Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Is Islamic Fervor the Root Cause of Islamist Terror?
In Tajikistan, a resurgence of Islamist terrorism and violence--click here--parallels a rise in Islamic intensity and religiosity, as shown by the popularity of so-called Islamic names.NOW, FRANCE ISSUES UK TRAVEL WARNING
ABC's Amanpur Criticized for Imam Interview
US Working Class Whites Shun Party Once Synonymous With Labor and Middle Class
Legal Blow to Obama Civilian Terror Trial Plan
Institutions, Not Individuals, Driving Gold's Climb
The gold bubble talk is overblown, although there is always a risk that profit taking could trigger a correction. Relatively few individuals own gold. Institutional investors dominate the market. Click here for the analysis.China Market Worth $150 Billion to US Firms
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Adviser to Kuwait Says Iran May Have Dirty Bomb
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
NOTE: The rise of gold as an alternative currency has helped to fuel a merger wave among gold mining firms. Companies that literally make money by producing the precious metal are combining and acquiring each other. Size matters. Juniors want to be intermediates. Intermediates want to be larger intermediates and seniors, etc. The key elements to watch for are (a) producing and proven resources, as opposed to hype and speculation; (b) actual production costs now and for the foreseeable future; (c) longevity of the mines and required capital to maintain economic, efficient production; and (d) cash. Does the whale need the minnow's cash? Can the acquiring company provide the capital that will be needed to realize the full potential of the assets? As in all fields, the gold industry is complex and specialized; and the challenge for journalists who cover gold is to clarify the complexities in order to help investors make intelligent, informed decisions.
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