One Metal to Watch in 2011 : Copper,

When it comes to metals, Sean Brodrick likes gold silver. But there's one metal that, more than most, gives him a reading on what's happening with the global economy. That metal also happens to be a great investment.

Silver law suite

Chicago, IL: A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a class that includes purchasers and sellers of the iShares Silver Trustand the ETF Securities Ltd. Silver Trust (NYSE-Arca “SIVR”) during the period March 1, 2008 through the present.

The lawsuit alleges that JPMorgan, the custodian of silver backing SLV securities and the sub-custodian of silver backing SIVR securities, and HSBC, the custodian of silver backing the SIVR securities, manipulated and suppressed the price of silver bar financial products, including SLV and SIVR, in violation of Section 9 of the Securities Exchange Act.

If you purchased or sold the iShares Silver Trust ETF (NYSE-Arca “SLV”) or the ETF Securities Silver Trust (NYSE-Arca “SIVR”) securities during the period March 1, 2008 through the present, you may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff within 60 days. The lawsuit, Case No. 1:10-cv-07768, was filed in the Northern District of Illinois on December 7, 2010 and is currently assigned to the Honorable Charles R. Norgle, Sr.
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Gold Miners Jump About 2% as Bullion Price Again Near $1,400/oz.

Shares of gold mining stocks are higher this morning, following bullion prices to the upside as dollar weakness and year-end buying brought the yellow metal back above $1,400 an ounce for the first time in nearly two weeks.

Goldcorp (GG,G.TO) is leading the advance, adding more 2.3% heading into today's open. Other gainers include:

Yamana Gold up +2%

Agnico-Eagle Mines up 1.8%

Barrick Gold up 2.2%

Kinross Gold up 1.8%

Eldorado Gold up 2.1%