Common-Sense Commodities Investing
Written by Brian HicksPosted July 31, 2014Investing in commodities can be complex and treacherous, and once you're in, it's a volatile and wild ride. But a common-sense strategy like this one can give you an edge...
Finally, An IPO with Substance!
Written by Briton RylePosted June 3, 2014If you've had enough of these massively inflated tech IPOs, here's one in the materials sector that's actually a great value.
Another Way to Profit from Electric Cars
Written by Briton RylePosted May 13, 2014Electric cars need to be lighter if we want to extend their range, BMW is working on that with a different stock of materials.
Corn and Wheat Futures
Written by Briton RylePosted May 8, 2014The combination of erratic weather and geopolitical turmoil has kept corn and wheat futures up. Here's how things are shaking out.
Graphite Shortage Anticipated
Written by Briton RylePosted May 5, 2014Lithium-ion batteries require graphite for their anodes, so demand for the allotrope is rising. But China is cracking down on graphite miners for polluting. What's next?
Shippers are Sinking
Written by Briton RylePosted April 22, 2014It's a sign of the times. Genco Shipping and Trading has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Investing in the Oldest Commodity
Written by Brian HicksPosted April 10, 2014Land, on top of its practical utility, is a commodity in ever-decreasing supply. And as its rarity increases, so does its importance, which is why investment in land is reaching levels never seen before...
Gold Prices Are Going to Get Wild
Written by Briton RylePosted March 19, 2014Gold has been on a 13 percent rally since the start of the year, but China has the power to drive wild swings in Gold's value.
Investing Wisely in Magnets
Written by Briton RylePosted March 18, 2014Self-driving cars are a huge approaching wave, and Volvo is testing a system where magnets play a key role.
Copper Panic!
Written by Briton RylePosted March 17, 2014The bottom fell out of copper last week. Is there hope for the commodity amid a perfect storm of negative factors?
Investing in Cement
Written by Briton RylePosted February 21, 2014Building materials are an important indicator of economic conditions, and the global consumption of concrete and cement can trace important developing trends.
Here's When Platinum Prices Will Rise...
Written by Briton RylePosted February 3, 2014If South African platinum miners continue to strike, the price of platinum only has a little time before it starts to rise. We've figured out exactly how long it has and how you should play it.
Five Big Booms for 2014
Written by Christian DeHaemerPosted December 31, 2013These five trends will come out of nowhere and change the world in 2014.
Why Copper Prices Could Soar in 2014
Written by Brian HicksPosted December 12, 2013Copper is set to have a surplus this year. But as miners scale back production and demand continues to rise, conditions are ripe for the metal to make a comeback...
Copper Prices in 2013 and 2014
Written by Briton RylePosted November 7, 2013Copper appears to be following its typical annual trend. And this could mean good things for investors in the metal...