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<title><![CDATA[Jim Rogers: The Gold Correction Is Not Over]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Jim-Rogers253A-The-Gold-Correction-is/6/18/2013/id/50408</link>
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			Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:25:00EST
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<![CDATA[Legendary commodity investor Jim Rogers has never been shy about vocalizing his opinions about the investing world. In particular, Rogers has an affinity for commodities like ags and precious metals. Gold has been one of the most talked about hard assets of the last two years, as the metal soared to all-time highs, only to watch its price take a tumble in the months that followed. All along the way, Rogers had been calling for a correction for gold, and it is a sentiment that he still holds today.

Gold In a Free Fall

Since making highs in September 2011, ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Legendary commodity investor Jim Rogers has never been shy about vocalizing his opinions about the investing world. In particular, Rogers has an affinity for commodities like ags and precious metals. Gold has been one of the most talked about hard assets of the last two years, as the metal soared to all-time highs, only to watch its price take a tumble in the months that followed. All along the way, Rogers had been calling for a correction for gold, and it is a sentiment that he still holds today.

Gold In a Free Fall

Since making highs in September 2011, ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Be Wary of Buying DuPont on This Dip]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Be-Wary-of-Buying-DuPont-on/6/17/2013/id/50378</link>
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			Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:25:00EST
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<![CDATA[Despite a few choppy trading sessions last week, the bulls remain in the driver's seat as made evident by the stock market's largely uninterrupted ascent. Although price action continues to bolster major equity indexes higher, the economic data front is still mixed; retail sales offered some encouragement last week after beating expectations, while consumer sentiment and industrial production data came in worse-than-expected.

Traders wary of the steep rise in equity prices ought to take a closer look at chemical-manufacturer DuPont (NYSE:DD), as this basic materials bellwether is sending signals of a potential trend reversal, in which case shorting this stock ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Despite a few choppy trading sessions last week, the bulls remain in the driver's seat as made evident by the stock market's largely uninterrupted ascent. Although price action continues to bolster major equity indexes higher, the economic data front is still mixed; retail sales offered some encouragement last week after beating expectations, while consumer sentiment and industrial production data came in worse-than-expected.

Traders wary of the steep rise in equity prices ought to take a closer look at chemical-manufacturer DuPont (NYSE:DD), as this basic materials bellwether is sending signals of a potential trend reversal, in which case shorting this stock ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[BP Energy Report: US Production on the Rise, Global Demand Slows]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/BP-Energy-Report253A-US-Production-on/6/14/2013/id/50352</link>
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			Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[While the global economic slowdown has impacted nearly every corner of the investable universe, one commodity group that has been hit particularly hard has been energy. Oil, gas, coal, and even nuclear power have all fallen victim to sluggish economic growth and dwindling global demand. And in its annual energy report, BP plc (NYSE:BP) takes a closer look at how exactly the global recession has impacted the supply and demand of some of the most widely traded commodities on the market.

US Pumps Out More Oil, but Global Demand Dwindles

BP reported that global energy consumption grew by only 1.8% ]]>
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	<![CDATA[While the global economic slowdown has impacted nearly every corner of the investable universe, one commodity group that has been hit particularly hard has been energy. Oil, gas, coal, and even nuclear power have all fallen victim to sluggish economic growth and dwindling global demand. And in its annual energy report, BP plc (NYSE:BP) takes a closer look at how exactly the global recession has impacted the supply and demand of some of the most widely traded commodities on the market.

US Pumps Out More Oil, but Global Demand Dwindles

BP reported that global energy consumption grew by only 1.8% ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Two Commodity Stocks Ripe for Bargain Shoppers]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Two-Commodity-Stocks-Ripe-For-Bargain/6/12/2013/id/50313</link>
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			Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:55:00EST
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<![CDATA[Equity markets are slowly and surely finding their footing following the pullback seen in early June after Fed stimulus fears resurfaced. The continuation of upbeat economic data releases has made it hard to stay on the sidelines, although an improving outlook for the US recovery is making some investors worried that the Fed's "exit plans" could rattle confidence and spark a massive amount of profit-taking.

With more upside on the horizon, at least until the next Fed policy meeting in June, bargain shoppers remain on the prowl for attractive opportunities. As such, below we take a look at two big ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Equity markets are slowly and surely finding their footing following the pullback seen in early June after Fed stimulus fears resurfaced. The continuation of upbeat economic data releases has made it hard to stay on the sidelines, although an improving outlook for the US recovery is making some investors worried that the Fed's "exit plans" could rattle confidence and spark a massive amount of profit-taking.

With more upside on the horizon, at least until the next Fed policy meeting in June, bargain shoppers remain on the prowl for attractive opportunities. As such, below we take a look at two big ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Natural Gas Is Taking a Major Hit]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Natural-Gas-Taking-a-Major-Hit/6/11/2013/id/50287</link>
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			Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:56:00EST
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<![CDATA[Natural gas has been one of the most watched commodities of the past five years. After bottoming out following the 2008 recession, the fossil fuel has managed to claw back some of the ground it gave up. Many were hoping that this summer would solidify that run higher, but those who did had their expectations tempered, as the commodity has been among the worst performing over the last two weeks. Natural gas prices have dropped more than 9% since the end of May, as a number of factors have combined to hit prices hard.

Weather Putting Pressure on Natural Gas ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Natural gas has been one of the most watched commodities of the past five years. After bottoming out following the 2008 recession, the fossil fuel has managed to claw back some of the ground it gave up. Many were hoping that this summer would solidify that run higher, but those who did had their expectations tempered, as the commodity has been among the worst performing over the last two weeks. Natural gas prices have dropped more than 9% since the end of May, as a number of factors have combined to hit prices hard.

Weather Putting Pressure on Natural Gas ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Japanese Government Policy Sets Solar on Fire]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Japanese-Government-Policy-Sets-Solar-On/6/10/2013/id/50259</link>
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			Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:17:00EST
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<![CDATA[As the years go on, more and more people are looking at alternative energy to be the wave of the future. While fossil fuels have long dominated the global energy space, the past few decades have seen major strides to bring other methods to the forefront. Solar energy has been among the most popular, as the industry has harnessed the sun's power, utilizing photovoltaic modules that seem to get more efficient by the year. And now, the Japanese government is encouraging domestic businesses to ramp up their use of this renewable resource.

A Favorable Policy

Last July, the Japanese government ]]>
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	<![CDATA[As the years go on, more and more people are looking at alternative energy to be the wave of the future. While fossil fuels have long dominated the global energy space, the past few decades have seen major strides to bring other methods to the forefront. Solar energy has been among the most popular, as the industry has harnessed the sun's power, utilizing photovoltaic modules that seem to get more efficient by the year. And now, the Japanese government is encouraging domestic businesses to ramp up their use of this renewable resource.

A Favorable Policy

Last July, the Japanese government ]]>
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<title><![CDATA['Dr. Doom' Roubini Forecasts 30% Drop for Gold Prices]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/2522Dr-Doom2522-Roubini-Forecast-302525-Drop/6/7/2013/id/50232</link>
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			Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[Dr. Doom is back in the news, this time predicting the end of the gold bubble. While this claim may seem outlandish to some, analysts are hard-pressed to ignore Nouriel Roubini, after his prediction of the 2008 financial crisis fell on deaf ears. The chairman of Roubini Global Economics and a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, Roubini has always had strong opinions on gold and the precious metals space, and his newest sentiment for the metal is likely to cause many to reconsider their holdings.

Gold to Be Gutted

Roubini wrote an editorial at the beginning of June ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Dr. Doom is back in the news, this time predicting the end of the gold bubble. While this claim may seem outlandish to some, analysts are hard-pressed to ignore Nouriel Roubini, after his prediction of the 2008 financial crisis fell on deaf ears. The chairman of Roubini Global Economics and a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, Roubini has always had strong opinions on gold and the precious metals space, and his newest sentiment for the metal is likely to cause many to reconsider their holdings.

Gold to Be Gutted

Roubini wrote an editorial at the beginning of June ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Wheat Faces Potential Headwinds With Monsanto Investigation]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/What-Faces-Potential-Headwinds-with-Monsanto/6/6/2013/id/50205</link>
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			Thu, 6 Jun 2013 15:03:00EST
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<![CDATA[When it comes to agricultural commodities, wheat is perhaps one of the most important crops, as this resource is a dietary staple throughout both the emerging market and developed world. Because of this dependence, wheat prices tend to exhibit significant volatility, which can be triggered by a wide array of issues; anything from supply disruptions to extreme weather can easily send the commodity into a tailspin.

In recent weeks, the wheat industry has gotten significant attention from investors, as a number of events have placed significant headwinds in front of the popular commodity.

Monsanto Faces Investigation Over Unapproved GM Wheat ]]>
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	<![CDATA[When it comes to agricultural commodities, wheat is perhaps one of the most important crops, as this resource is a dietary staple throughout both the emerging market and developed world. Because of this dependence, wheat prices tend to exhibit significant volatility, which can be triggered by a wide array of issues; anything from supply disruptions to extreme weather can easily send the commodity into a tailspin.

In recent weeks, the wheat industry has gotten significant attention from investors, as a number of events have placed significant headwinds in front of the popular commodity.

Monsanto Faces Investigation Over Unapproved GM Wheat ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Three Commodity Stocks to Buy on the Dip]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Three-Commodity-Stocks-to-Buy-on/6/5/2013/id/50181</link>
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			Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:55:00EST
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<![CDATA[Major US equity benchmarks are looking to resume their ascent into uncharted territory following last week's stretch of choppy trading. Although optimism is high on Wall Street, investors are having to digest mixed data that could encourage more profit taking over the coming sessions; ISM data from May hints of a contraction in the manufacturing sector while better-than-expected motor vehicle sales are resonating well among auto stocks and industrial metals.

Amid the recent pullback on Wall Street, bargain shoppers are on the prowl again in search of trending stocks at attractive levels. As such, below we take a look at ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Major US equity benchmarks are looking to resume their ascent into uncharted territory following last week's stretch of choppy trading. Although optimism is high on Wall Street, investors are having to digest mixed data that could encourage more profit taking over the coming sessions; ISM data from May hints of a contraction in the manufacturing sector while better-than-expected motor vehicle sales are resonating well among auto stocks and industrial metals.

Amid the recent pullback on Wall Street, bargain shoppers are on the prowl again in search of trending stocks at attractive levels. As such, below we take a look at ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Uncertain Future for Coal]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/The-Uncertain-Future-for-Coal-DUK/6/4/2013/id/50161</link>
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			Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:48:00EST
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<![CDATA[It used to be that coal dominated energy consumption around the world, as this fossil fuel was both abundant and relatively cheap to use. But as big oil stepped in, the past few decades have seen dependence on coal cool off. In more recent years, coal has taken an even bigger hit as developed countries have attacked the fuel source for its negative environmental impact. As fracking continues to pick up steam and alternative energy sources enjoy growth, many are left wondering what the future holds for coal.

A New Spin for Coal

One of the biggest obstacles standing in ]]>
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	<![CDATA[It used to be that coal dominated energy consumption around the world, as this fossil fuel was both abundant and relatively cheap to use. But as big oil stepped in, the past few decades have seen dependence on coal cool off. In more recent years, coal has taken an even bigger hit as developed countries have attacked the fuel source for its negative environmental impact. As fracking continues to pick up steam and alternative energy sources enjoy growth, many are left wondering what the future holds for coal.

A New Spin for Coal

One of the biggest obstacles standing in ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Ahead of a Major Support Level, a Silver Whiplash Is Likely]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Ahead-of-a-Major-Support-Level/6/3/2013/id/50135</link>
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			Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[While equity markets have been on an absolute tear in 2013, many commodities have been hung out to dry. As investors have become more comfortable with stocks and a bit more risky in their portfolios, one asset class has been particularly pummeled: precious metals. It wasn't long ago that analysts were calling for silver and gold to hit unprecedented highs (gold, in fact, did hit historic highs in 2011) only to watch their prices take a major hit in the subsequent months.

Much ado has been made over gold's big drop in 2013, but silver's fall from grace has received ]]>
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	<![CDATA[While equity markets have been on an absolute tear in 2013, many commodities have been hung out to dry. As investors have become more comfortable with stocks and a bit more risky in their portfolios, one asset class has been particularly pummeled: precious metals. It wasn't long ago that analysts were calling for silver and gold to hit unprecedented highs (gold, in fact, did hit historic highs in 2011) only to watch their prices take a major hit in the subsequent months.

Much ado has been made over gold's big drop in 2013, but silver's fall from grace has received ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[How Natural Gas Could Save the Environment (And Your Portfolio)]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/How-Natural-Gas-Could-Save-the/5/31/2013/id/50109</link>
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			Fri, 31 May 2013 12:15:00EST
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<![CDATA[Since the industrial revolution, growing economies around the world have turned to fossil fuels for a relatively cheap power source. This dependence on non-renewable resources has only increased in the past few decades, but so have the environmental arguments against them. One of the biggest arguments against burning fossil fuels is the harmful emissions that come as a side effect. But while many lump all fossil fuels together as being "dirty" energy sources, one stands out from the rest: natural gas.

Natural Gas: The Clean Solution

With recent developments in hydraulic fracturing (aka fracking) and horizontal drilling, natural gas has ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Since the industrial revolution, growing economies around the world have turned to fossil fuels for a relatively cheap power source. This dependence on non-renewable resources has only increased in the past few decades, but so have the environmental arguments against them. One of the biggest arguments against burning fossil fuels is the harmful emissions that come as a side effect. But while many lump all fossil fuels together as being "dirty" energy sources, one stands out from the rest: natural gas.

Natural Gas: The Clean Solution

With recent developments in hydraulic fracturing (aka fracking) and horizontal drilling, natural gas has ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Buffett Increases Holdings in This Oil and Gas Stock]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Buffett-Increases-Holdings-in-This-Oil/5/30/2013/id/50086</link>
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			Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[Commonly referred to as the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett is one of the world's most famous investors, heralded for his simple yet effective valuation methods. So when the legendary investor makes a big bet, most are willing to follow in hopes of cashing in on Buffett's guru-like instincts. Buffett's latest bet was placed on a Houston-based oil and gas equipment and services company: National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE:NOV).

According the Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:BRK.B) most recent 13F filing, the company's stake in NOV has increased by 41% from January 2013 to March 2013. The report also indicated that a board ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Commonly referred to as the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett is one of the world's most famous investors, heralded for his simple yet effective valuation methods. So when the legendary investor makes a big bet, most are willing to follow in hopes of cashing in on Buffett's guru-like instincts. Buffett's latest bet was placed on a Houston-based oil and gas equipment and services company: National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE:NOV).

According the Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:BRK.B) most recent 13F filing, the company's stake in NOV has increased by 41% from January 2013 to March 2013. The report also indicated that a board ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Contrarian Alert: Randgold Resources Offers Attractive Risk/Reward]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Contrarian-Alert253A-Randgold-Resources-Offers-Attractive/5/29/2013/id/50063</link>
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			Wed, 29 May 2013 12:15:00EST
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<![CDATA[Investors ran for cover last week after the bulls' confidence was rattled by the Fed, which hinted at scaling back on its bond repurchases earlier than many were anticipating. Profit-taking pressures hit equity markets overseas and at home as fading stimulus hopes prompted a sell-off ahead of the prolonged holiday weekend for Wall Street; nonetheless, investors appear to be back on the scene in a bargain buying mood as major US indexes have managed to snap back and appear to be well on their way to resuming the uptrend at hand.

Gold prices and producers of the yellow metal remain ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Investors ran for cover last week after the bulls' confidence was rattled by the Fed, which hinted at scaling back on its bond repurchases earlier than many were anticipating. Profit-taking pressures hit equity markets overseas and at home as fading stimulus hopes prompted a sell-off ahead of the prolonged holiday weekend for Wall Street; nonetheless, investors appear to be back on the scene in a bargain buying mood as major US indexes have managed to snap back and appear to be well on their way to resuming the uptrend at hand.

Gold prices and producers of the yellow metal remain ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Cotton, Crude, and Gasoline Face Falling Prices]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Cotton-Crude-and-Gasolina-Face-Falling/5/28/2013/id/50043</link>
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			Tue, 28 May 2013 11:35:00EST
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<![CDATA[Backwardation is the process where near-month futures are more expensive than those expiring later in time, which creates a downward sloping curve for prices over time. It is a natural occurrence in the commodity world, but it's still a phenomenon that traders need to be aware of. Often, a falling futures curve could mean that the market expects the commodity to take a drop in value or that it is currently overpriced.

As such, being cognizant of futures patterns can be a big help to traders everywhere. Below, we outline three commodities currently exhibiting a stretch of backwardation:

	
		Cotton Dragging: ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Backwardation is the process where near-month futures are more expensive than those expiring later in time, which creates a downward sloping curve for prices over time. It is a natural occurrence in the commodity world, but it's still a phenomenon that traders need to be aware of. Often, a falling futures curve could mean that the market expects the commodity to take a drop in value or that it is currently overpriced.

As such, being cognizant of futures patterns can be a big help to traders everywhere. Below, we outline three commodities currently exhibiting a stretch of backwardation:

	
		Cotton Dragging: ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[First Solar Helps Industry Skyrocket]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/First-Solar-Helps-Industry-Skyrocket-FSLR/5/24/2013/id/50014</link>
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			Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[Solar energy has been an investing nightmare since the financial crisis. Due to the failure of Solyndra, and the lack of subsidies as the government instead focuses on the failing economy, the solar industry has been burned. In 2011, solar was down over 60% and down another 30% in 2012,  but this year, First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) may have finally turned things around for this dying industry.

First Solar in the Driver's Seat

Formed in 1999 after True North Partners acquired Solar Cells, First Solar went public seven years later to become the first pure alternative energy company to be a ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Solar energy has been an investing nightmare since the financial crisis. Due to the failure of Solyndra, and the lack of subsidies as the government instead focuses on the failing economy, the solar industry has been burned. In 2011, solar was down over 60% and down another 30% in 2012,  but this year, First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) may have finally turned things around for this dying industry.

First Solar in the Driver's Seat

Formed in 1999 after True North Partners acquired Solar Cells, First Solar went public seven years later to become the first pure alternative energy company to be a ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Bernanke: Fed Sticks to Stimulus Measures, but Changes Loom]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/politics-and-regulation/articles/Bernanke253A-Fed-Sticks-to-Stimulus-Measures/5/23/2013/id/49994</link>
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			Thu, 23 May 2013 14:40:00EST
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<![CDATA[Wall Street was in for some choppy trading sessions this week as investors shifted their attention to the Fed and its massive stimulus measures. Earlier this week, markets took their cue from comments made by three Fed officials. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans had stated that while the central bank's stimulus measures have made good progress, officials need "more time" before they can make any substantial monetary policy changes. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard's and New York Fed President William Dudley's commentary also reflected this sentiment, though Dudley indicated that the Fed could change asset purchases ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Wall Street was in for some choppy trading sessions this week as investors shifted their attention to the Fed and its massive stimulus measures. Earlier this week, markets took their cue from comments made by three Fed officials. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans had stated that while the central bank's stimulus measures have made good progress, officials need "more time" before they can make any substantial monetary policy changes. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard's and New York Fed President William Dudley's commentary also reflected this sentiment, though Dudley indicated that the Fed could change asset purchases ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Contrarian Alert: Is It Time to Buy Cliffs Natural Resources?]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/commodities/articles/Contrarian-Alert253A-Is-It-Time-to/5/22/2013/id/49963</link>
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			Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:00EST
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<![CDATA[The party continues on Wall Street. Investors remain bullish on stocks judging by the sheer price action as both the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJ:.DJI) managed to close out last week well above their all-time highs. The economic data front is sending hints of a potential downturn as manufacturing indicators remain weak; nonetheless, this has failed to put a noticeable dent in the bulls' armor of confidence as markets shrugged off last week's worse-than-expected industrial production data.

Not every stock is surging to record highs. In fact, one particular large-cap miner offers a risky, but compelling, ]]>
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	<![CDATA[The party continues on Wall Street. Investors remain bullish on stocks judging by the sheer price action as both the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJ:.DJI) managed to close out last week well above their all-time highs. The economic data front is sending hints of a potential downturn as manufacturing indicators remain weak; nonetheless, this has failed to put a noticeable dent in the bulls' armor of confidence as markets shrugged off last week's worse-than-expected industrial production data.

Not every stock is surging to record highs. In fact, one particular large-cap miner offers a risky, but compelling, ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Case Against Fracking]]></title>
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			Tue, 21 May 2013 13:33:00EST
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<![CDATA[Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," has become one of the fastest growing methods for tapping into abundant shale reserves held within the US. The process works by pumping fracturing fluids -- like slickwater, gel, or foam -- into a wellbore at a sufficient enough rate to fracture the rocks below. When these fractures occur, the operator injects proppants into the well to prevent the fractures from closing when the fluid pressure is reduced. And finally, oil and gas leak from the fractures into the well for extraction.

But the revolutionary process is not without its drawbacks, as many criticize the side ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," has become one of the fastest growing methods for tapping into abundant shale reserves held within the US. The process works by pumping fracturing fluids -- like slickwater, gel, or foam -- into a wellbore at a sufficient enough rate to fracture the rocks below. When these fractures occur, the operator injects proppants into the well to prevent the fractures from closing when the fluid pressure is reduced. And finally, oil and gas leak from the fractures into the well for extraction.

But the revolutionary process is not without its drawbacks, as many criticize the side ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Beware: Cotton May Be Heading for a Dip]]></title>
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			Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[While many traders primarily focus on resources like gold or oil, there are plenty of other opportunities in the commodity space. One such opportunity lies in cotton, which can be found in almost every textile product around the world. But as a soft commodity, this constant demand does not always translate into consistent returns. The fluffy crop has enjoyed a strong start to 2013, but it is well known for its large movements from day to day and for keeping investors on their toes.

Cotton's Performance in 2013

2013 has been kind to cotton, with prices up 14% since the ]]>
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	<![CDATA[While many traders primarily focus on resources like gold or oil, there are plenty of other opportunities in the commodity space. One such opportunity lies in cotton, which can be found in almost every textile product around the world. But as a soft commodity, this constant demand does not always translate into consistent returns. The fluffy crop has enjoyed a strong start to 2013, but it is well known for its large movements from day to day and for keeping investors on their toes.

Cotton's Performance in 2013

2013 has been kind to cotton, with prices up 14% since the ]]>
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