Commodities
What Gold Knows That Congress Keeps Ignoring

The Law of Diminishing Returns is a nasty little ordinance… stating that the more money or energy is invested into something, the less profits or benefits will be gained. Few aspects of life escape its tyranny. For proof of this fact, consider the grim history of government finances. Decade after decade, century after century, governments […]
My Top Gold Stocks, Ranked Worst To First (And When To Buy #1)

So far in this trade war, there is one “winner” left on the board: gold. The barbarous relic has glittered amidst the financial carnage. And while everyone is climbing aboard now, we contrarians see a better buy window ahead. Below, we’ll “dig into” 4 tickers to get ready, ranked from worst to first (hint: our top play has a dividend that soars […]
Top Stocks Set To Win In The Natural Gas Boom

As I work with a minus-14-degree wind chill outside, my thoughts often turn to natural gas. Four weeks ago, natural gas traded for $2.00. In mid-December, it’s at $3.37, up 68% over the last four months. While trading natural gas futures is not a good idea for anyone but professional traders, investing in upstream energy […]
AI Stabs Renewable Energy In The Heart

A funny thing happened on the path to massive expansion of wind and solar energy production. That thing is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI needs massive data centers, which need 99.99999% reliable electric power around the clock. By their very nature, wind and solar power are not reliable enough to provide power 100% of the time. […]
How To Make A 22% Yield From Rising Silver Prices

Precious metals—specifically, gold and silver—are having an excellent year. Gold is trading near record highs, and silver is at levels it hasn’t seen for over a decade. Since my strategies focus on income-paying investments, a silver-focused covered call fund gives the best of both worlds. Earlier this year, we launched the first of our high-yield ETF […]
Buy These Three Top Energy Sector Dividend Stocks Profiting From AI

The news media and investors are rapidly realizing that the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will require massive increases in available electrical power. And investors have a significant opportunity to profit from AI’s growing need for power. A recent Forbes article titled, “AI Is Pushing The World Toward An Energy Crisis,” includes some interesting facts. The article […]
People Still Hate These Stocks

Like most kids, stepping out into a fresh Baltimore snowfall, the first thing my son would do is start packing a snowball. Ever the obliging father, I would give him an unflinching human target. But of course, a one-way snowball fight isn’t that much fun. Strangely, until he was 11 or 12, the fun of […]
Why Are Oil Prices Falling?

Oil prices have been continuously moving lower since the end of September. Crude oil prices, in particular, fell more than 20% in less than 2 months. As a result, U.S. residents are celebrating Thanksgiving day with the cheapest gas prices in three years. National gas prices per gallon fell below $3.30 last week, which is a decrease […]
How To Profit As LNG Production Doubles

I view liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the most critical energy source for the future. A recent report forecasts that LNG demand growth will continue to at least 2040 and double from current production levels. Several stocks let you participate in the attractive growth potential. VettiFi recently interviewed Stifel managing director Ben Nolan to discuss the […]
3 Energy Stocks To Snap Up On Natural Gas News

Snap up these natural gas stocks boosted by recent news In an exciting turn of events, natural gas futures prices soared on the international market. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Bloomberg Finance L.P. reported that short-term futures for liquefied natural gas cargoes in East Asia saw an impressive $2.21 increase, settling at a weekly average of […]