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Among Monday’s top online stories for investors: why silver could be the best commodity investment right now, ten new iPad killers you can buy this year, and good investment book gift ideas.

Continue reading Daily Blogwatch: Bill Gates vs. the Rational Optimist

Daily Blogwatch: Bill Gates vs. the Rational Optimist originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:30:00.

Filed Under: Columns, Investing, Apple

Adjusted for inflation, the current stock market hasn’t recovered nearly as much as it seems if you look at only nominal prices. At best, you’ve gained just 3.6%. But more likely, you’re down by some 23%. And if you measure the Dow in something other than dollars — say, oil or silver — the return is even more distressing.

Continue reading Why Dow 11,000 Is Worth a Lot Less Now Than in 2001

Why Dow 11,000 Is Worth a Lot Less Now Than in 2001 originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:30:00.

Filed Under: Columns, Investing, Streetwise

Gold futures surpassed a record price of $1,380 an ounce Thursday on investor fears that the Federal Government’s new $600 billion stimulus package may spur inflation and devalue the U.S. dollar.

Continue reading Gold Prices Pass a Record $1,380-an-Ounce on Inflation Fears

Gold Prices Pass a Record $1,380-an-Ounce on Inflation Fears originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:05:00.

Filed Under: Economy, Investing

Shares of silver are up 40% this year, compared to just over 20% for gold. But a statement from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Tuesday could rattle prices and investors considering adding silver to their portfolios.

Continue reading Manipulation or Not, Is Silver a Smart Investment?

Manipulation or Not, Is Silver a Smart Investment? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:22:00.

Filed Under: Investing, ETFs