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Gold rose on Friday, set for a weekly gain, after U.S. nonfarm payrolls data showed modest job growth.
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Gold fell on signs that the Federal Reserve is increasingly concerned about the risks of the Fed's asset purchases on financial markets, which undercut bullion's appeal. .
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Gold fell on Friday, but rebounded sharply off a 4-1/2 month low after U.S. data showed job market growth has slowed, suggesting the Federal Reserve may retain its monetary stimulus in the near term.
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Gold dropped as uncertainty about the duration of the Federal Reserve's economic stimulus program decreased bullion's appeal as a hedge against inflation.
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Gold ended above $1,662 an ounce on Tuesday, helped by a recovery in stock markets and a rise in physical demand.
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Most of our celebs had a slow day Monday, but James Cromwell "has been a machine" as someone said. Not only is he buying stocks, he's putting those bonus bucks to work--something the other celebs--and you non-celebs should be using to your advantage. Willie Garson used them to put Johnny Bench back in last place.
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Hey folks. Here's our update on stock performance--as of the close on Tuesday, 3/27. Most of the names are familiar but there are some new ones (GME) that are having an impact. Fremont General may have run its course as it falls out of the most widely held stocks. News seems to have an impact so you might want to keep an eye on earnings, upgrades and business news. FYI: contest registrations to date: 459,968.
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Biofuels are fine -- but people still have to eat. Two analysts joined "Morning Call" to discuss investing in commodities through traditional as well as trendy strategies.
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Actor Stephen Collins continues to make solid gains each day--and he's very consistent in adding $3,000 a day in Bonus Bucks (so that's why we put in his picture). His strategy is paying off as he builds his lead in "Trading With The Stars." Actor Ernie Hudson is making some buys and sells as is Hall of Famer Johnny Bench--who's still in 9th place, but at least he's staying out of the cellar..
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Hey folks, here's a bit of a re-cap of the leaders as well as today's trivia questions for those bonus bucks. And we have the interview with weekly winner#4--John Tepichin--from his "Power Lunch" interview today. As we said, Deborah Taft is still at the top of the leaderboard, but the spots below her are changing names. Here's the top five.
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Any time military action is a possibility, you absolutely need a gold play, Cramer says. And it doesn't hurt to have some cash on hand either, just in case there's a panic you could profit from.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
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We have an video excerpt here from last Friday's "How To Win" contest program featuring guest bloggers and analysts Jeff Mishlove and James Altucher. Both agreed that having stock among the most actives, is not necessarily the best strategy--because obviously you are competing against fellow traders for the same returns. You want to find stocks....
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Wow-there were a lot of big gains Tuesday, and many of our celebs came from behind to move up the ranks. Chris Moneymaker stepped it up taking the lead with an all-in buy of Gigamedia Monday, netting him over $47,000, Tuesday (and for being first, Chris gets his picture posted). And Ernie Hudson moved from 8th to 6th, AND Johnny Bench moves up two spots from 9th to 7th. At last (and no longer close to last) Johnny's making his move!! Here are the standings:
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Guest blogger Jeff Mishlove is back with a post. He's called it "All That Glitters Is Not Gold." Let's get right to it: Recently, I saw a cartoon where a man and woman had discovered a big, black pot at the end of a rainbow. But, when they looked inside for the gold, instead they discovered that it was full of baked beans. I suspect that many speculators...
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Is gold really a good investment -- or does it sit in your portfolio like a brick? John Reade, head of metals strategy at UBS, gave "Squawk on the Street" viewers his take on the ancient commodity. Reade noted that oil prices climbed during the recent diplomatic tensions between Britain and Iran, and asked why gold -- the traditional haven during times of strife -- didn't experience a similar rise...
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Gold may glitter, but base metals often are also indicators of global economic health. Two analysts who joined "Power Lunch" agree that the commodities -- used in construction, electronics, healthcare and manufacturing -- are due for a correction. But the downturn may not be as general -- or as soon -- as some investors fear. Matthew Parry, economist at Moody's Economy.com, is only "mildly bearish" on metals as a whole.
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CNBC's Sharon Epperson discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets and looks at where oil and precious metals are likely headed tomorrow.
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CNBC's Sharon Epperson discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets and looks ahead to where oil and precious metals are likely headed next week.
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David Greene, Senior Corporate FX Dealer, Western Union Business Solutions and Nick Maroutsos, MD, Kapstream discuss where commodity prices will head in the weeks to come.
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David McAlvany, CEO, McAlvany Financial Group says that the long term picture for gold is positive, regardless of who wins the election.