Precious Metals


Gold Is Sending Markets a Big Warning Signal

A surge in the price is far outshining gains for industrial metals such as zinc and copper.

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Gold Could Keep Rising. How to Buy In Safely.

Gold’s momentum can be harnessed with options, which limits money at risk while still allowing for potentially astronomical returns.

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Platinum Gets a Glimmer of Hope. But Gold Still Rules.

For a decade or so, gold prices have been at a big premium to platinum. But with platinum demand strong and supply down, investors in the silver metal are having a bullish moment.

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What to Make of Today’s Alfred E. Neuman Market

The MAD Magazine character was famous for oblivious optimism and the catchphrase, “What, me worry?”

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Platinum Prices Are Rising. Why the Rally Could Just Be Getting Started.

The metal could be poised to break out of a trading range between $900 and $1,100 an ounce where it has traded for much of the past year—and the past four years.

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Funds Kept Shifting Out of U.S. Stocks as Rally Picked Up

The latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey shows investors favor euro area stocks by the most since 2017.

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Barrick Gold Changed Its Name and Ticker. The CEO Sees Gains From Copper.

The company, one of the world’s largest gold miners, now calls itself Barrick Mining to reflect its diversification into the copper business.

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Gold Prices Tumble. What the Latest Tariff News Means for Newmont and Other Stocks.

Gold miner Newmont falls alongside gold futures after the U.S. and China agree to slash tariffs.

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The Classic 60/40 Portfolio Has Lost Fans. They're Intrigued by 25/25/25/25.

The so-called “permanent” portfolio could provide an alternative.

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Taiwan’s Export Surge Points to U.S. Stockpiling

Taiwan’s goods exports grew almost 30% in April, while shipments to the U.S. were up by nearly the same amount. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on stock market volatility, the put/call ratio, and gold.

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Gold Prices Are Crushing Silver. Why That Could Change Soon.

Gold’s big rally means its now trading roughly 100 times the price of silver, about twice the historical average.

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Gold Has Fallen Back from Record Highs. The Fear Trade Could Send It Higher Again.

Most of the advances so far have come from China and other emerging markets, not the U.S., according to the World Gold Council. That may be about to change.

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Gold’s Run-Up Could Be Over. Silver Is About to Break Out.

To capitalize on silver’s move, consider buying Hecla Mining, the largest silver miner in the U.S. and Canada.

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Gold Has Been Pushed to ‘Extremes.’ What to Do Now.

The market’s wild swings drove investors to seek a haven. They chose the precious metal.

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Newmont Stock Gains on Earnings. Why Miners Are Better Than Gold.

The company is positioned to continue returning capital to shareholders through its robust buyback program.

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Stock Swings Worsen as China Pushes Back Over Tariffs

Why DOGE will live on after Musk’s departure, 12 more states sue over Trump tariffs, other news to start your day.

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As Gold Rises, Stocks Fall, and Vice Versa. How to Win Either Way.

Earnings reports over coming weeks could propel gold higher or undermine its allure. This options trade positions for either outcome.

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Bitcoin Is Back at $90,000. The Crypto Is Starting to Act Like ‘Digital Gold’ Again.

Bitcoin rose Tuesday as leading crypto enthusiasts again hailed the world’s largest crypto as “digital gold.”  

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Trump’s Powell Attack Put Stock Markets on Fed Alert. There’s Plenty More to Worry About.

China warns countries looking for a U.S. trade deal, gold glitters as dollar weakens, more news to start your day.

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Stash Some Gold in Your Portfolio—But Not Too Much

Gold is on a historic run, fueled by uncertainty and buying by central banks and individuals. How it fits in a portfolio.

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Gold Is at a Record High. Why It Could Climb All the Way to $3700.

Strategists at Goldman Sachs expect gold to keep rising. Miners look fairly cheap as well. But investors should still be cautious.

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Newmont Stock Surges. It Gets Upgraded to Buy as Gold Prices Rally.

Shares of gold miner Newmont are outpacing the price of gold after lagging behind for years.

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He’s One of Wall Street’s Biggest Bears. Where He’s Investing Now.

Strategist David Rosenberg sees ways to trade a tough market and capitalize off the downturn. What he likes now.

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It’s OK to Hide. Here Are 2 Safe Havens for Right Now.

Investors are flocking to gold and cash as the stock market falls and bond yields spike.

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Gold Stocks Are Going Gangbusters. Here’s What Investors Should Keep in Mind.

Gold miners such as Newmont and Barrick Gold must win back investor confidence after years of missing targets.

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