Vanadium: An Infrastructure Essential With Major Potential Use in Energy Storage and Green Energy
This infographic looks at the primary uses for vanadium, its supply and demand, and future applications that could potentially affect the metal’s demand.
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Canadian Oil Sands: World’s Single Largest Petroleum Resource and...
The Canadian oil sands are the world’s single largest petroleum resource at 1.7 trillion barrels. With conventional oil supply decreasing, heavy oil projects such as the oil sands become more attractive economically to meet the needs of growing demand. While environmental concerns about the oil sands remain, the options for plentiful, cost efficient, and clean oil sources are limited.
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Bonds Are NOT a Safe Place to Be - Here's Why
For those who think bonds are a safe place to be, you might want to reconsider. In addition to rising sovereign risk (yes, for the U.S. as well as other countries), there is interest rate risk....[should you not] hold it to maturity. If interest rates rise, then the value of your bond falls (Bonds can produce capital gains/losses, just like stocks.) and the possibility of interest rates rising is pretty good. Words: 530
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With Options So Limited Where Should We Invest?
The fear factor among investors is high with investors unsure just where to put their money. Let's review the options and come to a conclusion as to where best to invest our cash at this point in time. Words: 402
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This New 'Peak Fear' Indicator Gives You an Investment Edge
We are at a major crossroads in the equity and bond markets. We could see a major 'risk-on' rally in the S&P 500 BUT if no equity rally ensues, and U.S. Treasury note yields keep falling, then something terrible is about to strike at the heart of the global capital markets.... [As such, it is imperative that you keep a close eye on this new 'Peak Price' indicator. Let me explain.] Words: 450
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May 21, 2012
