Latest articles by Tom Bulford
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The companies to back in the war on the superbugs
Cover Story Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics – the biotech firms developing alternatives are set to profit handsomely, says Tom Bulford.
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This penny share is dreaming of Gangnam success
Features This small-cap British firm is hoping to cash in on the growing success of K-pop, says Tom Bulford. So far it has hardly had the success of Gangnam Style. But could 2013 be its year?
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The coming supply crunch in diamonds
Features As demand for diamonds increases, supply of the precious gems is unlikely to keep up. That suggests a very bright future for the diamond mining industry, says Tom Bulford.
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Welcome to the 'Third Revolution'
Features Radical advances in biotechnology are ushering in what some are calling the 'Third Revolution'. It could be one of the greatest investment stories of our time, says Tom Bulford.
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How to spot a great gold miner
Features This is a great time to be buying gold mining shares, says Tom Bulford. Here, he explains how to spot a potential winner, and picks four stocks to watch.
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I nearly died twice last week
Tutorials Extending Britain's 'health and safety' culture into financial services will have entirely the opposite effect to the one intended, says Tom Bulford.
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British biotech takes off
Features With a catalogue of exciting breakthroughs, the most exciting story for penny investors this year has been biotechnology, says Tom Bulford.
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Why I trust shares above all else
Beginners' Guides For novice investors, the choice of what to buy can be baffling. But Tom Bulford likes shares. Here, he explains why.
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How to become a successful oil baron
Features With the development of new drilling techniques, the US could secure its energy sources for the next century. Tom Bulford explains how to get in on America's new oil boom.
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A true contrarian play for the adventurous investor
Features Most investors wouldn't touch a Chinese-run alternative energy stock with a ten-foot barge pole, says Tom Bulford. But this particular stock might just be worth a punt.
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Three great vehicles for your savings
Beginners' Guides Tom Bulford continues his short series on DIY investing with three simple ways to invest in shares: the basic share-dealing account, stocks and shares Isas, and self-invested personal pensions (Sipps).
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Take back control of your investments today
Beginners' Guides High fund management fees and low savings rates make it more important than ever that investors take control of their money. And DIY investing is both simple and rewarding, says Tom Bulford . Here, he explains how to go about it.
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How Wayne Money is leading the fight against terrorism
Features Everybody from banks to oil companies are queueing up to get their hands on this firm's security products. Tom Bulford explains why you should keep your eye on this penny share.
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The tiny stocks you'll be talking about in ten years' time
Features Most penny stocks go unnoticed by investors. But if you get in early, says Tom Bulford, you can hitch a ride as the corporate giants of tomorrow knock old industries aside or build new ones from scratch.
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The penny share that could save you from white van man
Features Waiting in for service personnel to call can be a frustrating experience. But this small-cap technology company aims to change all that, says Tom Bulford.
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Three great reasons to buy oil explorers now
Features With new technology transforming oil exploration, small-cap companies are unlocking huge new reserves. Tom Bulford explains why you should buy in.
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The biggest penny share story of this decade
Features This decade will be defined by developments in biotechnology, says Tom Buford. Here, he explains the role biotech is playing in resolving the global food crisis.
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A UK company revolutionising drug discovery
Features Network pharmacology - finding alternate uses for existing drugs - is a growing area of medical research. Tom Bulford looks at one small-cap pharma that could be about to make an exciting breakthrough.
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How to cash in on this $6m health conscious market
Features In the search for a competitive edge in sports, more and more supplements have been developed to increase performance. Tom Bulford looks at the 'functional food' market, and some of the small-cap companies operating in it.
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The Korean craze that is about to sweep the nation
Features A huge sensation throughout Asia, and already making waves in America, it's only a matter of time before 'K-Pop' hits Britain. And this small-cap media company is perfectly placed to profit.
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The penny share that could help set off a lighting revolution
Features We are on the cusp of an LED lighting revolution. And this small-cap British engineering company will be in the forefront, says Tom Bulford.
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A slap in the face for junior miners
Features Political risk has increased dramatically in the oil and minerals sector lately, says Tom Bulford. But there's another reason junior miners are suffering - and it's less well-known.
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How this ex-journalist could transform the PR industry
Features An ex-City journalist may be about to succeed in his quest to shake up the marketing industry, says Tom Bulford - thanks to this clever, little piece of financial engineering.
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How you can find truly exciting manufacturing stocks
Features Soon computers won't only be used in the design stage - they'll be used in the manufacturing of products too, says Tom Bulford. And this penny share is at the cutting edge of this new technology.
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