Articles from Byron King, Penny Sleuth

About Byron King, Penny Sleuth

Prior to joining Penny Sleuth, Byron received his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, was a cum laude graduate of Harvard University, served on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations and as a field historian with the Navy. Our resident energy and oil expert, Byron is the editor of Outstanding Investments and Energy and Scarcity Investor. Byron has made frequent appearances in mainstream media such as The Washington Post, MSN Money, Marketwatch.com, Fox Business News, CNBC's Squawk Box, Larry Kudlow, Glenn Beck and PBS Newshour. He also had a feature article written in the Financial Times, and has appeared on both CNN and Marketplace radio broadcasts. Byron has also been quoted in various international publications such as The Guardian and De Volkskrant, and has been a guest on Canada's CBC television broadcast.

This Event Could Be the First Sign That Silver Prices are Poised to Soar

This Event Could Be the First Sign That Silver Prices are Poised to Soar

Did you hear the U.S. Mint just ran out of silver? In mid-January, the Mint suspended sale of the 2013 run of its popular U.S. “Eagles.” The new silver Eagles sold out fast. They went on sale, and buyers bought everything they could lay... read more »

 

Why You Can’t Ignore This Precious Metal

Why You Can’t Ignore This Precious Metal

It’s a whitish, ductile metal — No. 46 on the periodic table and part of the platinum group. People use this material as a catalyst, mostly in reactions involving hydrogen. If you drive a diesel-powered car or truck, you’re sitting on... read more »

 

An Extraordinary Situation in Precious Metals

An Extraordinary Situation in Precious Metals

It’s a whitish, ductile metal. It is No. 46 on the Periodic Table of Elements…and it is a “Buy.” I don’t just mean that it is a solid investment opportunity in which you can buy shares. I’m talking about an opportunity so big,... read more »

 

This Mining Company Just Made A “Once In A Century” Discovery

This Mining Company Just Made A “Once In A Century” Discovery

A Win/Win For The Mining Industry And Investors… A month ago, I wrote about the huge new copper discovery in Serbia, by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX: NYSE). There’s more to tell you, and it’s all very good. First, let’s... read more »

 

This Beaten Down Energy Sector Looks Set to Rally

This Beaten Down Energy Sector Looks Set to Rally

Imagine an entire continent blacked out. The power is gone. Light bulbs are dark. Machinery isn’t humming. There’s no air conditioning or refrigeration for food. Is this unthinkable? Then maybe you missed the news about the blackout... read more »

 

Two Gold and Copper Stocks that Could Soar

Two Gold and Copper Stocks that Could Soar

The world economy continues its frustrating, perplexing way. Are there any safe harbors in this storm? Well, some things look cheap to me. Hey, they don’t call them “precious” metals for nothing! Today I want to pull back the curtain... read more »

 

Why the Strategic Petroleum Sale Was a Disaster

Why the Strategic Petroleum Sale Was a Disaster

Today I want to dissect the latest news about the recent announcement by the U.S. Energy Department (DOE), that the U.S. will sell 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The SPR, as you know, is a national... read more »

 

Keep a Very Close Watch on This Unique Corner of the Commodities Markets

Keep a Very Close Watch on This Unique Corner of the Commodities Markets

The market for Rare Earths is completely out of whack. It’s due to distortions from the Chinese monopoly. The West has spent the past 20 years sitting on its collective butt not understanding the seriousness of this strategic resource-based... read more »

 

My Take on Gold and Oil Prices

My Take on Gold and Oil Prices

Last week, I was in southern Africa visiting energy and mineral projects. I spent most of this week in Germany and Austria, visiting people and companies that deal with energy and mineral projects. I’m always looking for ideas —... read more »

 

A Bonanza-Grade Investment Opportunity

A Bonanza-Grade Investment Opportunity

There’s a bonanza-grade investment opportunity in a mineral that you’re probably familiar with. It’s a substance that many Americans come into contact with every single day — and few think twice about… And it’s a substance that could... read more »