Andrew Burger

Andrew Burger

InvestorPlace Contributor

Andrew Burger has been reporting on finance, the economy and international markets with a focus on mineral and energy resources, information technology and telecommunications, and renewable energy and clean technology for the past five years.

His first exposure to the world of financial markets came in the late eighties during London’s “Big Bang.” Having spent 5+ years’ working for the New York branch of a major Japanese bank, he also now works as an English teacher.

Andrew graduated from the University of Colorado with an undergraduate degree in geology, and he has earned an MBA in finance from Pace University’s Lubin Graduate School of Business in New York City.

Recent Articles

Gold, Silver Drop Off After Positive January U.S. Jobs Report

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold, silver and mining stocks were on the decline Friday morning, with NovaGold Resources and Silver Standard Resources taking larger losses.

Gold, Silver Rising on Jobs Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Strong gains in gold and silver were sending most mining stocks higher Thursday morning, though NovaGold Resources was down on an equity offering announcement

Gold, Silver Advance on Manufacturing Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Silver was outpacing gold significantly Wednesday morning, sending the iShares Silver Trust and a host of silver mining stocks up with it.

Gold Finishing a Monster Month of Gains

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold bullion was headed for its biggest monthly gain of the century Tuesday morning, with silver up too. Miners' gains were much more mixed and muted.

Gold, Silver Drop as Greek, Euro Debt Worries Flare Again

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver price declines Monday morning were broadly hitting miners, with Agnico-Eagle the worst off while Hecla and Silver Standard were holding ground.

Miners Surge; Gold, Silver Heading Higher at Week’s End

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver were headed higher Friday morning, and stocks like Eldorado Gold and Hecla Mining were leading surging miners.

Gold, Silver Higher and Miners Surge on Fed Policy, U.S. Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Precious metals are getting a strong lift on Thursday. Miners, shares, ETFs -- all are enjoying a post-Fed pop.

Gold, Silver Head Lower as Euro Drops, Debt Talks Continue

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Mining shares were mostly mixed Tuesday as gold and silver dropped, though Pan American Silver was down sharply.

Gold, Silver Slightly Lower on European Bond Swap Rejection

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lower gold and silver prices also were dragging down most miners Tuesday morning, though NovaGold Resources was level to slightly up.

Gold, Silver Start the Week Climbing

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Increases in gold and silver prices were driving most miners higher, too, though Pan American Silver (PAAS) was getting killed after announcing an acquisition.

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