MUMBAI/BENGALURU - Physical gold demand perked up in top bullion consumer China on a dip in prices and optimism surrounding a U.S.-China trade deal, while buying picked up pace in the Indian market as domestic rates fell ahead of a key festival.In China, premiums of about $13-$15 were being charged over the benchmark, marginally higher than last week's $12-$14 range."Demand in China is doing a bit...Read More

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The Investor Mining & Tailings Safety Initiative has requested that over 600 resource companies, including major miners, reveal the safety records of their waste storage facilities, following the collapse of Vale's Brumadinho dam in Brazil in January, which killed hundreds.Following the disaster, a group of 96 institutional investors (representing more than $10.3 trillion assets under managemen...Read More

The price of shredded ferrous scrap imported into India was stable this week, with deals done at similar levels to the previous week, sources said on Friday April 5.Fastmarkets' weekly index for containerized imports of shredded scrap into India was $334.45 per tonne cfr on April 5, little changed from $334.38 per tonne cfr on March 29.This week deals were heard for shredded done at $333 and $335...Read More

Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable covers the five Cs with the CEO of Riverside Resources, including his company's take on copper, prospects in Canada, and the Cecilia deposit in Sonora. Maurice Jackson: Joining us for a conversation is Dr. John-Mark Staude. He is the president and CEO of Riverside Resources Inc. (RRI:TSX.V; RVSDF:OTCQB), "Where Knowledge Is Golden."We brought you on today to...Read More

Money manager Adrian Day looks at recent results from several royalty companies in his portfolio, as well as recent developments in the ongoing Goldcorp saga, and provides updates on a couple of favorite exploration companies. Goldcorp Inc. (G:TSX; GG:NYSE, US$11.52) looks set to be acquired by Newmont, but not without continuing controversy, particularly over chairman Ian Telfer's egregious "ret...Read More

European stainless steel mills were pushing for increases to the price of grade-304 cold-rolled (CR) sheet and were likely to be successful because of reduced competition from imported tonnages out of Asia, sources told Fastmarkets on Friday April 5.Mills were seeking price increases beyond those which were dictated by the higher monthly alloy surcharges for April.Grade-304 CR sheet surcharges for...Read More

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Trump said the U.S. and China are "rounding the turn" on a trade dealU.S. stocks logged modest gains in today's trading, driven by encouraging jobs data and news that noticeable progress is being made between the U.S. and China regarding a trade deal -- with President Donald Trump saying earlier the two countries are "rounding the turn." The Dow took a third straight gain, while the S&P 500 marked...Read More

Most analysts are still skeptical of SNAPThe S&P 500 Index (SPX) is making its way to its longest daily win streak since October 2017 on the back of a strong jobs report. Among individual stocks making notable moves are 737 Max 8 maker Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), Snapchat parent Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP), and gambling name Scientific Games Corp (NASDAQ:SGMS). Here's a quick look at what's moving the shares of...Read More

Analysts have set lofty price targets for CRBPThe shares of Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRBP) are up 11.7% to trade at $7.91, one of the best stocks on the Nasdaq today, after Jefferies initiated coverage with a "buy" rating and $18 price target. In the note, the analyst glowed about the company's lead drug lenabasum, a synthetic cannabinoid for chronic inflammation. In the wake...Read More

Gold COT Report - Futures Large SpeculatorsCommercialTotal LongShortSpreadingLongShortLongShort 193,78499,22856,826139,514257,744390,124413,798 Change from Prior Reporting Period -21,1134,269-12,381-21,687-54,891-55,181-63,003 Traders 18869775452274169 Small Speculators LongShortOpen Interest 50,04626,372440,170 -14,224-6,402-69,405 non reportable p...Read More

The gold miners' stocks are still marching, grinding higher on balance in a solid upleg. While interest in this sector has faded since late February, it is nicely set up for a strong rally. After consolidating high and establishing a sturdy base, the gold miners are likely to soon report greatly-improved first-quarter results. Couple that with gold itself powering higher, and the slumberin...Read More

Mayday, mayday,we are sinking! The global economy is slowing down. How serious is the currentslump? We invite you to read our today’s article about the true condition ofthe world’s economy and find out what are its likely implications for theprecious metals market. Economists andmarket analysts often make volte-face. We remember that in 2018 the punditswere heralding the synchronized g...Read More

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Gold and silver will zoom only if there is any indication that the US-China trade deal is not on expected lines. A bad trade deal between USA-China can result in gold and silver restarting their bull run. Full details of the trade deal needs once known will set a new trend for gold and US dollar. Central banks continue to increase their gold reserves with passing of each day. Short term trad...Read More

The $20 mark has been a placeholder for WW shares since FebruaryOprah-endorsed WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTW) is moving higher in afternoon trading, last seen up 1.3% at $20.82. WW stock has been on a long-term downtrend since touching its June 20 record high of $105.73. The weight-loss program has had no fewer than three bear gaps in that time, and since late February has been stagnant. Furt...Read More

The stock is trading back above its IPO priceRide-share concern and Wall Street freshman LYFT Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT) is in the spotlight again today, after Citron Research offered "5 reasons not to be short Lyft," arguing that "this is not a trendy video game" and ride-sharing is a "megatrend." Against this backdrop, LYFT stock is up 3.5% to trade at $74.51, set for its best session since going public...Read More

The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq are headed toward weekly winsStocks kicked off April, and spring for that matter, with solid gains this week. Fresh off a strong first quarter, the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are all about to snag weekly wins of 1.5% or more, thanks in part to renewed U.S.-China trade talk optimism and a strong March jobs report. This week also marked the first time all three benchmarks have...Read More