … so huge, [More »]

3 Global Profit Plays to Key off the Pain in Spain

by Rudy Martin | Friday, January 4, 2013 at 8:30am

While all eyes have been on the fiscal cliff here in the United States since the November elections, it’s been business-as-usual in the rest of the world. If you’re just getting caught up on the headlines, some of our friends in the euro zone have endured even more bad news in the past few weeks. [More »]

Time to Bet on the U.S. of Oil?

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 8:30am

The price of benchmark U.S. crude oil rallied to more than $91 last week, intriguing potential investors while scaring cash-strapped consumers about where oil prices will go next. Oil prices are up – hitting a seven-week high after the last-minute fiscal cliff deal came together. Demand is on its way up as well. But with [More »]

Why the Debt Ceiling Is the Wild Card in the Fiscal-Cliff Drama

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 8:30am

I hope you’ve had a wonderful new year and that your resolutions stick for a long time to come. In the meantime, it’s time to jump right back into the business of making money. And it looks like we’re about to enter some very familiar territory. In my Uncommon Wisdom Daily column on Nov. 28, [More »]

To Your Financial Health in 2013 …

by Uncommon Wisdom Daily | Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 8:30am

Today marks the beginning of a year for the record books — an era investors aren’t likely to soon forget. The new financial realities across the globe are opening up a great deal of profit opportunities in stocks, commodities, ETFs and precious metals. And your favorite Uncommon Wisdom Daily experts look forward to sharing them [More »]

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