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With Nucor, scrap is part of the product mix
Readers of this space know that the investment bias is toward large-cap companies with demonstrated business models and who have a competitive advantage in established markets, preferably with a favorable global trend as a support. And with the above ...
Needed! Rare metals for hybrid cars as supply dwindles
Toyota Motor Company (NYSE: TM) plans to sell 100,000 Prius cars this year and 180,000 next year. The Prius has become the hottest selling hybrid car in the U.S. with 70% of the U.S. market. That's good news for Toyota.
Now for the bad news. The ...
Metalico Inc. (MEA): Hasn't lost its luster
I've been bullish on Metalico Inc. (AMEX: MEA) for some time, and my enthusiasm isn't waning, even as the market gets hit left and right. The Western New York based, full-service metal recycler has six facilities in New York and another in ...
Harsco capitalizes on a contemporary trend
Given that the markets continue to exhibit a choppy/consolidation pattern (or perhaps worse), it's best to consider including a few defensive stocks in your portfolio. Low-profile Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC) is worth a review. Harsco is a ...
Citadel scraps plans to unload E*Trade Financial shares
Shares of E*Trade Financial (NASDAQ: ETFC) caught a boost this morning on reports that Citadel Investment Group LLC, the online broker's largest stock and bond holder, has scrapped its plan to unload 120 million shares over the next three months. The ...
Money Map leads to silver
"Silver may become the next commodity China runs up in price, just as it's done with oil, copper and uranium," exp,ains Peter Krauthis.
Here, the 20-year gold market veteran -- and newest member of The Money Map Reporter team -- looks at the outlook ...
Commodity speculators steal kegs
With stainless steel prices surging, producers of beer are expecting to lose millions of dollars as kegs are stolen and sold for scrap. The industry is fighting back, lobbying for legislation that would bar scrap metal recyclers from buying the ...
Options Update: Microsoft volatility low into EPS and Window 7
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) closed at $26.58. MSFT is scheduled to report Q1 on October 23. MSFT's Window 7 is expected to be generally available on October 22. MSFT November option implied volatility is at 28, November is at 26; below its 26-week ...
Coming soon: The Burger King of the future
Burger King Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BKC) announced plans Wednesday to overhaul its 12,000 locations worldwide. The fast-food giant is seeking a sleeker, futuristic look that includes LCD-screen menus, rotating chandeliers, and corrugated metal and brick ...
Gold blasts to another record high of $1,133.07 per ounce
It's Monday morning. Looking at the boards, the dollar is weaker and gold climbs to another record high. Spot gold in London traded at $1,133.07 per ounce. The December gold futures contract traded at $1,133.50 per ounce.
Again today, the dollar ...
Gold soars as dollar continues to weaken
The U.S. dollar continued to decline today, and has helped push gold prices up sharply in today's action. The dollar has been very weak lately, and as more concern mounts of the dollar's strength more investors are rushing into the precious metal, ...
Since consumers are saving, scrap the tax cut
Something like $275 billion of the proposed $900 billion stimulus plan is reserved for tax cuts. But the tax cuts will just add to the $1.2 trillion dollar deficit with little effect on consumer spending. The reason? Consumers generally save most of ...
With Reliance Steel, customizing is the key
Readers of this space know that the investment bias is toward large-cap companies with demonstrated business models and who have a competitive advantage in established markets, preferably with a favorable global trend as a support. And with the above ...
Base metals: Ready to run
Although they've given back a bit of ground lately, commodity prices have performed well during the past year. Since last February, the benchmark Reuters/Jefferies CRB Index has gained 21.8%, aided in particular by strength in agricultural, energy ...
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