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The Commodity Investor: Petrobras, OGX Can Unlock Brazil’s Oil Boom For You
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 09:39
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Latin American country’s oil reserves just got an added boost from ric new discovery.
The Commodity Investor: 3 Gold Mining Companies Poised for Performance In 2012
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- Published on Monday, 06 February 2012 07:46
- Written by By Amine Bouchentouf
New Gold, Gabriel Resources and AngloGold offer investors value and growth opportunities.
The Commodity Investor: Gold Stocks Get Caught Up In Global Equity Sell-off
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- Published on Monday, 23 January 2012 08:37
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Rising production costs and volatility in global equity markets have trumped fundamentals for gold miners of all sizes.
The Commodity Investor: Ag ETFs Need Liquidity To Grow Into Mainstream Investments
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 07:47
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Nascent crop of agricultural exchange-traded funds lack depth and liquidity to become alternative to futures market, but they do offer easier access to investors.
The Commodity Investor: How Conflict With Iran Can Send Oil Prices Above $200
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- Published on Monday, 09 January 2012 00:00
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Any disruption of oil through the Strait of Hormuz could see oil prices go parabolic; for oil equities with no exposure, there could be a hedge.
The Commodity Investor: Top 5 Issues Facing Commodities In 2012
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 11:23
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
The eurozone, emerging markets, Iran, government regulations and central banks are the players commodity investors should watch during the new year.
The Commodity Investor: Cautious Outlook For Agriculture In 2012
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- Published on Monday, 19 December 2011 00:00
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Sector facing oversupply in the market, but keep an eye on fertilizer markets.
The Commodity Investor: Black Swan Events In 2012 Could Push Oil To $200
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- Published on Monday, 12 December 2011 07:43
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Tight supplies, emerging market demand will drive prices higher, with wild cards Iran and the eurozone looming.
The Commodity Investor: Why Gold Will Hit $2500 In 2012
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- Published on Monday, 05 December 2011 08:34
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Eurozone problems and other factors will continue to push gold’s performance higher in the coming year
- Market Wrap: Gold ($1776) Spikes To 3-Month High, Brent At 9-Month High As Goldman Says Buy, Platinum Surges
- Morning Call: Goldman Sachs Calls For $1940/oz Gold & $127.50/bbl Brent; Platinum Hits 5-Month High
- Market Wrap: WTI & Brent Spike To 9-Month Highs As Iran Halts Exports; Gold ($1756), Silver, Platinum Surge
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