Carbon Is the Problem: Is Graphene the Solution?
Source: Christine Hertzog, The Energy Collective  (10/31/13)
"The search is on to find a better material than silicon—one that is much more energy-efficient and less likely to produce waste heat." More >

Gissen and Berol's Gold Stock Tricks and Treats
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (10/30/13)
No matter how elaborate an investor's Halloween costume is, the gold space isn't handing out much in the way of treats this year. While Encompass Fund Managers Malcolm Gissen and Marshall Berol don't agree on the timeline for gold's recovery, they have faith that it will come. In the meantime, their focus is on companies that are in production, generate cash flow and have top-notch management teams. They also dig into their treat bag for names in the energy sector and other metals in this interview with The Gold Report. More >

What Not to Do When Investing in Miners
Source: Eric Angeli, Sprott Global Resource Investments  (10/30/13)
"Precious metals miners are the most volatile stocks on earth. They're so volatile that investors often forget that underneath those whipsawing stock prices lie real businesses. But even many of those who consider themselves old pros in natural resource investing tend to get one thing wrong. Eric Angeli, an investment executive with Sprott Global Resources and protégé of legendary resource broker Rick Rule, explains how not to fall into the 'top-down' trap. . ." More >

Does Thorium Deserve a Role in Next-Generation Nuclear Energy?
Source: Jim Pierobon, The Energy Collective  (10/30/13)
"The world is still using the raw materials and components with one of the basic designs that built the first commercial nuclear power reactor more than a half-century ago." More >

Uranium Investors, Ignore the Noise! Fundamentals Are Compelling
Source: Tom Armistead of The Mining Report  (10/29/13)
Uranium prices and mining stocks are low, but market forces will push them both higher in the next 12–24 months, says David Sadowski. Miners are jockeying for position and the Raymond James mining analyst tells The Mining Report to expect mergers and acquisitions as they prepare for the good times to come. The market's supply glut will be gone by mid-decade, and mining will have to ramp up to head off a deficit by 2020. The time to buy is now. More >

Jordan Roy-Byrne: When Stalking Juniors, Follow the Leaders
Source: Kevin Michael Grace of The Gold Report  (10/28/13)
The bear market in precious metals equities will end soon, says Jordan Roy-Byrne, editor and publisher of The Daily Gold Premium, perhaps even by the end of the year. But the rising tide will not lift all juniors equally. In this interview with The Gold Report, Roy-Byrne explains why bottom-fishing is a bad idea and why the savvy investor must find companies that will not just survive but thrive when the bears become bulls. More >

Investors Are Holding Gold as Fed Turns Dovish
Source: Adrian Ash, BullionVault  (10/28/13)
"Gold last week enjoyed its strongest rise in almost three months, adding 2.6% as silver rose 2.9%." More >

When Nuclear Energy Lights Every Home on Earth
Source: Josh Grasmick, Daily Reckoning  (10/28/13)
"Sooner than you think, biology will be reprogrammed to 'grow' new energy." More >

Categorizing LifeSci Investments + 2 Niche Market Picks
Source: Brian Wilson, BioMedReports   (10/28/13)
"This is not to say that investors should necessarily avoid small or medium-sized clinical life science companies. The high risk comes with a high potential for return, although investors will probably have to spend a lot more time with their due diligence. Also required is a strong stomach for the volatility of these stocks." More >

This Biotechnology Platform Could Save Millions of Lives: Patrick Cox
Source: George S. Mack of The Life Sciences Report  (10/24/13)
Patrick Cox, editor of the brand-new publication Transformational Technology Alert, is acutely aware of how transformational technology platforms can enable efficiencies and improve scale a la Moore's Law. A sweeping new synthetic vaccine platform that poses infinite possibilities for researchers and could produce novel preventive and therapeutic drugs is a quintessential example. In this interview with The Life Sciences Report, Cox delivers a single name that holds the potential to save lives on a mass scale, cheaply and efficiently, in both the developed and developing world—and deliver health and wealth to investors' portfolios as well. More >

James C. West: Positive 2014 Outlook for Oil and Gas
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report  (10/24/13)
James C. West, lead oil services and drilling analyst at Barclays, sees incredible growth ahead for oil production around the world. In this interview with The Energy Report, West explains how likely constitutional change in Mexico will spur momentous industry growth, along with new deepwater targets opening up in offshore China. Meanwhile, decent commodity prices and economic improvement in Eastern Europe are creating powerful oil price tailwinds. But the best news in North America. Find out which companies are positioned to thrive in the year ahead. More >

The Miners That Made Haywood's Quarterly Cut: Kerry Smith
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (10/23/13)
There are no easy answers in this market. Companies and investors alike have to hunker down and make tough calls, but that doesn't mean companies and investors can't make money, even in the short term, says Kerry Smith, a research analyst with Haywood Securities. Smith and Haywood's staff geologists narrow their sights on small companies cheaply exploring for beaten-up commodities. In this interview with The Gold Report, Smith reveals some fresh names, as well as perennial favorites on Haywood's quarterly round-up. More >

3 Reasons Gold Could Scream Higher
Source: Greg Guenthner, The Daily Reckoning  (10/23/13)
"After faking a move lower, gold futures have broken above resistance, posting the first higher low since early July. This could be a significant short-term bottom—especially since it was preceded by a false move lower." More >

10 Strategies for Success in a Flat Commodity Price Market: John Kaiser
Source: JT Long of The Mining Report  (10/22/13)
It could be 2017 before the commodity supercycle is evident again, but stormy weather in the mining space has a silver lining: It is encouraging miners to develop new, innovative approaches to their business. In this interview for the first edition of The Mining Report, John Kaiser of Kaiser Research Online outlines 10 strategies that are setting certain companies apart. Discover the companies that are redefining their business, as well as miners with the goods in the ground to continue come rain or shine. More >

4 Pharma Stocks Could Deliver Earnings Surprises
Source: Zacks Equity Research  (10/22/13)
"New products are expected to support top line going forward. This, along with increased pipeline visibility and smart utilization of cash, should increase confidence in the sector." More >

Three Essentials to Look for in Junior Mining Equities: Derek Macpherson
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (10/21/13)
Underappreciated companies and companies with management teams that have disappointed in the past can be opportunities to buy, not sell, says Derek Macpherson of M Partners. Don't be dazzled by flashy drill results, he advises. In this interview with The Gold Report, Macpherson says that investors are better to look for junior explorers with long-term vision, high grades and simple operations in good jurisdictions, and names eight companies that make the grade. More >

Deeply Oversold Gold Stocks Are Set to Soar
Source: Adam Hamilton, Zeal Intelligence  (10/18/13)
"Today the bears' primary rationalization against gold miners is the notion they can't earn any profits, which is a complete fallacy." More >

A Compulsion for Brain Science: Zack Lynch
Source: George S. Mack of The Life Sciences Report  (10/17/13)
Roughly a third of the world's population feels the burden of some type of brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerve disease: dementia, depression, compulsion, infection, trauma. Understanding the need for investment, awareness and public policy advocacy in finding solutions for these afflictions, Zack Lynch founded the Neurotechnology Industry Organization in 2006, and serves as its executive director. In this interview with The Life Sciences Report, Lynch makes a bullish case for a growing industry and discusses how he proposes to increase funding for neuroscience from both private and public sources, thereby increasing options for patients and opportunities for investors. More >

How Edward Guinness' Alternative Energy Portfolio Climbed 67% in One Year
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report  (10/17/13)
Alternative energy is a long-term investment, but returns are already rolling in, says Edward Guinness, co-manager of the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund, which is up a whopping 67% year to date. Before you know it, rooftop solar could be as ubiquitous as mobile phones, and developments in wind energy are already creating a compelling value proposition for energy consumers—especially in Europe, where energy prices are high. Learn about the holdings driving growth for Guinness' fund in this interview with The Energy Report. More >

Emerging Technologies Could Transform Nuclear Power and Wind Energy
Source: Marty Biancuzzo, Tech & Innovation Daily  (10/17/13)
"Molten salt reactors could eliminate the problem of nuclear waste, and arranging vertical-axis wind turbines like 'a school of fish' could make wind farms more efficient, with a smaller land footprint." More >

The Other Precious Metal Can Double Your Money Now
Source: Peter Krauth, Money Morning   (10/17/13)
"Even when the government isn't on the brink of financial suicide, palladium is in heavy—and growing—demand." More >

Thibaut Lepouttre: Juniors That Can Deliver the Goods
Source: Kevin Michael Grace of The Gold Report  (10/16/13)
Now more than ever, investors simply can't afford to wish upon a star and hope the drill bits will deliver something; they need to focus on miners that have what it takes to get through the down times, says Thibaut Lepouttre, editor of Belgium-based Caesars Report mining newsletter. In this interview with The Gold Report, Lepouttre reveals the results of his search over five continents to find those juniors in gold, iron ore and tungsten that offer superior value. More >

Junior Survival Strategies for a Dismal 2014
Source: Dorothy Kosich, Mineweb  (10/16/13)
"A number of junior companies with Nevada gold exploration projects are in a position to survive the financing downturn if they are willing to employ certain managerial strategies." More >

Maximizing Returns in an Uncertain Mining Market: Tom Szabo
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Metals Report  (10/15/13)
Tom Szabo, an investment strategist and principal of MetalAugmentor.com, invests in miners with base metal, specialty metal and rare earth element projects because the market isn't quick to notice them—meaning it's easy to get in early on a great project. His Peerless system helps to identify opportunities based on unique attributes. So, which metals and rare earth companies are set to strike in this volatile market? Szabo doles out tips in this Metals Report interview and explains why he likes companies that have yet to achieve market favor. More >

Colorado Floods Highlight Opportunity in Oil and Gas Services
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report  (10/15/13)
Flash flooding in Colorado took a considerable toll, but there is always opportunity in crisis—this time, that opportunity lies in service companies. In this interview with The Energy Report, Jason Wangler, analyst with Wunderlich Securities, recounts how emergency service, information technology and small infrastructure-building companies have found a profitable niche in making oil and gas operations safer and more responsive in the event of disaster. He also tips us on some international plays with hidden values and a few firms with great risk/reward profiles in the domestic shale fields. More >