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COMMODITIES NEWS

BHP Billiton profits hit by falling commodities demand

Investment Week | 08 Feb 2012

BHP Billiton, the world's largest miner, said a deterioration in demand for commodities contributed to a 5.5% slide in half-year profits to $9.94bn (£6.25bn).

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Xstrata shares soar on news of $80bn Glencore merger

Glencore and Xstrata are in advanced talks about a $80bn merger that could reshape the mining industry.

Investment Week | 02 Feb 2012

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JPM's Gregson sees deep value in resources after 'torturous' year

Last year was a “long and torturous” one for investors, but there is now deep value in the heavily sold-off resources sectors, said J.P. Morgan’s Neil Gregson.

Investment Week | 26 Jan 2012

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Artemis energy duo: Listing location now vital to returns

John Dodd and Richard Hulf, managers of the £84m Artemis Global Energy fund, are reducing exposure to eurozone-domiciled assets as they refine their approach to stock selection.

Investment Week | 18 Jan 2012

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Rogers: Buying US T-bills now is a 'terrible mistake'

Investment veteran Jim Rogers has branded US treasuries as the one of the last remaining asset bubbles left in the world.

Investment Week | 21 Dec 2011

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Gold ETF value soars to record high

Investors have accumulated the largest-ever gold hoard this week as Europe’s deteriorating debt crisis has prompted investors to flock to safe havens.

Investment Week | 25 Nov 2011

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Demand for gold vehicles soars in Q3

Gold ETFs and similar products witnessed inflows of 77.6 tonnes in the third quarter of 2011, which was 58% above year-earlier levels of 49.1 tonnes.

Investment Week | 17 Nov 2011

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JPM’s Gregson: The headwinds and tailwinds for gold

J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Neil Gregson, who will take over the £2bn Natural Resources fund next year, said investors “have to be alert” to the future direction of the gold price despite renewed eurozone fears prompting a recent rally.

Investment Week | 14 Nov 2011

To buy or not to buy? UK income stars clash on BP

BP’s robust results lifted shares in the oil major last week but provoked mixed reactions as managers debate whether now is the time to buy back in

Investment Week | 31 Oct 2011

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Jupiter’s Gibbs sells down gold as prices plummet

As the precious metal lost 15% of its value, Philip Gibbs jettisons almost all gold holdings from the Jupiter Absolute Return fund through ETF sale.

Investment Week | 31 Oct 2011

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BG Group makes $1.9bn in Q3 after profits surge

BG Group has reported a 17% increase in operating profit in the third quarter as higher commodity prices offset lower output in the UK.

Investment Week | 25 Oct 2011

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Rogers: Let the banks fail

Bailing out the banks is not a solution to the debt crisis, and eurozone leaders should let troubled banks fail, said investment veteran Jim Rogers.

Investment Week | 17 Oct 2011

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Five of the Best: Gold miners set to surprise in 2012

Angelos Damaskos, manager of the £40m Junior Gold fund and CEO of Sector Investment Managers, picks five gold miners best placed to benefit from the upswing in commodity prices.

Investment Week | 07 Oct 2011

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Troy's Lyon hits out at gold doomsayers

Troy Asset Management's Sebastian Lyon continues to back gold despite a sharp correction in the asset class in September.

Investment Week | 06 Oct 2011

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AXA IM launches Natural Resources fund

AXA IM has launched the AXA WF Framlington Natural Resources fund, a global equity offering managed by Sebastien Lagarde and Olivier Eugene.

Investment Week | 04 Oct 2011

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Being a long time motorbiker, I am very conscious of the ever present threat that comes from being unaware of what is in front of you.

Jupiter tops Alpha Manager provider list

Jupiter Unit Trust Managers employs the most FE Alpha Managers with 12 on the newly revealed list for 2012.

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When a phlebotomist sticks a needle in a vein you pay attention. He or she has you just where they want you.

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