Brian HicksPosted February 28, 2007
In the critically acclaimed film "Letters from Iwo Jima," the central character is an embattled Japanese general with an intimate understanding of the Americans he is about to fight. But having...
Keith KohlPosted February 26, 2007
Last week, crude oil prices jumped to the highest level so far this year. This latest increase is attributed to a recent Energy Department report speculating that fuel inventories will drop sharply...
Brian HicksPosted February 23, 2007
Since higher interest rates are typically bearish for gold, the metal has dipped on signs of elevated inflation. However, Wednesday's $20 surge indicates that something meaningful may have changed.
Brian HicksPosted February 22, 2007
Brian Hicks introduces Justice Litle, who comes to us from Agora Financial. As lead editor of Outstanding Investments, Justice's readers saw some great years. But that was only the beginning...
Brian HicksPosted February 20, 2007
For countless evenings during the 70s, Americans found themselves in the iron grip of one Steve Austin, a fictitious but very expensive bionic man. Barely alive due to a fiery crash, the astronaut's...
Brian HicksPosted February 20, 2007
At the upcoming Biofuels America Conference and Expo in Cartagena, Colombia, I will bear witness to a crucial development in Latin American history - the development of alternative energy.
Brian HicksPosted February 16, 2007
Cease-fire line, battle line or pipeline? With the Russian presence in Georgia's breakaway regions, lines are blurred.
Brian HicksPosted February 16, 2007
On Tuesday of this week we learned that in 2006 Americans racked up a record $763.6 Billion trade deficit, and that two Australian mining firms, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, were each contemplating...
Brian HicksPosted February 15, 2007
Amy Womble's story is a sad one and unfortunately it is all too common. In fact, it has become so common that Congressional hearings have been convened because of it.
Luke BurgessPosted February 14, 2007
Since the beginning of 2001, uranium prices have mushroomed 900% selling today for a multi-decade high of $75 per pound. But because of severe supply constraints, we think the energy metal still has...
Brian HicksPosted February 14, 2007
As a longtime watcher of Cisco Systems, I have always known that the tech giant was a bellwether company in more ways than one.
Keith KohlPosted February 12, 2007
Imagine a source of energy that could reduce the worlds oil obsession. The impact of peak oil will be felt over the next five to ten years. And although renewable energy solutions havent...