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October 2006 Archives

Investing In Junior Mining Stocks - 2006-10-27
While the junior mining stock market is slow at the moment, I thought this would be a good time to review how to pick a quality junior mining stock. Many juniors at this point are greatly undervalued, while others don't deserve the valuations they have.

The Fed Funds Rate - 2006-10-25
As we learned last week, the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 not only was a great deal for the Federal government but also for the nation's lenders. Not only does the act allow the Federal Reserve to create more dollars, but it also allows the banks themselves to create even more money through its fractional reserve lending policies.

Managing a Junior Mining Stock Portfolio - 2006-10-19
Our mining stocks this past month have been mostly a big yawn. The seasonal surge in the metals that we usually see going into the fall appears to be on hold.

What Would We Do Without the Federal Reserve? - 2006-10-18
As we learned last week, when Uncle Sam needs money for a war or two he simply heads down the street to the Federal Reserve Bank with an armload of fresh Treasury Notes and walks out of the bank with all the money he needs. What would we do without the federal reserve?

New Discoveries Needed! - 2006-10-12
As we have been patiently waiting over the summer months and into early fall for the next up wave to take hold, a few juniors have performed well. Why is this, when most other juniors have suffered due to lack of trading volume or interest in the market?

1907 Bank Panic - 2006-10-11
When the Knickerbocker Trust collapsed in 1907 it set into motion a series of events that led to one the greatest money panics in US history. And in the wake of those tumultuous times, one thing became very clear--our banking system was in need of some serious liquidity.

Precious Metals Market - 2006-10-09
The bull market in the precious metals the past six years has certainly demanded patience on the part of those who believe in it.

How the Federal Reserve Bank Works - 2006-10-04
This story is the third in a series of articles about the creation, the workings, and the ramifications of the Federal Reserve Bank.

How to Buy Canadian Stocks - 2006-10-03
Massive capital opportunities are waiting for you right across the border in the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange. Here's how you can get in NOW...

Gold Results: Newmont Mining - 2006-10-02
The announcement by Newmont Mining on Thursday that the company would be cutting its gold sales forecast through 2007 is a very bullish sign for the junior gold exploration business.