Commodities

View from the top: Europa Oil & Gas

Europa Oil & Gas chief executive Hugh Mackay talks to Darshini Shah about the company's plans for the forthcoming months and what it will take to get the share price rising.

Wanted - iron ore traders

For commodities traders looking for a six-figure salary with a bonus of up to 300%, iron ore, the latest bulk commodity where spot markets have evolved, is the new pot of gold.

Is it time for investors to look to Burma?

With EU sanctions to be suspended on military-dominated Burma, many have declared a gold rush. But for investors there is opportunity and obstacle in equal measure.

Stock to Watch: Petrofac

Oil service provider Petrofac merits renewed attention amid various broker upgrades backed by directors' buying and a confident outlook at prelims, says Edmond Jackson.

Commodity equities poised to perform

The dislocation between commodity prices and equity values of mining companies has opened up an exciting opportunity for investors, says Evy Hambro.

How to get a foothold in farmland investment

A piece of land in the country is a fine aspiration for any City gentleman, but it could also prove a shrewd investment move. Patrick Smith investigates the routes into farmland investment.

As oil runs hotter, stocks could get burned

A $22 rise in the price of oil could be the difference between steady gains for US stocks and danger signs for the market. Rising US oil prices, more often than not, are a positive for the stockmarket - but not always.

View from the top: Solomon Gold interview

Darshini Shah questions Solomon Gold chief executive Malcolm Norris on the progress regarding the prospect of more capital raising, what opportunities lie ahead for the company and what he believes the new management team needs to do to get the share price climbing.

Gold: Why bother?

Warren Buffet believes investors should avoid gold due to its lack of potential and limited use, but do analysts and investors agree? Darshini Shah assesses the yellow metal's enduring popularity and the best routes to exposure.

View from the top: Genel Energy interview

Interactive Investor Editor Sarah Modlock spoke to Genel Energy's chief financial offer, Julian Metherell, about risk versus reward in Kurdistan, potential takeover targets and how the firm's bumper cash pile will be spent.

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