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David Coffin: Pick Away at Bargains Until Prices Pick Up
In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, David Coffin, co-editor of the HRA (Hard Rock Analyst) Journal, advises investors to take a cautious, medium-term outlook until the metals sector regains its strength. With one of the best track records in the business, Coffin applies his encyclopedic knowledge of geology and mineral deposits to the selection of the best-looking prospects—and names his current favorites. - The Gold Report 09/05/2008

The Emperor’s New Shorts
A number of readers wrote us after last month’s quick look at the naked short scare, unhappy with our treatment of the subject. Perhaps we would have given it more ink had we known the level of concern among subscribers about the issue. You spoke, we listened, and we’ve re-checked our premises… and we have to say that we’ve come to the same conclusion; this is a tempest in a teapot. At least for our stocks. - Louis James, International Speculator 09/05/2008

The World as We See It
While many analysts will express the view that the worst is over or that, after a modest downturn, things will bounce back just like they always have, our view is that what we will actually witness going forward is a fairly steady erosion of paper currency purchasing power and sluggish economic growth. . .while history may find we are too pessimistic. . .it is far better to prepare for a worsening crisis and hope that it does not materialize, than to expect business as usual. - Bud Conrad, Casey Research 09/05/2008