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Can gold clean up contaminated groundwater? Commodity Online By Allen Sykora (Kitco News) - Scientists have found that tiny traces of gold, or nanoparticles, can be used to speed up the process of cleaning up contaminated groundwater, another finding in a trend whereby scientists are studying the use of the ... See all stories on this topic »

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The Weekly Gold Digger! Inside Futures The rising Crude Oil prices had taken the dollar down to $76.405 on Monday. Today, we reached a high of $77.675. The inflation fears that accompany a high fuel cost has weighed on the market this week. On top of the conflict in Libya, earthquakes had ... See all stories on this topic »

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Insurgents fill tanks for less but uprising fuels oil price spike Sydney Morning Herald Today, petrol costs are about 12¢ a litre; last week, the price was just over 16¢. Oil company officials in Libya say the drop had nothing to do with the traditional rules that drive price, such as supply and demand. Colonel Gaddafi ordered the price ... See all stories on this topic »

TSX May Struggle To Move Higher On Weak Commodities - Canadian Commentary RTT News The price of crude oil slipped below $100 after a powerful earthquake hit Japan earlier today, raising concerns over demand from the world's third-largest economy. Meanwhile, the OPEC in its monthly Oil Market Report released today nudged up world oil ... See all stories on this topic »

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P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Comex Gold Ends Lower on Firmer Dollar Index ... NASDAQ (Kitco News) -Comex gold futures prices ended the day session lower but off the session low Thursday. The precious metals were pressured by a firmer US dollar index and weaker crude oil prices. Comex April gold last traded down $17.60 an ounce at ... See all stories on this topic »

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Japan Earthquake: Commodities market plunges, gold may fall Commodity Online By Jim Wyckoff (Kitco News) - Comex gold futures prices are trading near steady Friday morning, after a major earthquake that hit Japan overnight. The quake has injected uncertainty into the market place, which has led to selling pressure in many ... See all stories on this topic »

Japan Earthquake: Base Metals may boom Commodity Online By Allen Sykora (Kitco News) - The massive earthquake that hit Japan early Friday added to some short-term pressure on base metals, but will be a supportive influence down the road. For now, analysts said, it could be one more drain on economic growth, ... See all stories on this topic »

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Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Search Dip

It has been reported that Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s search numbers took a dip in February. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Search Dip According to data provider Experian Hitwise, Internet searches of Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) fell to 66.7% for the four weeks ended Feb. 26, down from January’s 68%. At the same time, Bing and Yahoo achieved the highest success rates during the month, in that they received market share of about 15% and 13.5% respectively. For both of these search engines, 81% of searches executed resulted in a visit to a website. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 580.3. Price History Last Price: 580.3 52 Week Low / High: 433.63 / 642.96 50 Day Moving Average: 612.18 6 Month Price Change %: 25.8% 12 Month Price Change %: 5.6%
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Friday’s Stocks to Watch: HCA, RC2

Here are a few stocks to keep on your radar Friday: Shares of HCA Holdings (NYSE: HCA ) were up 0.6% to $31.18, as the stock headed into its second day of trading. The hospital operator’s IPO priced late Wednesday at $30 a share. RC2 (NASDAQ: RCRC ) climbed nearly 10% higher to $28.03 after the company announced it had agreed to be bought by Tomy in a cash tender offer worth about $640 million. Ulta Salon (NASDAQ: ULTA ) shares were up 7% after the company beat fourth-quarter estimates late Wednesday, and guided the Street higher for first-quarter earnings per share. Ulta said it would open 61 new stores in fiscal 2011. Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO ) fell 6.6% after the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report late Thursday, which included a disappointing first-quarter and full-year profit forecast. Shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX ) gave back about 3.6% after the stock’s jump Thursday on the company’s announcement of an alliance with Green Mountain Coffee (NASDAQ: GMCR ).
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TODAY’S STOCK MARKET DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE DJI, S&P 500, NASDAQ INDEX TRENDS, NOTES March 11, 2011 Approaching Mid day

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A run of negative economic posts, home and abroad, pushed stock index trends lower through the trading session yesterday. Prior to opening bell this morning, stock futures continued to post red. The negative momentum built yesterday that positioned stocks lower for the last trading session of the week combined with concerns over a massive earthquake in Japan has investors concerned and sparked a sell off in Asia. A powerful earthquake that struck Japan tumbled Asian markets and has added to the volatile events abroad. European and U.S. markets have taken a hit as investors digest the effects of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit northern Japan and triggered numerous tsunami warnings. The widespread weakness overseas has pushed the market lower, and selling pressure has decreased oil prices to below $100 a barrel. The turn in oil prices as well as reports posted on the economic calendar appear to have been widely shrugged off at this point. Retail sales rose 1% in February, falling into line with economists expectations. Excluding automobile sales, retail sales rose 0.7%, just above the anticipated 0.6% increase. The preliminary consumer sentiment survey for March from the University of Michigan and the Commerce Departments business inventories for January are due out on Friday as well. Approaching mid day the major market indexes are all in the red. The Dow dropped 32.81 points or 0.27% to 11951.80. The Nasdaq lost 6.45 points or 0.23% to 2694.37. The S&P 500 is hovering just below breakeven with a loss of 0.64 or 0.05% at 1294.47. The U.S. Treasuries 10-year yield is flat at 3.39%. Oil is down 2.27 to $100.45 a barrel. The U.S. dollar is down 0.0019 to the Euro at $1.38. Author: Pamela Frost

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Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Reports 4Q In Line & 2011 Back-half Loaded

Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) reports fourth fiscal quarter results on Tuesday which beat the street estimate of revenue and EPS by $1.0 million and $0.01. The Company reported fourth fiscal quarter net income of $11.2 million or 16 cents a share, down 39.13% from $18.4 million or 27 cents a share, a cent above the analysts' estimate of 16 cents a share. Net sales fell 28% to $207.7 million from $289 million, 1 million above the analysts' estimate of $206.7 million. This fall in revenue is the result of decrease in lower vehicle and spares and sustainment sales. Fourth fiscal quarter gross margin of 20.7% has been reported, significantly higher than 18.1% reported in the same quarter last year. The Company had positive $65.3 million cash flow from operations during the quarter and $37.4 million for the year. As a result of higher cash flow from operations, the company's cash balance increased to $150 million in the fourth quarter compared to $105.4 million in the third fiscal quarter.  The company now has $2.15 in net cash per share and $3.78 in net working capital (including cash) per share.  The company has no debt. Management provides no specific guidance, but expects that 2011 will see backend weighted revenue and earnings growth (Force Protection is not expected to be profitable in the first half of the year). The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $20 million open market share repurchase program. Shares of the company showed no change from its previous day close and closed at $4.92 after opening at $4.93 and trading in the range of $4.92-$5.09 with volume of 2.84 million shares. The market capitalization of the stock stands at $345.66 million and P/E of 15.19 and beta of 1.45. Force Protection, Inc. (Force Protection) provides survivability solutions to support the armed forces of the United States and its allies. The Company designs, manufactures, tests, delivers and supports its blast- and ballistic-protected products. Its specialty vehicles are designed to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Disclaimer: The assembled information distributed by epicstockpicks.com is for information purposes only, and is neither a solicitation to buy nor an offer to sell securities. Epicstockpicks.com does expect that investors will buy and sell securities based on information assembled and presented herein. EpicStockPicks.com will not be responsible in any way for or accept any liability for any losses arising from an investor's reliance on or use of information obtained from our website or emails. PLEASE always do your own due diligence, and consult your financial advisor.
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Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Reports 4Q In Line & 2011 Back-half Loaded

Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) reports fourth fiscal quarter results on
Tuesday which beat the street estimate of revenue and EPS by $1.0 million and
$0.01. The Company reported fourth fiscal quarter net income of $11.2 million or
16 cents a share, down 39.13% from $18.4 million or 27 cents a share, a cent
above the analysts' estimate of 16 cents a share. Net sales fell 28% to $207.7
million from $289 million, 1 million above the analysts' estimate of $206.7
million. This fall in revenue is the result of decrease in lower vehicle and
spares and sustainment sales. Fourth fiscal quarter gross margin of 20.7% has
been reported, significantly higher than 18.1% reported in the same quarter last
year. The Company had positive $65.3 million cash flow from operations during
the quarter and $37.4 million for the year. As a result of higher cash flow from
operations, the company's cash balance increased to $150 million in the fourth
quarter compared to $105.4 million in the third fiscal quarter.  The company
now has $2.15 in net cash per share and $3.78 in net working capital (including
cash) per share.  The company has no debt. Management provides no specific
guidance, but expects that 2011 will see backend weighted revenue and earnings
growth (Force Protection is not expected to be profitable in the first half of
the year). The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized
a $20 million open market share repurchase program. Shares of the company showed
no change from its previous day close and closed at $4.92 after opening at $4.93
and trading in the range of $4.92-$5.09 with volume of 2.84 million shares. The
market capitalization of the stock stands at $345.66 million and P/E of 15.19
and beta of 1.45. Force Protection, Inc. (Force Protection) provides
survivability solutions to support the armed forces of the United States and its
allies. The Company designs, manufactures, tests, delivers and supports its
blast- and ballistic-protected products. Its specialty vehicles are designed to
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Friday’s Stocks to Watch: HCA, RC2

Here are a few stocks to keep on your radar Friday: Shares of HCA Holdings
(NYSE: HCA ) were up 0.6% to $31.18, as the stock headed into its second day of
trading. The hospital operators IPO priced late Wednesday at $30 a share. RC2
(NASDAQ: RCRC ) climbed nearly 10% higher to $28.03 after the company
announced it had agreed to be bought by Tomy in a cash tender offer worth about
$640 million. Ulta Salon (NASDAQ: ULTA ) shares were up 7% after the company
beat fourth-quarter estimates late Wednesday, and guided the Street higher for
first-quarter earnings per share. Ulta said it would open 61 new stores in
fiscal 2011. Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO ) fell 6.6% after the companys
fourth-quarter earnings report late Thursday, which included a disappointing
first-quarter and full-year profit forecast. Shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX )
gave back about 3.6% after the stocks jump Thursday on the companys
announcement of an alliance with Green Mountain Coffee (NASDAQ: GMCR ).

Top 10 Fastest-Growing Large Cap Stocks: SLW, BIDU, CXO, WYNN, WFT, VIV, SCCO, TSU, EOG, CBD (Mar 11, 2011)

Below are the top 10 fastest-growing Large Cap stocks, UPDATED TODAY before
4:30 AM ET, based on the average long-term earnings growth rate estimated by
Wall Street analysts. One Chinese company (BIDU) is on the list. Silver Wheaton
Corp. (USA) (NYSE:SLW) is the 1st fastest-growing stock in this segment of the
market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 75.7%. This number is
based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR)
(NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 2nd fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market.
Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 58.3%. This number is based on
the average estimate of 11 brokerage analysts. Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE:CXO)
is the 3rd fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term
annual EPS growth is expected to be 46.3%. This number is based on the average
estimate of 4 brokerage analysts. Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is the 4th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 41.2%. This number is based on the average estimate of
5 brokerage analysts. Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE:WFT) is the 5th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 39.1%. This number is based on the average estimate of
4 brokerage analysts. Vivo Participacoes SA (ADR) (NYSE:VIV) is the 6th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 33.3%. This number is based on the average estimate of
3 brokerage analysts. Southern Copper Corporation (USA) (NYSE:SCCO) is the 7th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 31.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of
3 brokerage analysts. TIM Participacoes SA (ADR) (NYSE:TSU) is the 8th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 31.4%. This number is based on the average estimate of
4 brokerage analysts. EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is the 9th fastest-growing
stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected
to be 29.7%. This number is based on the average estimate of 5 brokerage
analysts. Companhia Brasileira de Distrib. (ADR) (NYSE:CBD) is the 10th
fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS
growth is expected to be 29.3%. This number is based on the average estimate of
3 brokerage analysts.

Top 10 Fastest-Growing Large Cap Stocks: SLW, BIDU, CXO, WYNN, WFT, VIV, SCCO, TSU, EOG, CBD (Mar 11, 2011)

Below are the top 10 fastest-growing Large Cap stocks, UPDATED TODAY before 4:30 AM ET, based on the average long-term earnings growth rate estimated by Wall Street analysts. One Chinese company (BIDU) is on the list.

Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) (NYSE:SLW) is the 1st fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 75.7%. This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 2nd fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 58.3%. This number is based on the average estimate of 11 brokerage analysts. Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE:CXO) is the 3rd fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 46.3%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage analysts. Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is the 4th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 41.2%. This number is based on the average estimate of 5 brokerage analysts. Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE:WFT) is the 5th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 39.1%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage analysts.

Vivo Participacoes SA (ADR) (NYSE:VIV) is the 6th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 33.3%. This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. Southern Copper Corporation (USA) (NYSE:SCCO) is the 7th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 31.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts. TIM Participacoes SA (ADR) (NYSE:TSU) is the 8th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 31.4%. This number is based on the average estimate of 4 brokerage analysts. EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is the 9th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 29.7%. This number is based on the average estimate of 5 brokerage analysts. Companhia Brasileira de Distrib. (ADR) (NYSE:CBD) is the 10th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 29.3%. This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts.

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To watch in HD, expand the video and select 720p. Horrible timing on the GSS alert and that really drives me nuts, I hate losing! A perfect chart setup was washed out by a horrible day in overall market and the news of a new CEO. No position right now. Here are 5 stocks at the top of my watchlist that may become trades. Also a quick review of my winning alert on HEK which has financials out next week. No position right now. I am looking for momentum trades today, I'll let you know if I find anything that's worth my time. Jason Bond jason@pennystocklive.com
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Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Search Dip

It has been reported that Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s search numbers took a
dip in February. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Search Dip According to data provider
Experian Hitwise, Internet searches of Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) fell to 66.7%
for the four weeks ended Feb. 26, down from Januarys 68%. At the same time, Bing
and Yahoo achieved the highest success rates during the month, in that they
received market share of about 15% and 13.5% respectively. For both of these
search engines, 81% of searches executed resulted in a visit to a website.
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks are currently standing at 580.3. Price History
Last Price: 580.3 52 Week Low / High: 433.63 / 642.96 50 Day Moving Average:
612.18 6 Month Price Change %: 25.8% 12 Month Price Change %: 5.6%

TODAY’S STOCK MARKET DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE DJI, S&P 500, NASDAQ INDEX TRENDS, NOTES March 11, 2011 Approaching Mid day

A run of negative economic posts, home and abroad, pushed stock index trends
lower through the trading session yesterday. Prior to opening bell this morning,
stock futures continued to post red. The negative momentum built yesterday that
positioned stocks lower for the last trading session of the week combined with
concerns over a massive earthquake in Japan has investors concerned and sparked
a sell off in Asia. A powerful earthquake that struck Japan tumbled Asian
markets and has added to the volatile events abroad. European and U.S. markets
have taken a hit as investors digest the effects of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake
that hit northern Japan and triggered numerous tsunami warnings. The widespread
weakness overseas has pushed the market lower, and selling pressure has
decreased oil prices to below $100 a barrel. The turn in oil prices as well as
reports posted on the economic calendar appear to have been widely shrugged off
at this point. Retail sales rose 1% in February, falling into line with
economists expectations. Excluding automobile sales, retail sales rose 0.7%,
just above the anticipated 0.6% increase. The preliminary consumer sentiment
survey for March from the University of Michigan and the Commerce Departments
business inventories for January are due out on Friday as well. Approaching mid
day the major market indexes are all in the red. The Dow dropped 32.81 points or
0.27% to 11951.80. The Nasdaq lost 6.45 points or 0.23% to 2694.37. The S&P 500
is hovering just below breakeven with a loss of 0.64 or 0.05% at 1294.47. The
U.S. Treasuries 10-year yield is flat at 3.39%. Oil is down 2.27 to $100.45 a
barrel. The U.S. dollar is down 0.0019 to the Euro at $1.38. Author: Pamela
Frost

Top American Oil Royalty Income Trusts

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Now that oil is over $100 a barrel, income investors are taking a closer look at oil and gas income investments. Several options are available. First, there are the stocks of the multinational oil companies, such as Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) with a 2.1% yield and ConocoPhillips (COP), which has a 3.3% yield. But there are other investment instruments, including oil income royalty trusts, oil master limited partnerships also known as MLPs, and one example of a publicly traded Limited Liability Company or LLC. Income from trusts and MLPs avoid double taxation; virtually all earnings are passed through to the shareholders without being taxed at the company level. The royalty trusts have several advantages over the partnerships. Limited partnerships don’t send out 1099 forms, they send out a Schedule K-1 Form, and the income is reported on your tax return differently from regular dividends, with additional forms and preparation time involved. In addition, putting an MLP into a retirement plan can create problems because of the UBTI or Unrelated Business Taxable Income issue, which could put the tax deferred status of your retirement plan in jeopardy. I am not an accountant, so discuss MLP’s with your tax advisor or CPA for clarification, before investing. The royalty trusts don’t have this problem as they send out 1099′s on their income distributions, similar to dividends. According to a list just developed at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are several different oil royalty income trusts with yields ranging from 4% to above 11%. For example, Hugoton Royalty Trust (HGT), which trades at 13.8 times earnings, pays a generous yield of 6.7&. This Dallas, Texas based company pays dividends monthly and was founded in 1998. San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (SJT) yields 6.6% and sports a price to earnings ratio of 6.6%. This Fort Worth based company also pays monthly and was founded in 1980. Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) is an Austin, Texas trust that has been around since 1979. It trades at 13.8 times earnings and yields 5.7%. As with most other oil trusts, distributions are made monthly. When you check out the free list of oil income investments at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, pay close attention to the last column, which shows the company structure, either limited partnership, trust, or LLC. Also, although a few of these have extremely high yields above 8%, use caution before investing as the yields may not be sustainable. Disclosure: Author does not own any of the above. By Stockerblog.com

Top American Oil Royalty Income Trusts

Dollar Falls Vs Yen After Japan Quake, Treasurys Dip, Stocks Down

Dollar Falls Vs Yen After Japan Quake, Treasurys Dip, Stocks Down Wall Street
Journal - 6 minutes ago By Andrew J. Johnson Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK
(Dow Jones)--The yen rose sharply and US Treasurys prices and stocks initially
dipped Friday after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan caused ...

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Dollar Falls Vs Yen After Japan Quake, Treasurys Dip, Stocks Down Wall Street Journal – 6 minutes ago By Andrew J. Johnson Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–The yen rose sharply and US Treasurys prices and stocks initially dipped Friday after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan caused …

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Energy Companies Trading Higher Despite Weaker Oil Prices Wall Street Journal (blog) By Dave Kansas Despite weaker oil prices, energy stocks are leading the fightback in the market today. The sector is the strongest among the S&P 500 groups, gaining 1.7%. Oil prices are declining, with light, sweet crude down 2% at about $100 a barrel ... See all stories on this topic »

Oil price falls below $100 as enormous earthquake hits Japan Daily Mail By Daily Mail Reporter Oil price fell below $100 per barrel today after an enormous earthquake stroke off Japan's northeast coast creating a 10-metre tsunami that shut down dozens of plants in the world's third-largest oil consumer. ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Federal Reserve Policies Drive Up Gas Prices The New American Oil for April delivery touched $106.95 on March 7, the highest intraday price since Sept. 26, 2008. The contract was $101.45 a barrel at 12:18 pm today on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The US shortfall with OPEC nations widened to $9.9 billion as ... See all stories on this topic »

Chilean Peso Little Changed as US Oil Price Falls Through $100 Bloomberg The peso is more exposed than any other regional currency to changes in oil prices, economists at Nomura International Plc wrote today in a note to clients. Chile relies on imports for more than 99 percent of its oil needs. Petroleum products made up ... See all stories on this topic »

TSX falls further on massive Japanese quake, weak job numbers Vancouver Sun Oil prices also took a big dive. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 130.30 points, or 0.96 per cent, to 13508.28 shortly after the open. In the US, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 27.63 points, or 0.23 per cent, ... See all stories on this topic »

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Gold Prices Fall as Quake Slams Japan TheStreet.com The gold price has traded as high as $1419.30 and as low as $1404.80. The spot gold price was losing $1.80, according to Kitco's gold index. The worst earthquake in Japan for 140 years was squeezing global markets as investors tried to digest how this ... See all stories on this topic »

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American Idol Style: Pia’s Gold Dress Details and More!

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Now that we're well on our way to finding out the next American Idol, let's take a closer look at the contestants' style! Today we caught up with Soyon An (inset), the costume designer for the show, who gave us the inside scoop on what some of the ladies wore. Pia Toscano, who sang Celine Dion’s “All By Myself,” wore a gold one-shoulder mini by ABS Luxury Collection, a piece that's available on Yoox.com for $138. "I added the train, which is chiffon," An said of Pia's look. "She told me what she had in mind and that’s what I came up with." For Haley Reinhart's rendition of sang LeAnn Rimes’ “Blue,” she wore, fittingly, a blue floor-length dress by Basix II. As for Karen Rodriguez's “I Could Fall In Love” by Selena, An created the look herself using stretch jersey with glitter on it. "I choose those looks because they complemented the outfit as well as the talent that wearing it,” An explained. Keep checking back for more information about American Idol style—we'll be covering the hottest style moments all season!

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Frugal Fashion: Blake Lively is Chanel's new mademoiselle

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Blake Lively's whirlwind appearance at Paris Fashion Week has the “it” girl simply glowing with joie de vivre. Ever since Vogue editor Anna Wintour swept Lively under her prevailing wings, the “Gossip Girl” star actress has been all but catapulted to the top of the fashion social ladder.

It's not enough that Christian Louboutin vowed to name a shoe after her or that the two friends went on a shopping trip and a stroll down the cobbled streets of Paris. No, her fashion prowess doesn't stop there. Lively was hand-picked by Karl Lagerfeld to become the official ambassador of Chanel's new Mademoiselle handbag line. And, it just so happens that Mr. Lagerfeld shot the ad campaign himself.

In an earlier edition of Frugal Fashion I once proclaimed that princess-to-be Kate Middleton would be the envy of every girl everywhere. I gladly take it back. For a fashion lover who would kill to have Lagerfeld and Louboutin fawn over her, it's Lively without a doubt.

It was only fitting that Chanel throw Lively an elegant dinner party to celebrate her new ambassador role. Stylish attendees included Wintour, her daughter Bee and red-haired songstress Florence Welch. 

Lively wore a metallic white and silver Chanel tiered dress a bit reminiscent of “Swan Lake” and a lot like the modern version of a certain mermaid named Ariel.  She paired the dress with her favorite designer's shoes (Christian Louboutin strappy heels), Schwartz diamonds and a Mademoiselle purse. 

To get Lively's look you'll need a metallic mini with some attitude. For a dress that will pack a punch, try the eDM Private Collection Metallic holiday dress from edressme.com for $70, Ruched metallic dress from Forever 21 for $19.80 or the  Tinley Road silver one-shoulder dress from Piperlime.com for $27.97.

Lively chose a decadent pair of white Louboutins with gold tassles, but any pair of white-colored strappy sandals will complete the look. I'm in love with the Miss Me diva-17 platform sandal from endless.com for $32.09. DSW also has some great pairs of strappy white sandals like the Max Studio Eirny sandal for $69.95, or the Chinese Laundry Illene patent sandal for $49.95.

Happy shopping!

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– Jenn Harris
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Top photo: Blake Lively attends the Chanel dinner Saturday hosted in her honor during Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Pascal Le Segretain /Getty Images.

Dress photo: eDM Private Collection metallic holiday dress. Credit: edressme.com; Ruched metallic dress. Credit: Forever21.com; Tinley Road silver dress. Credit: Piperlime.com. 

Shoes photo: Miss Me diva-17 platform. Credit: endless.com; Max Studio Eirny sandal. Credit: dsw.com; Chinese Laundry Illene patent sandal. Credit: dsw.com.