Commodities

Coal Lumps = American Lumps

The Obama Administration has crushed the coal industry, jobs and coal investors. Will the next U.S. President be any different?

A+ ETFs During April

Precious metal ETFs had an amazing April but can the rally continue, potentially yes say experts.

Gold Pushes Above $1,300 an Ounce

Spot gold prices pushed above a psychological threshold of $1,300 a troy ounce on Monday, buoyed by a weak dollar and investment inflows.

U.S. Crude Sees Third-Straight Week of Gains

Oil prices rose on Friday and notched their third straight week of gains as market sentiment turned more upbeat amid signs a persistent global supply glut may be easing.

Market Strategist: Earnings Showing a Bit of Caution

With first-quarter earnings season well underway, Scott Martin, United Advisors chief market strategist, said investors should exercise caution when looking for opportunities to get into the market.

Silver ETFs Are Outshining Gold

Precious metals have been surging this year, with the markets focused on the rise in gold as the U.S. dollar depreciates and market volatility sent traders to the safe-haven.

What the Break Down in Talks at Doha Means for Oil

A meeting among some of the world's biggest oil producers failed to end with an agreement to freeze production, as many analysts expected. Yet, oil prices saw only moderate declines Monday. What gives?