FeedPosted Nov 5th 2009 10:30AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Canada, Commodities, Stocks to Buy
"We have very few buy recommendations currently; one exception is Franco-Nevada (Toronto: FNV.CA)," says resource expert Adrian Day.
In his The Global Analyst, the advisor explains, "Franco Nevada is one of our all-time favorites; it has top management, a solid balance sheet, and risk-averse business plan.
He continues, "The company previously merged with Newmont, and was reborn in a spin off nearly two years ago. Although the stock has nearly doubled since the IPO, it still represents good value.
Continue reading Franco Nevada (FNV): A core holding in gold
Posted Nov 4th 2009 5:15PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: International markets, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Oil
Under the radar: Some trends are obvious enough and visible to all investors. Others are more-subtle, but are just as potent, and these often slip 'under the radar.'
Case in point: Saudi Arabia's oil exports to the United States have fallen to a 22-year low, at 745,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, the latest month for which data is available, from 1.14 million bpd in July, according to data compiled by the
U.S. Energy Information Agency. August's 745,000 bpd total is the lowest since December 1987. On a year-over-year basis (August 2008-August 2009), those exports are down about 50%.
Continue reading Under the radar: Saudi oil exports to U.S. fall to 22-year low
Posted Oct 8th 2009 9:30AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International markets, Venezuela, Newsletters, Mexico, Canada, Commodities, Stocks to Buy
"Silver Standard Resources (NASDAQ: SSRI) has set a new standard for silver resources; simply put, its boasts the largest published in-ground silver resource of any publicly-traded silver company," says mining stock specialist Brien Lundin.
In The Gold Newsetter he adds, "We were fortunate over the years that the great idea behind this company was combined with a great management team, as CEO Bob Quartermain is among the best in the business."
"Silver Standard has 1.127 billion ounces in measured and indicated resources, plus another 195 million ounces in proven and probable reserves, and another 456 million ounces in inferred resources.
"Its resources come from a portfolio of properties spanning the globe from Argentina, Peru, and Mexico, to Canada, Chile, the US and Australia. Now the companyis making the transition to production with aggressive development programs on five core properties.
Continue reading Silver Standard (SSRI) sets the standard in silver mining
Posted Sep 24th 2009 4:40PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: International markets, India, China, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Recession, Financial Crisis
The
G-20 is meeting again, this time in Pittsburgh, and as is so often the case when the world's industrial powers gather, the operative phrase is 'lower your expectations.'
What can investors look for? Well, one thing investors should not look for is any G-20 type of action on banker compensation/bonuses, other than a call for each nation, 'to do more to ensure that constructive incentives are in place' to prevent a repeat of the lending practices/perverse incentives that helped trigger the global financial crisis. There is support for compensation caps in Europe (except Germany); however, the United States and United Kingdom oppose them, so the issue is a non-starter.
Continue reading The G-20 meets in Pittsburgh, and expectations are low
Posted Sep 17th 2009 10:30AM by Mark Fightmaster (RSS feed)
Filed under: Columns, Canada, Economic data

We are all familiar with the "Buy American" clause that is part of the $787 billion stimulus package and is designed to help U.S. companies battle foreign competition. But is it really doing what it's supposed to? This
Wall Street Journal article takes a look at an American company that is losing a good deal of its business to foreign competition -- thanks to the Buy American provisions.
Apparently, there is growing resentment toward America for the Buy American provisions that has lead to a Buy Canadian campaign. In fact, one town in Canada (Halton Hills) is cited as one of roughly a dozen Canadian communities that are trying to freeze out American companies. The town's mayor stated, "We won't be taking any products from any country that is discriminating against us."
Continue reading 'Buy American' hurting America?
Posted Sep 4th 2009 11:10AM by Connie Madon (RSS feed)
Filed under: Canada, Economic data, Recession
Employment in Canada rose by 27,000 in August, however, the unemployment rate also rose to 8.7% from 8.6%.
Here's why we shouldn't get excited over this report. The employment gain was mainly in part time jobs which rose by 30,600.
By sectors the numbers break down this way:
- Manufacturing lost another 17,300 jobs, with 12 months losses at 231,000 or 12%.
- Government jobs fell by 11,500.
- Self-employed fell by 10,600
Continue reading Canada posts first job gain in four months
Posted Aug 18th 2009 5:10PM by Michael Fowlkes (RSS feed)
Filed under: International markets, Forecasts, Good news, Products and services, Management, Consumer experience, Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Employees, Market matters, Money and Finance Today, Canada, Workspace, Politics, Recession, Financial Crisis

The government's "cash for clunkers" has been far more popular than anyone thought, prompting
General Motors to boost production at several factories to keep up with demand.
While not everyone is so convinced that the "cash for clunkers" program is good for the economy, there is no doubt that the big American car makers are enjoying the benefits. Five days ago I wrote about the decision by
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:
F) to
boost production by 15% above its prior estimates, and today General Motors announced it will raising output and bringing back employees that it had been forced to lay off.
Continue reading General Motors to boost output
Posted Aug 4th 2009 11:40AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Canada, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy
"Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. (NYSE: KMP) is a paragon of consistency; the stock continues to rise and the company continues to deliver on its expectations," says Jack Adamo.
In his Insiders Plus newsletter, he explains, "The master limited partnership has made great strides in cost controls to compensate for the weak economic environment. When things turn around, it could really take off."
"KMP is one of the largest and most respected pipeline and energy storage LPs in North America. It operates or owns interests in more than 26,000 miles of pipelines and 170 terminals.
Continue reading Kinder Morgan Energy (KMP): 'Paragon of consistency'
Posted Jul 13th 2009 11:00AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Canada, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks
"Our focus this summer remains on building positions in the bombed-out natural gas market; there's no other commodity this depressed, this unwanted and trading at such distressed levels," says resource expert Eric Roseman.
In his industry-leading, The Commodity Trend Alert, he explains, "Indeed, the bombed-out natural gas sector is screaming 'buy'." Here, he looks at TransCanada Corp. (NYSE: TRP).
"The way prices have been heading over the last several months you'd think the world doesn't use this clean-burning fossil fuel anymore.
"Natural gas prices remain 70% off their 52-week high and more than 75% below their all-time highs almost four years ago when Hurricane Katrina smashed the Gulf of Mexico.
Continue reading TransCanada (TRO): Natural gas is a 'screaming buy'
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