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[edit] Gold

Gold's price has been going up (maybe b/c of fears of a global economic slowdown). Some of the players include:

• Randgold Resources (GOLD), up about 130% over 12 mths
• Barrick Gold (ABX), up about 80%
• Iamgold (IAG) and Gold Fields (GFI) have been flat/down (not sure why)

Unfortunately, only the ABX article has any content as of now.

It would be cool if you guys featured Amazon. Their recent launch of the beta DRM-free music download site could give iTunes a run for their money.

Guys,

Global warming and China are both hot topics. Below is a daily angle that I think would be pretty interesting.

Global Warming is real and quite investable these days, just ask Willie Walsh, the CEO of British Airways. According to Walsh, pressure from the British public to cut the airline's emissions was a major factor in its decision to purchase 24 Boeing 787s and 12 Airbus A380s for $8.2B. The 787 Dreamliner is made primarily of ultra light composite materials and is more fuel-efficient than the 747 model that it will replace. It should also produce 30% less in emissions per seat. Thus far, airlines have demonstrated a strong appetite for the 787. With nearly 700 orders placed as of July, the 787 is the best selling wide body aircraft in Boeing's history. In the face of rising oil prices and a lack of confidence in Airbus' ability to solve its production problems, it is likely that Boeing will continue to fly high.

<nowwiki>Bill</nowiki>

[edit] Monsanto

Their stock price has gone up by 70% in recent months, largely due to rising grain prices.

The Wall Street Jounal reports that Corn and Wheat Prices are up by more than 70% in parts of the US. Increased demand for ethanol, driven by global warming concerns and encouraged by government subsidies, is partly to blame, but that is by no means the full story. The rapid economic development of developing countries, particularly China also plays a large part. The growing middle class in these countries can afford to consume greater quantities of milk and beef, both of which are grain intensive products; a cow must consume more than 6 lbs of grain for each pound of edible beef. Economists speculate that this trend could continue for another decade, keeping grain prices elevated. While there will definitely be losers, like Wendy's and Kraft, higher grain prices have already given the stocks of companies like Monsanto, maker of genetically enhanced seeds and pesticides, a huge boost.