Fundamental factors are still in place to push gold prices up, but momentum will not be sustained without price corrections along the way, this according to Peter Hug, global trading director of Kitco Metals."If you use tthe argument based on our global debt, [gold bulls are] right, gold should be higher than where it is at $1,500 and I think the day will come when gold will surpass the 2011 high,...Read More

The CIS export billet price continued to strengthen this week with fresh bookings agreed by customers in Africa at prices higher than those of earlier deals, Fastmarkets has heard.Customers in Egypt and Ethiopia booked a total of 25,000 tonnes of Russia-origin billet through a trader at $356 per tonne fob Black Sea. The price from the mill was estimated to be $354-355 per tonne fob Black Sea, whic...Read More

Prices for steel rebar in Egypt fell in the week to Thursday October 10, while imported steel billet prices increased, sources have told Fastmarkets.Egyptian rebar producers reduced their prices on September 30 and October 9.The reason for these falls was that Egypt's prime minister last week announced a reduction in the cost for natural gas, to $5.50 per BTU from $7.00 per BTU. This will substant...Read More

China's domestic stainless steel prices increased slightly this week on a spike in restocking demand following a national holiday in the country on October 1-7.Fastmarkets' price assessment for stainless steel cold-rolled coil 2mm grade 304 domestic, ex-whs China in the country's major market of Wuxi was 15,800-16,100 yuan ($2,214-2,256) per tonne including value-added tax for the week ended Wedne...Read More

Sector expert Michael Ballanger's take on this week's news from the financial markets informs his most recent investment decisions. It's a funny thing that happens when the stress of financial insolvency bubbles up to the surface. Decisions once considered "routine" (like brushing one's teeth or walking one's dog) suddenly have life-or-death outcomes, complete with cold sweats, sleepless nights...Read More

President Trump and Vice Premier Liu plan on meeting tomorrow, per TwitterThe Dow finished roughly 150 points higher today, extending yesterday's gains on a statement from President Donald Trump that he would meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday, strengthening optimism over an eventual trade deal. This sentiment was buoyed by a report that the Trump administration may be prepared to loo...Read More

Canada-based cannabis name Hexo said regulatory delays are holding up store rolloutsThe U.S. stock market is climbing today on positive U.S.-China trade updates. Not all of the day's action is to the upside though, with the weed sector taking a hit on Hexo Corp (NYSE:HEXO) headwinds, and pot stocks Cronos Group Inc (NASDAQ:CRON) and Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) taking notable dives. Here's a closer lo...Read More

SDC stock slipped into single-digit territory for the first time ever earlierIt's been a terrible week for SmileDirectClub Inc (NASDAQ:SDC) stock, which is headed toward its fourth straight loss today -- down 8.3% at $10.06, and earlier sinking into single-digit territory for the first time ever. While one short seller is targeting even more downside for the teledentistry stock, today's options tr...Read More

Technical data is bullish for ABT and BSX Rummaging through our recent technical studies here, courtesy of Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, we noticed two healthcare stocks flashing bullish signals. Namely, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) and Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) are near moving averages that historically have resulted in nice near-term returns. As such, let'...Read More

A bunch of housing data is coming Wall Street's way, tooEarnings season is finally upon us, with the big banks set to kick things off on Tuesday. Several other high-profile names are set to report, too, like Netflix (NFLX) on Wednesday, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) on Thursday, and Coca-Cola (KO) on Friday. On the data front, manufacturing numbers will be in focus early on in the week, while there wi...Read More

PCG stock is down more than 28% todayPG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) stock is spiraling today, down 28.6% at $7.84, on news a federal bankruptcy judge ruled California wildfire victims and PCG noteholders can file a reorganization plan for the embattled utility company -- potentially forcing the two sides to negotiate a settlement, per the order. Separately, the company on Wednesday cut power to rough...Read More

President Trump tweeted he will meet with China's vice premier tomorrowThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is confidently higher at midday, as Wall Street digests the latest U.S.-China trade headlines. The blue-chip index was last seen up over 200 points, after President Donald Trump tweeted that he will meet with Vice Premier Liu He on Friday, helping stocks shake off earlier mixed messages...Read More

Last time this technical signal sounded, DocuSign saw major upside The shares of DocuSign Inc (NASDAQ:DOCU) are soaring up the charts this month. The stock hit a one-year high of $67.61 yesterday, and tacked on 32.6% in September following a massive post-earnings bull gap early in the month, and subsequent bounce off its 20-day moving average. The stock is up 0.1% at $67.14, at last check. Even m...Read More

The retailer's new leader was most recently an executive at TargetBed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBY) stock is booming today, up 17.4% to trade at $11.67. This comes in reaction to news the home furnishings retailer tapped Target's (TGT) Chief Merchandising Officer Mark Tritton as its new CEO. An upgrade to "outperform" from "market perform" and price-target hike to $16 from $14 at Telsey Advisor...Read More

By: Ira EpsteinGold $1,515 a problem for gold. $1,540 level resistance area. Market in a stall..Read More

Lack of alternate investment avenues and fear of more recession has resulted in investors flocking to gold and silver. Even bitcoin and other crypto currencies are selling off. Investors and traders have not choice but to invest in gold and silver. Currency markets are not very volatile. Traders invest in investment instruments which are highly volatile. Gold and silver are highly volatile apart...Read More

As the correction in gold stocks continues and as it’s likely to endure for the time being, we take a step back and share some tips for selecting individual junior gold companies.The current correction may provide the last chance to buy before the bull market in Gold is confirmed and capital pours into the junior sector and pushes up prices.Here are three of our best tips to help you spot th...Read More

If you look at the manufacturing data only, the relative strength of the jobs figures surprised. Another positive development were the upward revisions for August and July. The unemployment rate again dropped, this time to 3.5 percent. What will that mean for the Fed and gold?September Payrolls Slow Down, but Unemployment Rate Drops AnywayThe U.S. created only 136,000 jobs in September, following...Read More

1.  It is led by institutions and funds, not private investors. Global quantitative easing created a huge and mobile pool of capital in constant need of a place to call home. As the need for a safe haven became apparent among the stewards of that capital, the demand for gold flourished. The consistent presence of funds and institutions as buyers in this rally, as represented by the growth in...Read More

Not long ago, Bill Gates offered some investment advice. That, in itself, constitutes news, but the content and the reactions make up a more interesting story.Gates told the Financial Times, in essence, that investors who want to do something about climate change should stop making up lists of companies they do not want in their portfolios based on involvement in fossil fuel production or use. The...Read More