The auto sector’s second-quarter earnings weakness is likely to spill over to the third quarter. The fourth quarter could, however, surprise with a strong rebound as U.S. sales continue to improve and China remains a strong market for automobiles.

Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors’ attention, and produce big gains as well.

Gold is trading at the lowest level relative to palladium since 2004 as Bloomberg notes that prospects for a record shortage has lured investors to the metal used in pollution-control devices for cars amid concern that supply will be disrupted.