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JPMorgan, GE: Dow Movers

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:25:47 EDT

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks finished with mild losses Wednesday as concerns about Greece's future in the eurozone wiped out early gains following better-than-expected data on housing and industrial production.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 33.45 points, or 0.26%, to close at 12,598.55. The S&P 500 lost 5.86 points to finish at 1,324.80 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 19.72 points to settle at 2,874.04.

Breadth within the Dow was negative with 17 of the index's 30 components posting losses. ...

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It's Time to Buy Gold for a Trade

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:40:18 EDT

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Back on April 26, I wrote about the "Death Cross" for gold in "Gold Under a Death Cross, How to Trade Mining Stocks."

Today we will take a longer term view of gold looking at the monthly chart going back to 1980, then look at the daily chart for the ETF with the symbol GLD to show that a short-term oversold rebound appears likely soon....

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HP, Home Depot, Alcoa: Dow Movers

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:26:45 EDT

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks finished Tuesday lower following the failure of government coalition talks in Greece.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 63.35 points, or 0.5%, to close at 12,632, and is now down in nine of the past ten sessions. The S&P 500 dropped 7.69 points to finish at 1331 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 9 points to settle at 2894.

Breadth within the Dow was poor with 24 of the index's 30 components posting losses. ...

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3 Stocks Sink to 52-Week Lows

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:34:17 EDT

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Siemens, Jaguar Mining and Peabody Energy hit 52-week lows on Tuesday.

Siemens

"The stock trades at 5.8x 2013e EV/EBITA, a 25% discount to the sector average, which seems unjustified to us given the group's attractive exposure to energy efficiency, smart grid and gas turbines," Societe Generale analysts wrote in an April 26 report. ...

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Lynas Fights Back Against Rare Earth Plant Criticism

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:15:31 EDT

Lynas Corporation Ltd. (ASX:LYC), a company focused on creating a fully-integrated source of rare earth from mine through to market, has struck back at the increasing political, public, and media pressure that has been directed toward its project in Kuantan, Malaysia. ...

Future Coal

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:43 EDT

Once a keystone in an age of growth and prosperity, coal is in search of a new role and identity. In 21st century Asia the resource is playing out a transformation similar to the one it underwent in 19th century Europe. However, coal continues to draw rancour worldwide for its deleterious environmental impacts and its rising cost profile. Despite offering a number of "clean coal" options, the future of coal doesn't look like it used to only a few years ago. ...

Gold Miners, Silver Looking Attractive

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:05:56 EDT

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Gold Prices Weakening On Eurozone Concerns

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:30:16 EDT

By Dave Brown — Exclusive to Gold Investing News

Gold prices have declined this week due to concerns over the Eurozone debt crisis, including resistance from voters in France and opposition to austerity measures in Greece. While traders obtained exposure to gold as a safe haven to hedge solvency risks during the European debt crisis last year, gold is now trading in line with more traditional drivers. ...

Silver Below $30

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:15:01 EDT

By Michelle Smith — Exclusive to Silver Investing News

Last Friday markets were hit with disappointing US jobs data. Silver slipped below the $30 level - not for the first time this year - but as before, the metal managed a quick rebound. However, this week, silver fell below $30 and it hasn't been a brief dip. The metal has been unable to recover and it is unclear when, how, or if silver will find its way back anytime soon. ...

Copper Gains As Greece Secures EFSF Bailout, But Worries Remain

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:57 EDT

By Shihoko Goto — Exclusive to Copper Investing News

Copper prices have inched up slightly following the go ahead for Greece to receive a scheduled bailout payment despite ongoing political instability. However, despite the positive news, prices for the red metal are being kept in check by continued worries about the Eurozone's overall outlook. Demand has also been sluggish due to a slowdown in China's appetite for for the red metal. ...

Silver Miners Super Cheap

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:43:17 EDT

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Phosphate Fertilizer Sales Push Higher

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:30:20 EDT

By James Wellstead — Exclusive to Potash Investing News

A slow and steady recovery in phosphate markets has kept prices trading in a higher range in recent weeks, with 70-72% BPL Moroccan FOB phosphate steady around the US $200/tonne price. Fertilizer demand from North American markets has provided new support for higher prices while driving Q1 profitability for a number of firms.

Despite the rising cost of doing business, strong demand and rising farm profits in North America have given phosphate markets enough support to boost previously lagging spring and summer fertilizer buying numbers as well as companies' bottom lines. ...

Global Progress For Clean Energy

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:15:23 EDT

By Dave Brown — Exclusive to Lithium Investing News

The International Energy Agency recently released its 2012 Tracking Clean Energy Progress report, which measures global growth in energy efficiency and advancing clean energy technologies. Combined national targets for electric vehicle adoption have been estimated at 20 million vehicles on the road by 2020; however, the report highlights that significant action will be required if this ambitious objective is to be achieved. Further analysis indicates that clean energy technologies, from electric vehicles to smart grid, can mitigate global warming impacts. ...

Brazil On Top Of The Tantalum Game

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:21 EDT

By Michelle Smith — Exclusive to Tantalum Investing News

Brazil is the silent king of tantalum. Destinations where there are issues surrounding conflict minerals or mine closings and reopenings often dominate the tantalum headlines, but outside of the media spotlight, Brazil is manufacturing 27 percent of the world's tantalum. According to Merchant Research and Consulting, that is the largest share. ...

Tantalum Market Update (May 10, 2012)

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:29 EDT

By Michelle Smith — Exclusive to Tantalum Investing News

Tantalum prices have been flat for the past couple of months, with 30% Ta2O5 staying in the range of $95-105/lb. These prices are fairly consistent with those seen at the start of the year, though in January, the metal was touching highs of $110. ...