Commodities: Investment Funds (ETPs) Plunge By Record In 2013, Led By Gold: ETF Securities
Assets managed by commodity exchange-traded funds saw their biggest decline ever in 2013, according to ETF Securities.
Coffee Saw Investor Interest Return, In Record 2013 ETP Inflows
Inflows into coffee exchange-traded products totaled $203 million for the year, a new record.
Swiss Central Bank Lost $16.5 Billion In 2013 Thanks To Gold
What went wrong and how many billions did the Swiss central bank lose in write-downs on its 1,040 tons of gold reserves?
Finance Sector Rebound In 2014: Banks And Lenders Set To Benefit
Wall Street’s major financial institutions are set to report earnings later this month, in their first test of the new year.
India Inc.’s Profits Weak, Despite More Export Revenue From Weak Rupee
High interest costs and low earnings growth will pressure profit margins into 2014, said a top Indian research firm.
Goldman Sachs: 40 Stocks To Own In Early 2014
The strategy bets on stocks that performed badly in 2013, assuming they can reverse recent underperformance.
Starbucks (SBUX) Defends Frappuccino Cease-And-Desist Letter Sent To Little Exit 6 Brewery
Brewpub owner Jeff Britton got a cease-and-desist letter from Starbucks asking him to rename one of his beers.
American Agriculture Could Slump In 2014, Confronting Farmland Bubble
Analysts see a fall from recent peaks in industrial agricultural spending by farmers, which could hurt equipment dealers, farmers and farmland investors.
Gold In Early 2014: Chinese New Year Is Eyed For Demand Hints
Gold has had a terrible year, but analysts expect a slightly better outlook for 2014.
Trading Gold For Bitcoins: Dubious Trade Or Digital Trend?
Some gold-selling startups have leaned toward accepting bitcoins in payment for gold.
Top 2014 Financial Resolutions For The Rich: deVere Group Poll
Three top financial priorities in 2014 for the globe-trotting wealthy are seemingly at odds with one another.
Startups & Private Equity Buy Hollywood Branding, From ‘Avatar’ Transmedia Marketers
Raptor Consumer Partners is betting on Hollywood-style rebranding to launch consumer product businesses.
Israeli Institutional Investors Dive Into US Real Estate, Especially In New York City
Big investors are seeking U.S. properties and deals to diversify away from Israeli stocks and bonds, among other reasons.
The World According To Goldman Sachs In 2013: Maps
What are Goldman Sachs' favorite investment and economic themes for 2013?
Crowdfunding In 2014: Forecasts As Equity Crowdfunding Takes Off
One sector's crowdfunding platforms could become even more popular next year.
Rio Tinto Reviews Alaska Pebble Mine Investment: Northern Dynasty Caught By Surprise
The decision follows pressure by major pension funds.
Big Data: Retailers, Supermarkets, Medical Markets All Dive In To Extract Information From And About Consumers
Devices that track your location and scan your face are on the brink of broad adoption, according to retail specialists.
Americans Abroad Can’t Bank Smoothly As FATCA Tax Evasion Reform Comes Into Play
It’s unclear whether the problem is isolated or systemic.
U.S. IPOs 2013: Best Year Since 2000, Says IPO Tracker Renaissance Capital
A rising stock market, low interest rates and risk-friendly investors have helped propel 222 companies onto major exchanges.
Markets Unfazed By Taper News From Fed: Why?
All of a sudden, there are several positive themes for the U.S. economy heading into the new year.
Target (TGT): Millions Could Be Affected By Credit Card Data Breach, Payment Info Theft
Info that may have been stolen includes customer names, card numbers, expiration dates and 3-digit security codes on the back of cards.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Discusses Taper, Inflation, Interest Rates, And His Fed Reserve Term After FOMC Statement
Chairman Bernanke defended his eight-year track record at the Fed in his last press conference.
J.C. Penney (JCP) CEO Likes Starbucks (SBUX) Shares
The fates and futures of the two well-known brands diverge remarkably, to say the least.
Amazon (AMZN) Pilots Cloud Computing (Amazon Web Services) In China
The expansion represents another win for Amazon’s increasingly important cloud computing business.
Basel III Capital Ratio Requirements Chop More Than $1 Trillion From European Bank Assets: European Banking Authority
Banks were better cushioned with capital to withstand financial losses, a new report states.
Venezuela's Rampant Inflation And Dwindling Foreign Exchange Reserves Spark Moody's Downgrade
One telling stat: Rampant inflation has stoked an underground black market for U.S. dollars, undermining tight Venezuelan currency controls.
Gold: All Eyes on Federal Reserve December Meeting, For Stimulus Reduction Talk And 2014 Outlook
Any stimulus reduction talk will be analyzed for its impact on gold prices, in the last major economic event of the year.
BP Oil Spill: False Negatives & False Positives, In Blistering Lawyer Editorial
A plaintiff's attorney for claimants criticized strict documentation standards needed for claims on BP’s oil spill fund, arguing that thousands are left unpaid even if they suffered damages.
Amazon’s (AMZN) German Workers Trek To Seattle For Protests
The German union is demanding better pay and formal negotiations with the Seattle-based e-commerce giant.
Gun Sales Before & After Newtown Shootings: Newtown Anniversary [CHARTS]
Gun sales after the Newtown tragedy soared as consumers sought to stay ahead of potential legislation.
