Why Gold Has Lost its Luster with Investors
After rising for 12 consecutive years, gold has entered a bear market having plunged more than 20 percent from its all-time high in 2011.
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The Flashy Vault Where Deutsche Bank Will Store $9 Billion of Gold
Deutsche Bank, one of the world's largest dealers of gold, has begun storing bullion in the Singapore FreePort, a flashy facility that's part bunker, part gallery.
Has the Gold Rush Come to An End?
Gold, often touted as the most trustworthy of investments, has looked wild over the past month, plunging $200 in April. Where is it headed next?
U.S. Mint Suspends Some Gold Coin Sales After Demand Surge
The U.S. Mint has suspended sales of its one-tenth ounce American Eagle gold coins as surging demand after bullion's plunge in price depleted the government's inventory.
Market Minute: Investors Rush Away From Gold; Earnings Parade
Stocks suffered their biggest loss of 2013 yesterday, and gold plunged to its lowest level in two years. We're watching mining and gold stocks again today.
Dow Has Worst Day This Year as Commodities Plunge
The stock market had its worst drop this year as prices for oil and other commodities fell sharply on concerns about slowing growth in China.
Dish Network Bids $25.5 Billion for Sprint Nextel
This could be a big merger Monday: Dish Network is bidding to acquire Sprint Nextel, and Thermo Fisher Scientific has agreed to buy Life Technologies.
Gold Is Cheap Again: 5 Ways to Get It Into Your Portfolio
Since gold topped out near $1,900 an ounce two years ago, prices have fallen by about $300. If you think that makes it a bargain, here are five ways to invest in gold now.
Gold Prices Are Falling, But It's Still a Good Time to Sell Old Jewelry
For years, gold prices have been breaking records. But prices are starting to drop now that the economy may be recovering. If you're thinking about selling your gold, here are some tips for getting top dollar before the bubble bursts.
Vladimir Putin Is Trying to Buy Up the World's Gold
Russia has become the world's biggest buyer of gold. Following a policy set by long-time leader Vladimir Putin, Russia's Central Bank added 570 metric tons of gold, about 25 percent more than second-ranked gold bug China acquired over the same period.
7 Alternatives to Investing in the Stock Market
The stock market is a great investment if you have a long time horizon. But should you stick with stocks once you retire? Most financial advisers recommend cutting back on equities as you get older -- but that money has to go somewhere productive. Here are seven investment alternatives.
Stocks Sink After Republicans Cancel Budget Vote
Stocks fell sharply after House Republicans called off a vote on tax rates and left federal budget talks in disarray 10 days before sweeping tax increases and government spending cuts take effect.
529 College Savings Plans: The Good, the Bad and the Unranked
Morningstar has published its annual analysis of America's best and worst 529 college savings plans, and while there are good options out there, a lot depends on where you live. If you have kids -- and higher-education-related hopes for them -- here's what you need to know.
Gold Tops the List of the Fourth Quarter's Likely Winners
Most commodities rallied in the third quarter, but can they hold on to their advance? Read on, and find out which ones still have legs to dance their way higher, and which are poised to take a tumble. The short answer to that from analysts is that gold and oil are likely to advance, while grains and sugar are among those that probably won't, but there will be a lot of different factors to consider.
What a Return to the Gold Standard Would Mean for You
This week, the GOP is considering a bold plan to transform the U.S. economy: a return to the gold standard. Most economists are highly skeptical about what it would do to the economy. But how it would impact the average taxpayer? Here's a look at what it means -- and how it would affect you.
Forget Gold: Titanium Will Be the Metal With the Midas Touch
Gold has long been viewed as a safe play for troubled times, but it's looking somewhat tarnished as an investment lately, as are most metals. But one incredibly useful element has the potential to buck that trend: titanium.
Investing Error: Don't Use Stocks as an Inflation Hedge
You%u2019ve heard it so often you can probably repeat it in your sleep: Equities are the best protection against inflation. But academic research establishes clearly that it just isn't so: Stocks aren't a good hedge against inflation at all, particularly high inflation.
Why More People May Sell Their Gold for Cash
More people have been selling their gold jewelry in the past year, many to cover expenses, others to just to take advantage of record high prices. Prices have dipped a bit from their recent highs, but expect more people to sell in the months ahead, and expect the prices to rise again.
How to Protect Yourself From Investing Scams
On the one hand, the volatile stock market has some investors looking for "safety." On the other, stock market losses have led some to desperately seek fat returns elsewhere. Either way, you could wind up in trouble, because scam artists are ready to prey on the desires of both.
Get Cash for Your Gold Without Being Cheated
Gold prices are up again, and floating near an all-time high: That means bad news for the overall economy, but good news if you have unwanted jewelry and want to cash in. But be careful: It's also a good time to get cheated. DailyFinance explains how to get the best price for your gold.
10 Smart Places to Invest In Case the U.S. Defaults
The odds that the U.S. will default on its debt increase each day, and even if a short-term deal is reached, the ratings agencies may downgrade U.S. debt anyway. If that happens, turmoil could roil the markets. So where can the smart money flee for safety? 24/7 Wall St. offers 10 safe options.