New ETFs Enable Investment in a Bundle of Precious Metals

The Equity Precious Metals category of ETFs has attracted substantial investment inflow over the last year. That has fueled the creation of new funds, including one that gives investors access four precious metals in one trade….

Chevron Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $1.87 Per Share

Chevron Corp. (CVX) reported earnings of $1.87 for the quarter, down from $1.92 a year earlier. The 2009 results were boosted by upstream asset sales and discrete tax items.

Sales and other operating revenues were $48 billion in the third quarter of…

Manipulation or Not, Is Silver a Smart Investment?

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…

Is the Market Ready to Roll Over? These Signs Say Yes

The U.S. stock market has been on a tear since Sept. 1, but technical caution flags are now appearing in the charts. A close look at action in the VIX, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and financials reveal that the tide may be about to sta…