Latest articles by Eoin Gleeson
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The search for safe havens for your money
Tutorials With the eurozone in crisis and the global economy faltering, where is safe for investors now? Eoin Gleeson and Sean Keyes consider the best new havens for your money.
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Profit from the fight against cybercrime
Features As cybercrime becomes more sophisticated, billions are being spent shoring up internet security. That leads to opportunities for investors. Eoin Gleeson examines the sector, and tips the best firms to buy now.
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Join the rush for rare earth metals
Features Rare earth metals are an invaluable industrial resource. And with consumption far outstripping supply, their price has shot up. Eoin Gleeson considers the case for investment, and tips two of the best bets in the sector.
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Profit from the transport revolution
Features The planet's transport problems will not be solved by electric cars, but by 'reinventing the wheel', say Eoin Gleeson and Jody Clarke. Here, we look at four big changes in transport – and how to profit from them.
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Profit from the Google v iPhone war
Features With the launch of Apple's iPhone, demand for smartphones has gone through the roof. And now with Google entering the hardware market, things will only hot up. Eoin Gleeson looks at the sector, and tips two companies poised to cash in on the popularity of next-generation mobile handsets.
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Profit as drug giants farm out testing
Features Bringing a new drug to market isn't cheap. So now, pharmaceutical firms are contracting research out to China in a bid to cut costs. A whole new industry has already sprung up to support drug testing. Eoin Gleeson looks at what's going on, and picks the best bet in the sector.
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Profit from China's rediscovered love for dairy
Features China's demand for milk is on the rise. But a recent contamination scandal caused panic and led to the closure of several suppliers. But for the brands that consumers still trust, there is a huge opportunity for profit. Eoin Gleeson examines China's milk industry and picks the best bet in the sector.
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Profit from China's medical reforms
Features Beijing is to spend $125bn over the next three years on thousands of new clinics and hospitals. That will be a major boost to China's medical device industry as money is spent on locally produced, low cost medical equipment. Eoin Gleeson examines the sector, and picks the best company to invest in now.
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Make fat returns from the fast-food boom
Features As fast-food culture sweeps the globe, firms in the sector are on the rise. And that's yielding some tasty investment opportunities, say John Stepek and Eoin Gleeson.
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Profit from the power of the tides
Features The sea is the world's largest untapped source of renewable energy. But harnessing it is difficult and costly. But now, with the backing of venture capitalists, governments and utilities, it may soon compete with other energy sources. Eoin Gleeson investigates, and picks the best bet in the sector.
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Profit from the tech spending slump
Features Those technology firms that survived the dotcom bust of the late 1990s have spent much of the time since hoarding money. Now they are one of the few industries with spare cash, and there is talk of a tech-led recovery. Eoin Gleeson investigates, and picks the best bet in the sector.
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American medical property bucks the downturn
Features Commercial property in America is in bad shape. But one property sector is profiting nicely from the US's ageing population, says Eoin Gleeson.
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Five ways to profit from the new agriculture revolution
Features In the 1960s, new agricultural technology tripled crop yields. Now there is a second green revolution going on. Eoin Gleeson looks at the latest developments – and tips the five best ways to profit.
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Shell's floating LNG facility - they're going to need a bigger boat
Merryn's Blog Just when gas traders thought America had all the gas reserves it could handle, Royal Dutch Shell announces plans to build the world's first floating liquefied natural gas facility, a landmark project that could "unlock dozens of strained gas fields that are too remote to be developed".
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How to profit from molybdenum
Features There is one metal that China has not yet cornered the market in: molybdenum, which makes steel resistant to corrosion and extreme heat. But China wants control of that, too. Eoin Gleeson examines the sector, and explains the best way to profit from molybdenum.
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Explorers strike black gold
Features As the price of oil spiked two years ago, the industry began scouring remote reaches of the ocean to find new reserves. and now, oil explorers have recently made some significant discoveries. Eoin Gleeson investigates, and picks the best ways to invest in the new oil boom.
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How to profit from the scramble for technology metals
Features The modern world relies on a supply of certain exotic metals. And China is sitting on top of most of them. Eoin Gleeson reports on the sector, and picks the best companies to invest in.
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New aircraft boom will see titanium price take off
Features Growing trade between Asia and the Middle East has meant new routes for airlines and fresh demand for aeroplanes. And in air transport, the key metal is titanium. Eoin Gleeson looks at the sector and explains how you can get in on the start of a new boom in the metal.
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Cash in on medical breakthroughs
Features Genetics is continuing to revolutionise medicine, and is throwing up some exciting investment opportunities. Eoin Gleeson examines the sector, and picks the best way to cash in.
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Turning electrical junk into profit
Features Electronic waste is the fastest-growing form of rubbish worldwide. And with world governments clamping down on the disposal of used electrical items, it's becoming a very lucrative business. Eoin Gleeson looks into the sector, and picks the best company to invest in now.
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Can solar energy survive a price war?
Features A fall in demand for solar panels and growth in production facilities heralds a price war in the solar power business as the industry struggles to compete with the cost of coal. Eoin Gleeson looks at the solar power industry, and picks one key stock to watch.
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Invest in the future of British gas
Features Britain currently imports 40% of its gas - much of it from Russia. Soon that will rise to 80%. And unless we invest heavily in energy security, we will be at the mercy of geopolitical whim. Eoin Gleeson examines the gas storage industry, and picks the best bet in the sector.
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Profit from a cleaner, greener future with electric cars
Features Electric cars have been a long time in the making – but now they could be set to take off as they are poised to go mass market. Eoin Gleeson looks at how you can profit.
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Timber can withstand ill economic winds
Features Timber is the ultimate crisis-friendly investment: if you don't like the look of prevailing prices, just leave the trees to grow. And right now, timber is relatively undervalued, says Eoin Gleeson. Here, he examines the sector and finds out the best way to invest.
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