Some mobile phone producers have started to develop devices that support the fifth generation (5G) network, but long-term support for cobalt demand from 5G phones will be limited, Fastmarkets heard on the sidelines of a cobalt conference in Hong Kong this week.There was likely to be an instant boost for cobalt demand, however, when many consumers replaced their 4G mobile phones with those enabled...Read More

Minor metals and ferro-alloys trader Mart?-n N????ez has joined Swiss commodity trading house ArrowMetals after spending five years at UK-based TMT Metals Holdings (TMT), Fastmarkets learned on Wednesday May 15.N????ez joined TMT in April 2014 where he traded ferro-alloys, non-ferrous metals and...Read More

The following Fastmarkets minor metals prices changed on Wednesday May 15:Minor metalsAntimony MB Chinese free market MMTA standard grade II, yuan/tonne: 40,000-41,500 yuan per tonne from 42,000-43,000 yuanBismuth MB free market, $/lb: $3.30-3.50 per lb from $3.30-3.70Cobalt MB China...Read More

Follow up on this year's Fastmarkets Battery Materials Conference in Shanghai with this comprehensive downloadable PDF that brings together the full coverage from the event.Our Battery Materials Conference 2019 in Shanghai in April was one of the many industry-leading events we curate, organize and run, bringing together the biggest OEMs, battery manufacturers, cathode makers and chemical companie...Read More

Import prices for stainless steel in East Asia declined over the week ended Wednesday May 15 because of low buying interest in a bearish market that followed the escalation of trade tensions between China and the United States.China has announced that it will increase duties on $60 billion-worth of US goods from June 1, in a retaliatory action after the latter country raised tariffs on $200 billio...Read More

The following Fastmarkets UK non-ferrous scrap and foundry ingot prices changed on Wednesday May 15:Aluminium scrapLoose old rolled cuttings: ?650-675 per tonne from ?660-680Cast wheels: ?1,080-1,100 per tonne from ?1,100-1,130Commercial turnings: ?550-580 per...Read More

Prices for mesh-quality wire rod in Europe fell this week following a drop in finished mesh product prices and due to buyer hesitance, sources told Fastmarkets on Wednesday May 15. Fastmarkets' weekly domestic price assessment for mesh-quality wire rod in Northern Europe fell to ?,?515-535 ($578-600) per tonne delivered on Wednesday, down ?,?10-15 week on week from ?,?525-550 per tonne delive...Read More

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1.The short seasonal rally for gold that typically follows India's Akha Teej holiday (May 7 this year) is in play but this time it is being "juiced" by a major U.S. stock market meltdown!2.In a game with nine innings, the U.S. business cycle is probably in the eighth or ninth inning.3.Stock market welfare programs provided by central banks (QE and intense rate cuts) have extended the bull market i...Read More

The best income-producing stocks are often widely known by the market, meaning their prices can be bid up aggressively. Fortunately, there are plenty of high-yield stocks that remain under the radar.Sometimes, however, you’ll need to take a bit of extra risk to get additional yield. You may even need to buy them before they become high-yield stocks.If you’re looking to some extra divi...Read More

New investors turning to the TSX Index for some exposure to the yellow stuff have some solid options at the moment. With gold prices moving higher on U.S.-China trade war nervousness, it’s a good time to follow the crowd and get invested in some precious metals stocks. But which stocks are best for young investors hungry for upside in a competitive and sometimes risky sector?One stock that&#...Read More

Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) has proven once again why this stock is a great one to have in your corner during times of volatility. The last couple of weeks, following the remarks from President Trump with respect to trade and tariff talks, demonstrated the protective power of Franco Nevada on your portfolio. The increased uncertainty resulted in a jolt to gold prices followed by a simi...Read More

1.The short seasonal rally for gold that typically follows India's Akha Teej holiday (May 7 this year) is in play but this time it is being "juiced" by a major U.S. stock market meltdown!2.In a game with nine innings, the U.S. business cycle is probably in the eighth or ninth inning.3.Stock market welfare programs provided by central banks (QE and intense rate cuts) have extended the bull market i...Read More

ASX business development manager, listings, Josh Collard said at the Paydirt 2019 Latin America Downunder conference in Perth Thursday the ASX was one of the most active in the world, was well understood among Australia's and Latin America's mining fraternity and there was an opportunity to deepen that relationship."The ASX has been home to total capital raisings for the resources sector of more t...Read More

Two days ago, my good friend Todd Jessup called me with some exciting news.He's getting married.I've never met the woman, but I've seen pictures.She's insanely gorgeous.The 31-year-old flight attendant from Atlanta met Todd on a flight to Belize. He was heading down there for a few weeks to do some scuba diving.Jokingly, he told me that he had become very attractive to women after he became rich....Read More

* Mp3 formatHighlightsLouis Navellier of Navellier & Associates returns with comments the booming domestic economic conditions. Our guest notes the 50 year low in the national unemployment rate. The Navellier Tactical ETF ranked #2 in Morningstar's service and topped the list for 3 consecutive years. Our guest outlines what he views as a conspiracy within the market: read Robo-Sharks...Read More

By: RambusTonight I would like to update some ratio combo charts which may give us a sense of the bigger picture. Its like putting the pieces of a puzzle together where the small pieces don't look like much by themselves but when they're all added together it paints a clear picture. These ratio combo charts are just a piece of the puzzle that may add some clarity to some of the individual sector...Read More

By: Thorsten PolleitSince the latest the crisis in 2008/2009, central banks around the world have been doing their best to expel risks from financial markets. By lowering interest rates, fixing them at extremely low levels, or issuing more credit and money, monetary policymakers make sure that ailing borrowers are kept afloat. In fact, central banks have put a "safety net" under the economies an...Read More

By: Ira EpsteinGold in an uptrend:Read More