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Oil Prices Soar on Iran Attack

Israel’s attack on Iran has caused a significant increase in oil prices. Many analysts believe crude prices could increase toward $100 a barrel.

Douglas A. McIntyre
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These Countries Have the Most Rare Earth Elements

Rare earth elements are essential for modern military and civilian technology. They’re found most often in hard-to-reach places, often in unfriendly countries. Given their necessity and the profits to be made, the…

Drew Wood

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Is Gold Ever Really a Good Investment? Why Is It So Popular?

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Gold provides stability and a means of diversification, though it doesn’t appreciate as much as other assets.  A balanced approach that includes hold as a part of a diversified…

Kristin Hitchcock · 2 years ago

Where the World’s Bananas Come From

There are over 1,000 different varieties of bananas, but the long yellow banana that nearly all Americans are familiar with is the Cavendish variety. It is the world’s most popular banana variety by far,…

Mike Edmisten · 2 years ago

This Item Helped CPI Stay Low

The cost of natural gas used in the home fell sharply last month, which helped to keep U.S. inflation in check.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 2 years ago

Gas Prices Up Double Digits

After months of drifting downward, gasoline prices are rising again. The trend is likely to continue, and here's why.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 2 years ago

States with the Most Valuable Farmland

Agriculture generates about 4.3% of gross domestic product globally. In the United States, meanwhile, farming accounts for less than 1% of GDP, according to the World Bank. Though by no means an economic pillar,…

Sam Stebbins · 2 years ago

Who Actually Owns America’s Biggest Oil Company?

When it comes to companies and organizations that have shaped the course of history behind the scenes, oil companies sit toward the top of the list. Few companies have as big an impact on…

Aaron Webber · 3 years ago

Price of Gold Surges to Record

Gold just reached the highest price in its history, and the price of gold has outrun stocks in the past year.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago