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The Fed Can't Print a Brighter Future

The Fed Can't Print a Brighter Future

By Douglas French
PostedDecember 31, 2013

Stock indexes may be hitting new highs, but this isn’t your ordinary market rally. While stocks portray exuberance, Americans have never been more worried about their children’s future. Doug French explains why this has more to do with the Fed and it’s loose monetary policy than most people realize… or are willing to admit. Read on…

Gold's Gift on the Eve of Zero Hour

Gold's Gift on the Eve of Zero Hour

By Addison Wiggin
PostedDecember 31, 2013

Gold gets no respect. It’s been money for thousands of years, and yet without batting an eye, commodities traders trade it away for paper promises. Of course, that kind of accounting is not at all sustainable. Addison Wiggin discusses what will happen a major commodities exchange runs out of gold to settle a contract, and what you should do before then…

Breaking Barriers in a $12 Billion Industry

Breaking Barriers in a $12 Billion Industry

By Stephen Petranek
PostedDecember 31, 2013

This year, about 240,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and about $12 billion will be spent on the horrible disease. And as Stephen Petranek explains, that presents some incredible opportunities — both for the development of better cancer treatments and for investors. Read on…

2014 Profits, From A 1950s Time Magazine

2014 Profits, From A 1950s Time Magazine

By Matt Insley
PostedDecember 31, 2013

2013 saw another massive push in the resurgence of the U.S. oil industry. For example, production from the Spraberry oil field has been surging recently, even though the field was discovered over 60 years ago. The question is, can the U.S. production gains keep chugging along at this breakneck speed? Matt Insley explores…

The Miracle Metal Set To Rebound in 2014

The Miracle Metal Set To Rebound in 2014

By Byron King
PostedDecember 30, 2013

The evolution of carbon in the form of graphite, graphene, nanotubes and more has been remarkable. These new “miracle materials” have new uses each year. Here, Byron King details a few of them, and offers a unique way to profit from them. Read on…

Crowdfunding: Not Just for Billionaires Anymore

Crowdfunding: Not Just for Billionaires Anymore

By Addison Wiggin
PostedDecember 30, 2013

Getting in on the ground floor of “the next facebook” or “the next Google” is every investor’s dream. And until this year, a “dream” is likely all it would ever be. But all that’s about to change… And we have none other than the U.S. government to thank for it. Addison Wiggin explains…

Boycott Bitcoin!

Boycott Bitcoin!

By Joel Bowman
PostedDecember 27, 2013

In just 4 short years, Bitcoin has gone from being a fringy little currency to a full-blown, mainstream curiosity. And while most people still don’t know quite what to make of it, Joel Bowman has been tracking it for quite some time. Today, he offers his views of where it’s headed in the near future. Read on…

How To Play America's Railroad Boom

How To Play America's Railroad Boom

By Matt Insley
PostedDecember 27, 2013

The North American railroad revival is in full bloom. This year, according to the Wall Street Journal, railroads will spend over $14 billion on upgrades to rail yards, refueling stations and additional tracks – that’s up some 40% since 2008’s peak. Looking forward America’s railroad revival could continue for years. Matt Insley discusses how to play it…

Lessons from the World's Second Largest Gold Field

Lessons from the World's Second Largest Gold Field

By Matt Insley
PostedDecember 26, 2013

Gold mining is getting tougher. As more of it is mined, it’s more difficult to discover and, in many cases, more difficult to extract. So what happens when you find an area laden with gold deposits, just waiting to be extracted? Matt Insley explains, recounting his trip to the world’s second largest gold field.

Obamacare: A Parasite Intent on Killing Its Host

Obamacare: A Parasite Intent on Killing Its Host

By Ron Paul
PostedDecember 26, 2013

Let’s assume Obamacare really will accomplish all it claims… Paying for it would still plunge the country into poverty! This solves nothing. Ron Paul explains why the government, like any household struggling with bills to pay, should prioritize its budget…