Silver

Most people who bought stocks 15 years ago are now in the black. But when you factor in inflation, your returns might not be as great as you think… Read more

When it comes to the markets, the U.S. government plays the role of Lenny from "Of Mice and Men."

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) and Yamana Gold (NYSE: AUY) each completed sizable acquisitions today. And the deals have given both stocks a nice kick in the pants.

A reason why right now is as good a time as any to buy silver.

Despite the heavy decline this spring, silver is still up for the year. Additionally, silver continues to find support at $27.50, an important level for it to keep. 

The stock has formidable resistance just below $10 (blue line). However, with silver starting to rebound, I expect MVG will break beyond this area of selling pressure.

Kevin McElroy and I went to buy and sell silver at a local vendor yesterday. Here's what we learned.

It's every miner for himself right now in the gold and silver mining industry; a total rout. These stocks are getting trampled over as investors flee the sector with… Read more

Silver, the Dow/gold ratio and the possibility of another recession are among the topics discussed in "Part 2" of a recent conversation between Kevin McElroy and Chris Preston.