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 Rises on China, Ukraine Worries

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold gained for a second straight session on concerns over China's economy and the on-going crisis in Ukraine.

Gold Inches Up on Rising Ukraine Confrontation

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved slightly higher in Monday trading as worsening tensions over Ukraine boosted the metal's safe haven appeal.

Gold Drops On Stronger February Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell sharply in Friday trading after the Labor Department's February jobs report showed stronger-than-forecast U.S. hiring.

Gold Climbs Ahead of February Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold posted a strong gain in Thursday trading as investors looked forward to Friday's release of the Labor Department's February jobs report.

3 Shining Precious Metals ETF Picks

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
Precious metals are an excellent form of portfolio insurance, and these three precious metals ETFs make it easy for any investor to get started.

Gold Inches Higher on Weak ADP Jobs Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A report from payroll-processor ADP showing lower-than-expected private hiring in February pushed gold up slightly on Wednesday.

Gold Pulls Back on Easing Ukraine Tensions

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Signs that Russia doesn't plan an immediate full scale invasion of Ukraine sent gold down in Tuesday trading as equities markets climbed.

Gold, Silver Miners Will Shine Again

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Gold, silver and miners have had a nice run, and a number of drivers are setting up to help further bolster their fates ... but for now, keep your distance.

Gold Surges as Ukraine Crisis Escalates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold posted a sharp gain in Monday trading as investors sought a safe haven amid rising international tensions over the Russian occupation of Crimea.

Gold Ends February Up Almost 7%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold dropped in Friday trading after two reports suggested stronger U.S. economic activity, but ended February with a 6.6% gain.

Gold Climbs on Ukraine Uncertainty

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rising tensions between Russia and the West over political events in Ukraine pushed gold modestly higher on Thursday.

Gold Sinks on Surge in New Home Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A report from the Commerce Department showing a sharp rise in new U.S. home sales in January sent gold down in Wednesday trading.

How to Make Gold & Silver Pay Dividends

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Two new ETFs make it very easy for investors interested in gold and silver to power their portfolios with monster dividends.

Gold Climbs as U.S. Consumer Confidence Weakens

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose again on Tuesday as a leading measurement of consumer confidence showed a drop in February, compared to last month.

Gold Jumps On Global Economic Concerns

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved sharply higher on Monday as China's housing market showed signs of cooling and Ukraine looked for international financial aid.

Gold Edges Higher Ahead Weaker U.S. Home Sales Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold climbed slightly in Friday trading before the release of a report showing that existing home sales fell last month.

Gold Sinks on Weaker Chinese Factory Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A decline in a key Chinese manufacturing index sent gold down for a second consecutive session on Thursday.

Gold Rally Stalls Ahead of Release of Fed Minutes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold dipped in Wednesday trading, snapping nine straight positive sessions, ahead of the release of minutes from the Fed's January meeting.

Gold Rises on Weaker Economic Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose modestly on Tuesday after two reports suggested continued weakness in the U.S. economy.
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