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  • 2 PGM stocks to Buy, 1 to Sell

    By Zain Abbas - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: HL, PAL, SWC

    Most of the metal groups have been facing the problem of overcapacity i.e. demand is not enough to meet the supply. This has led to sharp decline in metal prices. This has been the common story for Aluminum, steel and coal players.

    However, Platinum Group Metal (PGM) industry has been an exception to this rule. The strong fundamentals for palladium have attracted attention from investor circles. The global supply more »

  • These Three Miners Could Offer Good Future Returns

    By Rupert Hargreaves - May 22, 2013 | Tickers: HL, SWC, TCK

    As I do most of my trading and investing on the London Stock Exchange, I like to think that I know something about resource stocks; after-all, London is the preferred place for resource companies to list in the world, and a significant part of my portfolio is composed of miners and mining equipment company's.

    The problem is that, with the commodity market stuck in a bear market, resource stocks more »

  • Will This Silver Miner Shine Again?

    By Nick Chiu - May 22, 2013 | Tickers: HL, PAAS, SSRI

    By producing more than 6.4 million ounces of silver in 2012, Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) is the number-two U.S. silver miner by output. Currently, Hecla produces silver from Lucky Friday and Greens Creek, the latter of which is one of the largest and lowest-cost silver mines in the world. However, since November 2012, Hecla's share price has continued to slide due to lower silver prices and higher more »

  • Battle Over Gold Miner May Set Stage For More Mining M&A

    By Josh Hutcheson - March 10, 2013 | Tickers: AGI, ABX, GFI, HMY, HL, KGC, AUY

    It is widely known that there has been a drop in mining M&A. Specifically, global mining M&A was down by a third last year, and year-to-date has declined by a further third over the same period last year, according to data provider Dealogic. That has quieted the activity and news flow in the sector despite share prices for some of the largest miners at some the cheapest levels more »

  • A Must-Buy Silver Stock

    By Waqar Saif - March 9, 2013 | Tickers: EXK, HL, SSRI

    The Canadian based silver mining company Endeavour Silver Corporation (NYSE: EXK) engages in acquisition, evaluation, exploration and development of silver properties in Mexico and Chile. The company has two mining segments: Guanacevi and Guanajuato.

    Endeavour Silver Corporation: going forward

    Production guidance

    In 2013, Endeavour expects its silver production to grow by 12%-18% to 5-5.3 million ounces. The gold production is expected to increase 19%-27% to 46,000-49 more »

  • Noteworthy Upgrades on Friday: 2 to Buy & 2 to Sell

    By Brian Nichols - March 9, 2013 | Tickers: CLDX, CBI, HL, THC

    Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CLDX)

    On Friday, a slew of upgrades came rolling in on shares of Celldex Therapeutics after the biotechnology stock lost significant value following earnings, which were on Thursday. That same day (Thursday) I wrote an article telling investors to “buy,” and I guess I wasn’t alone, as Roth Capital, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Jefferies all issued positive notes and bullish price targets on the same day.

    The more »

  • Is Silver Just Another Speculative Bubble?

    By Jordan Wathen - February 25, 2013 | Tickers: SIL, HL, SLV, PAAS, SLW, GLD

    Gold recently struck six-month lows as key players like billionaire George Soros and others cut their holdings of the yellow metal. Silver was quick to follow in the sell off. Both the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEMKT: GLD) and the iShares Silver Trust (NYSEMKT: SLV) recently traded lower for five consecutive days.

    Investors are now left to wonder if the recent selling pressure is just a sign to come. If a more »

  • A Stock That Will Let You Ride the Silver Wave

    By Maximilien Vachon - February 20, 2013 | Tickers: HL

    Silver will go up. Read this post to see why and how to profit from this trend.

  • The Era (Error) of Unlimited Money Printing

    By Paul Franke - January 26, 2013 | Tickers: GG, HL, SLV, GDX, GLD

    Any way you slice it, investors holding less than 10% of their assets in gold and silver do not understand the “risk” they are taking in a HYPERINFLATION scenario.  Our Covestor.com portfolios today hold about 10% in precious metals and another 15%-20% in hard assets like oil and gas, plus real estate investments.  The risk of holding gold and silver is FAR LOWER than not owning it, if a monster inflation orgy upmove starts in early 2013.  Rising rates of inflation from here would decimate bond values and pricing.  Related economic dislocations, including changing discount rates on earnings by stock investors could depress business values for years to come, much like the 1970s instance of high inflation.

  • Will Silver Shine Again?

    By A. Colin Flood - December 30, 2012 | Tickers: HL, SLV, RIO

    Up, down and sideways- three ways to play Silver

  • Basic Materials Stocks to Consider Buying

    By David Gould - December 6, 2012 | Tickers: CDE, HL, SLW

    Since it's often hard to predict basic material prices, investors should look carefully at corporate volume and overall industry supply levels. In my view, the best miners are those that are focused on accretive takeover activity while targeting high-grade regions with conservative spending and research-minded exploration. Below, I review three stocks with this perspective in mind.

    Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL): A Mixed Bag

    Hecla trades at 12.9x forward more »

  • 1 Miner to Buy, 2 to Avoid

    By David Gould - November 9, 2012 | Tickers: CDE, HL, SLW

    As investors look towards basic materials for outperformance, they need to be mindful of those that have outperformed despite weak volume trends. Instead, the most attractive basic material plays are those that have generated improving free cash flow and are exploring high-growth projects. With several of the larger producers working on supply "hiccups" and fixing up facilities, the momentum will be in favor of the smaller producers that are willing more »

  • 3 Mining Stocks to Consider Buying

    By David Gould - October 21, 2012 | Tickers: FCX, HL, SCCO

    If you are unsure about which way the economy will move, basic materials may carry a significant degree of risk. They can swing one way or the other seemingly out of nowhere. On the other hand, they are often a good hedge against macro uncertainty. Below, I explain my views on which stocks will outperform and why.

    Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL): The Bull's Case for Silver

    Despite operational problems more »

  • 2 Silver & Gold Stocks to Buy, 1 to Avoid

    By David Gould - October 17, 2012 | Tickers: CDE, HL, SLW

    Over the past few months, gold & silver have seen tremendous leaps in value. While this has pushed many stocks near their 52-week highs, there is still more room for them to appreciate thanks to greater volume. Interestingly, the bull rise has actually overshadowed some of the growth stories behind emerging players.

    Buy Coeur d'Alene Mines (NYSE: CDE) Over Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL)

    In a recent investment report to clients more »

  • Yamana Continues to Impress

    By Peter Pham - June 13, 2012 | Tickers: FCX, HL, GLD, AUY

    Yamana Gold Corp. (NYSE: AUY) recently announced new drill results for their projects throughout Central and South America.  They are budgeting $125 million in drilling and exploration in 2012 across their seven mines, or approximately 5.5% of 2011 revenue.  First quarter 2012 results had net earnings up 15% from $0.20 to $0.23 per share on revenues of $560 million, up 18% over 2011.

    In fiscal year 2011 more »

  • Silver Lining in the Clouds

    By Keith Speights - June 4, 2012 | Tickers: HL, SLV, PAAS, SLW, SVM

    While the markets have been stormy lately, there is a silver lining in the clouds. One company that fits the silver lining bill nicely is Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW). While the S&P 500 fell nearly 2.5% last Friday, Silver Wheaton gained over 4.5% and is up over 15% in the past few weeks.

    There are three reasons that Silver Wheaton is a good pick for investors even more »

  • Has Silver Wheaton Lost its Sheen?

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - March 22, 2012 | Tickers: FNV, HL, PAAS, RGLD, SLW

    During the past several weeks after attempting to break into higher ground, precious metals Gold and Silver have found themselves under selling pressure, which has ignited salvos from numerous pundits that perhaps the multi-year secular bull has run its course and that further slippage in precious metals prices lay in the offing. While we feel that such opines may garner some merit from a short-term trading perspective, whereby precious metals more »

  • Hecla Mining: Despite Legal Woes, Ready To Rise

    By Maxwell Fisher - March 6, 2012 | Tickers: HL, MVG, SSRI

    Even in the face of legal woes, I think it’s time for Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) to rise back up. Investors should be paying attention to this stock that I believe is about to turn around.

    Here’s why: this small-cap mining company looks like it is about to surprise current and potential shareholders by creating a lot of profit out of its operations at the San Juan Silver more »

  • 5 Attractive Acquisition Targets In 2012

    By Christopher French - February 12, 2012 | Tickers: BAC, CSCO, DSX, EXK, EXPO, AG, FLR, HL, HPQ, IBM, IPGP, NEWP, PZZA, RDWR

    During February our interests turn to the matter of love. Here are five stocks that could set the pulses racing of companies looking to expand.

    Money out to buy a reputation

    It was hired by NASA in 1986 to determine the causes of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and through the years Exponent, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPO) has featured in other prominent cases, and continues to be one of the brightest more »

  • 5 Trading Ideas Under $10

    By Michael French - January 27, 2012 | Tickers: ATPAQ.PK, CCG, HL, LSI, SIRI

    Getting into a cheap stock before it takes a steep climb toward the sky is every investor’s dream, but finding the next big thing is easier said than done. Nonetheless, there is no shortage of stocks under $10 a share that will produce results; even if they don’t become the next Google (GOOG) and trade at over $600 per share. Let’s take a look at the following more »

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