Commodities
Commodities in 2017: What You Need to Know
The outlook for commodities in 2017 is strong, continuing the gains of 2016. Here is what investors can expect for precious metals, industrial metals and energy. Read more
Why Copper Is Red-Hot Now
Massive U.S. infrastructure projects planned by the Trump administration are putting the spotlight on copper investments. Here are the copper ETFs and stocks to watch. Read more
Are Shares of This Small-Cap Dividend Aristocrat Set to Soar?
It’s in an unglamorous business in an unremarkable place, but the Raven Industries dividend, dividend growth and share price potential are elements that could drum up excitement. Read more
Platinum and Palladium Beginning to Shine
Platinum and palladium prices are soaring. Learn what is propelling prices of the precious metals and some ways to invest. Read more
Why Silver Shines as the Brightest Haven
Should you get in on the silver boom? Here’s what’s driving the increase in silver prices and some silver ETFs to consider. Read more
Goldman Sachs Goes Natural (Gas)
Dive into physical trading of U.S.natural gas? Why not? For Goldman it looks like a savvy and lucrative move. Read more
A New Trend for BHP Billiton Stock
While it’s not strictly an energy company, BHP Billiton stock has tended to move more in sync with the energy sector than basic materials – until recently. Read more
Is the ‘Fragile’ Steel Industry Showing Signs of Stability?
U.S. Steel shares are up more than 100% year-to-date, but huge overcapacity in China’s steel industry continues to weigh on the global steel market. Read more
Just One Company Holds Its Own in a Battered Coal Industry
The coal industry was dealt another lump last week when Peabody Energy filed for bankruptcy. Still, one coal company could be a compelling deep-value play. Read more