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Rising standards of living and growing Internet penetration in Latin America have made MercadoLibre (MELI) very popular among investors. Rudy Martin examines “the eBay of Latin America,” and tells you whether it’s worth buying at these levels.

Ron Rowland explains the differences between exchange-traded funds and exchange-traded notes, and highlights the main drawback of ETNs – that you’re essentially lending money to the issuer, and hoping that it doesn’t go bankrupt.

Stocks rebound from earlier lows after encouraging data on jobless claims and building permits. Borrowing costs rise in Spain and France as fears of contagion grow. Sears Holdings, NetApp and Applied Materials sink on disappointing quarterly reports.

U.S. futures add to yesterday’s losses, and European stocks tumble as fears of contagion from the sovereign debt crisis intensify. Spanish and French borrowing costs rise in debt auctions. Crude oil drops to $101 per barrel, and gold prices decline.

The complexity and jargon of spread trading can make it daunting to many investors. But Kevin Kerr says it’s a tool that can help limit your risk and exposure in volatile conditions like these. He explains spread trading and weighs its pros and cons.

Stocks open lower, after Jose Manuel Barroso warns of a “systemic crisis” in Europe. U.S. consumer prices declined slightly last month, and industrial production rose more than expected. Crude oil tops $100 per barrel for the first time since June.

EC President Barroso warns of a systemic crisis in the euro zone, and the Bank of England lowers its global growth forecast. Italy’s benchmark bond rises back above 7%. Target rises on strong earnings, but shares of Dell and Abercrombie & Fitch fall.

The complexity and jargon of spread trading can make it daunting to many investors. But Kevin Kerr says it’s a tool that can help limit your risk and exposure in volatile conditions like these. He explains spread trading and weighs its pros and cons.

Nilus Mattive has been helping his dad invest $100,000 of his retirement money over the past 15 months. He shares his results, and shows you some of the strategies he’s employed to multiply his dad’s income more than 125 times over.

U.S. and European stocks decline amid renewed sovereign debt concerns. Euro-zone GDP grows just 0.2%. U.S. retail sales and manufacturing data improve, and producer prices drop the most in 20 months. Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Staples report earnings.

U.S. stock futures and European equities fall on renewed sovereign debt fears, and the yield on Italy’s benchmark government bond rises back to 7%. Euro-zone GDP rose just 0.2% in the third quarter. Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Staples report earnings.

Investors are fed up with the Fed’s policy of unlimited credit creation and money printing. They’re moving away from fiat currencies and toward gold. But Jack Crooks says that despite this trend, a return to the gold standard is extremely unlikely.

Global stocks retreat as Merkel repeats her opposition to joint euro-zone bonds, and optimism fades over Italy’s economic reforms and Berlusconi’s resignation. Warren Buffett discloses a 5.4% stake in IBM. Goldman Sachs upgrades Caterpillar.

Global stocks retreat as Merkel repeats her opposition to joint euro-zone bonds, and optimism fades over Italy’s economic reforms and Berlusconi’s resignation. Warren Buffett discloses a 5.4% stake in IBM. ** Penney and Lowe’s report earnings.

The European debt crisis is getting worse by the day, and now, virtually all markets are starting to understand the implications. Larry Edelson looks at gold, silver, the dollar and U.S. stocks and makes specific forecasts about each market.

Mike Larson just got back from Germany, where he found that the euro-zone bailouts, and even the euro currency, are wildly unpopular. He sees signs that the bond markets are finally cracking, which could portend a major selloff in global stocks.

Global equities rise on optimism that Italy will pass the 2012 budget bill, and Berlusconi will step down. Walt Disney surges on strong earnings. Viacom will move its stock listing to the Nasdaq. E-Trade slumps after deciding not to sell itself.

Stocks rise as Italian lawmakers appear set to pass the 2012 budget bill, possibly paving the way for the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi. Walt Disney and Nvidia surge on strong earnings. Caterpillar offers to buy China’s ERA Mining Machinery.

Ron Rowland believes that a collapse of the euro is inevitable. To track the crisis, he uses exchange-traded notes that compare Italian and German government debt. He shows you how to use these instruments as an early warning system.

Global stocks rebound from yesterday’s selloff, amid optimism about Italy and Greece. U.S. jobless claims fell to their lowest level in seven months, and the September trade deficit narrowed to $43.1 billion. Cisco and Kohl’s surge on solid earnings.

U.S. and European stocks rebound from yesterday’s steep selloff. Italy’s 10-year bond yield moves below 7% on speculation Mario Monti will replace Berlusconi. Greece names Lucas Papademos its new prime minister. The EU cuts its 2012 GDP forecast.

Gold, silver and miners have all marched higher over the past few weeks. Sean Brodrick thinks this is the start of something big. He says miners are dirt cheap at present prices, and gives you more reasons why they’re about to head sharply higher.

Kevin Kerr says the Occupy Wall Street protesters are representative of a large part of the population who are angry at the moral failings of our government and financial institutions. He recommends ways to protect your money in this environment.

U.S. and European stocks fall sharply as Italian bond yields rise to levels considered unsustainable. Financial and technology stocks are among the biggest decliners. General Motors slumps after saying it no longer expects to break even in Europe.

U.S. stock futures follow the European markets lower, as the yield on the Italian 10-year government bond surges above 7%. Silvio Berlusconi says he will step down after parliament passes economic reforms. General Motors and Macy’s report earnings.

Nilus Mattive answers viewer questions about I-Bonds, including queries about creating an account and buying bonds on treasurydirect.gov, and why he’s recommending any type of Treasury debt given Washington’s dire financial situation.

Global markets trend higher ahead of a key budget vote in Italy. Investor sentiment rises on reports Greece will receive its next tranche of bailout funds. Olympus admits to covering up investment losses. McDonald’s global same-store sales rise 5.5%.

European markets and U.S. futures rise ahead of a key budget vote in Italy, which could set up a confidence vote for Berlusconi. Greece reportedly will get its next tranche of bailout funds. Olympus tumbles 29% after covering up investment losses.

A lesser-known Chinese computer producer is quickly taking market share from American computer giants such as Dell and Hewlett-Packard. Tony Sagami shows you how to profit from this shift.

Jack Crooks explains six traits of market fools, as defined by Nassim Taleb in his book “Fooled by Randomness.” Jack offers examples of how each trait can lead to heavy losses in the market, and shows you how to avoid them by controlling your risk.

U.S. futures and European stocks are modestly lower, but off their worst levels of the day, on speculation that Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi may resign. Greece’s leader reportedly will resign as part of a deal to form a unity government.

The “Bailout Rally” sparked by the European summit lasted just two days. Now, economic indicators suggest that the global debt crisis is getting worse, not better, and that a second recession is coming. Mike Larson tells you how to protect yourself.

U.S. employers added 80,000 jobs in October, fewer than expected, but hiring in the previous two months was revised sharply higher. The unemployment rate edged down to 9.0%. Jon Corzine resigns as CEO of MF Global. Groupon debuts on the Nasdaq.

U.S. investors digest the government’s October employment report. Greece’s prime minister scraps plans for a referendum on the country’s latest bailout. The G-20 wraps up its two-day meeting. Jon Corzine resigns as CEO of MF Global. Groupon debuts.

Silver historically has not performed as well as its fellow precious metal, gold, during financial crises. But Rudy Martin found several signs predicting an increase in silver prices over the next year. He highlights ways to benefit from that trend.

Ron Rowland breaks down the stock market performance of the past year using Select Sector ETFs. He finds which sectors outperformed the broader market, and which underperformed, and explains why.

U.S. stocks follow European markets higher after the ECB unexpectedly cuts its key interest rate to 1.25%. BBC reports Greece’s prime minister may resign. U.S. jobless claims fell below 400,000 last week. Retailers report disappointing October sales.

Stocks post modest gains as investors await a policy decision from the ECB, and the start of the G-20 summit in Cannes. Greece’s prime minister calls an emergency cabinet meeting over the bailout referendum. Retailers report October same-store sales.

Aside from water, the world’s biggest thirst is for oil. Kevin Kerr gives you two of many ways to tap into the growing long-term demand for solutions to our ever-shrinking supply of fossil fuels, and the insatiable demand for more power.

U.S. stocks win back some of the losses of the past two days, after ADP reports 110,000 private jobs added to payrolls. The Fed wraps up its policy meeting in Washington. MasterCard, Time Warner and Comcast gain on strong quarterly earnings.

Global markets stabilize as investors turn from the European sovereign debt crisis to the Federal Reserve meeting in Washington. Private employers added 110,000 jobs in October: ADP. Kraft Foods, Comcast and energy stocks top the earnings calendar.

Aside from water, the world’s biggest thirst is for oil. Kevin Kerr gives you two of many ways to tap into the growing long-term demand for solutions to our ever-shrinking supply of fossil fuels, and the insatiable demand for more power.

Nilus Mattive believes that Series I Savings Bonds, or I-Bonds, offer extremely attractive interest rates right now with zero risk. Despite a lower 6-month inflation rate, on which their interest is based, I-Bonds still yield more annually than CDs.

The global stock market rout continues after Greece calls a public referendum on its latest bailout plan. The VIX jumps more than 20%, while U.S. Treasuries soar and the dollar gains 2% on the euro, sending commodity prices sharply lower.

Global stocks continue to pull back from last week’s gains, after Greece calls a referendum on its latest bailout plan. Investors flood into U.S. Treasuries and the dollar, pushing commodities down further. Pfizer raises its 2011 profit outlook.

In this video update, Larry Edelson will share with you his answers to the most important markets he follows: Gold, silver, the dollar, and the Dow Industrials.

Global markets pull back after last week’s rally as investors look for more details on the EU plan to tackle the debt crisis. Japan intervenes in the currency markets again to weaken the yen. MF Global may declare bankruptcy and sell its assets: WSJ.

Global stocks pull back from last week’s rally, as investors look for details of the reform plan to tackle the sovereign debt crisis. Japan intervenes to weaken the yen. The New York Fed suspends MF Global, which reportedly is close to bankruptcy.

There’s a big heap of hope floating out there, as far as I’m concerned. And unfortunately for the bulls, hope is now colliding with reality — and not in a good way! In today’s video, I’ll show you why we’re due for more losses ... possibly very soon!

ITT revenue up 13%. Chevron profits double. Facebook deal boosts Interpublic’s profit. Whirlpool to cut 5,000 jobs. Goodyear swings to profit. Consumer spending gains outpace income growth. U.S. stocks pull back.