Gold and Silver Hovering Above Key Technical Support
Source: Minyanville, Andrew Nyquist  (7/5/12)
"But bulls shouldn't let their guard down; the metals are still contained within a wedge formation." More >

Did the EU Summit Affect Gold?
Source: Eric McWhinnie, Wall St. Cheat Sheet  (7/5/12)
"As central banks attempt more desperate measures, precious metals stand ready to rise again." More >

How Undervalued Is Gold?
Source: Neil Charnock, GoldOz  (7/5/12)
"We have to consider the profitability factor. Cash costs are confusing across the industry because they are not standardized." More >

Supreme Court Sets Stage for Changes to Drug Development and Investment Priorities
Source: Alex Philippidis, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News  (7/5/12)
"Innovative drugs that offer clear superiority over existing products are likely among the beneficiaries of the healthcare overhaul." More >

Healthcare Ruling: Key Takeaways for Investors and Taxpayers
Source: Diane Alter, Money Morning  (7/4/12)
"In the wake of the Obamacare ruling, select healthcare stocks are poised to benefit while the outlook for others is somewhat sickly." More >

The Market Is Giving Major Correction Signs
Source: David A. Banister, Market Trend Forecast  (7/4/12)
"I continue to see divergences with the Elliott wave counts and other indicators that are giving me some short-term concerns." More >

Think Gold and Stay the Course
Source: Bob Kirtley, SK Options Trading  (7/4/12)
"Dream on, politicians. The debasement of all fiat currencies continues unabated and they will all hit the wall sooner or later." More >

The US and EU Are Desperately Seeking Heavy Rare Earths: Jeb Handwerger
Source: Sally Lowder of The Critical Metals Report  (7/3/12)
Despite market malaise, the outlook for rare earth element demand is growing more and more compelling. China still controls a majority of the supply, but has been cautioning the world that even its reserves can't last forever. North America desperately needs to establish its own sources, but which juniors will be able to fill that need? Jeb Handwerger, editor and publisher of Gold Stock Trades, predicts which companies may win the race to production in this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report. More >

Falling Oil Prices Offer Great Stock Buying Opportunities: Byron King
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (7/3/12)
The "experts" had been talking about oil prices going to $130 per barrel. Now there's talk of $50–60 per barrel oil. Either end of that spectrum is not sustainable in the long run, says Byron King. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, he explains why he believes prices will settle in the $80–100 range. In the meantime, the recent pullback offers some interesting buying opportunities for investors ready to pounce when the market finds a bottom, as well as some names investors can nibble on right now. More >

Other Clouds Forming Behind Supreme Court Ruling
Source: BioWorld, Mari Serebrov  (7/3/12)
"Under the health care law, makers of brand drugs could lose $155B over the next decade due to higher discounts, increased Medicaid rebates, taxes and competition from biosimilars." More >

After Roche Merger, Biotech Tail Wags Big Pharma Dog
Source: Reuters, Caroline Copley  (7/3/12)
"Genentech's jeans-wearing scientists in San Francisco have proven they are the ones driving the drug pipeline of the 116-year-old Basel-based pharma giant." More >

Buy American with These Three Commodity ETFs
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research  (7/3/12)
"Agricultural products are feeding biofuel demand, while natural gas exports could drastically reshape energy markets." More >

Twitter: Ten Natural Gas Traders Worth Following
Source: Michael Johnston, ETF Daily News  (7/3/12)
"Investors must stay on top of developing news and breaking trends in this volatile industry. One of the best ways to stay in the know is to utilize Twitter." More >

Equities the Way to Benefit from Gold's Strength: Henk Krasenberg
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (7/2/12)
Henk J. Krasenberg, analyst and founder of the European Gold Centre and author and publisher of the GOLDVIEW newsletter, sees no lack of potential among small-cap equities, especially for investors willing to look beyond the U.S. borders. He offers names in Europe and Africa—what he calls "the poorest and richest continent"—and reminds us that Mexico produces a lot more than silver. In this exclusive Gold Report interview, Krasenberg counsels patience because "you have to wait for the development." More >

Cambodia—Prospective, Stable and Ignored: Ken Booth
Source: Alec Gimurtu for The Gold Report   (7/2/12)
Ken Booth has been involved in the mining industry for 30 years and sees the past two decades of quiet, stable growth that Cambodia has enjoyed out of the world's economic spotlight as an opportunity for investors. The once ignored country has highly prospective geology, an emerging exploration services industry and a mining-friendly legal framework. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Booth discusses why Cambodia should not be ignored by investors seeking first mover advantage and names companies who are poised to profit. More >

Investment Bid Needed to Move Gold Price Higher
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (7/2/12)
"Gold remains in the same range since early May, and would have to move above trendline resistance at $1,624/oz to reverse the bearish posture." More >

Why Deflation is the Biggest Catalyst for Precious Metals
Source: Jordan Roy-Byrne, The Daily Gold  (7/2/12)
"The time to buy gold stocks and physical gold and silver coincides with deflation fears." More >

Clear as Mud: The Answer to Japan's Rare Earth Concerns
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Yoree Koh<  (7/2/12)
"For the first time, Japanese explorers have discovered large deposits of rare-earth minerals on the ocean floor within the country's exclusive economic zone." More >

Small-Cap Focus: Who Will Benefit from Tighter REE Supply?
Source: Proactive Investors, Ian Lyall  (7/2/12)
"There are about 400 companies exploring for rare earths outside of China, though only a handful are listed on the world's stock markets." More >

Biotech Threats Disappear as Supreme Court Upholds Health Law
Source: Fierce Biotech, John Carroll, Tracy Staton and Mark Hollmer  (7/2/12)
"The healthcare bill included important provisions that the biotech industry had fought long and hard for. In particular, the cloud that hung over a provision allowing 12 years of marketing exclusivity for biologics, as well as the regulatory pathway for biosimilars, has now disappeared." More >

Alternative Energy Stock Outlook
Source: Zacks Investment Research  (7/2/12)
"Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been directly related to the state of the economy and inversely related to the prices of petroleum products. But other macroeconomic uncertainties are weighing on the sector's fortunes." More >

What Comes Next in Europe?
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (7/2/12)
"After Friday's mega rally, I look forward to some subdued trading this week. Today, as we digest what happened in Europe, the obvious question is, what comes next?" More >

White House Announces Investments in Next-Generation Biofuels
Source: Houma Today, Christopher Doering  (7/2/12)
"The Obama administration said a key part of the spending was $30M in federal funding being made available to quicken the development of biofuels to replace diesel and jet fuel consumed by the military and the commercial aviation and shipping sectors." More >

New Lithium Mines Planned for Canada May Challenge Pollution Rules
Source: The Canadian Press, Dean Beeby  (7/2/12)
"The recent surge in lithium exploration includes several companies developing Canadian sites, and Canada's existing environmental regulations are not well-tailored to the burgeoning industry." More >

MLPs Finish Lousy Quarter Strong
Source: Hinds Howard, MLP HINDSight  (7/2/12)
"For all that talk of equity overhang a few weeks ago, MLPs have found a way to raise the equity necessary to continue to grow." More >