Silver Stocks

Precious metals have always held their value and silver is no different. While also used for jewelry and décor, silver is used in the manufacturing of solar panels. As solar panels increase in use and demand, the price of silver could rise accordingly. Trading silver can be done through stocks like Silver Wheat (NYSE:SLW) and First Majestic Silver (NYSE:AG), or through funds like iShares Silver Trust (ETF) (NYSEARCA:SLV).

Gold Posts Weekly Gain of Nearly 3%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold inched higher in Friday trading on lowered consumer confidence this month, posting an almost 3% rise for the week.

Weak U.S. Dollar, Stronger China Send Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Stronger Chinese manufacturing and continued weakness in the U.S. dollar boosted gold above $1,350 an ounce in Thursday trading.

Gold Slips on Profit-Taking

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
After rising sharply the day before, gold fell back modestly in Wednesday trading as investors took profits.

Silver Stocks Could Shine Again Soon

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rather than making a wish on burning match bets, I prefer to buy out of favor companies at a steep discount -- and silver stocks look ripe for the picking.

Gold Jumps on Weak Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A report from the Labor Department showing lower-than-anticipated job growth in September sent gold higher in Tuesday trading.

Gold Inches Higher Ahead of Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved fractionally higher in Monday trading as investors awaited Tuesday's release of the government shutdown-delayed jobs report for September.

Gold Posts Weekly Gain of Nearly 4%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Profit-taking after yesterday's big gain sent gold lower in Friday trading, but the metal still gained 3.7% for the week.

Gold Surges on Debt Ceiling Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A deal to extend the U.S. debt ceiling and end the government shutdown sent gold up sharply on Thursday as the U.S. dollar fell.

Gold Gains as Debt Ceiling Deadline Looms

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose modestly in Wednesday trading as talks between Democrats and Republicans to raise the debt ceiling continued ahead of the Treasury's deadline.

Gold Dips as Optimism Rises for Debt Ceiling Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rising investor confidence sent gold lower on Tuesday, as lawmakers in Washington move toward a deal to avert a U.S. default and reopen the government.

Gold Gains Amid Debt Ceiling Anxiety

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold climbed modestly in Monday trading as lawmakers in Washington continued talks over a possible deal to extend the U.S. debt ceiling.

Gold Slumps as Talks to End Shutdown Continue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold dropped in Friday trading even as the White House and congressional Republicans continued to squabble over a possible debt ceiling extension.

Gold Sinks on Possible Debt Ceiling Extension

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A proposal to temporarily increase the U.S. debt ceiling and extend time for budget talks sent gold lower in Thursday trading as the U.S. dollar gained.

Gold Drops as Yellen Nod Boosts U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The U.S. dollar gained on Janet Yellen's nomination as chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, pushing gold lower in Wednesday trading.

Gold in Holding Pattern as Debt Ceiling Fight Looms

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite the deepening standoff in Washington, D.C., gold was mostly flat in Tuesday trading as investors took a wait-and-see approach to the crisis.

Gold Climbs on Debt Ceiling Fears

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose in Monday trading on growing concerns that a political deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling might not by reached by Oct. 17.

Can Silver Shine Again?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
A turnaround looks to be underway in silver as Washington's fiscal fight deepens. Here's why.

Gold Posts Weekly Loss of More Than 2%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite the continuing U.S. government shutdown and looming debt ceiling fight in Congress, gold fell in Friday trading and ended the week off more than 2%.

Gold Slips Despite Continuing Government Shutdown

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
After a jump on Wednesday, Gold dipped slightly in Thursday trading on the third day of the U.S. government shutdown.
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