BRICs

Gold, Silver Down on Upbeat Earnings

Positive eurozone news and German business confidence contributed as well. More 

Exxon’s First-Mover Edge in the Arctic

Its deal with Russia’s Rosneft provides access to nearly 90 billion barrels of oil equivalent in the Arctic Ocean and the Black Sea. More 

Investors: Wake Up to China’s Inflation

While most of the media and investors were busy mourning last week's jobs report, China dropped an important bit of bad news all its own. More 

4 Emerging-Market Mutual Funds for Returns

Yes, ETFs are terrific, but mutual funds can be better long-term value plays. Here are four to consider. More 

Make a Big Energy Bet With Russia

These Russian plays don't lack for beta, but risk-takers targeting energy have the potential to make a mint through the BRICs giant. More 

Emerging-Market ETFs Take Off

Many emerging-market ETFs are surging by double digits so far this year. South Africa, Taiwan, China, Russia, Brazil, India, and South Korea offer buys. More 

Brazil: Currency Is Key for Vale

Dealing with exchange rates is one of the things that makes trading in foreign stocks both exciting and complex. Last year Brazil led the way in complexity — and now the excitement may have a chance to catch up. It’s best to think of any non-dollar investment as a two-for-one trade. In theory, buying into... More 

2 Brazilians Heading Up and 2 to Avoid

Emerging-markets valuations have made an extraordinary V-shaped move in the last six months, yet Brazil still looks almost as cheap as it did back in August. Believe it or not, a big Brazil fund such as EWZ (NYSE:EWZ) has rebounded only about 6% since late August, when the Bovespa had been pounded to a forward... More 

Emerging-Market Opportunists: Tell the BRICs to Hit the Bricks

The world's top investors are finding opportunities in emerging markets other than the BRICs. Mark Mobius and others are investing millions in MINTs and VISTA. More 

Are Emerging Markets Decoupling from the Developed World?

Investors may soon change their position on economic decoupling and emerging markets as they realize emerging countries are not sheltered from financial crisis. More