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Rare Earth Investors: China Decides When You Get to Eat

China holds the reins, but a couple of developments could mean good things for rare earth stockholders.

Huzzah, Alcoa! (Maybe) — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

That today's bounce is due to AA's earnings report is debatable. It could easily be just a beaten-down market showing some life.

Best Buy Sells Off — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The consumer electronics retailer drops 7% on a sorry fourth-quarter report. Coming next: Store closures and better customer service.

New Apple High Amid the Dips — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

While the major indexes slipped back after Monday's jump, Apple set yet another record.

Banks Lead S&P to 1,400 — Thursday’s IP Market Cap

Still riding a post-stress-test high, financials again stood out

Mining the Rose Garden for Rare Earth Stocks

Politics and a Chinese boogeyman could help spark the stocks of these three non-Chinese rare earth miners.

China Clips U.S. Markets — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Beijing lowered its official growth target from 8% to 7.5%, and that helped cool off stocks.

Before Casting off Those Rare Earth Stocks …

China reportedly is considering doubling their rare-earth exports, but that doesn't mean non-Chinese producers are going to die off.