The Shelf
Contributions
Help make Wikinvest better! Learn how to get involved. And create an account to build your reputation.
Did you know…?
Bookmarks
close
Edit Metric
Company
Value
Source
Source URL
Notes
Cancel
 
close
Edit  |  History
Details
Company:
Value :
Source:
Source URL:
Notes:
 

See all Bulls Reasons
Bulls Perspectives

line

Increased demand has given Cu prices exponential growth

The price of copper has grown 56% in the last year and tripled in the last 5 years. One factor contributing to this trend is increased construction demand in China. As its middle-class, urban population grows, there is an upward pressure on the construction of factories,... read more
1 votes
100%
agree
+ Add your own Bulls Reason

See all Bears Reasons
Bears Perspectives

line

No Building - No Copper.

46% of all copper consumption is used on building works, another 30% is used in plumbing etc. The complete slowdown of buildings means that copper demand is low - this is likely to reduce the prices.
0 votes
0%
agree
+ Add your own Bears Reason

Send the authors a comment or suggestion

line
Be the first to make a suggestion

Top Contributors

We want you to contribute!

Related Articles

Related Blog Posts

» See All Related Posts
powered by Wikinvest Wire
This article describes a commodity traded on a commodities exchange. View articles referencing this commodity.

Copper is a metal used extensively as a heat and electrical conductor, as well as a component in metal alloys, most notably brass and bronze.

[edit] Prices and Delivery Dates

High Grade Copper futures contracts are traded on the COMEX under ticker symbol HG and are delivered every month of the year. (For more information on commodity tickers, check out the commodity ticker construction page.)

High Grade Copper with a February, 2009 delivery. US Dollars per pound:

Retrieved from "http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/Copper_Prices"
Worried about pump and dump?
We review changes
for stock spam
» read more
Want to make Wikinvest better?
We need your help,
contribute today
» learn how
Do you write software?
We are recruiting
the best engineers
» view jobs
Like Wikinvest?
Spread the word —
Tell your friends!
» spread the word
Wikinvest © 2006, 2007, 2008. Use of this site is subject to express Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. By continuing past this page, you agree to abide by these terms. Any information provided by Wikinvest, including but not limited to company data, competitors, business analysis, market share, sales revenues and other operating metrics, earnings call analysis, conference call transcripts, industry information, or price targets should not be construed as research, trading tips or recommendations, or investment advice and is provided with no warrants as to its accuracy. Stock market data, including US and International equity symbols, stock quotes, share prices, earnings ratios, and other fundamental data is provided by data partners. Stock market quotes delayed at least 15 minutes for NASDAQ, 20 mins for NYSE and AMEX. See data providers for more details. Company names, products, services and branding cited herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The use of trademarks or service marks of another is not a representation that the other is affiliated with, sponsors, is sponsored by, endorses, or is endorsed by Wikinvest.
Powered by MediaWiki