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In Search of Relief at the Pump
In Search of Relief at the Pump
Even when oil prices decline, gas prices remain high, so it pays to shop around.
May 26, 2022
14 Commodity ETFs to Ease Inflation Worries
14 Commodity ETFs to Ease Inflation Worries
These commodity funds offer investors exposure to the diverse asset class, which is a helpful hedge against inflation and geopolitical tensions.
February 28, 2022
5 Best Silver ETFs to Buy
5 Best Silver ETFs to Buy
Silver will always sit in gold's media shadow, but silver ETFs can help you enjoy runs of outperformance.
February 11, 2022
7 Low-Cost Gold ETFs
7 Low-Cost Gold ETFs
These seven gold ETFs provide investors with numerous ways to play the metal, from direct exposure to stock-related angles, on the cheap.
February 11, 2022
Business Cost Outlooks for 2022: Eight Key Sectors
Business Cost Outlooks for 2022: Eight Key Sectors
What’s in store for all sorts of business costs in 2022?
October 12, 2021
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3 Uranium ETFs That Pack a Nuclear Punch
3 Uranium ETFs That Pack a Nuclear Punch
Uranium prices are positively radiant this year and have reclaimed prices last seen in 2014. These uranium ETFs can help you harness this power.
September 13, 2021
7 Best Commodity Stocks to Play the Coming Boom
7 Best Commodity Stocks to Play the Coming Boom
These seven commodity stocks are poised to take advantage of a unique confluence of events. Just mind the volatility.
September 8, 2021
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private-equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experien…
June 2, 2021
Investing in Gold: 10 Facts You Need to Know
Investing in Gold: 10 Facts You Need to Know
Gold tends to do well in times of trouble.
April 19, 2021
Why You Should Consider Commodities
Why You Should Consider Commodities
Besides offering protection against inflation, commodities are good diversifiers in a portfolio.
March 23, 2021
5 Commodity Stocks to Buy for the Global Rebound
5 Commodity Stocks to Buy for the Global Rebound
The global economy is poised to bounce back in 2021, putting a stiff wind at the back of miners and other commodity stocks.
March 22, 2021
5 Funds Ready to Make Gains on a Weak Dollar
5 Funds Ready to Make Gains on a Weak Dollar
Moves in the dollar can affect your portfolio in surprising ways. These funds are poised to benefit from what's expected to be a persistent decline f…
October 29, 2020
5 Best Mining Stocks to Buy Now
5 Best Mining Stocks to Buy Now
Gold mining stocks have been on a tear in 2020, but they're not the only way to profit off digging into the ground.
October 20, 2020
Give Your Portfolio Some Shine
Give Your Portfolio Some Shine
With a weaker dollar and inflation stirring, it could be a good time to diversify with a little gold.
September 30, 2020
The Next Threat to Oil Prices: Russia?
The Next Threat to Oil Prices: Russia?
Russia's signaled message to OPEC – effectively 'kill shale or we will' – could put the brakes on oil's recovery
August 28, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/31/20: Big Tech Roars, Everyone Else Snores
Stock Market Today 7/31/20: Big Tech Roars, Everyone Else Snores
Blowout earnings from Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Facebook (FB) led another charge by the Nasdaq on Friday.
July 31, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
3M (MMM) and McDonald's (MCD) were among a number of high-profile stocks that helped the market lower on an earnings-stuffed Tuesday.
July 28, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/27/20: Technology Sizzles, But Gold Steals the Show
Stock Market Today 7/27/20: Technology Sizzles, But Gold Steals the Show
The Nasdaq had a big Monday on the back of mega-cap tech and chip stocks, but gold's new highs were the talk of Wall Street.
July 27, 2020
Gold Investing: What's Next After New Highs?
Gold Investing: What's Next After New Highs?
If you're hesitant about gold investing simply because prices have run up so much already, here are a few points to consider.
July 27, 2020
7 Best Energy Stocks to Ride Out Oil's Recovery
7 Best Energy Stocks to Ride Out Oil's Recovery
Few oil plays look like a 'lock' in this low-price environment. But these battered energy stocks might be some of the top candidates for aggressive bo…
May 12, 2020
How to Invest in Oil Right Now
How to Invest in Oil Right Now
Regular 25% swings in crude? Negative oil? Here's how to tackle this chaotic period for energy commodities.
April 28, 2020
Coronavirus Is Speeding the Fall of Oil
Coronavirus Is Speeding the Fall of Oil
Oil prices and the energy industry were facing an eventual reckoning. COVID-19 is adjusting the timetable.
March 26, 2020
The 12 Best ETFs to Battle a Bear Market
The 12 Best ETFs to Battle a Bear Market
Investors worried about the next market downturn can find plenty of protection among exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
March 19, 2020
7 Great ETFs to Avoid the Havoc in Energy Stocks
7 Great ETFs to Avoid the Havoc in Energy Stocks
Energy stocks have been belted since the start of 2020 amid the rising threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
March 8, 2020
5 Energy ETFs to Buy for Higher Oil Prices
5 Energy ETFs to Buy for Higher Oil Prices
Energy stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were a miserable bet in 2019.
January 3, 2020
The Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2017
The Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2017
Rewards credit cards keep getting more and more rewarding.
December 17, 2019