When investors think of materials stocks and those in the mining industry specifically, there are usually a few staples that come to mind. Gold, silver, copper, aluminum, and steel are generally the front-runners for mining stocks. But as technology advances, so too does our need for more complex construction materials – and that means that…
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Hedge Against Rising Inflation with this Commodity Stock Play
Inflation is one of the most damaging and persistent portfolio enemies. It eats away at profits and can do significant damage over a long period. Even something relatively minor adds up, thanks to the magic of compounding. But there are ways of staying ahead of the curve and even using inflation to boost portfolio profits.…
A Golden Play for 2021
There is great change on Capitol Hill as a new political administration takes the lead. One of the Biden’s administration’s first announcements so far has been a plan to increase spending for pandemic relief purposes. The promise of “trillions” being pumped into the U.S. economy might sound positive for consumers. However, this relief release will…