Energy

For several years investors have looked at energy stocks through the spectrum of the US shale gas revolution. But the ISIS insurgency threatening Iraq is providing a reminder that oil security is a real concern, explains Guinness Global Energy manager...

Regulations forcing companies to improve energy efficiency have created a growing customer base for companies selling products that help save energy. Tim Dieppe, partner and fund manager at sustainability specialists WHEB Group explains why he has bought...

The president of the European Central Bank (ECB) has said the currency crisis in Ukraine could have serious and long-lasting implications for the European energy market.

Shares in Centrica have fallen 3% in early trading after UK energy secretary Ed Davey urged regulators to look at industry profit margins.

Carmignac Gestion has appointed Lombard Odier manager Michael Hulme to run its commodities fund as David Field takes time out from the industry.

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Biotech, digital communications and clean energy have been the three best performing themes in Pictet's Global Megatrends Selection fund this year.

The FTSE 100 has surged in afternoon trading - rising over 100 points - as hopes mount US politicians will agree a deal on the country's sprawling budget deficit.

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