Platinum and Palladium Q411 Outlook
Source: Michelle Smith, Platinum Investing News  (9/30/11)
"If platinum and palladium prices move, investors should look for them to go down." More >

Russia and the United States Cooperating on Nuclear Agreement
Source: Dave Brown, Uranium Investing News  (9/29/11)
"The U.S. and Russia made a 'commitment to supporting the safe and secure expansion of civil nuclear energy.'" More >

Patrick Moore: From Greenpeace Dove to Nuclear Power Phoenix
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report   (9/29/11)
If energy, food and education are the building blocks of civilization, Greenpeace Cofounder Patrick Moore is using his role of "sensible environmentalist" to build support for the concept of sustainable power generation. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Patrick proposes that industry and government work together to advance nuclear power in the United States as the most effective way to supply continuous energy to homes, businesses and institutions. More >

No Taxation Good, Liquidity Crisis Bad
Source: Hinds Howard, MLP Hindsight  (9/29/11)
"For the most part, MLPs have done a good job of shoring up balance sheets and coverage ratios over the last 2-3 years since the last liquidity crisis and are well positioned to outperform." More >

Energy Market Fall Update
Source: Bruce Edgelow, ATB Financial  (9/29/11)
"The oil and gas sector faces significant challenges, but there are many reasons for optimism among junior explorers and producers." More >

Deflationary Collapse Crushing Gold and Silver
Source: Jason Hamlin, Gold Stock Bull  (9/28/11)
"The monetary metals are likely to bounce back quickly and the downside risk at this point seems rather limited." More >

"Mexico Mike" Kachanovsky: Gold and Silver Producers Due for Big Upside
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (9/28/11)
Mike Kachanovsky, known as "Mexico Mike," doesn't follow the so-called smart money. Founder of the website smartinvestment.ca, Mexico Mike believes mainstream commentators are leading investors astray by insisting that it is too late to get into mining stocks and precious metals. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mexico Mike explains why everyone needs to have some exposure to precious metals and gives his favorite prospects. More >

Geothermal Power: A Laboratory for Life After Fossil Fuels
Source: Financial Times, Andrew Ward  (9/28/11)
"As Iceland battles its way back from a crippling financial crisis, President GrÍmsson is promoting geothermal resources as a driving force of recovery." More >

Bruno del Ama: Fertilizer Is a Growing Business
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (9/27/11)
It may not sparkle or shine, but fertilizer has a bright future. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Bruno del Ama, CEO of Global X Funds, tells us why investors should be looking at this "growing" industry and how his company's new global fertilizer and potash ETF (NYSE:SOIL) provides a great vehicle for profit. He also tells us why his company's gold and silver mining ETFs are poised to catch up with precious metal market performance. More >

States Push Hydrofracking Disclosures
Source: Robert Sullivan, Gas Investing News  (9/27/11)
"Though disclosures guidelines vary from state-to-state, the main thrust of all the regulatory initiatives has been essentially the same—greater transparency." More >

Fun with Correlation and MLPs
Source: Hinds Howard, MLP Hindsight  (9/27/11)
"The MLP sector is generally more inefficient than the broader market and provides more opportunities for the active manager." More >

Lithium Battery Industry Growing in China
Source: Dave Brown, Lithium Investing News  (9/27/11)
"Several important developments in the lithium battery industry have turned a focus towards China as the country continues its quest to further its combustion technology." More >

Goldman Sachs Says Oil Prices Will Soar to $130 in 12 Months. . .We Told You That Weeks Ago
Source: William Patalon III, Money Morning  (9/27/11)
"Oil-related stocks—and energy investments in general—are 'must have' portfolio holdings. . .but how do you play them?" More >

Three Strikes: Molycorp Strikes Out in Washington
Source: Jeb Handwerger for The Critical Metals Report  (9/27/11)
As exciting as the critical metals sector is becoming, Gold Stock Trades' Jeb Handwerger warns that the public is being bombarded with misleading information, even at the highest levels of commerce and policy. In this exclusive article for The Critical Metals Report, Jeb gives his take on Molycorp's recent presentation to Congress, and outlines key points investors and policymakers alike should use to inform their decisions. More >

Oil Field Services Shine
Source: Dirk Van Dijk, Zacks Investment Research  (9/27/11)
"Squeezing the last practical drop out of existing fields also becomes more important. In other words, the oil service intensity of oil exploration and production is rising." More >

The Power Sector Shakeup
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (9/27/11)
"There is a revolution unfolding in the generation of electricity. As it unfolds, it will also change the world of investing." More >

Japan 'Determined' to Restart Nuclear Plants, Why Isn't Germany?
Source: Rob Chang, Versant Partners  (9/27/11)
"It would be prohibitively expensive to replace nuclear power with conventional power sources such as liquefied natural gas ("LNG") or coal." More >

Oil up 4.5% on Hope for Europe Debt Deal
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore  (9/27/11)
"Investors are encouraged that another recession can be avoided and demand for energy products will improve if Greece does not default." More >

Hedge Funds Sticking with Gold
Source: Economic Times  (9/27/11)
"The yellow metal is still up 14% this year, leaving long-term holders comfortably in the black for now." More >

Higher Taxes on the Wealthy May Boost Gold
Source: Kitco, Debbie Carlson  (9/27/11)
"Historical high-income tax rates in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development show a relationship to gold prices." More >

Will S. African Miners Gain from Weak Rand?
Source: Reuters, Ed Stoddard  (9/27/11)
"South Africa's miners often benefit from a softer rand, and the currency has lost 16% in September alone." More >

From Rogues to Riches: How ETFs are Lining Wall Street's Pockets—While Picking Yours
Source: Shah Gilani, Money Morning  (9/26/11)
"Behind this vast array of exchange-traded funds that retail investors rely on for diversification are thousands of traders—most of them institutional players." More >

Bear Market Investing Strategies
Source: Gerelyn Terzo, Resource Investing News  (9/26/11)
"Sometimes market contraction affords traders the opportunity to unload losing bets and prepare for the next wave of expansion." More >

Global Uncertainty Weighing on Markets
Source: Sheraz Mian, Zacks Investment Research  (9/26/11)
"Do we bounce back from here, as we have done a few times in recent weeks, or establish a new bottom?" More >

Now Is the Season for Investing in Gold Mining Stocks
Source: Jon D. Markman, Money Morning  (9/26/11)
"If you're not investing in gold mining stocks now, you should be."
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