Base metal prices took a big hit from the financial crisis but many of the metals are now seeing their shine return. Since late 2008, copper has experienced the strongest rebound (up 137 percent through mid-September) followed by nickel and lead. The outperformance is simply a factor of supply and demand. Stimulus from China, the [...]

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AP – Stocks ended a monthlong rally on a weak note but still chalked up the best September in 71 years. Indexes rose sharply at the open Thursday following some better news on the economy, but stumbled at midmorning and stayed lower the rest of the day as traders pulled out profits following a spectacular [...]

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