Commodities

Cash In on Freeport’s Sweetened Plains Deal

Freeport-McMoRan's move back into energy didn't sit well with shareholders ... until the company threw some cold hard cash on it. Here's why you should care. More

BHP Might Be a Mess, But It’s a ‘Buy,’ Too

BHP Billiton's potential isn't for the prettiest reasons -- low iron and coal prices are near a floor and the company is cutting capex -- but it's potential nonetheless. More

Deciding if You Should You Go For the Gold

As I mentioned on Wednesday I'm currently in Las Vegas at the MoneyShow, and I've answered a lot of questions about god. Here's a synopsis of my answers More

Stronger Dollar Spells Bad News for Stocks, Oil & Gold

The dollar has risen sharply in the year to date, causing much concern for investors. Oil and gold stocks are in particular danger. More

Commodity Funds: Don’t Bother

Compared with stocks, commodity funds have experienced lower returns and higher volatility, and they have not been an effective source of diversification. Investors should rethink their holdings in commodity funds. More

Currencies and Commodities Breaking Down

Commodities are getting hammered, prices are rising, yields are falling--so what does that mean exactly? We'll go over the market direction in this video. More