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Bernanke: The Free-Money Era is Ending

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 6:15pm

The big day is finally here. After hours of deliberation, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee decided to … do nothing. OK, I’m exaggerating a bit. We didn’t really expect any changes today. The drama is all about the Fed’s massive “quantitative easing” programs. People want to know when and how the Fed will stop [More »]

2 Economies, 1 Country: See Which Chinese Stocks Rise Faster!

by Rudy Martin | Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 8:30am

Yes, I know — China’s growth is slowing down. That’s what everyone is saying, anyway. Yet, curiously, plenty of people seem to be making money right now from the growth that supposedly isn’t taking place there! You won’t get bored to distraction here by another litany of things going wrong in the Asian nation. That’s [More »]

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 »]

The Mayans Were Right …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 31, 2012 at 8:30am

The Mayans were right. They never predicted the end of the world on 12/21/12. Those predictions were the antics of doomsayers and others hell bent on frightening you. The Mayans predicted a turn in the major cycles impacting the world, and the beginning of a new era. And to that degree, I think they were [More »]

5 Trends Set to Drive Global Markets in 2013

by Rudy Martin | Friday, December 28, 2012 at 8:30am

Last December, considering the magnitude of the euro-zone crisis and its ongoing negative effect on other developed markets, I predicted 2012 would be the year of the emerging-market investor. Today I’d like to follow up on that prediction, and share with you why emerging-market investors should do even better in 2013 than in 2012. Plus, [More »]

Important Lessons from the Guns of Lexington and Yorktown

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 8:30am

A currency crisis … a superpower mired in an unconventional war … cutthroat capitalists preying on honest merchants … political activists mounting “tea party” protests … These scenarios sound like they’re ripped from today’s headlines. But these were the earth-shaking events that shaped the world of the American Revolution. The revolution still has lessons for [More »]

Happy Holidays!

by Uncommon Wisdom Daily | Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 8:30am

Our Uncommon Wisdom Daily team is off today, spending time with family and friends. But we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for the warmth and loyalty you’ve shown us this year. We’ve been doing our level best to help you thrive in these challenging markets, with uncommon insights into the markets — [More »]

Thank you for one of the greatest gifts of all!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, December 24, 2012 at 8:30am

Please accept our warmest wishes for you and your loved ones during this holiday season. The rest of the year, my team and I focus on opportunities to help you achieve your financial dreams. And as often as not, we warn you about the emerging threats that have the power to destroy those dreams. But [More »]

How to Profit from the Surging, Emerging Market Middle Class

by Rudy Martin | Friday, December 21, 2012 at 8:30am

Most Americans know the story of the U.S. Baby Boom. Between 1946 and 1964, birthrates in the United States doubled due to economic and social change after World War II. These 77 million “Baby Boomers” contributed to a historic boom in spending and consumption. Whether it was purchasing a home in the suburbs or a [More »]

What the Fed’s Policy Could Mean for Emerging Markets

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 8:30am

Last week we learned U.S. exports slouched in October. Actually, they tanked so badly the trade deficit widened despite a drop in imports. Then the Federal Reserve met and announced monetary policy decisions and adjustments to their economic outlook. The dismal export number probably helped validate their decision to add more bond-buying to their QE [More »]

The Worst Inflation in My Lifetime

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 8:30am

America’s DAYS OF DESTINY December 11-18, 2012 Due to the massive financial dangers now threatening your wealth, we are interrupting our normal editorial schedule to bring you a crucial series of articles designed to help you shore up your financial defenses before the new year begins. We will return to our regular publishing schedule on [More »]

Palladium: Time for This ‘Now’ Metal to Shine

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, December 17, 2012 at 8:30am

All That Glitters Isn’t (Just) Gold …

by Tony Sagami | Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 8:30am

With the fiscal cliff deadline just two short weeks away, there’s no time to waste in preparing for what comes next — whether it’s economic fallout or a series of semi-heroic measures our legislators adopt to keep us (temporarily) afloat. Members of my Asian Century service know that the best way to make money right [More »]

How to Buy Gold and Silver Bullion Coins

by Mike Burnick | Friday, December 14, 2012 at 8:30am

Your ONLY Protection from the Coming Currency Wars

by Tom Essaye | Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 8:30am

Today’s world is as uncertain as any we’ve seen in some time. Sovereign-debt crises threaten major economies in Europe and Japan. And the fiscal state of the United States is the worst in non-wartime history! It’s no surprise, then, that investors are becoming increasingly attracted to the safety, anonymity and purchasing-power preservation that comes with [More »]

Gold: Headed to $62,238 or Even $84,131 an Ounce?

by Larry Edelson | Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 8:30am

At the Golden Crossroads: the West vs. the Rest

by Charles Goyette | Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 8:30am

11 Shocking Forecasts for 2013

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, December 10, 2012 at 8:30am

For the past week, you’ve told us what you see ahead in 2013 for stocks, oil and gold. And in your emails, you have also stressed how anxious you are to make higher yields in this low interest-rate environment. Now it’s OUR turn to return the favor — by arming you with the forecasts my [More »]

3 Commodity Opportunities for 2013

by Rudy Martin | Friday, December 7, 2012 at 8:30am

The recent moves in copper prices are a leading global indicator to me. The commodity is up 4% and climbing. And that tells me part of the global recovery will favor industrials. What’ll push the global appetite for commodities, such as copper, through the roof? Emerging markets, of course, fueled by a growing work force [More »]

Gold Set to Soar? Here’s What Coin Sales are Saying …

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 8:30am

With gold prices at a one-month low, many investors are looking for clues about where they’re heading next. And so, today we’re going to look at two charts and two forces that are driving prices as we head into year-end … and those prices look to be going higher. Is this a buying opportunity before [More »]

Time to Buy Europe? You Don’t Need to Ask This Monk!

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 8:30am

The Wall Street Journal had an interesting little article published on Monday: “Greeks Seek Strength in the Predictions of a Revered Monk.” Based on that title, I was surprised to learn this monk, the late Elder Paisios as they call him, predicted the calamity in Greece. It’s not that he was able to foresee the [More »]

Why You Could See Some Special Dividend Payouts This Month!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 3, 2012 at 8:30am

Before I get to my analysis of the key markets, today I want to digress a bit and discuss what I call the “idiocy of raising taxes.” Especially taxes on dividends. It offers a great example of how raising taxes can backfire, and how Washington’s bureaucrats don’t have a clue about what they’re doing. Consider [More »]

Why Silver’s Heading Ho-Ho Higher!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:30am

December is already shaping up to be a strong month for silver. But smart investors might be singing “Silver Bells” well into the New Year. That’s because 2013 looks to hold even more promise for the metal. Today, we’ll look at five reasons why silver is set to shine, and a couple potential ways to [More »]

Will the Fed Sabotage QE III for the Fiscal Cliff?

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 8:30am

Is the Federal Reserve trying to sabotage QE III for the sake of the fiscal cliff? There are quite a few signs, which we’ll talk about in just a few moments. Besides, when it comes to our officials, whether appointed or elected, nothing is out of the realm of possibility. While we can’t predict exactly [More »]

Why Taiwan Is Asia’s Hidden Tech Mecca

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 8:30am

If you are a tech investor, and you are not including Asian companies in your stock portfolio, I think you are ignoring some of the very best opportunities on the planet. That’s because China is home to a huge, hidden tech mecca that can give Silicon Valley — and its investors — a run for [More »]

Big-Growth Bargains for Black Friday Stock Shoppers!

by Rudy Martin | Friday, November 23, 2012 at 8:30am

Black Friday isn’t quite the annual one-day extravaganza it has been in years past. That’s because many shoppers throughout the nation started lining up for “post-Thanksgiving” holiday deals as early as Monday … for sales that kicked off, in many cases, on Thanksgiving Day! The National Retail Federation anticipates U.S. holiday spending will generate just [More »]

Happy Thanksgiving from Uncommon Wisdom!

by Uncommon Wisdom Daily | Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 8:30am

As Charles suggested in yesterday’s issue, today we are “doing our gratitude” here at Uncommon Wisdom and reviewing all the things for which we are grateful. And so, on this day of thanks, we wanted to send you a quick message to let you know how grateful we are to count you among our friends. [More »]

The Root of America’s Problem …

by Charles Goyette | Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 8:30am

Having a special time of year devoted to giving thanks is one of America’s finest traditions. I’ve always believed that blessings counted multiply. My wife and I make a practice of “doing our gratitude” every night, reviewing all the things for which we are grateful. But in addition to giving thanks, it is important to [More »]

A Cat-5 Debt Crisis is Coming Our Way!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 19, 2012 at 8:30am

Editor’s Note: The following is adapted from the main article of my November Real Wealth Report, which published last Friday. I consider it so important that I want everyone to read it. — Larry It’s not kind to President Obama, but whether you agree with my views or not, it’s an important read … The [More »]

Yes QE Can! Yes QE Can!

by JR Crooks | Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 8:30am

Yeah, the thought of that slogan makes me a little sick to my stomach, too. The beginning chapters of the Fed’s quantitative-easing adventure could destroy the international monetary system, if it hasn’t been wrecked already. But who cares … if asset prices continue to go up for now. That’s all that matters, right? People will [More »]

Mining for Gold … With Platinum!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 8:30am

There is a metal gearing up for potentially the bull run of our lifetimes. And it’s not gold … or silver. You may think of platinum as a jewelry metal. But nowadays, platinum is more often used as an autocatalyst — a catalytic converter — in diesel engines. So far, scientists just haven’t found a [More »]

3 Ways Obama Can Make You Rich in 2013

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8:30am

Everywhere you look, investors are fleeing the markets in terror of what President Barack Obama will do next. After all, he doesn’t have to worry about re-elections … or opinion polls … or any such thing. Not anymore. So “the gloves are off,” as they say. However, I try not to concern myself with that. [More »]

The Economic Boom, Investing Potential Here Defies Gravity …

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 8:30am

I love Malaysia — its people, and the food. More importantly, it is a vibrant, growing country with some excellent investment opportunities. I’d like to share some of them with you today in this special report and video update from its capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia, with almost 30 million citizens (that’s about the [More »]

4 Things to Consider Now That the ‘CamPAIN’ Is Over

by JR Crooks | Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 8:30am

I didn’t expect much of an impact on the markets regardless of who won the election. And with Election Day behind us, I still don’t. I believe the status quo remains firmly in place. In other words, the Federal Reserve maintains its assumed responsibility of “supporting” the economy. Any deviation from its declared open-ended quantitative [More »]

The Election: How it Happened and What’s Next

by Charles Goyette | Friday, November 9, 2012 at 8:30am

Editor’s Note: Now that the elections are over and our leaders are back in Washington, their first order of business is to address the looming Fiscal Cliff that’s just about six weeks away. Below is a timely message our Freedom & Prosperity Letter Editor Charles Goyette sent to his subscribers earlier this week. It can [More »]

13 Investments That Could Double Your Money in the Next 12 Months!

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 9:30am

The votes are (mostly) in … and President Barack Obama grabbed the needed 270-plus electoral votes last night to keep his job. The 2012 elections were history-making for a lot of reasons, and Florida’s ballots are still being tallied. But for investors, the wait is over, and there’s no time to waste in getting your [More »]

These Election Winners are Already Decided …

by Sean Brodrick | Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 8:30am

After more than a year of campaigning … of opinion polls … of donation requests … of debates … The election is today! As things stand, this looks to be the most-important election of our lifetime. Not since the Great Depression has a president had to bring order to so much chaos. It could also [More »]

Obama or Romney: Will it Really Matter?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 5, 2012 at 8:30am

Will it really matter who wins tomorrow’s election? That’s the $64 million question right now. No, make that the $222 TRILLION question. That’s how much in hock Washington is to our foreign creditors, to you and me, to Social Security, to Medicare, to government pensions and more. And while you might not like my answer, [More »]

Does the ECB’s Marginal Lending Facility Scream Head-Fake?

by JR Crooks | Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 8:30am

Last week I put together a few charts that worry me. I can’t help it — I learned from day one that, in order to be successful in the markets, you must remain open to alternative scenarios. In other words, be mindful of risk. Here’s a perfect example as to why. A blog I regularly [More »]

Why Sandy Matters for America’s Economy

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 8:30am

“Frankenstorm” Sandy, the hurricane that walloped millions of Americans from Maine to the Carolinas this week, was a tragedy. The good news is that many communities were well-prepared for the storm and sustained less damage than they expected. This is important because there’s always the next disaster — and the one after that. My state [More »]

Your Road to Post-Election Profits … and Beyond

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 8:30am

During the past few weeks, we’ve been examining the profit opportunities behind the candidates’ promises. And there are plenty ... both when it comes to promises AND potential profits! [More »]

The Issue That Could Decide the 2012 Election

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 8:30am

The presidential debates were supposed to provide clarity and direction for undecided voters. But the mainstream media tells us that the outcome is cloudier than ever. From my vantage point, a Mitt Romney victory looks almost assured. And if you look at some research done by a pair of political-science professors from the University of [More »]

I Want to Be Bullish. But Here Are 3 Charts That Worry Me …

by JR Crooks | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 8:30am

In recent weeks I’ve laid out my expectations for a buying opportunity in late October. (And I’ve been keeping my Master Trader members aware of what to play in the meantime.) It very much looks like we were handed that buying opportunity on a silver platter this past week. Now the next question is, what [More »]

2 Bipartisan Stocks for 2013

by Rudy Martin | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 8:30am

Looking for stocks that will benefit in 2013, no matter who wins the presidential race in Washington? Look no further! I’m keeping a close watch on two “bipartisan” stocks whose fate won’t be decided by who gives the acceptance speech on Nov. 6. Instead, these stocks are powered by an unstoppable megatrend that transcends our [More »]

QE-Infinity … And Gold’s Standstill

by Uncommon Wisdom Daily | Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 8:30am

QE-Infinity… And Gold’s Standstill A UWD Special Article Since Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke announced QE III last month, gold bulls around the world have been on the edge of their seats … waiting for the yellow metal to begin its massive run-up. After all, the Fed’s promise to create as much as $40 billion in [More »]

Why a New Monetary System May Be Our Only Hope

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:30am

Excuse me if I sound like a pessimist today. I’m not. I’m actually an optimist about our country’s future. I’m also optimistic for the future of the global economy. But I’m also a realist. No matter who wins the U.S. presidential election come November 6 ― there is simply no way our country will ever [More »]

5 Ways to Profit from a Revamped Gold Standard

by Rudy Martin | Friday, October 19, 2012 at 8:30am

The presidential contenders are waging war on the debate stage about everything from energy to taxes to education to gender equality to foreign policy. But there are still several parts of their respective platforms that aren’t being hashed out in the public forum. Money is at the heart of many, if not most, of the [More »]

5 Ways to Profit with President Obama

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 8:30am

Editor’s Note: From now until the election, we’re looking closely at what a Barack Obama re-election vs. a Mitt Romney presidential win would mean for investors. No matter who wins — and, in fact, directly BECAUSE OF who wins — massive and unprecedented opportunities are ready to start springing to life long before Inauguration Day. [More »]

The Real Question to Ask About the Jobs Report

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 8:30am

The United States added 114,000 new jobs in September, and the unemployment rate ticked lower by a whopping 0.3%, down to 7.8%. Some high-profile financial pundits continue to question the reliability of these figures. And there is an explanation for this sub-8% number, which I’ll share with you in just a moment. In any case, [More »]

How Would You Fare Under Romney’s Tax Plan?

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 8:30am

Editor’s Note: From now until the election, senior research analysts Tony Sagami and Sean Brodrick are looking closely at what a Mitt Romney presidential win vs. a Barack Obama re-election would mean for investors. They are combing through the respective candidates’ promises and policies, as well as the sectors that have historically responded best in [More »]

The Real Truth Behind the Jobs Report. Plus, an ‘Energy’ Boost

by JR Crooks | Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 8:30am

Last Friday, we learned the United States added 114,000 new jobs in September, and the unemployment rate ticked lower by a whopping 0.3% … down to 7.8%. That’s a relatively good employment figure. And an almost-unprecedented U.S. household employment survey added to the optimism. As I discussed in last week’s video report, I thought a [More »]

China Revs up its Global Growth Prospects

by Rudy Martin | Friday, October 12, 2012 at 8:30am

Japanese carmaker Toyota’s (TM) recent global recall of more than 7.4 million vehicles reminds us of the ever-growing reach of Asian automakers. And now, China is fast-becoming a major player in the global auto industry. Unlike Toyota, however, whose biggest market is the United States, two Chinese companies are zeroing in on the emerging markets [More »]

The Greatest Threat to Gold Right Now?

by Charles Goyette | Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 8:30am

“The Post has learned as many as 10 fake gold bars — made up mostly of relatively worthless tungsten — were sold recently to unsuspecting dealers in Manhattan’s Midtown Diamond District.” — New York Post, Sept. 27, 2012 As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with the Federal Reserve’s legalized counterfeiting, surging gold [More »]

It will take more than money-printing!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 8, 2012 at 8:30am

As you know, I am not convinced that gold, silver and other commodities are ready to fully break out to the upside in the short term. In fact, judging by the wicked 13% decline in oil prices in the last three weeks, I’d say deflation still has the upper hand. Ditto for the 12.6% decline [More »]

This Silver Developer Offers Some Polish for a Precious Metals Portfolio

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 8:30am

Last week, I spoke at the Cambridge House Resource Investment Conference and met with all sorts of miners, developers and explorers. When I get the opportunity to attend events like these, I look forward to sharing my findings with you here in Uncommon Wisdom Daily. However, many of these companies are too small, and their [More »]

A Big Opportunity Lies Beneath the Troubled China Seas…

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 8:30am

The Senkaku Islands are a remote group of uninhabited and undeveloped islands in the East China Sea. These islands have little commercial or military value. In fact, they are considered so inconsequential that they have been used as practice targets for military training sessions. Then why are Japan, Taiwan, and China suddenly embroiled in a [More »]

How to Build Your Global Real Estate Empire

by Rudy Martin | Friday, September 28, 2012 at 8:30am

Real estate in the U.S. is finally starting to see some recovery. So you might want to consider companies with strong exposure to the building boom in the regions with the biggest potential. But some of the best regions might be south of our border. We’ll take a look at two companies that are in [More »]

Where to Put Your Money When Wall Street’s Wrong (Like it Is Now)

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 8:30am

There are times in the markets when the perfect combination of indicators, conditions and trends converge. And then there are those times when the expected price action does a complete 180 from what even the most experienced, disciplined and even well-capitalized traders would expect. I’m sure we can agree on what state the markets are [More »]

What Gold Is Saying …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 24, 2012 at 8:30am

New, unlimited money-printing from the Federal Reserve. Unlimited euro-printing from the European Central Bank. And that’s not all. Japan’s central bank is printing more yen. The Bank of England is on the fray as well, announcing even more pound-printing. And yet, as you can see from this chart, the price of gold has not even [More »]

Get Your Piece of This Global Profit Bonanza!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 8:30am

For weeks, I’ve been making the case that infrastructure is going to be the next big gold rush — one potentially worth TRILLIONS of dollars over a decade or more. But the rest of the world isn’t waiting. Money is already pouring into infrastructure projects around the globe, and this is shaping up quickly to [More »]

A Unique Way to Profit from Asia’s Happy, Confident Spenders

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 8:30am

You may think of New York City-based Citigroup (C) as an American company. But I’ve traveled the world extensively, and I can say that I have yet to set foot in a country that does NOT have a Citibank branch. Citi truly is a worldwide enterprise, with 200 million customers in 160 countries. This global [More »]

Game-Changing Events and Market Action?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 17, 2012 at 8:30am

Last week we certainly had some game-changing events, with the German court ruling in favor of the European Stability Mechanism … Europe going ahead with yet more bailouts … and, perhaps more staggering, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke committing the Federal Reserve to buying $40 billion worth of mortgage-backed securities each month on an open-ended, unending [More »]

5 Stocks to Whet Your Investing Appetite as Food Prices Rise

by Rudy Martin | Friday, September 14, 2012 at 8:30am

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its latest grain harvest forecasts on Wednesday. Even though the USDA lowered its estimate on the drought-damaged corn crop, this wasn’t enough to support prices that withered in advance of the report, as investors expected even-worse news. Just four months ago, corn was trading below $6 a bushel and [More »]

What China’s Leaders Are Telling Me About Their Economy

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 8:30am

Even though I lived and worked in Asia for almost a decade in the early part of my career, I never had the opportunity to visit mainland China until recently. And it was quite an eye-opening experience. Last month, I was invited by the largest Chinese investment bank, CITICS, to speak at a financial innovation [More »]

Sorry, Draghi, it ain’t going to work …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 10, 2012 at 8:30am

I fail to see the merit in Mario Draghi’s approach to the euro crisis. Buying “unlimited amounts” of bonds from indebted sovereign euro countries and then ... [More »]

Profit from the $1.6T Hidden Gold Rush!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 8:30am

There’s more than one kind of gold rush, and I think we’re seeing one now that most people aren’t aware of. This “gold rush” is getting a lift from Ben Bernanke’s recent comments that he and the U.S. Federal Reserve stand ready to provide more economic stimulus — because free money sloshing around the system [More »]

How to Profit from Exploding Volatility

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 8:30am

Stocks have been rising since June, and volatility — even though it’s on the rise — has still remained extremely low. That is a very bad sign for the markets, but not for investors … if you know what to do. A wild September is already under way, and today I’ll tell you how you [More »]

Asian Consumers Eager to Spend, and How You Can Play This Trend

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 8:30am

If you’re worried about the U.S. economy, you’re not alone. According to the Conference Board, a private research group, consumer confidence fell in August by the most in 10 months. Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators at the Board’s Research Center, said, “Consumers were more apprehensive about business and employment prospects.” The readings on three [More »]

Happy Labor Day!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 3, 2012 at 8:30am

The Uncommon Wisdom team is off today, unwinding and enjoying the holiday weekend with friends and family. We hope you get a chance to do the same this Labor Day. We’ll be back with our regular content tomorrow. Be sure to look for it before the U.S. markets reopen. Best wishes for a safe and [More »]

‘Fiscal Cliff’ … an Illusion or Reality?

by Charles Goyette | Friday, August 31, 2012 at 8:30am

Editor’s note: With the Republican Convention wrapped up, the Democrats set to take the stage next week and the election only two months away, we felt it necessary to devote this week’s column to a topic the politicians choose to ignore. And we can’t think of a stronger voice to tell it than that of [More »]

Will China’s $1.2 TRILLION Stimulus Restore Investor Confidence?

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 8:30am

If China’s stock market performance is of utmost concern to Chinese officials, then I guess you can’t blame them. After all, the underperformance of Chinese shares relative to U.S. shares is obvious, as you can see in the chart below. Still, you have to wonder about local Chinese governments recently unveiling more than $1 trillion [More »]

Why the Markets Are Headed for a Surprising Fall

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 27, 2012 at 8:30am

If it turns out I’m wrong about the coming moves in the markets, so be it. I’ll make tons of money anyway, and so will those following my forecasts. Reason: I’m not a perennial bear, like a stopped clock that’s right twice a day. I’m actually very bullish long term on everything from precious metals [More »]

3 Rock-Solid Facts About Metals — Plus 1 Red-Hot Rumor!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 8:30am

I’ve recently recommended more positions in precious metals to my Red-Hot Global Resources subscribers — and I may recommend more, soon. That’s because there are three rock-solid facts — and one red-hot rumor — lighting fires under gold and silver prices. This will come as a surprise to many in the markets, because investors — [More »]

Elections Coming to China. Is an Inheritance Tax Next?

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 8:30am

I pay close attention to U.S. politics, but I am already getting tired of what seems like the dirtiest presidential campaign we have ever seen. And it will probably get a lot worse between now and Election Day. The United States is not the only country that will face a potential leadership change. China will [More »]

One Emerging Bright Spot in the Gloomy Energy Sector

by Rudy Martin | Friday, August 17, 2012 at 8:30am

The energy sector is expected to see a 12% drop in earnings this quarter. But one segment — offshore drilling companies — is bucking the trend. And that’s where the next investing gusher could be. For example, last month Noble Corp. (NE), the owner of the world’s third-largest offshore drilling fleet, reported that its year-over-year [More »]

Japan: Safe Haven, Until Safety Becomes Its Undoing

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 8:30am

Remember the Japanese yen carry trade? That was when investors would borrow yen to fund investments in higher-yielding risk assets. It served to suppress the value of the yen for a long time until the trade unwound. It came unwound for sure … and never wound back up. In fact, almost the opposite is true. [More »]

More Pain on the Horizon for Investors and the Markets

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 13, 2012 at 8:30am

Two weeks ago I told you that August would see dramatic trending moves, and that we wouldn’t have to wait long for them to unfold. Well, they’re here NOW. Nearly all markets are pressing extreme resistance levels in what most traders and investors believe are breakouts. They see a surge in gold, and think it’s [More »]

High-Growth Wireless Stocks Downshift

by Rudy Martin | Friday, August 10, 2012 at 8:30am

After years of adding more subscribers, buying more phones and using more services, telecom stocks are starting to show some exhaustion. Many of these stocks are headed for a tough 2013, based on three powerful trends in the coming quarter that I’ll tell you about in just a moment. First, let’s take a look at [More »]

Who Could You Call if Civilization or the Financial System Collapsed?

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 8:30am

Editor’s Note: Today we’re going to take a quick break from exploring the latest opportunities in natural resources. Instead, let’s look at a way we can turn time into a commodity …or even a currency! Please be sure to leave me a comment with your thoughts and ideas on how this could work in your [More »]

Look What I Found for You While Walking Down Wangfujing Street!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 8:30am

I love my research trips because I get to see new, fascinating parts of the world, meet interesting people and, most importantly, discover incredible investment opportunities that the Wall Street crowd has never heard of. I’ve been on many trips. And EVERY one of them has yielded at least one investment home run. My last [More »]

Thirst for Beer Deals Are Driving up Offers

by Rudy Martin | Friday, August 3, 2012 at 8:30am

Just when you think you’ve seen the richest-priced brewer buyout deal, an even bigger one appears! Last month, AB InBev (BUD) announced it would buy out the half it doesn’t already own in Grupo Modelo SAB of Mexico (GPMCY) in a $20 billion deal. Now Heineken NV (HINKY) is offering to pay about 17 times [More »]

Go Against the Grain, Bet Against Another Corn ‘Pop’

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 8:30am

It happened very fast. The prices for grain futures skyrocketed through June and much of July. Corn was the main focus as heat and drought destroyed and threatened a substantial amount of U.S. crops. Soybeans and wheat felt the heat as well, both here in the U.S. and abroad. As extreme weather conditions continue, so [More »]

A Hugely Profitable August Is on its Way …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 8:30am

For investors, this summer has been a doozy so far. It’s been full of uncertainty. What will happen to Europe? Will taxes go up here in the United States? Who will be the next president? The concerns, however, don’t end there. Is the economy OK, or is it starting to tank again? What will the [More »]

South America Keeping U.S. Agribusiness from Arid Earnings Season

by Rudy Martin | Friday, July 27, 2012 at 8:30am

Higher food prices are on the near-term horizon for U.S. consumers as exporters look to cover shortages caused by this summer’s challenging weather conditions in the Midwest, where most of the country’s corn and soy are grown. And this coming week will mark one of the most-significant developments in a long time for a region [More »]

Goldilocks and the 5 Bad Economic News Bears

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 8:30am

Goldilocks had to deal with three big, bad bears, but she had it easy compared to the rest of us. That’s because I see five bears that are smiling hungrily at the economic recovery. Worse, we’ll have to deal with all of them before we can see our way out of the financial woods. Three [More »]

Why the Golden Dragon Will Rise Again

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 8:30am

“Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see again And I can’t wait to get on the road again.” No, I’m not singing an old Willie Nelson song. But I am off on another great Asian treasure hunt — this time taking a close look at what’s really happening in [More »]

Sow Your Investing Seeds in This Ag Technology

by Rudy Martin | Friday, July 20, 2012 at 8:30am

A worst-in-a-generation drought stretching across the United States is damaging crops and rural economies and threatening to drive food prices to record levels. Agriculture, though a small part (1.2%) of the $15.5 trillion U.S. economy, had been one of the most-resilient industries in the past three years as the country struggled to recover from the [More »]

Are Traders Losing Their Risk Appetite?

by JR Crooks | Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 8:30am

The litany of reasons why markets should go lower does not mean markets will go lower just when (or why) you expect them to. Oftentimes, this discrepancy is merely an issue of timing, as the broader markets are driven by seemingly irrational human nature across all time frames. The best we can do, once we’ve [More »]

Ugly charts in gold, silver, oil and more …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8:30am

I’d love to tell you that all is well in the world. That Europe has solved its sovereign-debt and currency problems. That the U.S. economy is looking better than most believe. And that Asia is about to soar again. But the fact of the matter is that none of that is true. Europe’s in deep [More »]

Could Brazilian Corn Fill U.S. Silos This Fall?

by Rudy Martin | Friday, July 13, 2012 at 8:30am

With intense drought conditions severely damaging corn harvests, U.S. companies are taking the unusual step of importing corn from Brazil. But if you’re looking to profit from this trend, there is something you should know before you start trying to chase high prices even-higher. I’ll give you my outlook in today’s video. Best wishes, Rudy [More »]

3 Ways to Harvest a Bumper Crop of Gains from This Heat Wave

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 8:30am

Dang, it’s been a dry summer. And just as bad, it’s hot — so hot and dry, that crops are withering across America’s farm belt. Therein lies opportunity for investors, which I’ll get to in a minute. First … How hot is it? More than 40,000 daily heat records have been broken around the country [More »]

Would You Pay President Barack Obama a $3.3 Million Salary?

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 8:30am

If you ask me, all our politicians on a federal level are overcompensated. Every darn one of them! Not just the elected politicians themselves, but also their armies of support staff on the payroll. Last week, the White House submitted to Congress a list of its staff members and their salaries. And it is amazing [More »]

2 Ways to Enter (and Win!) the E-Vehicle Race

by Rudy Martin | Friday, July 6, 2012 at 7:30am

The best time to save money is well in advance of the proverbial “rainy day.” Yet, that isn’t when people are naturally inspired to do so. The best way to save money in the stock market is to get into sectors that are about to break out … just before mainstream investors get wind of [More »]

This Unusual Letter Is About Getting Common-Sense Results …

by Brad Hoppman | Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 8:30am

After living the good life we've earned — and after enjoying decades of unbridled prosperity — we Americans find ourselves at a crossroads. I'm talking about the global financial crisis ... [More »]

Why Our Founding Fathers are Rolling Over in Their Graves Right Now …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 2, 2012 at 8:30am

In a moment I’ll get to the markets and the latest developments in Europe and my take on them. But first, I would like to express my disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision on ObamaCare. Don’t get me wrong. Every American should be entitled to world-class healthcare at an affordable price. But I’m no expert, [More »]

5 Signs China’s Economy Is Headed for the Slaughterhouse

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 8:30am

We know that China’s central government is worried about its nation’s economy. In early June, China’s central bank surprised markets by cutting interest rates for the first time since 2008 to combat faltering growth. Policymakers also pushed a “Cash for Clunkers” program to boost car sales and offered incentives for consumers to buy more energy-efficient [More »]

How to Profit from Asia’s American Dream

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 8:30am

Today, Asian-Americans are the best-educated, highest-income and fastest-growing group in the United States, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. Things have changed significantly for the better since 1957, when my mother and I journeyed to the United States from Japan. And the opportunities for Asians to advance their education and/or their [More »]

How to Profit From Falling Gold, Silver and Commodities A Timely Dialog Between Martin D. Weiss and Larry Edelson

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 25, 2012 at 8:30am

The list of commodities slammed by global selling is growing by the day. Meanwhile, the list of sovereign countries and giant banks downgraded by major rating agencies is also getting a lot longer — 15 megabanks downgraded by multiple notches in one fell swoop … Spain downgraded to the brink of junk territory … India [More »]

E-commerce Opportunities Popping Up Across the Globe!

by Rudy Martin | Friday, June 22, 2012 at 8:30am

This week’s announcement by Discover Financial (DFS) that its loan activity volume ramped up 9% bodes well for credit card and mobile-processing stocks. Investors have been responding to these developments by bidding up the prices of the five major processors: American Express (AXP), MasterCard (MA), Visa (V), Capital One (COF) and Discover (DFS). Year-to-date returns on [More »]

Greece’s New Democracy: Change or Same-Old, Same-Old?

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8:30am

This past weekend, Greek citizens voted the pro-bailout New Democracy and Pasok (Socialist) parties back into power. I have been writing about this for the past few weeks and have been forecasting a relief rally in the risk assets. But the rally is likely to prove fleeting, both in Greece and across the greater euro [More »]

Double-Trauma Strikes Europe! U.S. Next?!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 18, 2012 at 8:30am

Martin and Larry here, with an urgent report on the next, explosive stage of the European crisis now unfolding before your eyes … Yesterday’s election in Greece is just one chapter in this saga. Regardless of its consequences, the European Union, the largest economy in the world, is now suffering under the weight of TWO [More »]

3 Reasons Why Oil Prices Will Go Lower Short-Term

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 8:30am

OPEC is meeting today in Vienna. And boy, does this group have a lot to talk about. That’s because the price of U.S.-benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude is down about 25% since hitting a 10-month high of $110.55 a barrel back in March. That’s a big move in anyone’s book. But I think the price [More »]

Follow This China Billionaire to Big Energy Riches

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 8:30am

He has been called Chiu Yan (“Superman”) and the Warren Buffett of China … a title he earned as one of China’s most-successful businessmen in history. Forbes magazine lists him as the ninth-richest man in the world, and the richest man in Asia. It’s no wonder, really, because this man controls a vast telecommunications empire [More »]

Get Your Head and Money Out of the Cloud!

by Rudy Martin | Friday, June 8, 2012 at 8:30am

Three weeks can seem like an eternity if you lost money in the dumbest investing idea of 2012, the Facebook (FB) IPO. Of course, who would ever think a social-media stock would disappoint? Fortunately, I did and my Emerging Market Winners readers, who are instead playing the online-stock phenomenon in the form of Latin America’s [More »]

Is the Fed Getting Ready to Twist Again?

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 8:30am

Last week, I shared why it’s no longer easy to uncover visible investment trends, and how diversifying your portfolio simply by adding an array of asset classes is now a thing of the past. The main reason for this has been the massive increase in worldwide money printing, which has created a mountain of cash [More »]

What I’ve been warning you about is here …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 4, 2012 at 8:30am

You’re seeing massive declines unfold in almost all markets. The reason for it is rather simple, and it’s something I’ve been warning you about. Even in the midst of what should prove to be the biggest commodity bull market ever, you can get sharp dis-inflationary moves, especially when … • Investors are frightened that governments [More »]

2 Must-See Indicators on Gold Miners

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 8:30am

Gold and gold miners have been hammered so far down that the only move left for them now may just be up. But is it time to buy? Let me show you two must-see indicators I’m watching, and you can decide for yourself if you’re ready to buy gold stocks at or near current levels. [More »]

Investing in Education a ‘No Brainer’ for Chinese

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 8:30am

I was less than 2 years old when my parents divorced in 1957. My 20-year-old Japanese mother suddenly found herself living in a strange country with no family, friends, money, food or place to live. Yet instead of returning to Japan where her family and friends were, she scratched, rummaged and scavenged enough to make [More »]

The Case for Investing in Egypt

by Rudy Martin | Friday, May 25, 2012 at 8:30am

Stocks took a hit earlier in the week, and many emerging markets felt the pinch more than most. However, one of those developing markets in particular is faring surprisingly well right now. If you’ve never considered an investment in Egypt, today I’d like to talk with you more about why this land that’s home to [More »]

Could Euro Bonds Resolve the Debt Crisis, Prevent a ‘Grexit’?

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 8:30am

Sparks may fly later this week as France’s newly appointed president, Francois Hollande, meets with European leaders and conveys his conviction in the need for jointly issued euro-zone government bonds. Right now, each individual country in the euro zone issues bonds, but the European Central Bank (ECB) does not issue any euro bonds. This is [More »]

Commodities Down, Dollar Up … and Why That Could Change Soon

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8:30am

It didn’t take long for Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis to reassert itself. Here we are in May, a short three months after the last bailout of Greece, and Europe is crumbling again. Greece is on the ropes, and will most assuredly have to splinter away from the euro and take back its currency, the drachma. It’s [More »]

Get Ready for a Big Buying Opportunity in Oil, Copper and Other Commodities

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 8:30am

It’s a tough time to be a commodity bull right now. You can still make money in commodities, of course, but it’s tough to do on the bullish side. Let me show you why with three charts. First, crude oil … You can see that crude oil has crashed through support from February and is [More »]

Online Dating is a Booming Trend in China

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 8:30am

Wow, the column I wrote about Facebook on May 1 generated a lot of passionate response. I guess that is to be expected when you criticize a company with 900 million customers! However, it looks like others — including Facebook’s top executives and its IPO investment-bank underwriters — somewhat share my skepticism. The company announced [More »]

Transcript: 8 Shocking New Forecasts for 2012 and Beyond

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 8:30am

Gold and silver, and most commodities, are now sliding, just as I’ve forecast. But these declines won’t last long. They will prompt central banks to start printing money again — and soon. And this should transform the global economic and investing landscape. That’s why I want to be sure you don’t miss out on a [More »]

How to Dial Into Telecom Profits Alongside Carlos Slim

by Rudy Martin | Friday, May 11, 2012 at 8:30am

While some investors are looking to pull money out of Europe, one man is spotting a unique opening in the telecommunications and media markets there. As France and Greece push back against German-led austerity measures, stocks on the continent are getting hammered … and attracting attention from long-term corporate investors. The man I’m referring to [More »]

Bonjour Francois Hollande … Au Revoir, Austerity!

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 8:30am

Two weeks ago, we saw the collapse of the Dutch coalition government and the first-round election win by Francois Hollande in France. The underlying theme in both these political victories was a cry for less austerity and more growth measures. The second major point was that we were starting to see the first cracks in [More »]

The Next Inflation Surge is Closer Than You Might Think

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 7, 2012 at 8:30am

Right now, I remain bearish most commodity markets. The reason being, they have simply not fulfilled a short-term cyclical test of support. So, more downside is possible in gold, silver, oil and an assortment of other commodities. But there’s also no doubt in my mind that another inflationary surge is right around the corner. One [More »]

Apple: Sweet Treat, or Too Much of a Good Thing?

by JR Crooks | Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 8:30am

One day recently, a colleague noted a discrepancy in the intraday price action on the S&P 500 versus the Dow Industrials. But upon further review, it appears his analysis overlooked one simple explanation: Apple (AAPL). Apple was having a big day. (I can’t remember if it was up or down, but I’d bet on the [More »]

Are You Ready to Go Hog-Wild for Profits?

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 8:30am

Are you ready to go hog-wild for profits? China’s annual meat consumption of 71 million tons is more than double that in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.S. meat consumption is falling while China’s is rising fast. Nowhere is China’s growing love of meat more evident than in pork. Here [More »]

Forget Facebook’s IPO — Profit from the Social-Networking Craze With the ‘Facebook of China’

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 8:30am

Whether or not you’re one of the estimated 526 million people who use Facebook on a daily basis, you simply can’t ignore the fact that it generates more than 3 billion “likes” and comments on a daily basis. Social networking is clearly ingrained in our culture. So, it would make sense to invest in this [More »]

3 Ways to Invest as Latin America’s Air Space Takes Flight

by Rudy Martin | Friday, April 27, 2012 at 8:30am

It’s no surprise that with the economic growth pattern of China, Atlanta looks set to relinquish the title of world’s busiest airport to Beijing after 15 years at the top. But what’s lost to most observers is that the growth to the South is also traveling faster … to South America, that is. According to [More »]

Are the Dutch Cabinet, French Elections Sounding the Euro’s Death Knell?

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 8:30am

The European sovereign-debt crisis has meandered between bailouts, global interventions and central bank rhetoric on one side, and imminent disaster on the other. It makes one wonder what the death knell could sound like for the euro … and possibly for the European Union itself as we know it. That is, if we aren’t hearing [More »]

Why I’m Deeply Worried About the U.S. Dollar

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 23, 2012 at 8:30am

The disaster in Europe should be pushing the U.S. dollar up more than it is. But it’s not, and that has me deeply worried … Worried that the next leg of the dollar’s decline may be right around the corner … worried that the loss of the dollar’s reserve-currency status could occur more [More »]

3 Oil Charts You Simply Can’t Afford to Miss!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 8:30am

Could high oil prices kick America into another recession? What’s driving these triple-digit oil prices? Are prices headed higher or lower? These are questions I get all the time, and I’d like to tackle them today, using three charts with some striking — and perhaps even a bit surprising — information that I think you [More »]

Where to Point Your Investment Guns Next

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8:30am

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, may have brought the U.S. into war against the Japanese, but Japan had been waging war against much of Asia for a decade before that. In fact, there was one battle in particular that took place shortly after Pearl Harbor that provided one of history’s [More »]

Real Recovery, or Another False Dawn for Stocks?

by JR Crooks | Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 8:30am

A “false dawn” is simply the “dawn before the dawn.” That is, a brief light that appears before daybreak. But are the early signs of a much-anticipated global recovery an indicator of more improvement to come, or simply a quick flash of light before darkness resumes? Before I try to answer that, let me lead [More »]

Destination Stocks: The Unsinkable Cruise Industry

by Rudy Martin | Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:30am

This week marked the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s maiden voyage. For the last century, the world has been intrigued with the story of the largest passenger liner at the time and the vessel that many thought was unsinkable. But that hasn’t kept people from ever setting sail again. Of course, after the recent series [More »]

Treasuries Topple, Easy Money Still Hard to Come By

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 8:30am

The recent rise in government-debt prices looked too good to be true. And with U.S. Treasury yields dipping to one-month lows, we see now that it was, as new economic reports show increased cause for concern. Recently, I shared with you why the rise in U.S. Treasury yields was highly premature. I was referring specifically [More »]

The Buying Opportunity of a Lifetime is Coming…

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 9, 2012 at 8:30am

A few months ago, I started warning that … We’d see a short-term rally in the dollar, mainly against the euro. Europe would kick the sovereign debt can down the road a bit with money-printing (thereby weakening its currency). The U.S. economy would start to look a bit better. China would [More »]

Surprising Energy Facts (and Why They’re Good for the U.S.)

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 8:30am

There’s a lot going on in the energy markets, from saber-rattling in the Middle East to battles over energy bills here in the United States. But if you look beneath the headlines, there are a lot of facts that many Americans just don’t know — facts that will affect the price you pay for energy [More »]

ASEAN: One Region, 10 Countries — Infinite Profit Opportunities!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 8:30am

Chinese stocks started off with a bang this year, rallying by 10% in January and February, but struggling since Premier Wen Jiabao lowered China’s 2012 GDP growth forecast from 8% to 7.5% on March 5. Since then, a growing number of analysts and China observers have turned cautious on China. The most recent naysayer was [More »]

Could This Emerging Financial Alliance Kill the U.S. Dollar?

by Rudy Martin | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 8:30am

A world-shaking event occurred this week in the global financial arena, and its impact will be felt for years to come. It will yank the wind straight out of the U.S. dollar’s sails and force a fundamental de-valuation of assets down to emerging-market levels. Five leading nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa [More »]

The Real Truth Behind Rising Treasury Yields

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:30am

U.S. Treasury yields moved sharply higher after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met earlier this month. The chart below shows the change in the yield curve from a month ago to when the yields hit their peak and where they are now. The chart below shows that, while the short-term yields have remained anchored [More »]

Get Mt. Fuji-Sized Returns from Japan’s Recovery

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 8:30am

The cherry blossom trees that Japan gifted to the United States a century ago are blooming in Washington, D.C. And although the flowering cherries are reaching the peak of their bloom, I believe that Japan-focused companies have a long profit season ahead of them. Japan’s turnaround story is nothing short of remarkable. It’s been just [More »]

Asia: A slowdown? Yes. A disaster? No. Read on …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 26, 2012 at 8:30am

There’s no question that China and the rest of Asia are outgrowing the Western world by leaps and bounds. All you have to do is follow the stats coming out of Asia, or take a trip to anywhere in Asia, and you’ll get a firsthand feeling for how vibrant the region is. But there’s also [More »]

Can the Saudis Save Oil-Addicted America?

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 8:30am

Oil consumers — in other words, all of us — could be excused for breaking out in a cold sweat this month as the price of international oil benchmark Brent Crude rallied to a post-2008 peak of $128 a barrel. This took place on the back of supply disruptions in countries ranging from Colombia to [More »]

7 Ways to Text Your Way to Profits (No Smartphone Needed!)

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 8:30am

In a new Virgin Mobile commercial, a young Richard Branson tells his friends, “In the future, we’ll be able to talk to each other with our thumbs.” Even though his friends were skeptical, today there’s an entire generation of teenagers and young adults who now communicate this way — via smartphones, tablets and other mobile [More »]

My Favorite Emerging-Market ‘Power’ Player Is …

by Rudy Martin | Friday, March 16, 2012 at 8:30am

This week, thousands of energy industry executives from the Americas met in Colombia for its Oil and Gas Summit to discuss the state of the industry there and the unusual investment opportunity the country represents. Many of these global players have been eyeing this country’s energy sector long before this week … and for good [More »]

4 Reasons to Play this Final Investing Frontier

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 8:30am

As investors, most of us have looked in the rearview mirror and dreamed of owning Microsoft, Google, Apple or Amazon when they were still unrecognized and unloved … long before they multiplied in value and turned their early owners into millionaires, multiple times over. Nowadays, you may find yourself continually in search of the next [More »]

Euro crisis solved? I don’t think so!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 12, 2012 at 8:30am

Many already think that the European sovereign debt crisis is passing. That the latest bond deal and bailout for Greece solves everything. But as far as I’m concerned, nothing could be further from the truth. First, severe austerity measures do not create growth. So there’s no way Greece can grow its way out of its [More »]

Ready to Say Goodbye to High Gasoline Prices?

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 8:30am

I have bad news and good news about America’s energy future. The bad news is we’re on the road to ruin. The good news is that we have an incredible opportunity to turn and accelerate down the road to riches … both as a nation and as individual investors. How will we get there? Well, [More »]

2 Easy Ways to Play the U.S.-China Trade Debate

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 8:30am

The White House recently rolled out the red carpet for the next president of China, Xi (pronounced “shee”) Jinping, in what many called a “critical” visit for the United States to build relations with the man expected to assume China’s presidency in March 2013. President Barack Obama hosted a lavish dinner for him, Treasury Secretary [More »]

Will Emerging Markets Boost the Bailout Fund?

by Rudy Martin | Friday, March 2, 2012 at 8:30am

The world’s leading economies are working to line up a deal in April on a second global rescue package, worth nearly $2 trillion, to stop the euro-zone sovereign debt crisis from spreading and putting at risk the tentative global recovery. An agreement by Europe to merge its temporary bailout vehicle, the European Financial Stability Facility, [More »]

What the Troika Doesn’t Want You to Know about Bailout 2.0

by Monty Agarwal | Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 8:30am

Right before Germany voted to approve a second bailout for Greece this week, a top-secret debt-analysis report surfaced that only the top brass of the euro-zone finance ministers was supposed to see. My colleague Monty Agarwal has the details, and what it means for you as an investor. This information is too important for you [More »]

4 Moves We Must See Before the Next Bull Run Can Begin

by Larry Edelson | Monday, February 27, 2012 at 8:30am

There are several forces lining up now to send stocks into a new bull market. Chief among them … First, the sovereign-debt crisis. The money that’s going to come out of bonds has to go somewhere. It can’t all go into gold, silver and commodities. So as money shifts out of sovereign-bond markets in Europe, [More »]

Could China’s Dragon Economy Lose its Fire?

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 8:30am

Like clockwork every week, I can expect to open an e-mail or two that questions my investment enthusiasm for China. Those e-mail critiques are generally along the lines of: “You are a broken record.” “All you ever do is recommend China.” “You are oblivious to/ignorant of the problems in China.” “When China crashes, people who [More »]

Inconvenient truths about alternative energy …

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 8:30am

The year is 1979. And with the Arab oil embargo in full swing, Americans are coming face-to-face with an unpleasant truth — that our country has become dependent on foreign oil. President Jimmy Carter’s answer to the crisis was to set an example. He called for a comprehensive campaign to conserve energy and famously installed [More »]

What Comes After Peak Oil?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 8:30am

There’s a “New Fuel Revolution” taking place right now … a fundamental shift in the entire energy landscape. My colleague Sean Brodrick says it could be THE biggest profit story of 2012 and beyond, and I want you to get all the details right away. Below, Sean explains more about why this is happening … [More »]

The End of an Energy Era

by Sean Brodrick | Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 8:30am

You know Sean Brodrick is on the cutting edge of major trends in the natural resource space. And right now, he’s hot on the heels of a fundamental shift that’s taking place in the energy sector. Sean says it’s time to get ready for a “New Fuel Revolution,” and it could very well be one [More »]

Heralding the Next Great Fuel Revolution

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 8:30am

Editor’s Note: There’s an energy revolution at hand that promises to make you as much money as gold and silver will do over the next few years. And it is arriving not a moment too soon. As a primary fuel source, crude oil has had a terrific run … but it’s also running out. This [More »]

The Gold Chart That Will Knock Your Socks Off!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8:30am

Gold keeps looking stronger and stronger. And if you want my personal insights into what is driving gold and where it is going, you can join me this Saturday, Feb. 11, when I’ll be speaking at the World Money Show at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. You can see my presentation in [More »]

Your Asia Profit Strategy for the Rest of the Year

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 8:30am

In last week’s video issue, we talked about the World Bank’s discouraging view of Europe and the United States, and its optimistic view about China and its Asian neighbors. This week two more international agencies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), rang a similar warning bell about western economies. Today [More »]

The Next 2 Emerging Markets Set to Outperform (and the Specific Sectors to Watch)

by Rudy Martin | Friday, February 3, 2012 at 8:30am

Many of the best emerging-value dividend plays today are traded on the U.S. exchanges. That’s not just my opinion — my proprietary indicators are clearly telling me that’s the case. In my latest scan of nearly 300 emerging-market stocks — the ones I’m tracking most closely in both the United States and on overseas exchanges [More »]

Fiat Currency Failure Means: ‘In Gold We Trust’

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 8:30am

No matter where you live or travel — America, Europe, Asia, South America, China, etc. — you use fiat currency, at least in one form or another. Paper money (whose value is dependent on governments and not tied to any fixed standard such as gold) is just a fact of life. Our wealth and financial [More »]

The Real McCoy?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 30, 2012 at 8:30am

Everyone is up in arms because, as I pen this column, gold has rallied above $1,700 … silver has jumped as high as $33.79 … and the broader stock markets have risen to the top of the resistance ceiling I’ve previously cited at the Dow Industrials 12,800 level. So my readers are now piling on [More »]

3 Ways You Can Take a Stake in ‘Singapore Inc.’

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 8:30am

I have a big smile on my face right now. Why? I just finished a trip to Singapore, my favorite city in all of Asia. Even though I was born in Japan, still have family there and have a strong emotional connection to my Japanese roots … Singapore is my favorite Asian destination. What is [More »]

Cook up Some Gains with These 4 Natural Gas Plays

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 8:30am

There is no doubt that natural gas is one of the most frustrating and challenging commodity investments out there. Any trader who has dived into this market will tell you that almost every trading day brings volatile price swings and chaotic chart patterns. For those who want to play, it’s an attractive market with a [More »]

I may look foolish short term, BUT …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 16, 2012 at 8:30am

It’s Martin Luther King Day, and most markets are closed for trading. Nevertheless, I want to give you an update. An important one, in my opinion. Never mind that the markets have gone against me and my recent short-term forecasts. But the fact that gold, silver and the broader stock markets continue their New Year’s [More »]

A Silver Bullet for Commodities

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 8:30am

So far, January has been a bullish month for commodities. In fact, if you read my December 29 column, “3 Commodities to Buy for 2012,” you saw that I recommended three commodity funds in that column — the United States Gasoline Fund (UGA), the Rogers International Commodity Index Agriculture Total Return ETN (RJA) and the [More »]

10 ETFs to Profit from Asia in 2012

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 8:30am

How did your portfolio do in 2011? The answer greatly depends on where you invested your money and how able you were to withstand some wild volatility. Today I’m going to share with you 10 Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) ideas to help your 2012 performance turn out better than the previous year’s! But first, let’s take [More »]

Asian Investors Betting Big on This U.S. City

by Rudy Martin | Friday, January 6, 2012 at 8:30am

Emerging-market real-estate investors from Asia are betting big on Miami, less than an hour’s drive from my office. And the potential jackpot can be huge for them, because they have an opportunity to build profitable businesses (and even industries) in a well-populated, but still surprisingly untapped, market. The city is a proxy for Latin America [More »]

Profit Along Russia’s New Road to Resource Riches

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8:30am

Hello once again from historic Tallinn, Estonia, here in Eastern Europe — about an hour or so from the Russian border. There are big changes under way in this region as Russia, after an 18-year wait, joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in mid-December. This is big news, but not just for Russia. Today I’ll [More »]

Welcome to your most profitable year ever!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 2, 2012 at 8:30am

First and foremost, Happy New Year! I wish you and your loved ones the best for the new year — a year that should find you healthy, wealthy and wise! As for me, I will do my darndest to help make it your most profitable year ever. Today, the markets are closed. So this will [More »]

3 Commodities to Buy for 2012

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 8:30am

As 2011 winds to a close, it’s time to set our sights on where to invest in 2012. I have plenty of ideas for my Red-Hot Global Resources subscribers. After all, we track a closed gain of $11,343 before commissions for Red-Hot Global Resources’ recommended positions in 2011 — that means we have plenty of [More »]

These China IPOs Sizzle While U.S. Offerings Fizzle

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 8:30am

Several high-profile technology stocks, such as LinkedIn (LNKD) and Groupon (GRPN), went public this year, and the buzz surrounding the newest technology IPO was very enthusiastic. The IPO that I am talking about is Zynga (ZNGA), the maker of popular Internet games like Farmville and Mafia Wars. The media, Wall Street and many investors were [More »]

Why Europe Still Matters, And What to Do When it Doesn’t

by Rudy Martin | Friday, December 23, 2011 at 8:30am

The European tightening may be setting the ground for a rebound in financial stocks in the latter part of 2012. The markets had been anticipating a liquidity-driven surge in the financial stocks that does not appear to be forthcoming. Instead, the Europeans seem to be headed for a more classic de-leveraging, which could actually be [More »]

Baltic Banking Crisis Widening; Bank Depositors Cashing Out!

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 8:30am

I’m reporting this week from the Eastern front of the euro-zone meltdown, where an unfolding banking and confidence crisis could be signs of far worse things to come. It’s hard to believe it was almost one year ago today, that here in Estonia, the small Baltic EU nation I call my second home, we accepted [More »]

Important Update on Gold and Silver …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 19, 2011 at 8:30am

Gold has plunged through many of the support levels I’ve previously provided you. It’s dropped through the $1,730 level … the $1,610 level … and has thus far reached as low as $1,564. Once it closes below $1,610 on a Friday, which it will likely have done before you even read this column — the [More »]

3 Key Commodities for 2012 (And How to Trade Them)

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 8:30am

This year has been a good one for some (not all) commodities. But the important question to ask here is: What does 2012 hold for commodity investors? To find out where we’re going, let’s start by seeing where we’ve been so far. Here’s a chart showing select commodities and the S&P 500 year-to-date. (Updated Chart) [More »]

Cash in on the Robotic Revolution

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 8:30am

Think back to some of your favorite TV shows when you were a kid. It’s likely that the technology they depicted as merely possible is very much a reality today. You may not yet have this futuristic technology in your own home. But you can bring home some serious returns in the meantime, as there [More »]

Get Some Real Returns With This Top Brazilian Bank

by Rudy Martin | Friday, December 9, 2011 at 8:30am

Brazil is in a sweet spot to attract new funds now. With about 50 million acres of arable land (that’s about 1,500 Walt Disney Worlds), a young population of over 100 million inhabitants and a GDP easily over $1 trillion, Brazil ranks alongside China, the U.S., Russia and India as a major economy. And it’s [More »]

The Simple Truth of the Matter…

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 5, 2011 at 8:30am

I’d love to tell you that last week’s coordinated central bank action would help Europe solve its financial crisis once and for all. And that last week’s upside market action was the real McCoy. But the simple truth of the matter is that Europe’s crisis is far from over … and virtually all markets remain [More »]

Dump Your U.S. Stocks (But Not This One)

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 8:30am

No question, lately the European debt crisis is driving the financial news. Meanwhile, another financial train wreck, the United States, is on the same path of destructive overspending and fast approaching a similar day of financial reckoning. The global economy desperately needs any engine of growth it can find, and that certainly isn’t going to [More »]

An ‘Alternative’ to Playing the Brazil Oil Spill

by Rudy Martin | Friday, November 25, 2011 at 8:30am

Just as BP Plc. (BP) announced earlier this month that it was winding down its cleanup efforts from last year’s Gulf oil rig explosion, another spill (on another company’s watch) almost immediately took place off the coast of Brazil. There are many clear losers in the aftermath of this disaster, not the least of which [More »]

Plan Now and Reap a Harvest of Profits in 2012!

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 8:30am

When the clock strikes midnight on December 31 this year, many traders, fund managers and individual investors will be glad to ring in the New Year and hopefully better profits in 2012. This year has proven to be a challenge for even seasoned traders who have been trying to ride the volatility wave and constantly [More »]

Lots of money to be made … in the Dow, Gold, Silver, the Dollar and Oil

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 21, 2011 at 8:30am

In last week’s video and in my Nov. 7 column, I gave you very specific forecasts on key markets: The Dow Industrials, gold, silver, the euro and oil. I also gave you some suggestions on how to play those forecasts. Now, I’m happy to say, those forecasts seem to be coming to fruition. So let’s [More »]

3 Bullish Forces for Gold’s Christmas Rally

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 8:30am

Anyone who thinks the gold trade is over for now might want to get bullish on coal… because that’s what they’ll be getting in their stockings while the rest of us are enjoying some “merry and bright” gold returns this holiday season! The good news for gold bugs is that I think we’re going to [More »]

3 Food ETFs to Play the New Population Boom

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 8:30am

Happy 7 BILLIONTH birthday! I may be getting gray and old, but I’m not that old! Those birthday wishes go to everyone on the planet, actually, as the United Nations Population Fund estimated that the global population hit 7 billion on Halloween night. It’s hard to put a number that big into perspective. But let’s [More »]

If You’re a Gold Investor, You’ve been Dealt 3 Aces

by Rudy Martin | Friday, November 11, 2011 at 8:30am

An executive at a key gold producer in China said earlier this week that gold prices are currently “unreasonable” and, thus, unsustainable. We must not be looking at the same data, because I see a great opportunity to make money with the shiny yellow stuff this holiday season. Sure, gold took a bit of a [More »]

How to Get a One-Up on Wall Street!

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 8:30am

The Hippocratic Oath is taken by doctors and other healthcare professionals swearing to practice medicine ethically and promising not to do more harm than good when treating a patient. It’s a shame there isn’t a similar oath taken by government leaders, bankers, brokers, traders, and regulators, among many others too. Clearly the financial markets are [More »]

Detailed Market Update & Recos!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 7, 2011 at 8:30am

Given the importance of what’s happening in virtually all markets right now, I’m taking the unprecedented step of giving you some insights I’ve recently provided my Real Wealth Report and VIP trading subscribers. Plus, I will give you appropriate recommendations too! Why? Simple. First, I want you to have as much detailed insight into the [More »]

Pipe in Steady Payouts in a Wild Market

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 8:30am

The market is so volatile lately that investors can be excused if they want to sit out this dance. While I don’t blame anyone for being cautious, sitting on the sidelines is no way to make money. Instead, you might want to take a closer look at companies that pay you — dividend-paying stocks and [More »]

The Anti-China Rhetoric Is Picking Up

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 8:30am

Before it was just the Obama administration, but now, just about everyone who is running in the 2012 Presidential race is jumping on the anti-China bandwagon. The U.S. Senate is proud of a recently passed bill that will impose new tariffs on imports from nations with undervalued currencies. By a vote of 63-35, the Senate [More »]

How to Use Emerging Markets to Build Your Wealth and Boost Your Income!

by Rudy Martin | Friday, October 28, 2011 at 8:30am

Readers of my newsletter, Emerging Market Winners, know that I am usually not a chartist. I pick stocks based on country views, sector valuations, company fundamentals and relative returns. However, I came across a chart that shows how attractive the emerging markets are today. The dividend yield of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund [More »]

Cold Weather … Hot Profits!

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 8:30am

The crisp smell of autumn leaves, the chill in the air, and pumpkins, and turkey and stuffing, are all leading indicators that once again old man winter’s wrath will be here very soon. In fact, winter 2011-2012 is predicted to be tough sledding for much of the nation, and the world. Last year was no [More »]

Important year-end signals!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 8:30am

Good morning! I’m on my way back to Bangkok, some 40,000 feet over the North Pole as you read this column. I’ll be back online Tuesday afternoon, but let me tell you right now, virtually all markets are shaping up for some pretty wild moves as we head into the end of the year. So [More »]

4 Reasons I Like Gold Now — and 3 Ways to Play the Next Rally

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 8:30am

Dang! I was really hoping for a deeper pullback in gold — the potential buying opportunity of the decade. My Red-Hot Global Resources portfolio is light. And I was licking my chops at the chance to load up on excellent stocks at bargain-basement prices. Well, maybe we’ll get that deeper pullback. Maybe we won’t. In [More »]

How the History of Asian Shipping Can Lead Us to Future Profits

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 8:30am

Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see again And I can’t wait to get on the road again. No, I’m not singing an old Willie Nelson song, but instead letting you know that I am off on another great Asian treasure hunt. I love my research trips because I [More »]

Brazil’s Auto Market Puts U.S. Manufacturers in the Driver’s Seat

by Rudy Martin | Friday, October 14, 2011 at 8:30am

Brazil is now the world’s fourth largest car market. And the growth there could fatten the coffers for some U.S. companies. Here’s the opportunity: In Brazil there are about 250 cars for every 1,000 people, which is less than half the figure in Europe and a third of the U.S. According to Nissan by 2015, [More »]

A Silver Producer for the Next Leg Up

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 8:30am

I’ve been saying for a while that precious metals may have more downside — but that doesn’t mean you can’t make a shopping list. Today, I’m going to look at a silver miner that is definitely on my list to ride the next leg up, and you might want to put it on your “best-buy” [More »]

Wake Up … Smell the Profit Potential!

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 8:30am

In the world of commodities and resources, the demand for certain key items has increased exponentially as the global appetite for cars, homes, and better food has exploded. China and India, and the rest of the emerging markets, have been the biggest drivers of this new demand, as millions of consumers who never drove a [More »]

More GAINS coming. Here’s why …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 8:30am

In my June 20 column and in subsequent follow-up columns, I told you in no uncertain terms that … An imminent crash would occur in the price of gold, silver, and most commodities. The U.S. stock markets were top-heavy and headed much lower. The euro crisis would be the catalyst for a [More »]

On the Gold Rush Trail in Nevada

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 8:30am

As you read this, I’m walking the hills of gold-rich Nevada, the world’s fourth-richest gold region. My trip is taking me close to the historic boom towns of Carson City and Virginia City. What am I after? GOLD! Big, thick, veins of it. And silver, too. The company I’m visiting has projects on the Oreana [More »]

Big Cap Stocks with Deep Pockets

by Rudy Martin | Friday, September 30, 2011 at 8:30am

It seems a perversion, but some large global corporations are healthier than the governments of the countries they reside in. Additionally, these cash-rich companies are now trading at multiples that factor in a lot of economic damage …maybe too much. Last Friday, I was talking about China Mobile, which is the leading wireless carrier in [More »]

Commodities Down, but Far from Out!

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 8:30am

Over the last decade commodity prices have been surging at a breathtaking rate, except perhaps for the end of 2008 and into early 2009, when we saw a significant correction. Even so, the vast majority of investors, around 90 percent, have little or no exposure to commodities and resources at all. And that’s a big [More »]

Key Figures Give Global Leaders Stern Warnings

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 8:30am

It sure seems like the only thing that politicians in Washington, D.C. know how to do is spend money … President Obama’s new jobs plan will cost almost another half-billion dollars. And Ben Bernanke didn’t want to feel left out. So he announced that the Fed will drop $400 billion to buy long-dated Treasury bonds. [More »]

Critical Update PLUS Open Letter to Buffett and Obama …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 26, 2011 at 8:30am

We have a lot of ground to cover. In this issue, I’ll give you my analysis and thoughts on … First, the markets, with important updates on the Dow Industrials, gold, silver, the dollar, and crude oil. Second, what’s happening in Asia, including why most pundits are wrong about the region’s economic growth (yet again). [More »]

A Gold Explorer from Toronto

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 8:30am

Last week, I went to the Toronto Resource Investment Conference, sponsored by Cambridge House International. It’s a gathering of more than 200 miners, explorers and developers, who are mostly based in Canada and operate throughout the world. This conference is great because it’s large enough that there is plenty to do and see, and small [More »]

Follow China’s Richest Man into Canada!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 8:30am

All of us have heard about the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles. But most Americans aren’t as familiar with the Canadian oil sands. Don’t feel bad if you haven’t, because these oil sands haven’t gotten a lot of attention in the mainstream media. If you invest in oil or energy stocks, this gooey-sounding [More »]

Bargain Hunting for Income in Latin America

by Rudy Martin | Friday, September 16, 2011 at 8:30am

Here’s a story that shows what investors are doing in their search for income these days … Last Friday I was cornered by a friend of mine asking about Brazilian government bonds and how he could get his hands on them. He’s retired, and high yield was the big attraction. The 5-year Brazilian government bonds [More »]

European Disunion

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 8:30am

The massive differences between the various nations in the European Union have always been apparent. But now as the euro zone is literally crumbling in front of us, the depth of that divide has become more obvious than ever. Clearly ... [More »]

Double-Dip Baloney …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:30am

Not for nothing, but in my view all this talk about a double-dip recession in the U.S. is a bunch of baloney that misses the real issue ... [More »]

Searching For Riches in the Last Frontier

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 8:30am

Recently, I took a trip to Alaska to visit Corvus Gold (KOR on the TSX, CORVF on the pink sheets in the U.S.). This company is exploring gold-related mineral properties located in Alaska and Nevada. Corvus has four prospective projects in Alaska. And it picked up a project in Nevada — North Bullfrog — that [More »]

Acceptance Is the Key to Profits in the Energy Markets

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 8:30am

The world keeps turning, and the resources keep getting used up. It’s really quite simple. Despite that fact, the “experts” continue the debates over Peak Oil, and for that matter, peak food, and peak everything else! That’s about as sensible as rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. The evidence that resources, especially energy, are running [More »]

While the U.S. Exports Inflation, China is Attacking It!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 8:30am

Let’s not sugarcoat the state of our economy: Unemployment is stubbornly high, real estate prices are in the dumps, our nation is up to its eyeballs in debt, and we’re teetering on the cusp of recession. That’s why two weeks ago Ben Bernanke and his Federal Reserve buddies promised to keep interest rates near zero [More »]

Happy Labor Day

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 5, 2011 at 8:30am

The Uncommon Wisdom team is off for Labor Day, enjoying the long holiday weekend with friends and family. We hope you are doing the same. We’ll be back with our regular full issue tomorrow. Be sure to look for it before the U.S. markets reopen. And stay tuned! The action in the markets is really [More »]

Banking on Brazil

by Rudy Martin | Friday, September 2, 2011 at 8:30am

Latin American governments had been using higher interest rates or the threat of higher rates to help keep inflation down in their economies. And the region’s policymakers, especially in Chile, were among the most aggressive in tightening policy after the global financial crisis. Then the global economy went south … Fears about U.S. and European [More »]

Will Your Insurer Be There When It’s Over?

by Weiss Ratings | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 8:30am

Hurricanes are one of nature’s most destructive weather occurrences. They start as smaller storms and most rage harmlessly in the ocean. Occasionally, though, they grow into powerful storm systems with intense winds and heavy rain. These storms often run their course without hitting land or populated areas. But sometimes they cause billions of dollars in [More »]

Important, re: Gold!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 29, 2011 at 8:30am

Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend, like I did, resting, spending time with family, and at the same time, reflecting on the markets — because if you think last week’s action was wild, just wait until you see what this week will bring! So let’s get right to the market action now [More »]

I’m Hot on the Trail of What Could Be the Next BIG Gold Rush!

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 8:30am

Imagine going to a beach and finding a treasure trove of gold in the sand. That’s what happened in Alaska back in 1899, and it fired the imagination of treasure hunters and adventurers all over North America. I’m in Alaska right now … on the trail of what could be the next big gold rush. [More »]

Sparks Fly in China

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 8:30am

Vice-President Joe Biden and the basketball team of Georgetown University both went to China last week, and neither one of them received a warm welcome. College basketball teams are permitted to go on an international exhibition tour once every four years and many universities do so. An international trip is a great opportunity for the [More »]

There’s Action Brewing in the Beverage Sector

by Rudy Martin | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 8:30am

Let me start by saying that the world is not ending today — quite the contrary, investors are starting to nibble at select stocks. But don’t worry if you don’t find the stock markets attractive today — corporations do! And they have huge resources to buy at these depressed levels. In the U.S, the S&P [More »]

The Surging Demand for Soft Commodities

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 8:30am

The world is growing, that’s a fact. Some estimates say that by 2050 we could have 10.5 billion mouths to feed, and many of those people will want even better food. The staple grains such as corn, soybeans, wheat and rice have all surged in price in recent years. But beyond those basics other more [More »]

ANOTHER Urgent Update!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 15, 2011 at 8:30am

Wow! Talk about wild and crazy markets! The swings are incredible. The Dow Industrials — down 500 points one day, up 400 the next. Down another 500 the next day, then up 300 and change. Gold, marching to one new record high after another, but swinging nearly $100 a day from high to low. Silver [More »]

Listen to What Gold Is Telling You!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 8:30am

Recently, we’ve seen stocks tumble … industrial commodities come under pressure … and oil drop sharply … but gold keeps breaking one record after another. I think gold is telling us something, and we’d be wise to listen. In fact, it can be a very profitable message, as gold goes to $2,000 an ounce and [More »]

How to play this pullback in energy prices

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 2:30pm

The best time to look at buying in any market is when it’s on its lows. And one sector that is being beaten like a dog right now, is offering some great buying opportunities on the cheap. Energy. Since January, oil prices have traded at or near $100. In fact, prices got so high in [More »]

Wow, $2 million a month. Yup, per MONTH.

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 8:30am

That is how much a Chinese basketball team has offered basketball all-star Dwyane Wade to play in China. The Chengdu Daily reported that Zhejiang Guangsha was willing to hand Wade $2 million per month to play next season in the Chinese Basketball Association. Plus, Wade was in China last month on an endorsement tour for [More »]

Urgent Update!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 8, 2011 at 8:30am

This is a very important column. So please be sure to read it in its entirety. In my June 20 column, and again on June 27, I made it perfectly clear to you that the U.S. economy was headed for some very tough times. I also gave you my signals to watch for key markets, [More »]

The Many Ways to Play Rising Auto Sales

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 5, 2011 at 8:30am

Boy, the economy is looking ugly. But there are always some bright spots. Would you expect to find those bright spots in automobiles? How about auto-related commodities? I have news and ideas on both. First the bad news: • Consumers may be pulling back. In June, personal income increased at a seasonally adjusted 0.1%, the [More »]

Reinventing the American Dream, Abroad!

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2:30pm

The late George Carlin, the outspoken and controversial comedian and modern day philosopher, said it best: "The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it." Well these days that’s certainly true. America’s forefathers and the first colonists risked everything to escape tyranny in Britain, and they [More »]

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Drastic Measures Needed NOW …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 1, 2011 at 8:30am

From my home base in Bangkok, Thailand, I can tell you — in no uncertain terms — that … Americans are getting screwed by their own leaders. The U.S. economy is headed down the tubes, again. Washington’s shenanigans with its debt, debt ceiling, and political grandstanding is shameless … and nothing but [More »]

5 Reasons to Worry About Oil Prices

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 29, 2011 at 8:30am

It’s funny — but not ha-ha funny — that oil prices are creeping higher even as the U.S. economy appears to be slowing down. There’s a good reason for this: Almost all the global economic growth is coming from outside the United States, and this is leading to greater oil demand. The United States may [More »]

China’s Transformation Into A Consumer-Driven Economy

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 8:30am

It is an old statistic but one that investors should never forget: 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. The problem for the U.S. economy is that [More »]

The dollar is following a well-worn path of destruction

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 2:30am

The mighty U.S. dollar’s fall from economic grace didn’t happen overnight. It’s been a long and painful process driven by bad judgment, irresponsible fiscal policies, and arrogance. Like many fiat currencies before it, the greenback’s paper and the ink printed on it is only worth what individuals are willing to assign to it. Otherwise it [More »]

Who says the U.S. has never defaulted?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 25, 2011 at 8:30am

Despite all the grandstanding and dirty politics in Washington, any day now the United States debt ceiling of $14.294 trillion will be raised. I have no doubt about it. And quite frankly, it doesn’t really matter what agreements they come to in order to raise the debt ceiling. In the grand scheme of things, whatever [More »]

The Saudi Arabia of Water

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 22, 2011 at 8:30am

This summer, I drove through New York and Canada, and then spent some time in Maine. And I had the opportunity to observe two great water resources — Niagara Falls and the state of Maine itself. I’ve learned some statistics on both that might startle you. And the world, even the United States, is in [More »]

Rare Opportunities in the Metals for the 21st Century

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 2:30pm

For many investors today’s uncertainty and fear is overwhelming: The looming debt debacle in Washington and the potential breakup of the European Union has seemingly crippled their ability to protect their investments and ultimately their future. Gold and silver are two leading safe havens in times of crisis. However, some investors are taking advantage of [More »]

From the Investing Front Lines of Malaysia …

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 8:30am

The Australians call it a “walkabout,” an ancient rite of passage during which adolescent male Australian Aborigines would go on a journey in the Outback for as long as six months. Today, a walkabout is just a short period of wandering in the Australian bush. For me, a walkabout is a chance to learn more [More »]

Bernanke out of bullets? Heck no!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 18, 2011 at 8:30am

The pundits who claim there’s no QEIII coming, or that it won’t come until stocks and the economy utterly collapse, don’t have a clue what they’re talking about. Neither do those who claim the Fed is out of bullets. Fact is, nothing could be further from the truth. The Federal Reserve is the most powerful [More »]

A Good Investment for Bad Times

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 15, 2011 at 8:30am

The cacophony of opinion on Wall Street seems to be reaching some kind of breaking point. Many experts think the economy is headed over a cliff, others think you should buy stocks with both hands. “Despite gloom, stocks look cheap,” wrote Peter Cohan of InvestorPlace on July 11. “There’s no such thing as too much [More »]

IMAX’s Emerging-Market Twist

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 8:30am

I was in my early 20s when VCRs became popular, and I remember thinking that the VCR would destroy the movie theater business. I reasoned who would pay $5 a person to watch a movie that you could rent for $3? Boy, was I wrong. What I didn’t realize is that people, especially teens and [More »]

The Insane Cost of Government …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 8:30am

The American’s for Tax Reform Foundation’s Cost of Government Day Report is a mindbender. Amongst the data it crunches, it finds that … The Cost of Government Day (COGD), the day of the calendar year on which the average American worker has earned enough gross income to pay off his or her share of [More »]

5 Bullish Forces for Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 8, 2011 at 8:30am

I recently published a column for Uncommon Wisdom Daily titled 3 Gold Charts You Need to See. In it, I showed you why: A) miners were really cheap on a price-to-earnings basis; B) miners were undervalued compared to the metals; and C) we were coming up to what should be a good time of year [More »]

How to Play China’s Railway Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 8:30am

I use public transportation, usually subways and trains, all the time when I am in Asia. Not to save money but to save time because the roads in most large Asian cites are packed like sardines and move slower than a snail. And while I was happy to hear the U.S. Department of Transportation announce [More »]

Celebrating Independence Day

by Uncommon Wisdom Daily | Monday, July 4, 2011 at 8:30am

Tony Sagami, Rudy Martin, Sean Brodrick, Larry Edelson The Uncommon Wisdom team is off today, celebrating the Fourth of July with family and friends. But we wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy and safe holiday weekend — and to thank you for your loyalty and interest in our daily reports. [More »]

Standing on the Shoulders of Immigrants

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 1, 2011 at 8:30am

Recently, my family got together for a reunion in Saratoga Springs, New York. Since my maternal grandmother had 13 children and many of those kids had big families, it’s a lot of people. And there are some important lessons I’d like to pass along for you to do with your own family — in fact, [More »]

Latin Stocks That Are Making a Bundle from China

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 8:30am

This column is devoted to Asian investment opportunities, but it doesn’t mean you or I should ignore the rest of the world. That is especially true when companies in other regions are making big profits by doing business with China. In fact, one of my long-running, consistent investment themes has been to urge you to [More »]

Market Follow Up; WARNING on Money Market Mutual Funds!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 27, 2011 at 8:30am

In last week’s column, I told you that “… nearly all markets are now in a position of rolling over, creating potential massive downside moves that will catch most investors by surprise.” I also said that “It won’t be pretty. But there are several things you can do now to protect your wealth and go [More »]

3 Gold Charts You Need to See

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 24, 2011 at 8:30am

We may be coming to the time when you should be adding to your portfolio of mining stocks. Why? Well, a picture is worth a thousand words, so let me give you three thousand words of pictures, and some easy ways to play the next move higher in gold miners. Chart #1: Gold Miners Are [More »]

Hunger Pains: The Food Crisis Hits Home

by Kevin Kerr | Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 11:00am

For a very long time in America we've enjoyed a seemingly endless, cheap, and abundant variety of foods from all over the globe. Although for many of us, our understanding of food supply and what it takes ... [More »]

How To Get Exposure To Asia’s Booming Casino Market

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 8:30am

What amazes you the most about Las Vegas? The over-the-top casino buildings, like the Bellagio with its choreographed water fountain show or Paris with its Eiffel Tower reproduction? The jaw-dropping shows of Cirque du Soleil and the Blue Man Group or the concerts from Elton John or Celine Dion? The world-class restaurants run by celebrity [More »]

Take Important Action NOW …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 20, 2011 at 8:30am

There’s no question in my mind that in the years ahead we’re going to see … A sovereign debt crisis tear the euro apart and the European Union collapse. The United States drown in its debts, the U.S. economy become officially mired down in a depression, and the U.S. dollar lose its world reserve currency [More »]

7 Forces for a Bumper Crop of Gains

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 17, 2011 at 8:30am

It’s yellow … it’s precious … but it’s not gold — it’s corn! While many commodities have taken their lumps in recent weeks, corn continues to hammer its way higher. Take a look at this chart of the Tuecrium Commodity Trust Corn Fund (CORN), which holds a basket of corn futures … In the last [More »]

The Best Way to Invest in the Tablet Market

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 8:30am

My kids have been bugging the heck out of me to buy them an iPad. Even though they already have an iPod, an iTouch, and an iPhone, they just have to have an iPad. A lot of other kids (and adults) feel the same way. I say that because Apple announced it has sold more [More »]

Q&A; Plus, how $100k can turn into $1.87 BILLION …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 8:30am

Today’s column is going to cover two topics. First, I’m going to answer some of the most recent questions I’ve received regarding the economy and key markets. Then I’m going to discuss with you some principles I’m using with my own money in my trading. So, let’s get started … Q: Larry, the economy seems [More »]

4 Picks from Vancouver

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 10, 2011 at 8:30am

Earlier this week, I attended the Cambridge House Resource Investment Conference in Vancouver. I thought I’d share a little of what I saw there with you, along with some red-hot picks. The conference was a beehive of activity. The folks at Cambridge House told me they had 100 more exhibitors than the previous year and [More »]

Extreme Weather, Food Shortages and Three ETFs to Consider

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 8:30am

Don’t the weather and natural disasters seem more extreme to you lately? The world has seen what seems like a wave of floods, fires, tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis and droughts. Tornados: The tornado tragedy in Joplin, Missouri, was heartbreaking, but there have been many more. The average number of tornados over a three-year span in the [More »]

$15 loaf of bread, and more …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 6, 2011 at 8:30am

Heading into the June to August period, many commodity markets should experience their typical seasonal summer weakness. That means possible pullbacks in many commodities, including gold, silver, and oil. Don’t be phased by it. It will be nothing more than a healthy pullback that will lead to substantially higher prices for nearly all tangible assets [More »]

Vancouver Sneak-Peek

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 3, 2011 at 8:30am

This weekend, I’ll be speaking in Vancouver at Cambridge House World Resource Investment Conference, so I thought I’d share with you a little of what I’ll be talking about at the show. My presentation is too big to cover in one column. But let’s talk a little about one metal — not gold or silver [More »]

4 Moves Every U.S. Investor Should Make

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 8:30am

The jockeying for 2012 votes has already started, and you’re going to hear a lot about raising the debt ceiling as well as reducing the staggering amount of debt that our country is in hock for. Do you think the U.S. government can eventually pay off its $14-trillion national debt? Ha! Dream on. Since the [More »]

A welcome holiday …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 30, 2011 at 8:30am

We hope you have a wonderful holiday today, honoring our country’s veterans and spending time with your loved ones. We’re doing the same, and taking a welcome break. Uncommon Wisdom will resume its regularly scheduled publication with tomorrow’s video. On behalf of the entire team at Uncommon Wisdom, Happy Memorial Day. Best wishes as always, Larry [More »]

The Chinese Puzzle Box

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 27, 2011 at 8:30am

I’m wrestling with a puzzle, and maybe you are, too. Is the China growth story still intact, or is it running off the rails? What does this mean for my investments? And if China is in trouble, what should I be buying — and selling — now? To be sure, we’ve heard premature reports of [More »]

To Catch a Trophy Fish, You Have to Fish in a Trophy Lake

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:30am

HSBC Holdings, the U.K.-based banking behemoth, said it was going to hire 2,000 employees in China and Singapore. Since over 50% of its profits come from Asia, HSBC knows a thing or two about the region. “Opportunities for growth are many in China. We forecast that the combined middle-class population of India and China will [More »]

The Coming Single World Currency and More …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 23, 2011 at 8:30am

Wow, what confusion in the markets, eh? One day the Dow Industrials are up 100 points or so, the next day it’s down sharply. One day gold is down $15, the next day, it’s up $12. One day silver is collapsing ... [More »]

The Golden Bottom

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 20, 2011 at 8:30am

I’ve told you before that gold is showing relative strength to other commodities, and I expect it will lead the next rally. Are we seeing gold bottom right now? And if so, how should you play it? Let me show you two charts. First, a weekly chart of gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold [More »]

Why the United States Is the Worst Place to Invest

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:30am

The U.S. economy grew by 1.8% in the first three months of this year. That is down from 3.1% in the last three months of 2010 and pretty clear evidence of that the U.S. economy is far from turning around. Plus, the second-quarter numbers should be even worse given the effects of $4 gasoline, Mississippi [More »]

All paper currencies are dying …

by Larry Edelson | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 8:30am

If you think the wild swings you’re seeing in the markets are temporary, think again. In the weeks, months and years ahead, volatile and erratic markets are going to become the norm. Why? Because, very simply, we are witnessing the breakdown of the world’s fiat monetary system. You already know my position on the dollar. [More »]

5 Reasons Oil Prices Will Likely Stay High

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 13, 2011 at 8:30am

After tumbling last week, crude oil prices rebounded hard this week. So who can blame investors for being confused? Are oil prices going to march higher again, or slump back to more “reasonable” levels? And what is reasonable after crude oil’s 30% surge higher this year? Let me give you my reasons why I think [More »]

6 Stocks To Play The Asian Car Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 8:30am

I don’t get it. I’m talking about spending upwards of $100,000 (or more) on a car. Sure, I dreamed about owning a Porsche or Ferrari when I was a young man, but that was when I had no money and even less brains. I will forever be the son of a frugal farmer, so a [More »]

The Devil’s Market Has Done It Again …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 9, 2011 at 8:30am

Given the absolutely wild market moves over the past week, I’m going to use today’s column to tell you — in no uncertain terms — what’s happening and what I expect to happen over the next few months in the most important markets: Gold, silver, oil, the dollar, bonds, and the Dow Industrials. I am [More »]

Coming this Wednesday: America’s Financial Armageddon

by Mike Larson | Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 8:30am

America’s Financial Armageddon is rushing towards us like a runaway freight train, and this coming Wednesday we will explain exactly how and when in an emergency briefing with that exact title. [More »]

4 Must-See Charts on Silver

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 6, 2011 at 8:30am

The sell-off in silver is going on, and we aren’t done yet. But where will silver go? Are there better investments in precious metals or in mining stocks? Today, I want to show you four charts I’m watching; charts that you should be watching too. First, here are some important things to remember: • The [More »]

Here Comes China

by Rudy Martin | Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 3:00pm

The International Monetary Fund just dropped a bombshell, and nobody noticed. For the first time, the organization predicted when the U.S. economy will be overtaken by China, and the “Age of America” will come to an end. And it’s a lot closer than you may think — 2016! One way to profit from that prediction [More »]

Investing Lessons From A Hamburger

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 8:30am

What can a hamburger teach you about investing? An awful lot if you peak underneath the pickles and lettuce and listen carefully to what the world’s biggest hamburger company tells you. I’m talking about McDonald’s (MCD). McDonald’s recently reported first quarter results that were pretty darn good. Sales increased by 9% to $6.1 BILLION. That’s [More »]

Win with Chinese Coal Stocks

by Rudy Martin | Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 3:34pm

International coal prices hit $124 per ton last week, the highest level in five months, largely due to strong demand from reconstruction projects in Japan. But coal supply is also tight, because of flooding in Australia, Indonesia, South Africa and Colombia. Perhaps no country is more affected by this development than China, which experienced 9.7 [More »]

Dollar Breaking Last Remnants of Support …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 2, 2011 at 8:30am

I’ve been warning for some time now that there would come a day when the world started to flatly reject the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. I’m not unpatriotic, and I wish the dollar’s demise weren’t so. But I’m afraid it’s here, now. Just take a look at the dollar’s recent action, where [More »]

Sizzling Demand for Meat Drives China-Brazil Deals

by Rudy Martin | Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 3:00pm

When Dilma Rousseff, Brazil’s new president, visited China recently, the business delegation travelling with her hammered out several deals. One of the success stories of the trip was the Brazilian meat production industry. Here’s a quick roundup of the Latin American industries and three stocks that might also benefit from this. China’s burgeoning population and [More »]

The U.S. dollar on the edge of a great cliff! Within a hair of ALL-TIME LOW!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 8:30am

Global investors are dumping dollars like there’s no tomorrow. After plunging for nearly a year, the greenback is down a staggering 15.9% since last June alone. This week, it hit a low of 72.834, a ... [More »]

Four Potential Plays on the U.S. Dollar and the S&P 500

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 29, 2011 at 8:30am

There have been some interesting developments in the market this week. Silver hit a new, multi-year high, then slid lower. The U.S. dollar broke down. And the S&P 500 broke out to its highest level since June 2008. Here are two charts I’m watching, that I think you should be watching, too. I’m also giving [More »]

Major press release: Weiss Ratings rates U.S. credit!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:45am

I am about to send out the single most important press release of my lifetime, and I want you to be among the first to get this vital information: Starting today, Weiss Ratings is issuing ratings on the credit worthiness of sovereign nations. And we have given the U.S. a rating of C, just two [More »]

Two Rules For Trading Pink Sheet Stocks

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 8:30am

I have been touting Asian stocks for years not because I was born in Japan but because that is where the best stock market opportunities are to be found. There are three ways to invest in foreign stocks: Option #1: Buy American Depositary Receipts, or ADRs. ADRs represent ownership in the shares of a non-U.S. [More »]

Reboot the Monetary System! Plus, Q&A …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 25, 2011 at 8:30am

You now know, very clearly, what I’ve been warning you about since the great financial crisis began, with the busting of the real estate bubble. Everything you are witnessing, from the wild gyrations in the markets, to the raging bull markets in gold, silver, oil and other commodities … to the rapidly eroding purchasing power [More »]

6 Stumbling Blocks for the Market

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 22, 2011 at 8:30am

“Stagnation” may describe the broad stock market this summer, unless Mister Market can overcome six stumbling blocks in his way. And I’m not even including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit outlook. As you probably heard, on Monday, S&P came to the astonishing conclusion that the United States has a debt problem, and [More »]

How To Invest Like A Chinese Millionaire

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 8:30am

You’re probably reading this column because you want to make money, and you’re probably not a millionaire … yet. One of the best ways to become rich is to copy the most successful people in the world by becoming a student of studying success. One publication that knows the millionaire/billionaire market better than anybody else [More »]

Who Will Win Latin American Communications?

by Rudy Martin | Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 9:31am

The telecom and media sectors in Latin America are in a titanic power struggle — deserving of its own soap opera series. The end prize here is an estimated 400 million or more Latin Americans using computers, smart phones, tablet devices and similar hardware over the next five years. The key players are a pair [More »]

Let’s get “real” …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 18, 2011 at 8:30am

Over the past few years, I have warned my subscribers that the Dow Jones Industrials (DJI) — in real terms — had already lost over 80% of its value, when measured from its real, inflation-adjusted high of 14,198 in October 2007. I also warned on several occasions that … “The U.S. dollar was on the [More »]

3 Big Boiling Points Ahead of a Long, Hot Summer

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 15, 2011 at 8:30am

It looks like we’re headed into another volatile summer for investors. Here are three things I’m keeping my eye on … and I’ll give you one investment you can use to protect yourself. #1: The Big Squeeze from Crude Oil. Oil prices toppled from recent highs, leading many people to breathe a big sigh of [More »]

How To Tap Into The Asian Luxury Market Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 8:30am

My kids think I’m the biggest cheapskate in the world. I buy some of my clothes at Costco, clip coupons, shop at Wal-Mart, drive a pickup, and drink instant coffee. So what is a skinflint like me doing at stores like Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Starbucks, BMW, Gucci, Apple, and Prada while I am in Asia? [More »]

Latin American Airlines Bump to Safety

by Rudy Martin | Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 9:30am

The current stock market weakness could prove an opportunity to participate in major long-term growth in Latin America’s aviation industry. The area’s airline companies thrive due to limited competition in the region, rapid middle-class growth, strong secular economic growth accompanied by low unemployment and an increase in the international scope of Latin American businesses. Economic [More »]

Critical Market Update!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 11, 2011 at 8:30am

If you’ve been following my work closely, then you know the markets have arrived at critical turning points. We now have … Two consecutive daily closing prices in gold (basis New York spot on the NYMEX) above $1,453. That indicates an important upside breakout for gold on my cyclical and technical models. Gold also penetrating [More »]

Buy Gold and Silver Now … or Wish You Had

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 8, 2011 at 8:30am

Let me tell you the shining truth about this market — the one secret that can help you make boatloads of money when others lose their shirts: As long as governments globally continue to print and spend money, gold and silver will continue to move inexorably higher. It’s that simple. If you try to bet [More »]

Should You Invest In India?

by Rudy Martin | Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 9:30am

India remains an attractive market to invest in. It’s the second most populous country in the world, with more than 1.2 billion people. Of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), it has the lowest per capita income of $3,200. Some estimate that 37% of the population lives in poverty. Why should you consider [More »]

Good Economic Times Are Back … Think Again!

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 8:30am

The United States created more than 200,000 jobs in March and pushed the unemployment rate down to 8.8%, according to the Labor Department. On top of that, the stock market ended the quarter with a bang and ended up as the best first quarter for stocks in 12 years. The Wall Street crowd was impressed [More »]

More MAIL, and MORE of My Responses!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 4, 2011 at 8:30am

Wow! The reaction to last week’s column on my position on gold and silver and my replies to the emails and comments pouring in on my blog was unbelievable! Not only did I get a lot of complaints, and quite a few kudos as well, my responses also elicited a new outpouring of comments from [More »]

S&P Upgrades Colombia

by Rudy Martin | Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 9:29am

Grammy award-winning, Colombian singer Shakira was honored by Harvard University with 2011 Artist of the Year a few weeks ago. After accepting the award, Shakira challenged Harvard students to take action and help 200 million children by improving education in developing countries. She admitted she’s certainly no Mother Teresa, but certainly sees the value in [More »]

4 Forces Fueling Gold’s Next Move

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 1, 2011 at 8:30am

Last week, I told you about a bunch of forces poised to push silver much higher. This week, I want to tell you about the forces lining up to send gold to $1,710 … and that’s only a signpost on the road to my longer-term target of $2,500 an ounce! There are many forces driving [More »]

Three Ways To Gain From Grains

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 8:30am

I have talked about inflation, especially rising food prices, several times this year, and while I don’t want to sound like a broken record, the evidence continues to mount AND the opportunity to make to a lot of money is growing. What happened last week in the grains market is especially telling. First, let’s deal [More »]

Passionate Questions on Gold and Silver!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:30am

The mail is POURING IN! Hundreds, if not thousands of readers seem to want my head for being short-term bearish on gold and silver. I have never, and I mean NEVER, seen such an outpouring of emotions! But ... [More »]

5 Forces Driving Silver Higher

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 25, 2011 at 8:30am

Recently, I’ve recommended new positions in gold and silver to my Red-Hot Global Resources subscribers. That’s because I’m seeing more evidence ... [More »]

Urgent Market Update on Gold, Silver, Oil, Dollar!

by Mike Larson | Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 5:00pm

Today was a landmark day in market history. Before late-session corrections ... Gold futures surged to the highest level in world history —$1,449 an ounce. Silver hit $38.18, the most since the Hunt Brothers ... [More »]

How To Play The Agriculture Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 8:30am

The media continues to focus their attention on Japan’s earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster, the U.S.-led intervention in Libya ... [More »]

Fed To Pump Money To Japan!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 21, 2011 at 8:30am

Take a look at what’s happening around the world … Washington is dead broke, drowning in $136 trillion of debt and unwilling to make meaningful spending cuts. But even if they were willing to make cuts, they simply could not make enough cuts to get out from under the crushing debt load, not to mention [More »]

New, Just-Released Video: “American Apocalypse”

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 8:30am

Our leaders in Washington are knowingly sentencing our once-great nation to an economic Armageddon of biblical proportions. They have done nothing to fix the biggest federal deficits of all time. They have done everything to accelerate the tragic decline in the U.S. dollar. And they have stood by complacently — even cheered — as the [More »]

How Japan’s Woes Could Boost the Global Economy

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 18, 2011 at 8:30am

The massive crisis in Japan — sparked by an earthquake, worsened by a tsunami, and compounded by radiation leaks ... [More »]

Disaster in Japan: The REAL Impact

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 3:36pm

Excuse my French, but all hell is breaking loose around the globe. The disaster in Japan has completely overshadowed news of the still-raging Middle East crisis. And before that, the Middle East crisis ... [More »]

2 ETFs to Play China’s Inflation Problem

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 8:30am

On March 2, I wrote about the uncomfortably rapid increase in food prices and how you could profit from the forthcoming food inflation boom. I said: “Over the last year, global food prices have increased by ... [More »]

Why I Am Still Short-Term Bearish …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 14, 2011 at 8:30am

I’ve been getting a lot of flack in the press ... from some readers ... an even some of my subscribers for remaining short-term bearish on the metals. Hardly surprising, when you consider that the vast majority ... [More »]

The Astonishing Secret of Mexico’s Long-Lost Silver Treasure Maps

by Sean Brodrick | Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 8:30am

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the new mining stock recommendations I’m released on Tuesday. Plus, it’s also your last chance to save $1,195. Meanwhile, just as some pundits were saying silver ... [More »]

A Treasure Trove of Miners in Toronto

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 11, 2011 at 8:30am

Man, what a week I picked to leave the office. Oil prices plowed through my target of $105 a barrel to hit a 29-month high … gold hit a new high around $1,440 … silver hit a new 31-year high! But I left my office for a very good reason — to attend the Prospectors [More »]

6 Picks To Ride The Global Defense Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 8:30am

With all the turmoil in the Middle East, it was easy to overlook last week’s stunning announcement from the Chinese government. China announced that it was increasing its military and defense budget by 12.7% ... [More »]

Our Government Leaders Are Pathological Liars …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 7, 2011 at 8:30am

Our leaders in Washington are so detached from reality, I am thoroughly convinced they are smoking some strange stuff. And if they’re not, then ... [More »]

Silver stock gains: 104%, 275%, 720%! What to do …

by Sean Brodrick | Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 8:30am

In the last 12 months alone, select silver stocks have surged by 104%, 275%, even 720%! (More details in a moment.) These opportunities are so remarkable, I’ve taken some unusual steps to make sure you ... [More »]

News Flash: Silver stocks up 11%, 24%, 46% in 1 WEEK!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 4, 2011 at 11:00am

Frankly, I’ve never seen anything like it: Mining stocks are positively exploding in price. U.S. Silver is up 11% ... Silver Mines is up 13% ... Silvercrest Mine is ... [More »]

2 Ways to Play Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 4, 2011 at 8:30am

I’ve been banging the drum on silver for months, and it’s turned out quite profitably for my subscribers. But now I think it could be gold’s turn to outshine ... [More »]

Dollar Falling Off a Cliff – What to Do …

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 2:00pm

The world is definitely NOT buying Bernanke’s snake oil — to the contrary: They’re dumping dollars with both fists! As a result, the euro is flying ... [More »]

4 ETFs To Play Rising Food Prices

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 8:30am

The finance chiefs of the world’s 20 most-developed economies recently gathered in Paris to discuss the challenges facing the global economy. One ... [More »]

A Trip To Hell And Back …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, February 28, 2011 at 8:30am

Over the last few months I’ve issued several warnings. Chief among them ... That investors everywhere are waking up to their leaders as being nothing more than emperors with no clothes. Reckless spenders with not a single clue of ... [More »]

An Embarrassment of Riches

by Sean Brodrick | Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 8:30am

Tomorrow is not just the last day of February. It’s also your last day to see the brand new presentation on my 3 favorite, cheap silver stocks and still receive my $200 “thank-you” gift for watching. Timing is critical because ... [More »]

How to Hide a Naked Elephant

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8:30am

When you think of leading exports from the Dominican Republic, you might think of sugar, coffee, tobacco and cocoa, and when you think of leading industries in ... [More »]

How Hard Is it to Buy Foreign Stocks?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 8:30am

That’s one of the most common questions I hear and one that shows how intimidated many U.S. investors are by investing in foreign stocks. What’s sad is that it is easy, simple, and inexpensive to invest in foreign stocks ... [More »]

Separating the Wheat from the Chaff on China’s Economy

by Larry Edelson | Monday, February 21, 2011 at 8:30am

I’ll get to my latest outlook on gold, silver, the dollar and the Dow Industrials in a few minutes. First, I want to review what’s happening in China. If you’re listening to the usual talking heads and pundits out there, they’re all pretty ... [More »]

Gold in Veracruz

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 18, 2011 at 8:30am

I recently returned from Veracruz, Mexico, where I visited a gold explorer/miner that I think has a big future. In this issue, I want to tell you a bit about it ... [More »]

Which Commodity Will Lead the Next Surge?

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 6:11pm

Yesterday, thousands more readers logged on to our blog to give their thoughts on my latest question: “Do you see any evidence whatsoever that the powerful ... [More »]

3 Fertilizer Stocks to Play the Global Population Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 8:30am

All of us have enduring childhood summer memories. I remember the sweet taste of fat, wild blackberries we picked by the Puyallup River, the ... [More »]

Metals … Energy … Agriculture … ALL BOOMING! What Do YOU Think Is Driving Commodity Prices Sky-High?

by Sean Brodrick | Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 12:00pm

Look at this chart! The CRB Commodities Index has not been rallying for two years ... Its rise ACCELERATED starting in June of last year. It’s still FAR ... [More »]

My Favorite Chinese Wind-Power Stock

by Tony Sagami | Monday, February 14, 2011 at 8:30am

I had seen the gigantic wind turbines that dot the landscape of eastern Montana, Wyoming, and Alberta, but I never paid much attention to them. It was during a gasoline stop in Rawlins, Wyoming, that I truly understood the power potential ... [More »]

3 More Reasons to Love Silver

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 11, 2011 at 8:30am

I’m seeing increasing evidence that silver is lining up for a major move higher. What’s more, I think it is cheap for a number of reasons. Here are three more things to keep in mind: Reason #1: Silver Outperforms Longer-Term ... [More »]

7 Stocks to Play China’s Advertising Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 8:30am

Did you enjoy the Super Bowl? I suppose that depends on whether you are a Green Bay Packers fan or a Pittsburg Steelers fan. No matter who you rooted ... [More »]

Two Companies To Ride Soaring Food Prices

by Larry Edelson | Monday, February 7, 2011 at 8:30am

The way the media is covering it, soaring food prices have come out of nowhere and caught almost everyone by surprise. Not just consumers, but also analysts. But if you’ve been one of my Real Wealth Report members ... [More »]

Bullish on Gold … But More Bullish on Silver

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 4, 2011 at 8:30am

I am a long-term bull on gold. But right now, I’m even more bullish on silver. I’ll give you three reasons why ... Reason #1: The Global Economy Is Shifting Into Higher Gear. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the ... [More »]

My #1 Pick To Play China’s Surveillance Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 8:30am

The massive protests in Egypt show you how desperately people desire democracy and how lucky we are to live in the United States ... [More »]

Gold, Silver, China!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 31, 2011 at 8:30am

Gold and silver are sliding sharply just as I predicted, even though the long-term fundamentals remain as bullish, if not more bullish, than ever! Consider this week’s action: Gold has plunged more than $41 since the beginning of the ... [More »]

Why Crude Oil Could Hit $105 a Barrel in the Next Six Months

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 28, 2011 at 8:30am

This is my last post on crude oil for a while, as I’m heading off to Mexico to look at a gold project. But I couldn’t leave without writing about crude oil one more time, for the simple reason that a bunch of bobble-heads and tongue ... [More »]

3 ETFs and a Mutual Fund to Ride China’s Long-Term Growth Trend

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 8:30am

Many U.S. companies are struggling against low-cost Chinese competition and blowhard politicians eager to play the blame game for our economic woes ... [More »]

Thank God we don’t live in the 1930s …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 24, 2011 at 8:30am

Gold, silver, oil, and other commodities — are all starting to slide, just as I predicted. Gold down almost $100 from its recent record high. Silver down more than $3.40, nearly 10%. Other commodities are turning down also: Oil ... [More »]

Oil Shock Dead Ahead … Take Action NOW!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 21, 2011 at 8:30am

We are on a collision course with the next oil shock. Most people won’t know it until it hits them right between the eyes with all the force of a ball-peen hammer. By then it will be too late. Here is some of the latest news I’m ... [More »]

The Next Great Asian Investment Opportunity

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 8:30am

Last week I flew to Penang, Malaysia, and traipsed around the countryside in sweltering heat and humidity looking for the next great Asian investment opportunity. I found several amazing ones. But some background first ... [More »]

Musings on the hard truth …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:00am

Over the past several years I’ve repeatedly given you major warnings on several critical issues affecting all of us. Chief among them have been the ongoing devaluation of the U.S. dollar … the phenomenal rise of China and emerging markets … how the seeds of inflation were being sown … and warnings of imminent rampant [More »]

Crisis Investing 101

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 8:30am

I’m at my home office this morning, poring through hundreds of comments from readers like you. Indeed, it’s been a fascinating week for me here at Weiss Research. All week long, we’ve used my personal blog to discuss the ... [More »]

A Whale of a Tale on Energy

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 14, 2011 at 8:30am

A Modern American uses about as much energy as a blue whale. That’s not an easy feat, considering that blue whales outweigh us — even us ... [More »]

NEWS FLASH: Treasury says Fed deficit is EXPLODING!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 2:30pm

At 2:00 PM Eastern Time today, the U.S. Treasury announced that our government added another $80 billion to the cumulative budget deficit in December. And believe it or not, that’s the GOOD news: Washington is bracing for ... [More »]

Top 10 Ways To Play China’s Obsession With Academic Excellence

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 8:30am

I was less than two years old when my parents divorced in 1957. My 20-year-old Japanese mother suddenly found herself living in a strange country with no family, friends, money, food, or place to live. Yet instead of returning to ... [More »]

China's currency, from the front lines …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 10, 2011 at 2:00pm

I’ve often come out with bold forecasts and have been told I’m nuts. I’ve been scoffed at by most other analysts and certainly those from Wall Street or those with any other traditional financial background. Like when I predicted, way ... [More »]

Two Urgent Questions for You This Morning

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, January 10, 2011 at 8:30am

With so many major cities and states now on the brink of bankruptcy, I have two very urgent questions for you this morning: What cuts in government services are you aware of in YOUR area? And how do you and ... [More »]

3 Energy Charts That Should Scare the Bejeezus Out of You

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 7, 2011 at 8:30am

After surging into the end of the year, oil and oil stocks have pulled back. Why? It’s certainly not global economic fundamentals, which are improving, with car sales rising and unemployment dropping. It’s not oil inventories ... [More »]

One Company That Should Rake in 4G Cell Phone Profits

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 8:30am

The term “Time Division-Long Term Evolution” may sound like something out of Star Wars or The Matrix, but it is just a nerdy name for a new technology that is going to dramatically change wireless technology ... [More »]

Cyclical Forecasts For The New Year!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 3, 2011 at 8:30am

First off, Happy New Year to all! It’s amazing how quickly time flies, that’s for sure. I can remember the turn of the century like it was yesterday, and here we ... [More »]

Happy New Year!

by Larry Edelson | Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 8:30am

The Uncommon Wisdom Daily team is off today for New Year’s, spending time with family and friends. We’re looking forward to continuing our commitment to protecting and building your wealth in the New Year. So please accept ... [More »]

A Look Back and Look Forward

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 31, 2010 at 8:30am

I have to say that 2010 was a darned good year for my publications and picks overall. Today, I’d like to review some of the stories I wrote in the past year... [More »]

The Key To Investing In Tech Stocks

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 8:30am

When you think of technology, what companies pop into your head? Perhaps technology giants such as Microsoft, Cisco or Intel? Or maybe you think of Silicon Valley and a bunch of computer nerds. The United States has been the ... [More »]

Year-end Signals, Plus More Questions and Answers!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 8:30am

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones! The holidays are wonderful, and in a few days we have another one coming up — the start of a brand new year. Now, please be sure you’re watching the year-end signals ... [More »]

Happy Holidays!

by Larry Edelson | Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 8:30am

Commodities Top China’s Xmas List

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 24, 2010 at 8:30am

Commodities enjoyed a rip-roaring 2010. But as we close out the year, traders have to wonder: Is the bull party over? Will commodities slump in 2011? Not if China has anything to say about it. China’s economy is growing at a 10% ... [More »]

Why Investing In Asia Is A No-Brainer

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 8:30am

China is probably the country that first comes to your mind when the subject of investing in Asia comes up. India and Japan may be close behind. Maybe that is a little bit my fault because those are the three countries I talk about ... [More »]

Your Important Questions, Answered!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 20, 2010 at 8:30am

Even though it’s not yet the new year, there are some wild market movements and lots of news out of China, which has prompted readers to ask me many questions. So, I’m dedicating today’s column to those questions — and ... [More »]

Insanity on the Potomac — Treasury investors recoiling in horror!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 8:30am

Given the insanity on the Potomac last week, I cannot imagine a time when a clear vision of the future would be more crucial. At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, President Obama signed a new fiscal package, which ... [More »]

4 Gold & Silver Facts That Can Make You Rich

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 17, 2010 at 8:30am

The year is drawing to a close, so it’s good to look at four important developments in precious metals you may have missed in 2010. You don’t want to miss these four because they can make you rich. Let’s get started ... [More »]

Smoking-Hot China IPOs

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 8:30am

What do you end up with when you combine “China” and the “internet?” You get a smoking-hot IPO. For example, Chinese search engine Baidu.com (BIDU), the Google of China, is up by 160% so far this year. A total of 35 ... [More »]

An Important Warning …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 13, 2010 at 8:30am

First, if you haven’t already done so, I STRONGLY recommend you view the 8 Alarming Forecasts presentation we posted to the web by clicking here. We present to you our top eight forecasts for 2011, and you ... [More »]

3 Holiday Gifts That Keep on Giving

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 10, 2010 at 8:30am

My 8-year-old is so excited about Christmas that he’s bouncing off the walls. It’s probably the last year he’ll have this magical combination of belief ... [More »]

The Hidden Gem of Asia's Android Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 8:30am

It’s true. You have to be smart to use a smartphone. It is also true that my smartphone is a lot smarter than I am because I’ve yet to figure out how to use all of its bells and whistles. Smartphones are the newest generation ... [More »]

Oil Crisis Still Lies Ahead!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 6, 2010 at 8:30am

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend. First things first. The bounce you’re seeing in gold and silver are not — I repeat, not — the beginning of their next legs up. So if you’re a short-term trader, don’t get overly aggressive ... [More »]

Why I’m Giving Away Over $250,000 in Prizes and Memberships

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 8:30am

Hi, I’m having a great Sunday and I hope you are too! I’m happily giving away prizes and memberships valued at over $250,000 in the Weiss Forecast Challenge. Here’s how it works ... This coming week, my team and I are going to ... [More »]

6 MORE Forces to Push Gold Higher into 2011

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 3, 2010 at 8:30am

Gold recently logged a 25% gain so far this year, and many people think it’s time to bank gains and head for the benches. While I’m never opposed to grabbing nice gains, I think there are much NICER gains to come in gold ... [More »]

3 U.S. Companies That "Get" China's Consumer Boom

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 8:30am

I did a little shopping over the Thanksgiving weekend, but everything I bought — a few electronic doodads, video games and clothes — was over the internet. Three years ago I made the mistake of standing in line with a bunch of ... [More »]

MORE Year-End Signals To Watch!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 29, 2010 at 8:30am

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and weekend! But now I want to turn our attention back to the markets. Judging by the positive response to last Monday’s column, I want to give you more year-end signals to ... [More »]

The Best Way To Play "Sleeper" Inflation

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, November 26, 2010 at 8:30am

Like gasoline seeping across a floor, inflation is slowly spreading across the globe, waiting to ignite. When it finally combusts, the move higher in prices could be explosive. Yet many U.S. citizens are going to be caught totally ... [More »]

Happy Thanksgiving!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 8:30am

The Uncommon Wisdom team is at home today, celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family. We hope you are doing the same. In times like we have today, we all need to be thankful for what truly counts — and for all ... [More »]

FINAL 10 hours for $100 reward!

by Larry Edelson | Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 2:00pm

You have only 10 hours left! Our Three Urgent Questions video goes offline at 11:59 PM tonight, and when it does, your $100 reward for watching disappears as well! There will be no extensions or transcripts. This is absolutely your ... [More »]

Why GM Is Not The Way To Play China's Car Market

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 8:30am

General Motors (GM) went public last Thursday and partially wrested itself from government ownership by selling 365 million shares to the public at $33 a share. GM raised roughly $23 billion from this IPO, making it the largest IPO in ... [More »]

First Time Ever: Year-End Signals To Watch!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 22, 2010 at 8:30am

A couple of weeks ago I gave you my updated shorter-term market maps for the Dow Industrials, gold and oil. Today — for the first time ever — I am going to release my critical longer-term year-end signals for the same markets that ... [More »]

Wall Street Cover-Ups, Deceptions and Lies

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 8:30am

Let’s say you put a big chunk of your nest egg in a life insurance policy with an A+ company. You invest another sizable amount in a portfolio of high-rated corporate bonds and tax-free municipal bonds. Then, feeling safe and secure ... [More »]

Two Tech Stocks With Growth Potential

by Rudy Martin | Friday, November 19, 2010 at 8:30am

After I saw investors dump tech stocks like hot potatoes — after tech-bellwether Cisco (CSCO) recently reported dismal quarterly results — I kept wondering where the values might be for longer-term investors. How might you ... [More »]

3 ETFs to Ride China's Booming Growth

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 8:30am

The political and financial leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies, or Group of 20, gathered in Seoul, Korea last week to solve all the world’s economic ... [More »]

Your Money Could Be Worth 39% Less Than You Think!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 15, 2010 at 8:30am

These days it seems that almost everyone I know is playing it ultra safe in their investments. Generally, that’s a good thing that I whole-heartedly endorse. But with Washington and the Federal Reserve hell bent on devaluing the ... [More »]

Dazzling Bargains in Commodities

by Sean Brodrick | Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 8:30am

Is gold a bargain at $1,400 an ounce? Is crude oil a screaming deal at $85 a barrel? Absolutely! In fact, I think the prices of many commodities such as gold, crude oil, wheat, soybeans, copper and silver will continue to climb over ... [More »]

6 Reasons Why Gold and Silver Are Going Higher

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:30am

This week saw gold cross the $1,400 barrier for the first time, before it pulled back. Is the gold bull market over? Ha! Since my $50 Silver and $2,500 Gold report launched Oct. 8, gold gained more than $150 to its recent peak — at ... [More »]

Fed money-printing scheme triggering bond price meltdown!

by Mike Larson | Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 1:00pm

Since talk of new money-printing first surfaced a few weeks ago, 30-year bond yields have jumped sharply higher — from 3.46% to 4.29%. That’s a 21% surge in borrowing costs! It’s the biggest interest rate rise in a year ... [More »]

5 Investment Clues; 5 Investment Opportunities

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 8:30am

When I was a child, my mother used to buy me workbooks filled with connect-the-dots puzzles. Maybe I was easily entertained back then, but I was always amazed at the pictures I could create by connecting ... [More »]

Silver EXPLODES 5.8%! Gold surging! Global firestorm about Fed money printing

by Larry Edelson | Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 3:15pm

The precious metals markets are going wild even as I write these words. This is precisely what we recommended investing in with our online presentation that so many investors are rushing to view right ... [More »]

Thank You Ben Bernanke!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 8, 2010 at 8:30am

Ben Bernanke has unleashed the most powerful forces on the planet. Ben Bernanke has unleashed the most powerful forces on the planet. He has ramped up the printing presses and will now print at least $600 ... [More »]

A Personal Story with Huge Profit Implications

by Larry Edelson | Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 8:30am

Larry here, with a personal story that may help you understand just how explosive the right investments can be in this new world of money printing gone wild. It’s why a lot of our readers are making so much ... [More »]

Q&A: The Forces Driving Precious Metals

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, November 5, 2010 at 8:30am

I’ve had some back-and-forth with Goldenfront and Dmitriy Balkovskiy, one of its editors, contributed to the most recent issue of Crisis Profit Hunter. He also sent me 12 questions to give his readers an idea of who ... [More »]

Gold up $41! Commodities, currencies exploding higher!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 11:55am

Larry here with an urgent update on gold, silver, platinum, sugar, and almost every tangible asset under the sun. It’s been less than 24 hours since the Fed announced it’s cranking up the printing presses ... [More »]

News flash: $600 billion Fed funny money! Big LIE!

by Larry Edelson | Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 3:45pm

This is it — the hot news that Wall Street was waiting for with bated breath. Fed Chief Bernanke’s going to buy another $600 billion in Treasury securities to pump liquidity into the economy ... [More »]

Four Chinese Milestones And Their Investment Implications

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 8:30am

China impresses me every time I visit. The skyline is dotted with new skyscrapers that didn’t exist a year ago, gorgeous, modern, sleek bridges that belong on the cover on an engineering magazine are everywhere, new freeways have ... [More »]

It's a LANDSLIDE! What to do …

by Larry Edelson | Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 3:00pm

It’s all over but the shouting! According to last-minute polling, Republicans will gain up to 60 House seats, including a very vocal Tea Party caucus. Meanwhile, incumbents who have held the same seats for decades are being ... [More »]

Updated Market Maps for the Dow, Gold, and Oil!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 1, 2010 at 8:30am

With the critical mid-term elections tomorrow weighing in the balance, it seems that most investors are standing on the sidelines, waiting for something big to happen. But in my opinion, they’re going to be sorely disappointed. Other ... [More »]

Fed President: Bernanke Making "A PACT WITH THE DEVIL"

by Monty Agarwal | Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 6:23pm

When Fed President Hoenig declared last week that Bernanke is making “a pact with the devil,” he wasn’t kidding ... [More »]

Energy Bargains Ripe for the Plucking

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, October 29, 2010 at 8:30am

Ladies and gentlemen, I’ll get right to the point: The future of the western world rests on your shoulders. Oil is the lifeblood of civilization, and we are ... [More »]

Asian Luxury Market Sparkles

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 8:30am

I should be used to it by now, but I am always amazed at the conspicuous display of wealth whenever I travel to Asia. The signs of wealth are everywhere. I see more people drinking $3 cups of Starbucks coffee in Shanghai than I see in ... [More »]

Urgent Joint Release by Larry and Martin

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 25, 2010 at 8:30am

Tomorrow is your last day to see the extremely timely presentation about the strategies and investments to be used in Martin’s $1,000,000 portfolio ... [More »]

New buys this week! Your Deadline: THIS COMING TUESDAY!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 8:30am

If you haven’t seen our most recent online presentation, I think you’d better do so before this weekend is over. The reason for the urgency is quite straightforward: The presentation is about the strategy and investments I’m ... [More »]

A Brief History of Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, October 22, 2010 at 8:30am

Are you wearing a wedding ring, or perhaps some gold jewelry? Give it a good look, and I’ll tell you its story. The story of gold begins, as does the story of all metals on earth, 4.6 billion years ago. That’s when a giant star — a real ... [More »]

G-20 HEADS UP: Losing battle to stem CURRENCY WARS!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 2:00pm

I’m getting ready to put my $1,000,000 portfolio into a series of new investments, using an approach that could have generated a 2,478% total return in all types of market environments. Just be aware that we’ve decided to ... [More »]

Flash update: Mortgage mayhem spreading!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 12:00pm

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has just announced that new mortgage applications have slumped again despite some of the lowest interest rates in history — a drop in demand that bodes ill for the entire housing market ... [More »]

Think "Globally" For Investing Opportunities

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 8:30am

Judging from the response, my last article on Asian IPOs caught a lot of people’s attention. Of the top 15 performing IPOs this year, nine of them ... [More »]

The Biggest Bet Of All Time …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 18, 2010 at 8:30am

No doubt you watched the U.S. dollar plunge almost out of control last week. And no doubt you heard about the massive currency wars that are bearing down on the world, as each major country tries to put itself on sale ... [More »]

Gutting the dollar is now official!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 8:30am

It’s official now. The Fed said it in their meeting notes. And Bernanke said it again on Friday: He’s going to run the money printing presses. It’s the same trick we’ve seen in countries like Brazil, Argentina and Russia. It’s the ... [More »]

Those Soaring Emerging Markets …

by Rudy Martin | Friday, October 15, 2010 at 8:30am

Hi there. This is Rudy Martin, one of Uncommon Wisdom’s emerging market specialists, filling in for Sean today. To say that emerging markets are presenting more and more attractive investment opportunities — is an ... [More »]

China’s Ongoing IPO Explosion

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 8:30am

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, two of America’s best known billionaires, were in China last week for some business and charitable ... [More »]

Election’s impact on stocks, gold, oil, currencies and more!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 11, 2010 at 8:30am

I have warned you about Fed money printing, debasement of the dollar and CURRENCY WARS! And now, those events are unfolding ... [More »]

Your Last, Best Chance in Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, October 8, 2010 at 8:30am

Washington tells us everything is fine ... but gold and silver are saying “they’re lying!” Really, do you think gold would go over $1,300 if everything was fine? $1,300 gold does not signal that a financial ... [More »]

That’s Entertainment – Asian Style

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 8:30am

The National Bureau of Economic Research declared the recession over in June 2009, but don't tell that to the American entertainment industry. 2010 has been a very difficult year for just about every ... [More »]

Excuse Me If I Come On Too Strong …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 4, 2010 at 8:30am

Excuse me in advance if I come on too strong, sound a bit cynical or emotional — or even unpatriotic — at any time in my column today. But gold’s continued strong price rise is a resounding warning shot ... [More »]

The Golden Horde Takes Toronto

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, October 1, 2010 at 8:30am

I just returned from the Cambridge House Investment Conference in Toronto. I’ve rarely seen a group of analysts, miners and experts so bullish on gold and silver. My takeaway: We may be poised for a pullback in the very short term, but precious metals are headed much higher. And that means we’re coming up on [More »]

Rare Earth Metals – The Next Gold Rush?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8:30am

China and Japan are having a small but potentially painful dispute over the ownership of a small chain of islands in the East China Sea. These islands have very little significance other than the oil deposits ... [More »]

Are You Missing The Boat?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 8:30am

If you haven't been investing in the gold market, like I've been telling you to do, then not only are you missing the boat ... but the boat you are in, whatever it may be, is most likely sinking — weighed ... [More »]

Countdown to Gold and Silver Blastoff!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, September 24, 2010 at 8:30am

Last November, I wrote a story titled “6 Reasons Why Gold Is Going to $1,300 an Ounce." Now, we’re within spitting distance of that target. But you know what? I think there’s much, much more to ... [More »]

Ignore the Naysayers – China's Economy Rocks!

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 8:30am

If you read the business news or watch CNBC, you’ve been bombarded with a steady stream of experts warning you about China ... [More »]

Urgent: 10 Steps to Save America …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 20, 2010 at 8:30am

In a few moments, I am going to release to you — and the general public — the broad brushstrokes of my ... 10-Step Proposal To Save America From The Fatal Blows Of A Debt Collapse ... And Give Control ... [More »]

4 Ways to Play the Market's "Crazy Rally"

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, September 17, 2010 at 8:30am

The recent market rally goes against what many of us can see with our own eyes — businesses closing around us, friends losing their jobs and unable to find new ones, the economic climate generally ... [More »]

Is There an Electric Car in Your Future?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 8:30am

In 2009, the world bought 61 million cars and almost all of them were powered by internal combustion, gasoline engines. That’s going ... [More »]

Your Five-Step Strategy for Market Uncertainty

by Sharon A. Daniels | Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:00pm

We have been warning you that the U.S. economy is still sinking fast despite massive government spending, lending and guarantees ... [More »]

The Federal Reserve’s Next Moves …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 13, 2010 at 8:30am

We are now entering a period of time that I've been warning you about. A time when the majority begins to recognize that the U.S. and European economies are both plunging deep under water, drowning in debt ... [More »]

Your Million-Dollar Question Now …

by Mike Larson | Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 8:30am

With nearly two million Americans losing their jobs and filing for first-time unemployment benefits each month ... With panicky consumers cutting almost every unnecessary expenditure ... With most families ... [More »]

5 Ways to Play Gold and Silver Now

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, September 10, 2010 at 8:30am

This week, gold and silver tested long-time highs. Many analysts are recommending you grab gains. Still others are saying if you aren't on board, it's too late. Baloney! Today, I'm going to tell you about ... [More »]

For The Love Of The Game

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 8:30am

My family loves baseball. My brother and I both played in high school, my father was a high school all-star, one of my uncles was one of the very first Japanese-Americans to play professional baseball in the U.S., ... [More »]

Happy Labor Day!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 6, 2010 at 8:30am

The Uncommon Wisdom team is off today, unwinding and enjoying the holiday weekend with friends and family. We hope you get a chance to do the same this Labor Day. ular columns and video updates ... [More »]

High Grade Gold in Idaho

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, September 3, 2010 at 8:30am

Last week, I went to visit Premium Exploration (PEM on the TSX-V), a Canadian-listed gold explorer and developer with an exciting project in Idaho. I think this stock is poised for success. Let’s take a look ... [More »]

Hard Times in Big Sky Country

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 8:30am

I’m back in Montana for a short visit and I am really enjoying my time here. I’ve hiked around two of my very favorite spots in the world, Jewell Basin area of the Flathead National Forest and Glacier ... [More »]

Major Gold Rally Coming …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 30, 2010 at 8:30am

I believe the long-term bull market in gold is overpowering the short-term action, and instead of the usual weakness we should see in late summer, we are now seeing an early kick-off to the Autumn rally. In ... [More »]

Idaho Gold Is No Small Potatoes

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 27, 2010 at 8:30am

This week, I'm traveling in Idaho, looking at a prospective gold resource that has been dishing up some really rich drill results. The company that is getting the results owns one of the biggest land packages ... [More »]

Good Morning, Vietnam!

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 8:30am

Most investors don’t pay much attention to where the U.S. dollar is headed ... but they should. Before I get into the U.S. dollar and what you should do about it, let me tell you what the Vietnamese ... [More »]

Transcript: 8 Bold New Forecasts for 2010

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, August 23, 2010 at 8:30am

Exactly one year ago, in the first Weiss global forum, we forecast a massive shift in wealth from Western countries bogged down in debt and recession ... to Asia and emerging markets enjoying rapid growth ... [More »]

The Brighter Future Down Under

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 20, 2010 at 8:30am

Is Australia the world’s best stock market? Credit Suisse thinks so, and makes its case in its Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2010. Credit Suisse calls Australia “the lucky country,” pointing out ... [More »]

Sell the West on Strength, Buy the East on Weakness

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 8:30am

Double-dip? I'm not talking about an ice cream cone. I'm talking about economics. And not the U.S. economy, either, because I unfortunately believe that another recession is signed, sealed, and delivered ... [More »]

Read This Now …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 16, 2010 at 8:30am

My apologies for being so bold in the subject line. But this is one of the most important columns I've ever written. Why? Because today I am going to give you a major heads up on the trends I see unfolding ... [More »]

$5,657,492 to create a single job! Has Washington lost its MIND?

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 8:30am

This is amazing, don’t miss it! — Larry According to the Special Inspector General for TARP, Washington has spent a total of $3.7 trillion on bailouts and Fed money-printing — NOT including trillions in other government guarantees — to fight this recession so far. Meanwhile, since the labor market began recovering a bit this year, [More »]

Investing for Mexico’s Collapse

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:30am

There is a war next door, and our neighbor may be losing. I’m talking about Mexico’s ongoing battle with violent drug gangs. The northern parts of Mexico are becoming lawless, and the drug gangs are ... [More »]

The Green Dragon

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 8:30am

When it comes to green energy, China has become the global leader. Here's the latest example: Instead of spending hundreds of millions of dollars to build new highways, widen existing roads, dig ... [More »]

Why All the Double-Dip Talk Is Pure B.S. …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 9, 2010 at 8:30am

If the recent slew of bad economic news coming out of the U.S. hasn't convinced you that the economy stinks, then it's time to wake up and smell the coffee. Because ... [More »]

Wall Street’s Gold Mine is Main Street’s Shaft

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 6, 2010 at 8:30am

Wall Street started this week off with another "push-it-higher" party, as the babbling heads on TV trumpet the latest good earnings news. Respected analysts at Cabot Market Letter just said it's ... [More »]

Asian Airlines: Taking Off and Flying High

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 8:30am

I’m beat! From door to door, it took me 35 hours to fly to Seattle via Bangkok, Manila, and Seoul. These trips were hard enough when I was a young man, but they are like a death march now that I’m in ... [More »]

$46,167 an Ounce!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 2, 2010 at 8:30am

I have some important ground to cover with you today, so let me get started right away — but first, with a warning I want to get on the official record ... No matter what happens in the world today ... [More »]

Big Gains in Grains

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 8:30am

The agricultural sector is heating up again. Sugar is leading the way, but grains are doing well, too, on expectations of bigger imports in China and bad harvests in some of the world’s grain baskets ... [More »]

A Thirst for Clean Water

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 8:30am

About the same time I was traipsing around Singapore last month, around 14,000 of the world's top business, academic, and government experts from 85 countries gathered in Singapore to learn ... [More »]

Headed Unimaginably Higher!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 26, 2010 at 8:30am

A very well-known and internationally respected forecasting firm believes the price of oil is headed "unimaginably higher" in the next few years. To somewhere north of $300 a barrel. I couldn't agree more ... [More »]

3 Dividend "Stealth Stocks"

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 23, 2010 at 8:30am

If you're like me, you're getting more and more worried about where the economy and the stock market might go next. One consolation is investing in stocks that pay nice dividends. Why? I'll give you ... [More »]

The Road to Singapore

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 8:30am

The warning signs about the U.S. economy are really starting to pile up. The Philadelphia Fed’s widely-watched index of economic activity plunged in June to 5.1, about half the expected 10.0 reading ... [More »]

Listen to Washington and You're Screwed!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 19, 2010 at 8:30am

From my home base in Bangkok, Thailand, I can tell you — in no uncertain terms — that Asia's economies are as vibrant as ever, if not more so. Just consider the following list of recent economic stats ... [More »]

Big Fat Paydays in Energy

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 16, 2010 at 8:30am

The energy sector is heating up again, as I explained in my Tuesday video. So how can you make the most of this move? Considering the shellacking the broad market took recently, it's a good time to ... [More »]

Monkey See, Monkey Do

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 8:30am

Every month, the world buys BILLIONS of dollars worth of toys, shoes, electronics, clothes, and consumer goods from China. Every month, China enjoys a trade surplus that brings in BILLIONS of new dollars ... [More »]

Your Single Best Defense!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 12, 2010 at 8:30am

Precious and base metals are not only critically strategic commodities — but what's happening in those markets are also blatant signs of what may well be the most urgent financial AND strategic dilemma ... [More »]

5 Fixes America Needs Right Now

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 9, 2010 at 8:30am

More and more Americans are afraid we’re heading for a double-dip recession. President Obama says our way out of our economic slump is to double American exports over the next five years. But China’s ... [More »]

Profit Opportunities of a Stronger Yuan

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 8:30am

You probably had some Fourth of July celebrations on your mind last Friday, but there were some important developments for anybody invested in or thinking about getting into the Chinese stock market ... [More »]

Happy Holiday Weekend!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 5, 2010 at 8:30am

The Uncommon Wisdom team is off today, celebrating the long Fourth of July holiday weekend with friends and family. But we just wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy holiday, and hope ... [More »]

Red Flags on the Economy

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 2, 2010 at 8:30am

The market seems to have run out of buyers. Recently, on days when the market goes up, the volume is light. On days when the market goes down, volume soars with passionate intensity. The babbling ... [More »]

The Largest IPO Ever

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 8:30am

Did you make a few bucks by flipping hot technology and internet IPOs during the dot-com boom? A lot of people did, but that U.S. IPO market has pretty much dried up and the few IPOs that have come ... [More »]

Two Mandatory Investments …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 28, 2010 at 8:30am

I put out my first major buy signal in gold way back in early 2000, when gold was trading at about $260 an ounce. I said then that gold was an easy double, moving to at least $500 over the next two years ... [More »]

Is This Market Scaring You? Here’s What to Do!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 25, 2010 at 8:30am

I don’t know about you, but I find this a tough market. Just look at some recent action. On Monday, the S&P 500 pushed above 1,120 to trigger stop-losses of the short-sellers. So, the bulls piled in ... [More »]

As China Goes …

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 8:30am

“Wax on. Wax off.” That was my favorite line from the original The Karate Kid movie. That was way back in 1984 and the movie has just been updated and re-released with Jackie Chan replacing Pat Morita ... [More »]

Must-Watch Market Signals!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 21, 2010 at 8:30am

A couple times a year I like to give you what I call my roadmaps of the markets. They are charts based on actual signals from my computer models. I watch these signals very closely because they ... [More »]

Gold Is Going … Going …

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 18, 2010 at 8:30am

Gold funds are sucking up bullion like a pack of demon-possessed Hoovers ... This week, the Central Gold Trust of Canada (GTU) announced it is going to buy $800 million worth of gold. Using recent prices ... [More »]

Why Asia? Let Me Count the Ways

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 8:30am

As an investor, you have choices. Lots of them. One of the most important choices is where to allocate your dollars around the globe. It comes down to three choices: North American, Europe, and Asia ... [More »]

No One Likes To Talk About This …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 14, 2010 at 8:30am

You know where I stand on just about all the markets. And not much has changed in them, or my views, since I spoke with you in my column last week, or even via my video update last Thursday ... [More »]

3 Things You Need to Know About Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 8:30am

Gold hit a new all-time high this week, and it’s not done yet. My next target for gold is $1,450, and I think it’s going to $2,300 an ounce beyond that. And after that, well, a lot depends on forces that are ... [More »]

Lessons from Singapore

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 8:30am

What did you do last weekend? I spent mine with 25,000 Singaporean investors. Other than my home country of Japan, Singapore is my favorite city in the world. It is modern, clean, safe, vibrant, and ... [More »]

More On The Fiat Money Crisis …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 7, 2010 at 8:30am

The European Union and the euro are beginning to disintegrate because the incompetent bureaucrats who designed the euro in 1998 thought they could take some paper, print some ink on it, and turn it into ... [More »]

Holy Cow! 5 Reasons Why You Need to Buy Gold Now!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 4, 2010 at 8:30am

Europe is having a "Holy Cow!" moment right now. That's the kind of moment when the basic assumptions that form the "solid" cornerstones of your life suddenly crumble like soft clay. Europe's assumption ... [More »]

Next Generation of GPS about to Blast Off

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 8:30am

On May 14, the space shuttle Atlantis blasted off for its 32nd and last mission. The Atlantis has flown to the Mir space station seven times and the International Space Station 11 times. The Atlantis shuttle ... [More »]

If America Were a Corporation …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 31, 2010 at 8:30am

This should be a quiet Memorial Day at home with your loved ones, remembering the sung and unsung heroes of America who sacrificed so much to make this country as great as it — yes — still is ... [More »]

Get Your Gold and Silver Coins Now

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 8:30am

Wall Street is busy telling us “Crisis Averted.” Average investors don’t think so. How do I know? Because sales of gold and silver coins are SOARING! I’m not just talking about Europe. Sure, the euro seems to be ... [More »]

Gordon Gekko Is Alive and Well

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 8:30am

I don't go to the movies often, but I have a weakness for macho, action films so I went to see the new Robin Hood with Russell Crowe. It was a great movie, but what really caught my attention were ... [More »]

Act Now, Before It Heads Even Higher …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 24, 2010 at 8:30am

They called it “a relic of the past.” They described its last major bull market as an “anomaly.” They said it would “never again go much higher.” And now, many are still in denial, claiming that it’s peaked ... [More »]

Hurricane Profits

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 21, 2010 at 8:30am

The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1. But smart traders are already gearing up. The Gulf of Mexico is responsible for 13% of the U.S. natural gas production (and 30% of its domestic crude ... [More »]

Oiling the Chinese Growth Engine

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 8:30am

Black gold, Texas tea. Bubbling crude. No, I’m not talking about Jed Clampett and the Beverly Hillbillies. I’m talking about oil. I talked about oil in my last Saturday video report, but the news and growing ... [More »]

Sovereign Debt Crisis: Emergency Strategy Update

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 17, 2010 at 8:30am

Just days ago, the cradle of Western democracy — Greece — was in flames! Rioters attacked banks, businesses and government buildings. The entire country plunged into chaos. Spain, Portugal... [More »]

Gold Rising in Almost ALL STORMS!

by Larry Edelson | Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 8:30am

While the dollar was falling in recent years, gold rose. When the euro was falling in recent days, gold soared. And even late last week, while the Dow slumped, gold continued to move in just one ... [More »]

3 Things to Check BEFORE Trading Gold ETFs

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 8:30am

Gold sure looks like it’s on the launch pad, with my targets of $1,350 and $1,500 both in sight. Many investors would like to play that move with funds that claim to track physical gold — exchange-traded ... [More »]

Smartphones = Smart Investments

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 8:30am

I was on my way to Akihabara, a district of Tokyo also known as Electric Town, on the JR Line of the Tokyo subway system. In Akihabara, you can find just about every electronic gadget imaginable ... [More »]

You need to PROTECT Your Wealth NOW!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 10, 2010 at 8:30am

Was last week’s amazing stock market rout and collapse in the euro currency the beginning of a new era of volatility in the markets? Could the economy start turning down again? Could real estate prices ... [More »]

Emergency Conference THIS Wednesday! Free registration ends Tuesday!

by Larry Edelson | Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 8:30am

Our free emergency briefing will be held online at 12 noon Eastern Time (5 PM GMT), this coming Wednesday, May 12. So the registration deadline is one day BEFORE the event ... [More »]

A Small Silver Miner with Big Potential

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 7, 2010 at 8:30am

I recently returned from Mexico, where I toured the Royal Mines of Zacualpan project. The project is owned by Minpoza, a subsidiary of IMPACT Silver (IPT on the TSX-V in Canada; ISVLF on the pink sheets ... [More »]

IMF and Buffett Go Gaga for Asia

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:30am

The International Monetary Fund is an international organization that oversees the global financial situation of its 186 member countries. The IMF was formed with the goal of stabilizing international exchange ... [More »]

Dollar Doomsday 2010

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 3, 2010 at 8:30am

This is the official public release of my landmark 23-page report on the dollar ... [More »]

Silver Lessons from the Name of God

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 30, 2010 at 8:30am

I just got back from Mexico, where I saw a group of silver-zinc-lead mines with enormous potential. It’s no surprise to find silver in Mexico — in fact, the silver district I visited produced its first silver for Spanish ... [More »]

I'll Have What They're Having

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 8:30am

I‘ve said it hundreds, perhaps thousands, of times in this column, and in speeches and interviews that I’ve given over the last decade: “The #1 rule for making money over the next decade is to get long whatever ... [More »]

Washington: What are you smoking?!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 26, 2010 at 8:30am

Our leaders in Washington are so detached from reality, I am thoroughly convinced that they are smoking something. And I’m not talking about the insane amounts of spending that’s going on in our capital ... [More »]

Mexican Silver, Andalay!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8:30am

I’m heading back to Mexico this weekend to take a closer look at a silver miner that’s been on my radar for some time. It is working a silver-rich district in Mexico that has been mined on and off for 480 years ... [More »]

Chicks on a Stick and Sushi Pizza

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8:30am

The Chinese economy expanded by an amazing 11.9% in the first quarter of 2010. Yup, 11.9%! That is a gangbuster number, and it is a big improvement over the 10.7% growth rate in the fourth quarter of ... [More »]

Dollar Devaluation, Phase Two

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 19, 2010 at 8:30am

Recently, I’ve issued several warnings. Chief among them ... That investors everywhere are waking up to their leaders as being nothing more than emperors with no clothes. Reckless spenders with not a ... [More »]

Is Silver Ready to Surge?

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:30am

Main Street may know something that Wall Street’s chattering class doesn’t know. Because while Wall Street always seems to give silver short shrift, mom-and-pop investors are buying silver at a furious ... [More »]

The Shanghai Express from L.A. to Frisco

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8:30am

When I was in grade school, I used to cringe when I heard my classmates describe anything with a “Made in Japan” sticker on it as a piece of junk. I was embarrassed that the country I was born in produced ... [More »]

Ride the Gold Market to Glory …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 12, 2010 at 8:30am

I’ve got some important ground to cover with you today, so let’s get started. First, no matter what happens in the world today; no matter how good the economic news may be ... [More »]

Important Message from the Gold Market …

by Larry Edelson | Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 8:30am

When you’ve been trading gold for 32 years like I have, you develop a sixth sense for the precious yellow metal. You can hear it speak to you. You can feel its heartbeat. You can interpret its signals ... [More »]

America Shifts into Higher Gear

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 9, 2010 at 8:30am

Boy, the market is getting interesting. If you step back from the day-to-day zig-zags in prices, you can see that the dollar is trending higher ... oil is trending higher ... gold is trending higher ... stocks are ... [More »]

Bye, Bye Silicon Valley — Hello, China

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 8:30am

I talked about this in my March 20 video issue, but the impact is so important that I wanted to make sure that all of you — readers as well as listeners — know about it because it is going to forever change ... [More »]

Speeding Toward the Currency Graveyard

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 5, 2010 at 8:30am

There’s no true central bank behind the euro currency. There is the official European Central Bank (ECB). BUT, the ECB is virtually nothing more than a figure head bank. It does set interest rate and fiscal ... [More »]

11 startling facts that Obama and Bernanke do NOT want you to think about …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, April 4, 2010 at 8:30am

As soon as you get a chance, print this report and give a copy to everybody you care about. It contains 11 staggering facts that every American needs to know — and that every investor won’t be able ... [More »]

Protect Yourself as States Implode

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 2, 2010 at 8:30am

U.S. states have their own money problems, many of them worse than anything facing Greece — and the problems at home are starting to erupt! In fact, there are steps you might want to take RIGHT NOW ... [More »]

The China Juggernaut Is Alive and Well

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 8:30am

It is becoming quite popular to say that China’s bubble is about to burst. Not a chance. Like Mark Twain said, “reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Signs of China prosperity are busting out ... [More »]

Up More Than 100% In Just Over A Year!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 29, 2010 at 8:30am

A little over a year ago, famed newspaper columnist Dan Dorfman of The Huffington Post phoned to ask me what other Asian economy I would invest in besides my favorite, China ... [More »]

OPEC Pumps Up America’s Energy Independence

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 26, 2010 at 8:30am

There’s plenty of news for alternative energy lately. And some of the most bullish news comes out of OPEC. Even though the price of crude has been over $75 a barrel since early February, the oil-rich Arabs ... [More »]

China’s Turbo-Charged Recovery

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 8:30am

I’ve been regularly and consistently telling you that the Chinese economy is doing much better than the mass media and Wall Street “experts” have been telling you. It has taken them a long time, but those ... [More »]

5 Major Market Myths Exposed!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 8:30am

I’ve covered some of the market myths I’m about to tell you about on occasion in the past. And I’ve wanted to consolidate them into a single article for quite some time now. But my colleague ... [More »]

Sane Investing in an Insane World

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 8:30am

It's enough to make any sane investor wonder if the human race has suddenly lost its mind! Like Greece, Washington is drowning in debt. Like Greece's, our government is using "creative accounting" ... [More »]

A Dangerous Mix of Water and Oil

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 19, 2010 at 8:30am

Oil and water aren’t supposed to mix, but these two resources could brew up plenty of trouble in the near future. In recent issues, I’ve told you how I think oil prices are going to be squeezed higher. As for ... [More »]

Who Wants To Be A Billionaire?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:30am

Forbes has released its list of the 500 wealthiest people in the world and while there is a little juggling at the top, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are still the richest men in America with a net worth of $53 ... [More »]

China FXI Blasting Higher!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 15, 2010 at 8:30am

In just the last nine trading sessions, my favorite investment to capitalize on China’s blistering economic growth — iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 ETF (FXI) — has soared more than eight full percentage points ... [More »]

The Coming Emergency in Energy

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 12, 2010 at 8:30am

The good news is there is no shortage of oil in the U.S. ... for now. But the price isn’t acting that way. I’d say the price of crude is acting like we’re scraping the bottom of the barrel ... [More »]

Follow The Leader

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:30am

While it is hard to get a straight answer from an American politician, they do have the freedom to speak their mind and say whatever they darn well want to. They may often put their foot in their mouth .... [More »]

Another Peek Into The Future …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 8, 2010 at 8:30am

I’ll give you an updated glimpse into the future of some key markets using cycle analysis — the historical study of the internal rhythms and hidden forces that truly drive the markets. It’s the best forecasting ... [More »]

4 Tips to Beat the NEXT Crisis

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 5, 2010 at 8:30am

The politicians in Washington tell us the economy is recovering. Well, maybe so ... as long as you don’t need a job. The problems facing this country — in debt, energy, lost jobs, unbalanced budgets and more — continue to mount. In short, I think we’re ... [More »]

Till Debt Do Us Part

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 8:30am

The Chinese are losing their appetite for our seemingly endless spending spree and are starting to reduce their holdings of our government debt. In December (the most recent numbers), China cut its portfolio ... [More »]

Transcript: Nine Shocking New Predictions for 2010-2012

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, March 1, 2010 at 8:30am

We have just ended an online video conference to brief investors on major events that could forever change your future. We made nine new predictions to pinpoint, as accurately as possible, how and ... [More »]

The Calm Before the Coming Storm

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 8:30am

If I’ve learned anything in the 39 years since I founded Weiss Research, it’s this: I can only help those who are ready to help themselves. I’ve seen it happen so many times and it never ceases to concern ... [More »]

The Great Energy Squeeze of 2010

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 26, 2010 at 8:30am

We’re early in the year, and already energy prices are zigzagging higher. The culprit? China, which is using more energy of all types. Meanwhile, production is falling, and tanker storage is falling, setting us up ... [More »]

China Wins the Battle of the Brains

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:30am

Quick, name the top American colleges. Most Americans would tick off names like Harvard, Stanford, M.I.T., Rice, Vassar, Duke, University of California at Berkley, and our fantastic military academies ... [More »]

Gold and the Brewing Crisis in Confidence

by Larry Edelson | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 8:30am

If you look closely at gold, you’ll see that even when the price of gold is weak in U.S. dollar terms, in terms of other currencies, it is often roaring to the upside ... [More »]

A Footloose Yankee on the Trail of Mexican Silver and Copper

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 8:30am

While you’re reading this, I’m on a journey far into the hills of Mexico. There, I will venture deep into copper and silver mines, on the trail of another potential addition to ... [More »]

Happy New Year!

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8:30am

No, I’m not seven weeks late. 1.3 billion Chinese are celebrating the start of the biggest holiday of the year — Chinese New Year. The Lunar New Year is considered to be a combination of ... [More »]

Dead Ahead: Six Months of Investor Hell

by Larry Edelson | Monday, February 15, 2010 at 8:30am

Stats such as unemployment, layoffs, manufacturing data, inventories, payrolls, even gross domestic product — tell you what happened, not what’s going to happen. For a forward-looking perspective ... [More »]

The Oil Kingdom Goes Green

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 12, 2010 at 8:30am

Saudi Arabia is the world’s richest oil producer — the desert kingdom pumps out nearly 10 million barrels a day of crude. So when Saudi Arabia turns to the sun to solve its energy problems, you should sit up ... [More »]

Gambling Lessons from the Thai Countryside

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 8:30am

I was raised on a vegetable farm in western Washington, so I’ve always felt more at home in the country than in big, crowded cities. That’s why I choose to raise my children in Montana. When it comes ... [More »]

Profit Review, and More!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, February 8, 2010 at 8:30am

If you followed my recommendations in last week’s column, then you grabbed some pretty luscious gains off the table, including up to ... 40.8% gains on Dow Jones Diamonds (DIA) ... 34.0% on Energy ... [More »]

The Golden Age of Green Energy

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:30am

Did you see how alternative energy stocks have swooned in the past two months? A lot of hot money rushed out of the sector on fears that the global recovery was overdone. Now for the good news ... [More »]

Playing it Safe with China

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 8:30am

Twenty-five hundred of the world’s most influencing corporate and government leaders gathered in the Alpine ski resort of Davos, Switzerland last week. They weren’t there for skiing, although I’m ... [More »]

Urgent: Grab More Profits!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, February 1, 2010 at 8:30am

You’ve got a slew of open gains in many of the positions I’ve suggested in this column, beginning last March. Lots! What’s more is that they come on top of gains I already recommended you bag, like up to ... [More »]

Gold’s China Syndrome

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 29, 2010 at 8:30am

Gold continues to slump lower as the U.S. dollar goes higher — and now we’re hearing talk of a gold “meltdown.” Oh, please! Sure, gold could be in for a deeper correction — I’d love for it to ... [More »]

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Asian Automakers Are in the Driver’s Seat

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 8:30am

The funeral list of industries that have dared to compete against low-cost Asian competitors is long and getting longer. Just ask anybody in the textile, furniture, footwear, electronics, steel, clothing, or ... [More »]

Key Investment Themes for 2010 and Beyond

by Sharon A. Daniels | Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 3:00pm

Never before have we seen such a stark contrast between our economy here at home ... bogged down by chronic unemployment and massive debts ... and other markets and economies around the globe ... [More »]

Important, Early 2010 Q&A!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 25, 2010 at 8:30am

Even though it’s very early in the new year, there are some wild market movements and lots of news out of China, which has prompted readers to ask me many questions. So, I’m dedicating today’s issue to those questions — and my answers ... [More »]

Are You Prepared for the 5 Deadly Emergencies?

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 22, 2010 at 8:30am

The global economy is an amazing study in contradictions. China and India both seem to be booming again, while our economy and nation has some serious problems. America’s problems include a huge and ... [More »]

The China Express Is About to Leave the Station

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:30am

Instead of being “reactive” and waiting for inflation to show up, the Chinese leaders are choosing to be ”proactive” and heading off inflation before it takes hold. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s ... [More »]

A, B, C — Profit!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 18, 2010 at 8:30am

As many of you already know, I am very bearish on the dollar. And in just the past four weeks of trading — starting right before the holidays and continuing into the new year — the benchmark U.S. Dollar Index ... [More »]

7 Do’s of Dividend Resource Stocks

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:30am

In most markets, dividend paying stocks do at least as well as non-dividend paying stocks, once you add dividends back in, and in bearish or underperforming markets, dividend paying stocks can really outperform ... [More »]

Dow Returns Pale Next to Asian Markets

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 8:30am

The Chinese economy is a double-barreled growth machine. The first barrel is the robust growth in China’s domestic consumption. Wages have been rapidly rising along with the economy and the Chinese have ... [More »]

Bernanke Bullion, Revisited …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 11, 2010 at 8:30am

All of my technical and cyclical indicators tell me that we should expect many more sharp surges in gold this year. Today, I’ll explain why. And I’ll give you a primer on how to use any and all price weakness ... [More »]

Platinum in the Fast Lane

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 8, 2010 at 8:30am

Many investors know their way around gold or crude oil, but not a lot know what they need to know about platinum. And that's too bad, because it's becoming easier than ever to invest in platinum, with a third ... [More »]

Revenge of the Asian Nerds

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 8:30am

According to researcher IBIS World, Chinese youth spent $1.4 billion in online games in 2008. Now, that’s a lot of money and it is going to do nothing but grow larger. I say that because gaming penetration at ... [More »]

A Brave New, Profitable 2010 …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, January 4, 2010 at 8:30am

We’re in a new, volatile year. But it will also be a year chock full of new opportunities and profit potential. I’ll show you one of my favorite sectors in a few minutes. But first, let me help you keep the long-term ... [More »]

Wishing You A Happy — And Prosperous — New Year

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, January 1, 2010 at 8:30am

Our Uncommon Wisdom team is off today for New Year's, spending time with family and friends. We're looking forward to continuing our commitment to protecting and building your wealth in the New Year ... [More »]

Happy New Year!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 8:30am

My regularly scheduled video updates will resume next week. For today, the entire Uncommon Wisdom team wishes you a New Year that brings health, wealth and peace to you and your loved ones ... [More »]

Five Predictions for 2010

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 8:30am

Predicting the future is not easy, but at the end of last year I made five for 2009. How’d I do? Pretty darn good if I say so myself. In this column, I’ll review my 2009 market predictions and more importantly ... [More »]

Some Pretty Amazing Stats …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 28, 2009 at 8:30am

With the new year rapidly approaching, not much is happening in the markets. So I’d like to take this time to show you some stats that simply amaze me. Even more astonishing, the figures I’m about ... [More »]

Happy Holidays!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 25, 2009 at 8:30am

Our Uncommon Wisdom team is off today, spending time with family and friends. But we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for the warmth and loyalty you’ve shown us this year ... [More »]

Enjoy!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 8:30am

It’s Christmas Eve so there’s not much happening in the markets, and most close early today. So I’m getting ready to enjoy the holiday, and hope you are too. Please accept my cheers ... [More »]

“Gan Bei” Your Way to Riches

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 8:30am

Most of my Wall Street peers who actually visit China (not very many, by the way) don’t take part in these baijiu drinking parties. Shoot, those stuffed shirts wouldn’t allow anything other than fine ... [More »]

Did you grab your profits?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 21, 2009 at 8:30am

Last week I suggested you to take some hefty profits off the table: Specifically, up to a 91.69% gain on the ProShares Ultra Real Estate ETF (URE), recommended in my June 29 column. That’s ... [More »]

4 Forecasts for 2010

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 18, 2009 at 8:30am

I think 2010 will be dominated by many of the same themes that shaped 2009, but new forces will come into play as well: Forces including ... [More »]

Two Rules for Making Stock Market Profits in the Next Decade

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 8:30am

With the U.S. economy mired in runaway government spending and reckless deficits, investors should look at what Chinese companies are buying and get out of U.S. companies that are fighting losing ... [More »]

Answers to Questions, Plus Grab Profits!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 14, 2009 at 8:30am

With the markets starting to swing wildly again and with 2010 rapidly approaching ... naturally, investors have a lot of questions on their minds. So today, I will give my answers to the most frequent questions ... [More »]

Sell your gold only IF you want to lose money!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 11, 2009 at 8:30am

Something about gold just makes people irrational. The latest meme making the rounds in the mainstream media is that gold is a bad investment over the longer term. A couple of radio hosts asked me about it ... [More »]

Return of the Two-Headed Monster

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 8:30am

Throughout the financial crisis and global recession, China’s economy has been powered by rising incomes, a growing middle class, and strong consumer spending. That’s why the China’s economy grew by no ... [More »]

Webinar Transcript: 11 Startling Forecasts for 2010

by Larry Edelson | Monday, December 7, 2009 at 8:30am

On January 8 of this year, almost exactly 11 months ago to the day, in a column I wrote for Money and Markets, I told readers that 2009 would be a year where “Everything you thought you knew about economics and the markets will be turned on its ... [More »]

Sean Brodrick - Wrestling a Vampire Squid in Oil

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CAC 40	3,748	-90.9

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