Commodities
Crude Oil: You Have To See This Chart…
The price of crude is all over the map in recent trading. Early last week, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) plunged from just over $94 a barrel down to $90… a steep drop in just two trading days. But come Thursday, the US benchmark oil contract shot right back up to $94. And that’s just the […]
Will The Resurgence In Gold Hold Up?
I mentioned in an article a couple weeks ago that is was likely too soon to give up on gold. The article was written after the price of gold has fallen off a cliff. I felt that gold was too important of a safe-haven investment to stay depressed this time around. And, it looks like […]
Hot Commodities: More Upside For Cocoa?
One thing’s for certain… The past two weeks have been rather treacherous for anyone bullish of commodities. Precious metals were wiped out, crude took a dive, and industrial metals set new 52-week lows. At first glance, it looks like bears are completely overtaking the commodity markets. But do a little research and you’ll find that’s […]
Commodity ETFs: A Big Advantage Over Commodity Based Stocks…
I’ve been talking about the advantages of commodity ETFs over the past few weeks. First I laid out the underlying thesis for adding commodity exposure to your portfolio in the first place. Then I proposed why commodity ETFs are a far better alternative to risky and complicated futures contracts and options. But what about commodity-based […]
Grains: Corn Bulls Get Mauled!
I’ve been saying it for months now… Corn was one of the riskiest commodities to be bullish of in 2013. And what happened last week proves my bearish thesis in a big way. But before I cover recent corn market trading, let me give you a quick recap of the situation… The summer of 2012 […]
Speculator’s Corner: Corn Prices Getting Canned
Last summer the worst drought in 70 years baked the heartland of America to a crisp. The extreme heat and lack of rainfall baked fields of corn into worthless husks. The drought ended up destroying 13% of last year’s corn crop. It resulted in the smallest production since 2006. As the temperatures rose, so did […]
Time To Sell These Stocks!
Remember that coffee article I wrote a few months ago? In late November 2012, I suggested investors would be well served by making bullish trades in Starbucks (SBUX), Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN), and Caribou Coffee (CBOU). My thesis revolved around the fact that coffee prices were cheap and getting cheaper. Thanks to dwindling bean prices, coffee […]
Warren Buffet: Natural Gas Bull!
Old Man Winter sure is being indecisive. A few months ago it looked as though the cranky old curmudgeon would take another winter off, just as he did in 2011/12. Unseasonably warm temperatures graced many parts of the US in December and January. But as people in the Midwestern and Eastern US can now attest, […]
Precious Metals Wipeout… Now What?
Precious metals investors are grimacing… As you may know, gold and silver prices took a hefty dive in recent trading. In fact, gold fell $90 an ounce, or 5%, while silver sank $3.50, or 10%… just in the past three weeks! What’s going on? While there’s been absolutely no change in the underlying bullish supply/demand […]
US Pipeline Profits: Steady Income In A Growing Industry…
It’s undeniable… The US is undergoing a massive energy revolution. Ongoing advances in drilling technology are unlocking huge quantities of energy under US soil. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the US will surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s number one oil producer by the year 2020. What’s the best way to […]
