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The buzz around precious metals isn't going away. My prediction is that this sector of the market will be the big story in 2006. Gold, copper, zinc, you name it -- if it's metal, it's going to be hot. You've got to stick with the winners if you…
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The New Year is just around the corner, and here's what I'm predicting for 2006. The final days of 2005 have been better than many had expected, especially after a largely up-and-down year for stocks. From January to November, stocks trended higher on five occasions, but failed to…
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Copper prices have been on a nice upward trend since June 2005, driven by good economic growth, a strong housing market in the United States, and an insatiable appetite from copper hungry China. But the charts now show some hesitancy, as there are worries regarding demand. The concern…
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If you are a commodity player, 2005 has no doubt been a great year. If you only owned oil or oil and gas stocks, you would have had a great year. Now, with the year almost over, my prediction is that 2006 is going to be different. Not…
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I'm starting to sound like a broken record. But, when you come across an idea that makes sense, you have to stick with it. Long- time readers of this column know about my affinity for investment themes, particularly the eye care industry, the pet care industry, and the…
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Decades ago, the cold war pitted the Americans against the Russians in an epic arms race. That threat has since dissipated, but now Washington is concerned with the growing power of China. The topic of the "red threat" is swirling at Capital Hill these days. China is on…
