TheStreet: Federal Reserve's Soft Stance Should Boost Gold Prices

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Gold is set to surge as long as the Federal Reserve keeps a dovish tone to its policies, which right now looks very likely.

Historically, when the central bank pauses its cycle of increasing the cost of borrowing money, prices for the yellow metal tend to trend higher, according to a recent report.

"[...] after the Fed pauses, historical analysis suggests that gold eventually reacts positively as the pause cycle extends and/or the Fed eases monetary policy," states the March-dated World Gold Council Report. Read more here.

TheStreet: Magellan Midstream Partners Is Worth Buying Again Now

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Smart investors know to be brave when others are wary.

A case in point is Magellan Midstream Partners LP (MMP) , which still hasn't recovered from the 2016 oil market rout. The company, which is a master limited partnership (MLP), makes money from charging oil drillers and others to move crude and refined products, such as gasoline, through its pipeline network. In many ways, the firm is like a toll taker.

Investors should consider buying the stock because it is inexpensive, offers a historically high dividend yield and there's a chance that the company's earnings will get a boost later this year. Read more here.

Barrons: This U.K. Insurance Stock Offers a Hefty Dividend — and Refuge From Brexit

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Brexit-weary investors in European stocks might want to take refuge in a solid stock with limited downside and the potential for lasting income: London–based insurer Phoenix Group Holdings. The firm makes its money by buying up closed lines of pensions and life insurance at a discount and then winding down the books of business. An annuity provider, for example, might have stopped selling a product to new customers but needs to service existing customers. Read more here.

TheStreet: Pioneer Natural Resources Is Headed Higher

By SIMON CONSTABLE

The Permian Basin is getting hot fast with oil companies.

The best way for investors to profit from the trend is by investing in shares of Pioneer Natural Resources Company. 

The firm is a pure play on the oil-rich Permian rock formation in the southwest U.S., has low costs of production, and is set to expand production dramatically this year and next. All of which should lead to the stock price soaring around 40% from its recent levels, analysts say. Read more here.

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Korn Ferry: The Never-Ending ‘Crisis’

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Nearly two years running and still no answer.

On Tuesday, the UK Parliament rejected the latest Brexit offer Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated, setting up votes later in the week on whether the nation should leave the European Union without any agreements over trade and immigration or delay leaving. Read more here.

TheStreet: Why It's A Good Time to Invest in Copper

By SIMON CONSTABLE

After months in the doldrums, copper prices look set to surge once again.

There are two broad reasons. First is that there are dwindling supplies of the metal, which among other things gets used for electrical wiring. The second is that China's economy likely will not deteriorate much more, analysts say. Read more here.