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Options Alert: Massive Call Volume Detected in Global Mining Giant

Options Alert: Massive Call Volume Detected in Global Mining Giant

Metal stocks have jumped lately, and one options trader is apparently looking for upside in a key global producer. Check out this unusual activity in Vale (VALE), the Rio de Janeiro-based mining giant: 26,000 January 14 calls traded for $1.52.26,000 January 17 calls...

Technical Analysis: Is Copper Squeezing Toward a Breakout?

Technical Analysis: Is Copper Squeezing Toward a Breakout?

Copper had a dramatic run coming out of the pandemic, more than doubling between March 2020 and May 2021. Now, after a period of consolidation, it may be ready for more upside. First consider the ascending triangle that’s formed with a top around $4.35. It’s currently...

Energy, Materials, Transports: New Companies Are Leading as Inflation Rises

Energy, Materials, Transports: New Companies Are Leading as Inflation Rises

Inflation is a growing concern as the economy surges back from coronavirus. This post will discuss companies that could benefit from the trend. The primary groups we will cover are: Industrial metalsEnergy / Fossil fuelsTransportationIndustrialsAgriculture First, why...

Brazilian ETF Rips Higher on Hopes of Major Pension Fix

Brazilian ETF Rips Higher on Hopes of Major Pension Fix

Brazil's soccer team isn't the only winner in the country this month. Its pro-business President is also nearing his first big victory, and the stock market's loving it. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) has risen 7 percent so far this month. That makes it the top...

Suddenly Another Global Name Is Moving

Suddenly Another Global Name Is Moving

Attention has focused heavily on China, Italy and NAFTA. But suddenly today another part of the world is in play. The iShares Brazil ETF (EWZ) rallied 6 percent today and has gained 8 percent in the last week. That places it well ahead of the S&P 500 and other...