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November 2, 2010 The stuff in this remote Chilean sand pit could create 6 times more revenue than oil... And one tiny company owns the lion's share of it. Governments in China, the U.S., Japan and even Russia are spending billions to refine it. And since we're due to hit "peak oil" in 2011, it could even spark a war. Own this stuff and it's likely you'll double your money four times. This must-see presentation has all the details. Just go here. Goldman's 50-Year Bond Deal Shows Why Main Street Investors Should Avoid Wall Street Deals Editor's Note: As a former global merchant banker, Money Morning's Martin Hutchinson knows a good deal when he sees one. But he's even better at spotting bad deals. Here's the latest one that he's uncovered.] By Martin Hutchinson, Contributing Editor, Money Morning Last week, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) sold $1.3 billion of 50-year bonds with a 6.125% interest rate. The issue was specially designed - with bonds in denominations as low as $25 - so the securities could be sold to small retail investors. At last, Goldie's done something for the little guy ... Or did it? There are entities and currencies in which a 50-year bond at a suitably high interest rate might be a reasonable investment. Switzerland, for example. Maybe Singapore. Maybe even Canada, though there I'd be very worried about both inflation risk and Federation break-up risk. The United States? Not so much, quite frankly. To see why 50 years is an eternity for an investment bank, please read on... A Recession-Proof Economy Thanks to its unique climate, resources, and innovative policies, one country has become essentially recession-proof. And it produces one of the world's essential building blocks seven times faster than America or Europe. Martin Hutchinson's first recommendation there has already been sitting on a 158% gain. But he expects his second "pick" to grow 422%. Martin shows you how to get in on the action in this presentation. Won't be up much longer! Defensive Investing: A Stock-Option "Insurance Policy" that Can Protect Your Profits [Editor's Note: The markets have headed higher for most of the past two months, but big pullbacks like the 158-point drop the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced on Oct. 19 stand as reminders that whipsaw reversals can very quickly slash your paper gains. In this latest installment of Money Morning's "Defensive Investing" series, options expert Larry D. Spears demonstrates a low-cost way to protect your profits.] By Larry D. Spears, Contributing Writer, Money Morning If you don't deal a lot with stock options in your investments, you probably don't realize just how versatile options actually are. In fact, stock options can be used: As a low-cost way to speculate on expected price movements. To generate some added income on stock holdings. To hedge against market reversals. And even as a form of "insurance" - when used to "lock in" gains on profitable positions, protecting those profits against such stock-market reversals. Read full story... Money Morning Mailbag We'd like to hear from you! If you have an idea that amplifies something you've read in Money Morning, send it to us here to share: mailbag@moneymappress.com. "ALL BRANCHES... of our government ARE IN BUSINESS with Wall Street..." from Money Morning Reader, T.S. Voters Frustrated With U.S. Economy Turn to Republicans in Midterm Elections By Kerri Shannon, Associate Editor, Money Morning Republicans predicted huge gains before today's (Tuesday) midterm elections, as voters fueled by frustration over the struggling U.S. economy are eager for change in Washington. A poll in The Wall Street Journal asking voters which party they hoped would be in charge gave the GOP a six-point edge of 49% to 43%. About half of the Republican voters said frustration and protest over Democratic policies fueled their election decisions. "The Democrats are about to feel the full force of a tidal wave, tsunami or a 7.0 earthquake," said Democratic pollster Peter Hart, who co-directed the survey. Survey co-director and Republican pollster Bill McInturff called the results a "grim set of data that projects a larger election for Republicans than 1994." In 1994 the GOP regained Congressional power with a gain of 54 seats in the House of Representatives after 40 years in the minority spot. This year they need a net gain of 39 seats to win the House. Read full story... World's Largest Collection of Retirement Loopholes... "Loopholes" have always fascinated me. For instance, there are several ways to move your goalposts of retirement a LOT closer -- ways you probably never knew about. I know you're busy with everything you've got going on, but if you're fed up with the workday, rush around existence, this is especially for you. If nothing else, the next few minutes will give you a refreshing perspective on life and show you some 'side doors' out of the system. Vote for Money Morning at.... Facebook Twitter Money Morning Quote of the Day: "Where are the Customers' Yachts?" -Title of 1940 book by Fred Schwed Top Stories November 1, 2010 China Increases Domestic Buying as Manufacturing Drives Growth November 1, 2010 CFTC Investigates JPMorgan, HSBC as Firms Sued for Silver Market Manipulation November 1, 2010 Slow GDP Growth Sets Stage for Fed's Next Round of Quantitative Easing Investor Reports October 9, 2010 The Dollar's Unavoidable Day of Reckoning is Here... October 2, 2010 Five Ways to Profit as Coffee Prices Soar September 18, 2010 Cashing in on Canada: Four Ways to Profit - Big - From the World's "Safest Economy" September 11, 2010 Three Ways to Brace for a Double-Dip Recession The Publisher's Series Why Gold Beats the Market Manipulators - Free Report Featured Columns from MoneyMorning.com Buy, Sell, or Hold October 10, 2010 Buy, Sell or Hold: Silver Wheaton Corp. (NYSE: SLW) Is Poised to Profit from the White Metal's Rally Hot Stocks September 28, 2010 Hot Stocks: Southwest Airlines Takes Aim at Bigger Rivals With $1.4 Billion Deal for AirTran Jon Markman October 10, 2010 Don't Miss Out on the Global Stock Rally Outlook 2010 July 20, 2010 Money Morning Mid-Year Forecast: Why China's Economy Will Exceed Expectations in the Second Half of 2010 Of Special Note: Keith Fitz-Gerald on: Gold: You may not be making as much as you think... Martin Hutchinson on: Can U.S. bank stocks double again in 2010? 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