Citizens Rise up Against New Gold Tax
Written by Geoffrey PikePosted March 25, 2016A strike ended today that began at the beginning of March, as the government has imposed a one percent excise tax on gold jewelry. New taxes on gold could cause a serious backlash.
Silver Set to Shine
Written by Geoffrey PikePosted March 25, 2016With the gold-to-silver ratio out of whack even by modern standards, and with silver down to less than one-third of its all-time high priced in dollars, now may be as good a time as any to dip your toe in the silver water.
Why Gold Investors Should Love Central Banks
Written by Geoffrey PikePosted March 15, 2016Idiocy on the part of Central Banks will only make gold investors richer.
Investing in Marijuana Testing Companies
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted March 15, 2016With FDA approval, one marijuana stock soars 130%!
Another Reason to Invest in Gold
Written by Geoffrey PikePosted March 10, 2016A gold exchange-traded fund (IAU) that is issued by BlackRock has been suspended due to increased demand. The upside on gold is looking better and better.
A New Tax on Gold?
Written by Geoffrey PikePosted March 4, 2016Earlier this week, the Indian government raised the import tariff values on gold and silver. Should you worry about a new tax on gold?
Marijuana Investments for March 2016
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted March 1, 2016Marijuana investing: So easy a Girl Scout can do it.
Gold is Back, Baby!
Written by Geoffrey PikePosted February 25, 2016As other options diminish, gold is set to shine again.
Martin Shkreli and the Case for Investing in Marijuana
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted February 9, 2016Even in the face of bureaucratic buffoonery, the legal marijuana trade is booming.
$10 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sales. Ready to Invest?
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted February 2, 2016With $10 billion up for grabs, there's never been a better time to invest in legal marijuana.
Investing in Gold with the Tocqueville Gold Fund (TGLDX)
Written by Geoffrey PikePosted January 22, 2016In economics, there is a saying that the cure for high prices is high prices. So, why has gold trended downwards for four years?
Low Oil Prices: A Godsend for These Plastics Stocks
Written by Jason StutmanPosted January 3, 2016For investors looking to take advantage of the beaten-down energy market this year, I have just one word for you: plastics.
What's the Story with Nautilus Minerals (TSX: NUS)?
Written by Geoffrey PikePosted December 30, 2015The saying used to go "There's gold in them thar hills." This Toronto-based company wants to change it to "There's gold in them thar waters." Will underwater mining for gold become a "thing?"
Investing in Synthetic (Lab-Grown) Diamonds
Written by Jason StutmanPosted December 27, 2015The next 'Mikimoto' may very well be here. Scientists are growing diamonds (yes, real diamonds) in laboratories and selling them on the commercial scale.
Pickens Supports Legalizing Marijuana
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted December 15, 2015Billionaires are investing in legal marijuana. Shouldn't you?