Silver broke through the $14 price barrier early Monday morning with precious metals analysts believing silver will face less resistance than gold in the current commodity market.

In its weekly newsletter on precious metals and mining stocks, InsideMetals.com implied that watching the direction of the US dollar might give commodity investors a clue as to the direction of gold prices.

Crude oil prices in New York extended the rally in energy futures into its third week on Monday July 27, 2009 as oil futures on the NYMEX traded over $68 in early morning activity before settling back to $67.76 per

New home sales in June rose 11 percent, its highest one-month gain in eight years, according to the latest US Department of Commerce Report.

The SEC has made the emergency naked short-selling rule which was put into place to stem abuse of the US financial system during the economic crisis permanent.

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Australian Wool Innovation has acknowledged that its 2010 deadline for phasing out mulesing was unlikely to be reached.

Three bids have been received for ailing luxury fashion house Christian Lacroix, which went into administration last month, according to its official receiver.

Super suppliers with access to production capacity in countries around the globe are being tipped as the winners when it comes to helping buyers improve stock turns and speed-to-market while preserving net margin. But surprisingly, while speed is critical, proximity

New rules setting out the shape and material of the record-breaking high-tech bodysuits worn by competitive swimmers have been described by Speedo as "a retrograde step that could be detrimental to the future of swimming."

Women's clothing retailer Christopher & Banks is to open a new prototype store showcasing its two brands under one roof for the first time.

The United Football League has partnered with GameWear Team Sports as the UFL's official supplier of uniforms and practice wear.

Apparel maker VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) announced that David Conn has been appointed President - VF Retail Licensed Brands, a new position within its subsidiary, VF Services, Inc.

Catering for ever wetter autumns SealSkinz has introduced two ranges for sports players and outdoor enthusiasts, including new products for 2009.

Speciality retailer The Wet Seal announced the appointments of Kim Bajrech and Debbie Shinn to the Wet Seal division merchandising team.

Designer brand Geoffrey Beene LLC is renewing its men's tailored clothing license with Oxford Industries unit Lanier Clothes for another five years.

Bankrupt luxury clothing maker Ittierre has signed a five-year deal to produce and distribute John Galliano's collections of men's wear, women's wear and leather goods.

Women's wear retailer Bebe Stores Inc has signed a five-year licensing agreement with Titan Industries to design, manufacture and distribute women's non-casual footwear.

Fabric and clothing producer S Kumars Nationwide (SKNL) recorded a 7% drop in first quarter profit to INR512m (US$10.6m), in spite of a 33% sales surge.

Shares in clothing retailer Bossini International Holdings surged by as much as 40% after the company's controlling shareholder said he was in talks to sell his stake.