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Toyota, the first mover of the green vehicle revolution, is researching magnesium batteries to replace lithium-ion. Where can one buy magnesium?

Between South Korea rationing heat, recent incidents involving the Alaskan Pipeline, New York State issues with natural gas exploration and the Deep Horizon oil spill, energy resources prove to be back in the forefront of the news.

The US is very close to the debt ceiling of $14.952 trillion. What do hard assets have that the dollar doesn't?

With the deep water drilling being sanctioned, and issues with the Alaskan Pipeline, oil sands may present a viable optionasoil climbs past $90 a barrel.

Is the world economy gaining strength? Probably. Is the world hesitant on the US dollar? Probably. Is there something that benefits from both scenarios? Yes. Silver. Known as the poor man's gold and often relegated to the "lesser" title, silver is breaking out.

Global chemical and industrial giant DuPont (DD) still has plenty of room to grow. The company sits on a 3.3% dividend yield and a 14 times PE. What's more, it has a dividend history bar none.

With the festive season here, economic data looking somewhat perkier and some people even lucky enough to get Christmas bonuses it makes sense that a part of your extra cash gets diverted into some high-yielding dividend stocks. Especially if you want a Christmas gift which keeps on giving.

General Motors re-agreed to terms with America's only palladium and platinum producing company after about two years post bankruptcy. Resulting in a second recent stimulus for Stillwater Mining and domestic palladium.

Palladium now has a new vehicle for demand. We have seen ETFs arise and education grow for this lesser known precious metal, but now coin collectors may have a new US palladium coin to collect. The American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act passed through the House of Representatives on September 29, 2010 and the Senate on November 30, 2010. All that stands in the way of Act H.R 6166 becoming reality is the ‘John Hancock’ of President Barack Obama.

There is so much talk about gold. For a long time gold has had, well…the Midas Touch in portfolios. Please forgive the horrible analogy, but I found it amusing. The question is how to buy gold. As far as I can figure, I have deduced five ways to get gold exposure. So, those looking for gifts…here are some ideas.

US giant General Electric (GE) has just raised it's dividend for the second time this fiscal year. As a barometer of the economy, the news is good.

Campbell Soup Company (CPB) has paid a dividend every year since 1954. With a 3% dividend yield (three times greater than a savings account), what's not to love?

Clothing and soft goods company Guess ? (GES) recently declared a special dividend, on top of it's regular quarterly payout. This brings the effective yield to 5.7%.

Home Depot (HD) came under tremendous financial pressure during the crisis of 2008. Now, America's fourth largest retailer is back on its feet and yielding a handy 2.8% dividend.

3M is a company synonymous with economic growth, operating in a variety of different sectors across the globe. The company is engaging on an even greater diversification drive, but still yields 2.5%