That’s right, Vin—MON lowered the prices of its newest corn and soybean seeds after losing market share during the 2010 growing season by charging too high a premium relative to older seed varieties.
I do not closely follow the markets for gold and other precious metals, preferring to focus on industrial metals, which can be analyzed in a more logical manner. Companies that mine iron ore such as BHP/BBL, VALE, and CLF have had huge runs in their share prices, and these companies’ prospects will continue to be bright as long as China and other emerging markets continue to need more steel for buildings, cars, and infrastructure. Regards, Dew