Commodities Stocks News & Investing Tips

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

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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.

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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.

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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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4 ETFs That Could Glitter in 2012

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Dec 23, 2011

Bullish on the economy? Want to diversify your commodity holdings? These platinum and palladium ETFs may be a value play

Gold, Silver Prices Mixed On Hopeful Economic Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 23, 2011

Stronger economic numbers lift silver while holding gold close to the flat line.

The Only Way You Should be Buying Stocks Right Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Dec 16, 2011

Accumulate liquid assets to take advantage of irrational declines and buy stocks and commodities only on deep sell-offs.

How to Profit From Lower Commodity Prices

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 9, 2011

Global uncertainty has sent the prices of agricultural and soft commodities down. Use these stock and ETF plays to make the most of the downturn.

Gold, Silver March Higher as EU Leaders Agree on New Treaty

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 9, 2011

Rising euro zone hopes give precious metals a lift

7 Banged-Up Commodity Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Dec 6, 2011

Inflation and higher commodities prices lead to larger profits, but a lot of industrial commodities such as iron, aluminum and steel are seeing weak demand.

Unemployment Report, ECB News Keeps Gold, Silver Buoyant

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 2, 2011

The Labor Department's unexpectedly strong employment report for November sent stock markets, gold and silver up for a third consecutive morning. The short-term reversal remains…

Expect These 5 Commodity Stocks to Soar

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Dec 1, 2011

Oil, natural gas, chemicals and metals have all hit hot streaks in 2011. Expect more of the same in the new year, and play the trend with these five companies.

Before Buying Gold Stocks, Investors Should Remember the Big Picture

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 28, 2011

Many pundits are calling for a coming outperformance by gold stocks, but it might pay to look elsewhere in the commodity stock sector.

Smithfield Foods Hamming It Up for the Holidays

By Stutland Volatility Group Nov 21, 2011

The "other white meat" could bust out in 2012. Here's a solid options play on America's largest pork producer.

Where Have All the Traders Gone?

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2011

One bit of fallout of the MF Global disaster is that there are a lot of traders, both professional and retail, who haven't been able…

A Rare Opportunity to Bet on Rare Earth Minerals

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 18, 2011

Prices have lately tumbled on these key materials, creating an opening for long-term investors via the REMX ETF.

Which Commodity Is Your Best Buy?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Nov 16, 2011

Gold, silver and oil are all moving higher, but one is likely to make a quick run before year-end.

What’s Next for Gold and Platinum?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Nov 3, 2011

Rather than its normal fanfare, gold's most recent run has come mostly under the radar. What should you expect now? Will platinum be tethered to gold's move?