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Commodity stocks are companies that produce basic goods often used as inputs in other products. A subsector of the wider materials industry, commodities include oil, gold, and other basic metals. Commodity trading is a historic industry, dating back to the trade of spices and silk. For these reasons, commodities are considered relatively stable, with some even viewing the sector as a hedge against
The 7 Best Under $10 Stocks to Buy in August 2024
Buying low-priced stocks carries risk, but lower interest rates may lower the risk premium on these best stocks under $10.
The 7 Best Under $20 Stocks to Buy in August 2024
Although cheap stocks are often cheap for a reason, it doesn't hold true for the best stocks under $20, which is where investors can profit.
3 Undervalued Industrial Commodity Stocks That Can Surge by 100% On Rate Cuts
These are the undervalued industrial commodity stocks that represent firms with a good balance sheet and robust cash flow outlooks.
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Recent Commodities Stocks Articles
The Breakfast Trade Is On!
Investors can (and should) tap the booming popularity of breakfast staples such as coffee and sugar through exchange-traded funds.
Pension Plans Are Fleeing Commodities. Should You?
As big-name funds like Calpers pull out, consider your exposure to the sector. As a diversification tool, this asset class is losing its usefulness.
CAT: A Master of Managing Expectations
It carefully prepared Wall Street for a crummy earnings report, and was then able to easily beat the lowered forecasts -- which cheered investors.
Where’s The Beef? It Should Be In Your Portfolio
Livestock prices are soaring on drought-fueled feed costs -- and from ever-rising demand for meat from the growing middle class in emerging markets.
Another Drought Ahead — Prepare Now!
Last year's drought hasn't really eased, and forecasts are for more of the same. It's already time to invest wisely in sparse rains and higher ag prices.
The Best Commodity Play: Plain-Jane ETFs
More than 100 ETFs can get you in touch with commodities, but average Joe investors should skip the complex funds and target these straightforward picks.
Alcoa: From Bellwether to Red Herring
Alcoa's fourth-quarter earnings expectations look rosy -- which is better than you can say for the broader market
No Tumble in Sight for Timber
After a terrific 2012 -- in no small part thanks to the resurgent U.S. housing market -- the coming year promises more of the same.
2013 Energy Outlook: Oil, Gas Prices Expected to Ease
If a double-whammy of higher global production amid sluggish economic growth continues, oil prices won't see much action to the upside in 2013.
Freeport-McMoRan a Buy After the Megadeal
An overly pessimistic Wall Street just turned Freeport McMoRan into a screaming bargain buy following its buyouts of MMR and PXP.
Best & Worst Stocks of 2012: Homebuilders Rule, PCs Drool
In an overall surprisingly strong year for stocks, here are the winners (like Pulte and Lennar) and losers (like Hewlett-Packard and AMD) so far.
5 Risky Games That Investors Play
If you're willing to take the tiger by the tail, here are five risky games that investors are playing -- and how you can join in.
Prop Up Your Portfolio With Timber
As investors clamor for commodities, timber often plays second fiddle to sexier choices. But overlook this staid commodity and you're seriously missing out.
Drought Has Food Prices Set to Spike in 2013
Meat, dairy and just about everything we eat will cost more soon, thanks to the drought -- and soaring prices for corn and soy.
Trouble in China for U.S. LNG Exports?
U.S. firms may find that China is meeting its ravenous demand from other, cheaper sources -- like via overland pipelines from Turkmenistan.
Exxon Stock a Buy Despite Stumbling Before Record High
Exxon Mobil has pumped out strong returns in the past few months, but shares in this dependable dividend stock are still priced to buy.
