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If Gold Demand Is Up, Why Are Prices Still Down?

Demand for gold grew 16% over the past 12 months to 1,098 tonnes, but prices are still lower from their 52-week high. Why are gold prices going down? More 

European Misery vs. U.S. Improvements: Will Europe Sink U.S?

European indexes have been struggling while Wall Street is plugging along. A world economy divided against itself cannot last. More 

Tough Market? Not for Defensive Stocks

The market has been hit hard since the start of April, but not all sectors have lost ground. Find out what has been working through this difficult tape. More 

Could Gold Lose 40%-50% in Value?

As Europe's debt crisis worsens and as Wall Street madmen nuclear bomb billions on foolish credit trades, the currency of last resort may still be gold. More 

A Renewed Look at the Volatility Landscape

Despite the fact that recent selling has been a subdued, low-volatility slide, the VIX is picking up at a strong clip. Perhaps too strong? More 

Will 2012 Earnings Warnings Be a Repeat of 2010 and 2011?

Corporate earnings for Q1 2010 and Q1 2011 were better than expected, yet stocks sold off. Earnings for Q1 2012 are better than expected. Will history repeat? More 

Investors’ Blueprint for Another Euro-Crisis

Election results in France and Greece indicate the European debt crisis might again haunt the markets. Here are three opportunities for investors. More