Commodities

Funds to profit from rising or falling commodity prices

If there is one area that divides opinion more than most it is commodities. Some investors think that we are…

2 top oil stocks to buy for the long term

With the oil price recently reaching $60 per barrel for the first time since July 2015, many investors are becoming…

2 gold stocks worth buying for the long term

While the gold price has risen by 10% this year, it faces an uncertain future. In the US, UK and…

Are these the top 3 gold stocks in London?

Gold may not have a practical value as an alternative currency. It’s not possible to enter a shop and pay…

Political uncertainty adds to the allure of Randgold Resources

The election result has plunged the UK into a period of significant political uncertainty. There have been calls for Theresa…

Does Mariana’s merger with Sandstorm Gold stack up?

Among the four main ways to make money from mining gold or silver – exploration, development, streaming or financing a…

Berkeley Energia – Another ‘Sirius’ mistake?

Following my recommendation 15 months ago, followers saw Berkeley Energia (LON:BKY) nearly treble by January as more and more commentators…

Why I’d ignore the director share sales and buy Centamin

The share price of gold miner Centamin* (LON:CEY) has slumped by over 12% in the last two weeks. Apart from…

Oil majors consider their future

A vertebra in the spinal column of the world economy is causing pain. As I write the price of Brent…

This factor could hold the key to Tullow Oil’s future

Low interest rates have incentivised borrowing in recent years. There has been little reason for companies to reduce their debt…