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Bitcoin Derivatives

Briton Ryle
Posted March 25, 2014

We've said it before: Bitcoin is the Wild West. Derivatives trading has managed to make it even wilder.

Heavy Metal: Putin's War

Christian DeHaemer
Posted March 25, 2014

Crimea is now Russia. It's a done deal. And backing the neo-Nazis now in power in Ukraine will end badly, just as getting involved in a long list of other third-world hellholes ended badly.

Why Democrats Fear Obamacare

Geoffrey Pike
Posted March 25, 2014

Obamacare isn't just a complete disaster for the nation. It's also a complete disaster for Democrats, who are now going to get crushed in the next election and beyond.

Investing in Biotech Diagnostics

Jason Stutman
Posted March 24, 2014

Recent research from the New England Journal of Medicine has just opened this innovative industry to billions in revenue. These are the players ready to see a profit.

What if Russia Dumped U.S. Debt?

Geoffrey Pike
Posted March 24, 2014

To strike back at the United States, Russia doesn't need to use tanks and missiles. It just needs start a domino effect on U.S. Treasury sales. And there are now some indications that this is...

What We can Learn about Socialism from Civil War Reconstruction

Briton Ryle
Posted March 24, 2014

When does taxation and regulation become socialism? It's actually a time-honored American dilemma.

China Default?

Brian Hicks
Posted March 21, 2014

Junior mining stocks softened this week as precious metals prices continue to sell off following the latest FOMC statement which rallied the dollar.

What's Janet Yellen Up to?

Briton Ryle
Posted March 20, 2014

In her first press conference as Fed Chair, Janet Yellen's "six months" comment sent the S&P 500 falling nearly a full percentage point.

Obama Health Care Stocks

Brian Hicks
Posted March 20, 2014

As the global market for medical data management approaches $21 billion, these companies are set to reap the benefits. Now is a great time to buy.

EPA Thugs Attack Small Wyoming Family

Geoffrey Pike
Posted March 20, 2014

In a free society, property rights should be sacred. But don't tell that to the EPA, which just recently stormed onto the property of a small Wyoming family, armed with bogus charges and fines of...

Gold Prices Are Going to Get Wild

Briton Ryle
Posted March 19, 2014

Gold has been on a 13 percent rally since the start of the year, but China has the power to drive wild swings in Gold's value.

Putin Bad, Gold Good