Articles

Gold went down. Silver went down. The fundamental question is: Why did gold rise yesterday?

Oil and has giant ExxonMobil (XOM) has increased its dividend for 28 consecutive years. The first dividend payout was over 100 years ago.

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) sits on a 5% dividend yield and produces loads of cash. What's more, it's the leader in the oil and gas business.

ConocoPhillips (COP), which was under pressure during most of 2008, has produced a remarkable recovery during 2010. Here's a company with an incredibly strong balance sheet and liberal dividend policy.

Procter & Gamble (PG) has paid a dividend for 120 consecutive years, and is likely to do so for the next 120.

Sports agents are prone to giving some bad advice - just look at what happened to Wayne Rooney at Manchester United. However, this piece of advice is well-worth listening to.

The same day that Van Eck launched its Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE Arca:REMX), China cut export quotas.

Allstate is the country's largest short-term insurance company. While under pressure in the short-term, Allstate has continued to pay out dividends and trades below book value.

On October 28, 2010, Van Eck Global will be launching the Market Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE Arca:REMX).

Serving more than 58 million customers daily, McDonald's is the world largest fast food chain. What's more, it's increased the dividend for 25 consecutive years.

Honeywell (HON) is on track to produce its largest free cash flow on record this year. The company is a dividend paying stalwart, and currently yields 2.54%.

Gold is the most talked about commodity. Oil is always in the news. Silver had had an incredible run. Precious metals have piqued interest. Copper recently made four month highs but, no one is speaking of Zinc.

Gold at an all time nominal high? Italy riskier than Indonesia? A flood of money into bonds? The world's gone totally mad!

Gold is currently at a short to medium term crossroads. It has been surging well past the $1200, $1250, $1300 and $1350 per ounce level, but has recently retreated off its highs.

Mattel (MAT) owns some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Hot Wheels and Barbie. The company is historically a stable dividend payer and currently yields 3.36%.