Commodities Stocks Icon

Commodities Stocks

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

Recent Commodities Stocks Articles

3 Reasons to Buy Joy Global on the Dip

Mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global has been pummeled since March. But don't join the bearish crowd, here are three reasons to buy.

Will Bernanke and the Fed Unleash QE3?

All eyes are on the Fed and Bernanke to see if a third round of quantitative easing will be delivered, but the benefits of such a stimulus are questionable.

Diamonds Could Add Sparkle to Portfolios in July

The Singapore Diamond Exchange, founded last year, will open trading of the precious gems to wealthy investors in July.

Stocks: Will a June Swoon Follow Sell in May?

Just about everything sold off last month, but a bottom may be near if previous patterns hold. In any case, sitting tight is the safest strategy for now.

Trading Euro Misery with Gold

Not all Euro debt is the same and gold prices, while falling, still remain a better bet then the weakness of the Euro.

Forget Short-Term Volatility: Copper Has Nowhere to Go But Up

Despite the volatility that is typical for commodity markets, a number of copper experts are bullish on the base metal.

The New Frontier in Mining Is … Europe?

EMED Mining makes a bullish case for copper while digging into forgotten European opportunities.

Should I Buy McDonald’s? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

No company is better-positioned to face the challenges of slowing economies and higher costs than McDonald's. But, on the other hand ...

Should I Buy Kraft? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Its strengths are already built into the stock price, and its challenges are many.

8 Clever Ways to Save Your 401(k) or IRA

If you're worried about a flat or even declining market, consider these eight oddball mutual funds that look for profits beyond just stocks.

Possible Bullish Formation Developing for Gold

Gold could be poised to return to former highs around $1900 an ounce, according to chart analysis.

Hanes Is Looking Ragged

The company says a turnaround is under way. Um, let's wait and see how that goes. Here's why.

5 Investment Weapons to Protect Your Wealth

A diversified portfolio is an outstanding way to hedge against ups and downs in the marketplace. Here are five ways to protect your investments in a crisis.

Useless Gold Overtakes Platinum

Platinum prices increased last year, however the price of gold has once again surpassed the white metal.

3 Plays to Re-Mount the Copper Bull

The outlook on copper isn't nearly as gloomy as it seems. And with copper prices currently depressed, now might be the time to jump into a few red-metal plays.

3 Energy ETFs to Offset Higher Pump Prices

The most direct way to hedge against your own expenditures at the pump is to invest directly in gasoline. Here are three ways to do that.

A Hot Quarter for Energy

The first quarter of 2012 saw many big developments, especially in oil, and the second quarter will, too. Here's what's fueling the energy market.

Daily Oil News: Crude Futures Rise Following Bernanke Remarks

Ben Bernanke recently hinted that the Federal Reserve will be maintaining low interest rates -- sparking optimism around oil investments.

Warning: Coffee Prices Are Headed Up

Right now, prices aren't reflecting a supply-demand squeeze, but they will. That's bad news for a slew of popular stocks.