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Jared Cummans: Platinum, one of the more industrious precious metals, has become a popular trading instrument in recent years, as investors have seen the benefits of making a play on this hard asset. Platinum’s uses span from catalytic converters to thermometers Read more…
Jared Cummans: Platinum, one of the rarest elements in the world, is among the most popular commodities for investors and traders. As a member of the precious metals family, platinum offers a compelling long-term hold as something of a safe haven, but it also can be used Read more…
In trading on Wednesday, the iPath Short Extended S&P 500 TR (NYSEArca:SFSA) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 8.70% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…
I relish in the rare and undiscovered. Unsung musicians, obscure texts, the cryptic myths of ancient cultures… In all of these, I am magnetically interested. But I’m interested in scarcity even more when it presents the opportunity to make money – which is Read more…
In trading on Tuesday, the iPath Dow Jones UBS Natural Gas (NYSEArca:GAZ) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 10.69% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…
In trading on Friday, the C Tracks Exchange Traded Notes (NYSEArca:CVOL) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 16.02% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…
Stoyan Bojinov: The unfriendly economic landscape from 2011 has been gradually evolving into a much more optimistic environment in the new year as confidence has improved across the board. Read more…
In trading on Thursday, the Russell 2000 High Beta ETF (NYSEArca:SHBT) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 7.03% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…
In trading on Thursday, the E-TRACS USB Bloomberg Commodity (NYSEArca:PTM) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 7.71% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…
Sara Nunnally: When gold prices were pushing through $1,000 an ounce back in 2009, some folks were looking at other precious metals to see if they could get a better bang for their buck. Read more…
If you’ve been long palladium, you know much of the ride over the last two years has been remarkable. The white metal gained 350 percent in value between January 2009 and February 2011. It practically doubled in price in 2010 alone – the best performance of any commodity (followed by silver Read more…
The collapse of Zimbabwe is a storied one. A costly war followed by hyperinflation decimated the country’s economy. But like most nations in southern Africa, Zimbabwe is sitting on a bevy of natural resources… And that’s piquing the interest of sovereign investors and could breath life back into its Read more…
Precious metals have had a heck of a year, even the non-gold metals. Especially those, in fact: As of December 23rd, silverprices had risen 73% for the year and platinumup 17%; palladium, Read more…
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In trading on Friday, the B2B Internet HOLDRs (AMEX:BHH) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 5.93% on the day. Also up on the day are the 
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