James McKeigue
James graduated from Keele University with a BA (Hons) in English literature and history, and has a certificate in journalism from the NCTJ. James has worked as a freelance journalist in various Latin American countries.He also had a spell at ITV, as welll as wring for Television Business International and covering the European equity markets for the Forbes.com London bureau. James has travelled extensively in emerging markets, reporting for international energy magazines such as Oil and Gas Investor, and institutional publications such as the Commonwealth Business Environment Report. He is currently the managing editor of LatAm INVESTOR, the UK's only Latin American finance magazine.
Latest articles by James McKeigue
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Colin Calder: The sun brought me out of retirement
Features Having already made one fortune, Colin Calder came out of retirement to make another - this time in the energy-saving sector.
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Charlie Marshall: Loafing around in the bedroom
Features Natural-born entrepreneur Charlie Marshall turned a frustrating Saturday morning into a multi-million-pound business venture.
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How Simon Taylor spotted profits in YouTube
Features The growth of smartphones and tablets has led to large amounts of extra data. So Simon Taylor decided to find a home for it in Wales.
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How to profit from Latin America’s bubbling tech sector
Features Latin America is fast becoming the cradle of the world's next big tech firms. James McKeigue explains why, and tips the best stock to profit.
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How Mark Blythe sold businesses to students
Features Seeing an opportunity to make their fortunes in introducing companies to graduates, Mark Blythe and his university chum took their idea on the road.
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Gold will fall to $900 an ounce, says Jim Rogers
Features The price of gold hasn’t done falling yet, says the US commodities guru.
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How Charlie Green transformed the office
Features Not content with mundane office life, Charlie Green and an ex-colleague decided to seek their fortunes in providing innovative London workspaces.
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A great time to own land in Argentina
Features Nervous investors have backed away from Latin America’s agriculture sector after food prices fell. But the sell-off is a great opportunity to buy in, says James McKeigue. Here, he picks the best way.
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The Russian bear may bite, but feeding it might pay off
Cover Story Investors who have risked their hands and been bitten might be wary of Russia. But every market has its price, says James McKeigue.
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David Spencer-Percival's simple secret for success
Features Making good money working in a lucrative field wasn't enough for David Spencer-Percival. To get to the top, he had to go that little bit further.
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The economy’s chickens are coming home to roost, says Nouriel Roubini
Features Reality is catching up with the markets, says permabear pundit Nouriel Roubini.
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Who are the political parties' paymasters?
Features Labour’s dispute with the Unite trade union has raised questions about the political influence of party donors. Who pays, and who calls the tune? James McKeigue investigates.
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Ignore the experts and switch off your TV, says Barry Ritholz
Features The predictions of so called financial ‘experts’ are of no value whatsoever, says Barry Ritholtz.
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How Graham Smith-Bernal revolutionised court reporting
Features Graham Smith-Bernal jumped on the latest technology to bring dusty, old courtrooms into the twenty-first century. James McKeigue reports.
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How to profit from the shale revolution in Latin America
Features Shale oil and gas could be about to propel growth in Latin America. James McKeigue explains why, and tips one energy share that is set to profit.
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MoneyWeek roundup: How to invest as Portugal struggles
Features James McKeigue highlights the week's best pieces from the MoneyWeek team.
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Where to place your bets in the rise of a new trade superpower
Cover Story Latin America is banding together to improve trade, and business is booming. British investors should grab a slice of the action, says James McKeigue. Here, he tips the best shares to buy now.
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Adrian Lee: The ‘man with a van’ who made good
Features Having worked in the trade since he was 16, Adrian Lee used the latest technological wizardry to turn his flooring business into a nation-wide money spinner.
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How John Styring made a million in children’s books
Features A background in publishing enabled John Styring to set up one of the most successful entrants to the industry in the last decade.
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Why the Chinese are spending $40bn in Central America
Features China has shown a marked interest in investing in Central America. That's a sure sign that you should too, says James McKeigue. Here, he explains why, and tips one exciting way to profit.
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Meredith Whitney: Invest in America’s new boom-towns
Features Financial pundit Meredith Whitney believes companies will abandon America's coastal cities for the energy-rich interior. Supposing she's proved right again, how can investors profit? James McKeigue reports.
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How Edilberto Becerra made a fortune from spuds
Features A native of Colombia's capital, Bogotá, Edilberto Becerra made millions bringing premium potatoes to the tropical provinces. James McKeigue reports.
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This Peru boom will run and run
Features You don't need to look very hard to see signs of Peru's growth, says James McKeigue. Here, he revisits one of his favourite Latin American emerging markets, and tips one share to buy now.
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Jeffrey Gundlach: Apple looks ‘sorta’ cheap and silver is better than gold
Features Controversial money manager Jeffrey Gundlach believes US Treasuries are the safest market there is, natural gas is a ‘generational long’ and Japanese equities are a no brainer.
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