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Precious metals stocks are companies engaged in mining rare earth metals with a high industrial value. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are considered the four “primary precious metals.” While often used in jewelry, these metals also often serve as investment vehicles themselves with an economic history that dates back centuries. However, for investors seeking exposure to precious metal stocks rather than the metals themselves, some popular stocks include Newmont Corporation and Barrick Gold.

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Gold Drops Despite Safe Haven Indicators

Gold fell sharply in Wednesday trading in spite of increasing Middle East tensions and a strike by South African gold miners.

Gold Gains on Looming Syria Action

Gold posted its first gain in four session as expectations for a U.S. military strike on Syria strengthened, boosting the metal's safe haven appeal.

Gold Posts Strong 6% Gain for August

Gold futures fell in Friday trading on waning safe-haven appeal, but still posted a healthy 6.3% gain for August.

Gold Dips Again on Stronger U.S. Dollar

Gold fell slightly in Thursday trading as the U.S. dollar gained against other currencies and the prospect of U.S. action against Syria faded.

Gold Stalls Despite Syrian Uncertainty

Gold slipped slightly in Wednesday trading as speculation grew about the size and scope of a possible U.S. military attack on Syria.

Possible Military Escalation in Syria Drives Gold Higher

The increasing likelihood that the U.S. will launch military strikes against the Syrian military drove gold up sharply in Tuesday trading.

Gold Settles Lower After Weak Durable Goods Report

A weaker-than-anticipated report on U.S. durable goods orders sent gold higher in Monday trading, but the metal fell back, settling down slightly.

Gold Jumps on Lower July New Home Sales

Gold posted a solid gain in Friday trading after the Commerce Department posted a bigger-than-expected drop in new homes sales during July.

Gold Gains Checked by Stronger U.S. Dollar

Data showing better Chinese manufacturing output sent gold higher on Thursday, but the metal's gain was pressured by a rising U.S. dollar.

Gold Slips Ahead of FOMC Minutes

Gold settled down slightly in Wednesday trading prior to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's July Federal Open Markets Committee meeting.

Gold Gains on Seasonal Asian Demand

Gold moved higher in Tuesday trading as India began a season religious celebration that typically pushes up demand for physical gold.

Gold Slips on Profit-Taking

Gold and silver sank slightly on Monday as investors took profits after last week's precious metal rally.

Gold Rises, Posts Weekly Gain

Gold futures climbed modestly on Friday as Middle East violence and Federal Reserve tapering fears drove equities markets lower.

Gold Jumps on Safe Haven Appeal

Escalating violence in Egypt allowed gold to shrug off lower than expected first time U.S. unemployment claims and post a solid gain for the day.

Gold Rebounds on Flat Wholesale Prices

Gold jumped in Wednesday trading, erasing the previous session's decline on a government report showing flat wholesale prices in July.

Gold Pulls Back as Fed Tapering Expectations Rise

A strong retail sales report combined with a higher U.S. dollar to drive gold down in Tuesday trading.

Gold Rallies on Higher Chinese Demand

Reports of higher demand for physical gold and new economic stimulus measures in China sent gold up sharply in Monday trading.

Gold Edges Higher on Better Chinese Manufacturing

More good economic news from China sent gold slightly higher in Friday trading, prompting the metal to end the week with a small increase.

Gold Jumps on Strong Chinese Trade Data

Gold posted solid gains in Thursday trading driven by strong Chinese economic data and a weakening U.S. dollar.