Commodities

Commodities Commodities are resources and products that have an equivalent utility to the consumer. The resource is then sold at in high volume at a fluctuating market price. For instance, no matter where or how it is acquire, a bushel of wheat holds the same market value. Because of this, all wheat can be clumped together and sold collectively on the commodities market.
The commodities market can be segmented into several categories including agriculture, livestock, energy, precious metals, industrial metals, and other. Agriculture includes commodities such as corn, wheat, and coffee, while livestock includes cows and hogs. Energy commodities are resources like crude oil, propane and ethanol. Precious metals include gold, silver, and platinum where industrial metals include lead, tin, and copper. The investor interest in commodities is increasing, even more so because the prices of commodities are on the rise.

XOM and SLB – Your Best Ways to Play a Mexico Oil Boom

After 75 years, Mexico oil may finally be open to outside energy stocks. Play the opportunity with SLB and XOM stock.

3 Stocks to Power Your Portfolio With Canadian Oil Sands

Canada's oil sands production is set to explode, and the trio of CNQ, IMO and SU are the best ways to play that growth.

XOM vs. CVX – Which of These Top Oil Stocks Is Your Best Bet for 2014?

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Buy Weyerhaeuser to Profit on Tri Pointe Deal

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Are Coal Stocks Crazy Investments?

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AK Steel stock has shown relative strength for some time, and Monday's upgrade led to a good break higher in AKS. Better still: Momentum favors more upside.

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