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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 »]

Top 2 Questions About Every Stock in Your Portfolio

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 8:30am

We are thick in the middle of quarterly earnings season, and even though all we typically read and hear about are U.S. companies, the long arm of China is having huge impacts on many of them. I’ve said it many times before in this column, but you should look at every stock in your portfolio [More »]

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

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 ... [More »]

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 »]

Wrestling a Vampire Squid in Oil

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, December 4, 2009 at 8:30am

Why would a vampire squid of a trading house manipulate the price of oil? Because oil demand is ramping up in the emerging markets, OPEC is content to sit on its hands, and money is probably going to start rotating into the energy sector ... [More »]

What in the #@!!*&# am I doing here: Part III?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 8:30am

Xian, one of four ancient capitals of China and the starting point of the Silk Road, is considered the cradle of Chinese civilization. It was the capital from 907to 1911, and the home of Emperor Qin Shi Huang ... [More »]

Rack Up Gains With These Gold Shares …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 30, 2009 at 8:30am

Weakness in the dollar is definitely driving savvy investors into tangible assets — particularly gold, which has thrust higher, hitting an all-time high of $1,174 an ounce last week. In fact, The Wall Street ... [More »]

6 Reasons Why Gold Is Going to $1,300 an Ounce

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:30am

The gold bears got tossed a bone last week, when the World Gold Council reported that total gold demand dropped 34% in the third quarter from a year earlier. To be sure, total identifiable gold demand was ... [More »]

Happy Thanksgiving!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 8:30am

The Uncommon Wisdom team is at home today, celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family. Days like today are important ... to give thanks for all the wonderful things in our lives ... [More »]

What in the #@!!*&# Am I Doing Here? Part II

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:30am

The biggest surprise to me isn’t how much the Asian markets have soared this year. The real shocker is how strong U.S. stocks have been given how weak our economy really is. In a global version of a rising ... [More »]

Uncommon Thinking Builds Uncommon Wealth!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 8:30am

President Obama’s recent trip to Beijing has sparked a lot of talk about China revaluing its currency, the yuan (officially called the renminbi), higher. Don’t you believe it. Not for a minute ... [More »]

Hunting for Golden Elephants

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8:30am

Chile is prime hunting ground for “elephants” — large, undiscovered deposits of all sorts of minerals — copper, lead, gold, silver and more ... [More »]

Hard Money Wins Out!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 16, 2009 at 8:30am

They called it "a relic of the past." They described its last major bull market surge as an "anomaly." They said it was a dinosaur of an investment, never to return to the arena of modern finance. Even The Wall ... [More »]

3 Ways to Play Argentina's Boom

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:30am

In the most recent (third) quarter, Argentina’s economy grew 8.7% compared with a year earlier. In fact, Argentina’s $328 billion economy is on track to record its fifth straight year of annual growth ... [More »]

Trade Wars: Will the Empire Strike Back?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 8:30am

At some point, our combative trade policy and ballooning national debt will (1) send interest rates higher as the Chinese become more and more reluctant to lend us money and (2) also drive the Chinese ... [More »]

Two MUST-OWN Investments!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 9, 2009 at 8:30am

I put out my first major buy signal in gold 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. I told my ... [More »]

The Treasure of the Andes

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, November 6, 2009 at 8:30am

On Sunday, I’m boarding a plane for South America. My trip will include Chile and Argentina, from the eternally snow-covered peaks of the Andes to the windswept barrens of Patagonia. Part of my trip ... [More »]

What in the #@!!*&# am I doing out here?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 8:30am

Indonesia has a market-based economy in which the government plays a significant role. There are 139 state-owned enterprises, and the government administers prices on several basic goods, including fuel ... [More »]

Is This Exciting or What?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, November 2, 2009 at 8:30am

Is this exciting or what? Gold has blasted above the important $1,035 level ... the price of copper has almost doubled since April ... platinum and palladium prices are soaring ... and the price of oil has ... [More »]

A Silver Junior with Giant Potential

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:30am

When gold and silver prices pull back, I like to buy precious metals and the companies that mine them — and you probably do, too. But when you get that pullback, what do you buy? [More »]

It's Back to the Future with These China Brands

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 8:30am

The Chinese consumer branding process is at the same point the U.S. was in the 1950’s and 1960’s. You have the opportunity to roll back the investment clock and cherry pick the very best, most recognized ... [More »]

"Washington's Secret War on the Dollar"

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 8:30am

Our recent webinar — detailing the powerful forces driving down the dollar and driving up resource prices — could not have been more timely. Whether you saw it or you missed it, the transcript — just released, is ... [More »]

A Billion Hungry Mouths

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, October 23, 2009 at 8:30am

Going forward, all it will take is one bad harvest to tip China over the edge from low stockpiles to no stockpiles. If that happens, America’s grain prices and farm-related stocks could blast off. So ... [More »]

The Next Big Moves and Big Profits …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 19, 2009 at 8:30am

I'm buried monitoring the markets virtually 24/7 ... checking every piece of news I can get my hands on ... watching almost every tick up and down in the markets. I'm running my cycle studies daily, studying ... [More »]

4 Forces Driving Oil Prices Higher

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 8:30am

Oil prices pushed near the top of their recent range this week, and the usual suspects trotted out on the TV to tell us why this rally couldn’t last. And on the face of it, their argument seems to ... [More »]

The Chinese Invasion: IPO Mania Is Back!

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 8:30am

The go-go days of the internet boom may be long gone, but the fertile feeding ground for IPOs these days is not in Silicon Valley, but is outside the United States ... [More »]

The Most Critical Financial Developments of Your Lifetime …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 12, 2009 at 8:30am

Make no mistake about it. The developments over the last three weeks affecting the U.S. dollar — which continues to sink in value — are the most critical financial developments of your lifetime. The U.S. dollar ... [More »]

The 4 Best Reasons to Buy Silver and Gold Now

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, October 9, 2009 at 8:30am

The spot price of gold soared to its highest level ever this week, as the dollar tanked and precious metals bears got mauled. But many investors, still sitting on the sidelines, ask themselves: Do I want to buy ... [More »]

Vietnam and Indonesia: Two Underappreciated Asian Tigers

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 8:30am

Okay, I admit it. I have devoted a lot of this column to China, but I have done so because China is the fastest-growing country in Asia. Plus, there are more Chinese stocks listed on U.S. stock exchanges ... [More »]

The Feverish Pitch for Real Money …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, October 5, 2009 at 8:30am

The feverish pitch for gold — and the worries over the declining value of the U.S. Dollar — are rising again. That’s not surprising. First, it’s pretty much official: The U.S. is losing its status as the world’s ... [More »]

6 Stocks from Toronto

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:30am

As I walked the exhibit hall at last week’s Toronto Resource Investment Conference, I was pleasantly surprised by the good news coming out of the small- and micro-cap explorers and miners at the show ... [More »]

Singapore: Follow Its Savvy and Profitable Money …

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 8:30am

Singapore is an amazing city. Well, it is actually a state as well as a city. Like Monaco and Vatican City, it is a small but powerful country. Singapore is 26-square-miles in size with roughly 5 million citizens and ... [More »]

Bernanke’s Grand Strategy …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 28, 2009 at 8:30am

By now it should be abundantly clear to you that my warnings are coming to pass. Gold is acting firm, having made a new 12-month high above $1,000 an ounce, and within a whisker of an new record high ... [More »]

A Speculative Gold Explorer You Should Watch

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, September 25, 2009 at 8:30am

I just got back from visiting a new gold explorer in Idaho, and I think it may be one of the great bargains in North American gold exploration. Our story starts 5.3 million years ago. That’s when a section ... [More »]

The U.S. and China Put on Their Boxing Gloves …

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 8:30am

If someone loaned you $600 BILLION, and you wanted to borrow even more, you’d be very careful to stay on his good side, wouldn’t you? Of course you would! But that is exactly the opposite of how ... [More »]

So Is the Recession Really Over?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 21, 2009 at 8:30am

First things first. I’m sure you’ve heard about Bernanke’s statement last week in his speech at the Brookings Institute that the “recession is likely over.” After all, his comment is all over the news, all ... [More »]

The Sowers of the Thunder

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, September 18, 2009 at 8:30am

Many smart people say the markets are headed for another big leg down soon. And maybe they’re right. But traders and investors should always examine opposing views. Today, I want to make the ... [More »]

Trading Places — China Rises As U.S. Stumbles

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 8:30am

Here’s a headline that broke my heart when I read it last week: “U.S. Poverty Rate Hits 11-Year High.” The U.S. Census Bureau reported that a sad-but-true 13.2 percent or 39.2 million Americans are ... [More »]

Crumbling Toast = Big Gains for Savvy Investors …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 14, 2009 at 8:30am

If you’re not investing in the natural resource sector, you’re not protecting your money AND you’re missing out on some pretty hefty profits to boot. Consider, for instance, some of the profits subscribers ... [More »]

The Secret Bull Market

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, September 11, 2009 at 8:30am

Gold’s recent push above $1,000 an ounce is finally catching Wall Street’s attention. And yet many of the talking heads on TV still rush to say that gold is not a good long-term investment, that it’s ... [More »]

Profit Opportunities in India

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 8:30am

I write a lot about China, but it isn’t the only country I pay close attention to. Another country that deserves your careful investment attention is India. First of all, India is Asia’s third-largest economy ... [More »]

Labor Day; September Markets …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, September 7, 2009 at 8:30am

Like you, the Uncommon Wisdom team is off for the Labor Day holiday, paying homage to all and relaxing with friends and family. We hope you too enjoy the holiday ... [More »]

China’s Plan to Dominate Rare Earth Metals

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, September 4, 2009 at 8:30am

You know all those electric cars and “clean energy” sources we’ll be riding in and using to wean ourselves off fossil fuels? They won’t be worth bupkis without rare earth metals … [More »]

Beware Some Chinese Stocks

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 8:30am

You’ve heard of bulls in a china shop? Well, I’ve been criticized for being a “perma-bull” on China stocks, and while it is absolutely true that I believe that China has several decades of great growth ahead of it ... [More »]

A Very Uncommon Forecast …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 31, 2009 at 8:30am

In my July 2008 Real Wealth Report, just 13 months ago, I warned my subscribers that the Dow Jones Industrials (DJI) — in real terms — had already lost 72 percent of its value when measured from its ... [More »]

3 Triggers for Higher Oil Prices

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 28, 2009 at 8:30am

Oil prices recently came close to $75 a barrel before heading south again. Enjoy the cheap oil while you can. The odds are you’ll be paying higher oil prices by the end of the year. The good news is ... [More »]

The Wrong Way to Invest in China

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 8:30am

China is the No. 1 country to invest in for the next decade. Maybe two or three decades. But even though the opportunity is tremendous, the dangers are ... [More »]

What’s Really Happening in Asia …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 24, 2009 at 8:30am

I’m in Asia right now. And I can tell you firsthand that things here are far more vibrant than most in the West seem to think. In a small, luxury housing development just 15 minutes from Bangkok’s bustling ... [More »]

Urgent: Last 15 hours for Global Forum!

by Larry Edelson | Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 8:30am

The video of our Weiss Global Forum goes offline promptly at midnight tonight. So these are the LAST 15 hours you have left to view it. For the past couple of weeks, we have been doing our best to alert you ... [More »]

The Stormy Seas of Liberty

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 21, 2009 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 ... [More »]

Coal Fires-Up Investment Opportunities in China

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 8:30am

China has traditionally been a major coal exporter ... but tight supplies and surging demand is churning up promising investment opportunities. China has been growing so fast that it has to supplement ... [More »]

Profit Maps For Dow, Dollar, Asia …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:30am

If you haven’t been making money, on the other hand, then may I suggest that you carefully read today’s column — because I am now going to lay out my profit roadmaps for three key markets for the rest ... [More »]

Thank you VERY much!

by Larry Edelson | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 8:30am

Thank you SO MUCH for your wonderfully positive feedback to our Weiss Global Forum! If you missed the live event video or want to see it again, just turn up your computer speakers and ... [More »]

Four Fascinating Facts on Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 8:30am

The recent rally in the U.S. dollar has sent gold lower, dimming the hopes of gold bulls and putting fire in the bellies of those who say the yellow metal is just a “barbarous relic.” Maybe so. But ... [More »]

The Most Important Question Every Investor Needs to Ask

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8:30am

If you listen to the mainstream media, Obama’s Cash for Clunkers stimulus program is a huge success. Americans burned through the initial $1 billion allocation in no time, so the Democrat-controlled ... [More »]

Oil Bull or Bear?

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 10, 2009 at 8:30am

First things first. If you haven’t already done so, please make sure that you’ve registered for our 100 percent FREE Weiss Global Forum. This international online event features top Weiss Research analysts ... [More »]

Quick Quiz ANSWERS

by Larry Edelson | Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 8:30am

Larry here with the answers to our quick quiz. If you're among the many that thought the green line in this chart was the ETF linked to the Chinese stock market, you guessed incorrectly. It's actually ... [More »]

The Golden Juggernaut

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, August 7, 2009 at 8:30am

The U.S. dollar is in a world of hurt, and that means the golden juggernaut — the long-term rise of gold — is gathering steam. What do I mean by a world of hurt? I mean the U.S. dollar tumbled below ... [More »]

A Quick Quiz for You

by Larry Edelson | Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 4:20pm

With the U.S. and foreign markets in an upswing, we have a quick quiz for you that can lead to some very interesting opportunities. There are no right or wrong answers. Just go to my blog and ... [More »]

'Green shoots' are sprouting in Japan

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 8:30am

Japan has been one of the worst places you could have invested your money over the last five, 10, and 20 years. Some people, including Japan’s Prime Minister Taro Aso, think that is about to change ... [More »]

My Crystal Balls, And More …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, August 3, 2009 at 8:30am

Wow, what great markets we now have, eh? Many are in the best trending modes they've been in months, while others are in well-defined trading ranges, swinging nicely back and forth. Either way ... [More »]

Why Food Prices Are Set To Surge

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 31, 2009 at 8:30am

It’s expected that most of the world’s farmers will produce wheat and soybean surpluses this year. What worries me, though, is when we DON’T have surpluses. And when you throw in the expectation that ... [More »]

A New Fundamental Change in China That Could Make You Rich

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 8:30am

They say the only thing constant in this world is change. That’s certainly true in Asia where some big changes are brewing. The best way to explain those changes is to show you five long-term ... [More »]

Have You Seen Your Profits? Plus, Q&A …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 27, 2009 at 8:30am

I don’t normally give specific recommendations in my Uncommon Wisdom columns. I reserve those for subscribers to my Real Wealth Report. However, since almost all of the suggestions ... [More »]

The Bull in Your Pantry

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 24, 2009 at 8:30am

World cereal prices hit record highs in 2007 and in the first half of 2008. Consequently, food prices spiked, which in turn triggered riots in dozens of countries along with a series of food export bans. Since then ... [More »]

Connect These Three Dots to See the Big Picture

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 8:30am

I see the most powerful and most profitable trends that will define your investment success (or lack thereof) for the next decade. What I’m talking about is getting the heck out of investments that ... [More »]

Peek Into The Future …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 20, 2009 at 8:30am

Let’s do that now, by using the best forecasting methods I know of. They’re based largely on a science I’ve been deeply involved with for more than 30 years — the historical analysis of the internal ... [More »]

Important Update on Crude Oil

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 17, 2009 at 8:30am

The early part of July saw crude oil tumble 19 percent from its June highs. This led many investors to wonder: “Is the rally in crude over?” Probably not. While oil may bounce around between $54 and ... [More »]

If it weren’t for China …

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 8:30am

Alcoa is always one of the first companies to report its quarterly earnings, so the Wall Street crowd is typically very eager to hear what the aluminum giant has to say. Well ... Alcoa reported ... [More »]

The TRUTH …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:30am

No doubt you’ve heard about last week’s G-8 Meeting in L’Aquila, Italy. And no doubt you’re hearing a lot of sound bites from the G-8 and the media about the U.S. dollar being a very hot topic at the meeting ... [More »]

Get Your Gold While It’s Still Cheap

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 10, 2009 at 8:30am

In the short-term, the price of gold appears ready for a possible sharp pullback. This will definitely open up some excellent buying opportunities because my long-term outlook is as bullish as ever ... [More »]

This Company is About to Clean Up in China

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 8:30am

You’ve heard a lot about the Cap and Trade bill working its way through Congress. I have no doubt that some variation of this Tax and Kill legislation will ultimately pass. And somebody is going to make a ... [More »]

The 3 Worst and 3 Best Sectors For Next Five Years …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, July 6, 2009 at 8:30am

I often get the question, “Larry, what do you think will be the best and worst sectors to invest in for the next five years?” So this morning, I’m going to answer that question. For many of you, my answer ... [More »]

Mark Your Financial Independence Day … With Gold!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, July 3, 2009 at 8:30am

On the eve of Independence Day, I urge you to declare your own financial independence — with precious metals. It’s no secret that I think gold and silver are going to become a lot more expensive ... [More »]

Asia-Pacific Economies Grow As Developed Economies Wither

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 8:30am

The World Bank is a global financial institution that makes loans to developing countries for the stated purpose of reducing poverty. It provides low-interest loans and interest-free grants for investments ... [More »]

How To Play The Real Estate Recovery

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 8:30am

I just arrived at my condo in Bangkok, Thailand ― my home away from home ― where I’ll be working out of for the next four or five months. Expect me to cover lots of ground as I report from the front lines ... [More »]

How To Profit From The Coming Gold Boom

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8:30am

Man, we are seeing some wild times in the metals markets recently — big swings up and down, as gold and silver move opposite the U.S. dollar. It’s almost as if international investors are having trouble ... [More »]

China's Best Pharmacy Play

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8:30am

I was raised in a small, rural farming community in western Washington, and my parents knew most of the people in town on a first-name basis. It was a slice of Mayberry RFD heaven. The policemen in my ... [More »]

Wild, Profitable Moves Coming; Update on China …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 22, 2009 at 8:30am

Could the economy get any worse? Could real estate prices continue to decline? Could Detroit take more hits? Could manufacturing and retail sales slump more? Absolutely! But as I’ve often warned ... [More »]

Dollar’s Last Hurrah Hands You Golden Opportunity

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 8:30am

Gold bulls have been having a tough couple of weeks. The yellow metal has taken it on the chin as the U.S. dollar rallied hard. Many market analysts are rushing to say this shows that gold just can’t get ... [More »]

Top Asian IPOs You Need To Know

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 8:30am

If you’re a U.S. stock market investor, you’re probably a much happier camper today than you were a few months ago. Since the beginning of March, the S&P 500 has rallied nearly 40 percent ... [More »]

Make Money In Any Market by Understanding "Herd" Behavior

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 15, 2009 at 8:30am

If you’re like the average investor, you’re probably wondering how can stocks rally when the economy continues to sink? How, too, can commodities ― especially oil ― surge when unemployment continues ... [More »]

The Economy Vs. The Markets …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 15, 2009 at 8:30am

If you’re like the average investor, you’re probably wondering how can stocks rally when the economy continues to sink? How, too, can commodities ― especially oil ― surge when unemployment continues ... [More »]

How to make hay out of a summer rally

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 12, 2009 at 8:30am

These are not normal markets — take what you know about how the market moves on fundamentals and throw them out the window, where they will probably drown in a flood of government money ... [More »]

Penalize Success, Subsidize Failure?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 8:30am

Since the market topped in 2007, I’ve written over and over about the major causes of the implosion — the multi-billion-dollar trade deficits, the tanking U.S. dollar, the lax lending practices, and the Fed’s ... [More »]

Make An Uncommon Bundle of Money This Year …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 8, 2009 at 8:30am

Five months ago, in my January issue of Real Wealth Report, titled “How to Make A Bundle of Money in 2009,” I published my six forecasts for this year. Let’s see how those forecasts have unfolded ... [More »]

Transportation System of the Future

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, June 5, 2009 at 8:30am

President Obama’s chief-of-staff says ... “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. What I mean by that is it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” — Rahm Emanuel ... [More »]

Four Warning Signs You Need To Watch

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 8:30am

The TV experts are breathless again thanks to some triple-digit Dow Jones moves. Like a bunch of thirsty frat boys on a Friday night, the Wall Street crowd is so eager to throw a party that they’ll latch on ... [More »]

Profits Map For The Next 6 Months!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, June 1, 2009 at 8:30am

Every so often it pays to take a few steps back ... look at the charts from a longer-term point of view ... and put the markets into perspective. This is especially true today with so much confusion in the ... [More »]

Bullish and Bearish Plays for the 2009 Hurricane Season

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 29, 2009 at 8:30am

Whether the 2009 hurricane season turns out to be a snoozer or a bruiser, I have four picks for you — two bullish, two bearish — to play this summer’s potentially wild weather. The major hurricane ... [More »]

Dow 8,200 to 10,000 in a single day!

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 8:30am

How would you react if the Dow Jones jumped from about 8,200 to 10,000 in a single day? That type of one-day moon shot happened to the Indian stock market last week. The Bombay Stock Exchange’s ... [More »]

Why The U.S. Will Prevail …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 25, 2009 at 8:30am

Thirty-eight years ago, in 1971, President Richard Nixon declared the last Monday in May a federal holiday — a day to remember and honor America’s fallen soldiers, as well as other loved ones ... [More »]

Profit opportunities for the quick and bold …

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 8:30am

For weeks now on UncommonWisdomDaily.com and on my blog, I’ve been talking about the new downleg in the U.S. dollar. This is bullish for commodities in general. I’ve also been talking about how oil prices ... [More »]

Add Foreign Spice To Your Portfolio

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 8:30am

The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered a 3.5 percent loss last week. One of the main culprits was a report from the Department of Commerce that retail sales dropped by 0.4 percent in April ... [More »]

Profits Review! Plus, dollar update …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 18, 2009 at 8:30am

In my April 6 column, just six short weeks ago, I told you a “Big Asia Rally” was coming. And I suggested ways to play it by staking out positions in ... [More »]

Gain, Pain and Profit!

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 15, 2009 at 8:30am

The recent market rally has a lot of experts, analysts and investors scratching their heads. They ask: How can the market go up when dark storm clouds of failing banks, budget deficits and soaring ... [More »]

How to Make Money in Japan's Market …

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 8:30am

I spend so much time crowing about great investing opportunities in Asia that I’m worried you may think stock market profits are practically guaranteed. Nothing could be further from the truth ... [More »]

How about making some money?!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 8:30am

These days, it seems like many investors have forgotten that it’s ok to try and make some money. Almost everyone I know is playing it ultra safe instead. But with interest rates so low, you’re making less than ... [More »]

3 Bargains to Buy on the Next Pullback

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 8, 2009 at 8:30am

The market rally has gone on a lot longer than I thought it would. In fact, there are some signs of real strength — signs that this rally has further to run. Does that mean the big, bad bear is dead ... [More »]

One Market That is Vibrant, Healthy, and Growing

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 8:30am

When is the last time you heard someone brag about how much money they were making as a day trader or house flipper? Answer: Not for a long, long time. How about a red-hot IPO? Can you even name ... [More »]

The most important investment you can make …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, May 4, 2009 at 8:30am

First, a warm, hearty welcome to our new readers of Uncommon Wisdom! In just two short months, more than 30,000 have joined our new e-zine. Welcome and thank you! Now, to be sure all my readers know ... [More »]

A Mother Lode for Pennies on the Dollar

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, May 1, 2009 at 8:30am

What if I told you that there was a producing silver miner, sitting on nearly half a billion ounces of silver equivalent, that you could buy for under a buck a share. Would you be interested? You’d probably have ... [More »]

Who's Right About The Tech Sector?

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 8:30am

Intel wants you to believe that its PC business bottomed out in the first quarter and is about to return to normal. “We are seeing signs that a bottom in the PC market segment has been reached. I believe the ... [More »]

The Top Three …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 27, 2009 at 8:30am

Everyone ― and I mean everyone ― should consider owning at least my top three gold mining shares. Why? Because of what the Federal Reserve is doing to the value of the dollar. It’s deliberately debasing ... [More »]

America, it’s time we had a chat. Consider this an intervention.

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8:30am

There’s something you need to do for your own mental health: Stop thinking about homes as investments. You know those guys who are trying to reinflate the housing bubble — Tim Geithner, Ben Bernanke, Larry ... [More »]

Safe Hiding Spots For Your Money

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 8:30am

I watched with interest the turnout at the anti-tax “tea parties” all around the country last week. The Atlanta gathering attracted 20,000 people, but close to 1,000 protestors gathered in my little corner of ... [More »]

Shocking New Forecast!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 20, 2009 at 8:30am

I’m wrapping up my holiday in beautiful Phuket, Thailand, after a few days of much needed rest. But not to worry. As you know, I’ve been on top of the markets ― even having my laptop with me while sitting on the beach ... [More »]

Your Next Offshore Investment Bonanza?

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 8:30am

Offshore investment is getting a bad name lately, but that’s the tax-avoidance variety. There’s another potential investment offshore ... [More »]

Don't Ignore The World's No. 2 Stock Market

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 8:30am

This should be easy for many of you. Name the two fastest-growing economies in the world. First of all, we know who they are not. They’re not any countries in North America or Europe because both of those ... [More »]

Market Disasters and Traps …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 8:30am

Back on January 8 in a related publication, I told my readers in very clear terms that, 2009 would become known as “The Year of the Trap” for investors. I went on to explain that while the economy would ... [More »]

Seeds of Wealth

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 8:30am

With the economy on the skids, many investors are seeing their investments crash and burn. If that description fits you, you might want to do what I’m doing — take a step off the fast lane and try ... [More »]

Liar, liar pants on fire: Your neighborhood real estate agent

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 8:30am

For the last two weeks, I’ve written about the economic comings and goings (mainly goings) of the Montana economy, and while I received a small mountain of positive comments about those two articles ... [More »]

Big Asia Rally Coming …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, April 6, 2009 at 8:30am

On my current trip to Asia I’ve been to Singapore twice, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Bangkok. Late next week I’ll be in Bali, Indonesia, for a few days of quiet time, with a stop in Kuala Lumpur. So let me make one ... [More »]

Is Gold Your Best Bet?

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, April 3, 2009 at 8:30am

March was a good month for the markets – just about everything went up … but not gold. Gold ended the month down 2.1 percent. So is the time for investing in gold over? Heck, no! While gold underperformed ... [More »]

Air France-KLM and the Worsening Global Recession

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 8:30am

I normally write about Asia, but I’m going to take you across the Atlantic Ocean today. Specifically, I’d like to tell you about Air France-KLM. Air France-KLM, the largest airline in Europe, was formed in 2004 ... [More »]

Your Next Profits …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 8:30am

Two weeks ago in my March 16 issue titled, “Early-bird Profits: Grab Your Share Now” I told you in no uncertain terms that ... A powerful, multi-month rally in the Dow Jones Industrials, the S&P 500 ... [More »]

Could Your 'Safe' Treasuries Implode?

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 27, 2009 at 8:30am

Treasury traders heaved a sigh of relief this week after the Treasury Department sold $40 billion in 2-year securities, an amount that matches a record high set last month. Foreign buyers showed up ... this time ... [More »]

China's Currency Reserves vs. U.S. Debt

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 8:30am

The mainstream media paid scant attention to it, but the recent naval standoff in the South China Sea could define the relationship between China and the United States for years to come ... [More »]

It's official …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 23, 2009 at 8:30am

It’s official. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is going to do what I’ve been warning you about for some time now: Print money out of thin air. That’s the decision he announced at last Wednesday’s Federal Open ... [More »]

Oil, Boil, Toil and Trouble

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8:30am

Oil is starting to look bullish. Is this just a bear market rally, or has the plunge in supply finally caught up with falling demand? And how can you play this move? First, let’s look at a chart of oil prices. You can ... [More »]

Two Strategies of Successful Investing

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 8:30am

If you’ve been heavily investing in the U.S. stock market, 2009 has been horrible so far. The Dow Jones started the year at 8,776 and dropped to 7,062 after two short months. That’s a 19.5 percent haircut ... [More »]

Our new name: Uncommon Wisdom

by Larry Edelson | Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 8:30am

Just a quick heads-up in case you missed it: We’ve changed our name from “Global Wealth Report” to ... Uncommon Wisdom. If you’re curious about the reasons why, click here. But more importantly, be sure ... [More »]

Early-bird Profits: Grab Your Share Now …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 8:30am

I'm going to cut right to the chase: There's oodles of money to be made over the next few months ... and I want you to have the early-bird's advantage to cash in on the coming profits. So right now I'm ... [More »]

Thank you and important announcement …

by Larry Edelson | Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 8:30am

It's Sunday evening here in Bangkok, Thailand. I'm just back from my yoga and Tai chi workouts, my two favorite ways to de-stress and prepare for the markets to open Monday morning. Since I have a ... [More »]

The Pharaoh's Treasure

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 13, 2009 at 8:30am

If you own gold and silver, you can probably sympathize with one of the most famous pharaohs in Egyptian history, Ramses III. Ramses III was a noted collector of treasure. In fact, he may have ended ... [More »]

Invest Where the Growth Is

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 8:30am

The World Bank published a bank study for G20 finance ministers and central bank governors last weekend, and it offers a gloomy prediction that the global economy will shrink in 2009, the first time since World War II ... [More »]

The Five Phases Of An Economy …

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 9, 2009 at 8:30am

If you haven’t already done so, before we get started today, please make sure you’ve read last week’s column where I warned you about how the world is on the brink of a new monetary system ... [More »]

Two Ways To Play The Next Rally In Precious Metals

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:30am

In one of my favorite movies, “Clockwise,” British comedian John Cleese plays a character who just cannot get to a very important appointment no matter what he does. And every time it seems the day is saved ... [More »]

Why Shorting the Japanese Market Is Your Best Bet

by Tony Sagami | Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 8:30am

If you think times are tough here in the United States, you should take a look at what is happening in Japan. The Japanese economy has fallen off a cliff. The most recent GDP numbers show that Japan's ... [More »]

Welcome to the premier issue of Global Wealth Report!

by Larry Edelson | Monday, March 2, 2009 at 8:30am

It's just a few minutes past noon. And I'm sitting at my office desk in my Bangkok apartment, gazing out the window at one of the world's most culturally diverse and bustling cities. [More »]