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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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The rising cost of oil and supply-demand imbalances are boosting the prices of a slew of goods.
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There are a number of big-name food stocks that are thriving despite challenging conditions.
Why Low Market Volatility Won’t Be Sustained
The VIX keeps moving lower despite global economic worries; here's why the trend is unsustainable.
Why Chemical Makers Love Cheap Natural Gas
They can make plastics with it for far less than rivals that use a petroleum base, so they'll have a significant advantage for years to come.
U.S. Becomes Net Oil-Product Exporter
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Run Away From the Chicken Biz
Rising costs, negative cash flow, and weakening demand should tell you to steer clear of this sector.
First Housing, then Lumber?
Timber, which is still underperforming homebuilder stocks, could soon turn around as homes start getting built again.
Rumors of Alcoa’s Demise Might Be Exaggerated — Maybe
Wall Street has put the stink eye on Alcoa, but AA shares are on a steady run -- the truth about the stock can be found somewhere in between.
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With retail sales and consumer borrowing on the rise, department stores like Macy's and Dollar Tree will continue to see great returns.
Investors Should Buy Alcoa — Through XLB
If you are interested in preserving capital, think twice about investing in a single stock -- instead choose a basket of stocks in the same sector.
Gold Hits 6-Month Low, Breaches Lehman 2008 Support Level
The euro zone debt crisis keeps downward pressure on gold. In London trading, the price fell below the trendline off the October 2008 low.
