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Better Buy: Wheaton Precious Metals vs. Franco-Nevada Corp
Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) and Franco-Nevada Corp (NYSE: FNV) are both great ways to get exposure to silver and gold. While their basic business models are similar, there are some....
Potash Stock or Agrium Stock? 1 Analyst Says Both
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking two....
Better Buy: Royal Gold, Inc. vs. Wheaton Precious Metals
Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) and Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) are both gold and silver streaming companies. In fact, they offer a very similar approach to gaining exposure to the....
PQ Group Holdings IPO: What Investors Need to Know
Is the second time the charm? PQ Group Holdings, a sprawling company that produces a wide range of inorganic chemicals, undoubtedly hopes so. It's about to launch an IPO, not long after it....
Better Buy: Teck Resources Ltd vs. BHP Billiton Limited
Teck Resources Ltd (NYSE: TECK) lays claim to being the largest diversified miner in Canada. But its roughly $12 billion market cap pales in comparison to mining industry giant BHP Billiton....
Better Buy: Freeport-McMoRan Inc vs. Vale SA
The commodity downturn that started in 2011 was tough on mining industry giants Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE: FCX) and Vale SA (NYSE: VALE). Both were left bleeding red ink and forced to sell assets....
3 Lithium Stocks to Profit From the Tesla-Led Electric-Car Revolution
Lithium stocks, particularly lithium mining stocks, have been white-hot since 2016. The Tesla-led electric car revolution is driving demand for the silvery-white metal to make lithium-ion....
Why This Mine Is Critical to Franco-Nevada's Future
The mining industry presents substantial risks to the companies that operate in it. Though some mines have much greater payoffs in production than expected, other sites that look extremely....
You Won't Believe the Size of Goldcorp Inc.'s Gold Reserves
Goldcorp (NYSE: GG) is one of the largest gold miners in the world. Last year it produced nearly 2.9 million ounces of gold from several major mining complexes. While the company expects that....
Freeport-McMoRan Stock History: Everything Investors Need to Know
Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) explores the globe in search of natural resource mining opportunities. With over 50,000 employees and contractors, it's one of the leading producers of gold, the....
This Just In: Nucor Stock Upgraded
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Why I Love Yamana Gold Inc.
Yamana Gold (NYSE: AUY) probably hasn't won the affection of many investors over the years, as it has done an abysmal job creating value. No matter what period you measure, the company has....
The History of United States Steel Stock
U.S. Steel (NYSE: X) is one of the world's oldest companies. Founded in 1901, it was known simply as "The Corporation". Thanks to its long history as one of the United States' premier industrial....
Why TransUnion, Teck Resources, and Star Bulk Carriers Group Slumped Today
The stock market didn't make any major moves on Wednesday, responding to a lack of noteworthy news after an eventful couple of weeks. Major benchmarks were little changed, with most indexes seeing....
Is Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile the Best Lithium Stock to Buy? 1 Analyst Thinks So
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
How Coeur Mining, Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) is a diversified gold and silver producer that operates five mines across North and South America. However, while the company expects those mines to produce between 37.8....
How Safe Is Nucor's Dividend?
The steel industry is highly cyclical, and steel producers such as Nucor (NYSE: NUE) have to weather dramatic shifts in demand to sustain their businesses over the long run. Nucor in particular....
How Safe Is Air Products & Chemicals' Dividend?
Many investors aren't familiar with the business in which Air Products & Chemicals (NYSE: APD) specializes, providing the atmospheric and process gases necessary for manufacturers in the....
3 Stocks at 52-Week Highs Still Worth Buying
It might seem counterintuitive, but sometimes, the best stocks to buy are the ones that are trading near their 52-week highs. The reason is that winners tend to keep on winning, so jumping in....
Why Kroger, Science Applications International, and Freeport-McMoRan Slumped Today
The broader stock market finished Friday with generally modest changes, as weakness in the Nasdaq Composite offset better performance from the Dow Jones Industrials. Market participants generally....
Goldminenaktien (HUI) - Und plötzlich geht es um neue Jahreshochs!
Im Schlepptau des immer weiter steigenden Goldpreises erwachen jetzt auch endlich die Minenaktien aus ihrer Lethargie und springen deutlich an. Erst gestern erreichte der HUI-Index erstmals seit....
How Cameco Corporation Makes Most of Its Money
At its core, Cameco Corporation (NYSE: CCJ) is in the mining industry, competing with companies like Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO). The big difference is that Cameco exclusively mines uranium, which....
Autonomous Ships Are Coming!
The autonomous-transportation revolution, ushered in by driverless cars, is spreading to the seas and other waterways. Autonomous cargo ships should be setting sail in the not-too-distance future,....
Where Will Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. Be in 5 Years?
Five years ago, Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) decided to diversify into oil and gas in a move that it thought would pay big dividends down the road. Unfortunately, that decision didn't pay off as....
You Wouldn't Believe the Length of Franco-Nevada Corporation's Dividend Streak
Gold and silver are commodities subject to often severe and swift price swings. Generally speaking that means precious metals miners have volatile top- and bottom-lines. But Franco-Nevada....