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'BP’s days as an oil giant are numbered – a merger with Shell would be the best outcome by far'
Opinion BP has been in decline for some time, could a takeover by Shell save it?
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Investors remain calm as the Middle East war unfolds
Conflict in the Middle East has failed to shake oil or stock markets. Can the peace hold?
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How to play the surge in the silver price
Bulls have been watching silver's latest run-up with excitement, says Dominic Frisby. All the ingredients for a long-term upswing are in place, and here’s how investors can take advantage
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Investors should buy into the nuclear power renaissance – Merryn Somerset Webb
Opinion A new golden age for nuclear power is upon us, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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Oil price stays steady as tensions in Middle East boils over
Oil prices surged after Israel's attack on Iran, but the global market for the commodity is forecast to remain well-supplied until 2030
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Gold versus cash: which is the better store of value?
Gold prices have rocketed over the past year, and the yellow metal’s role as a store of value is coming to the fore. Does gold beat cash savings?
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'North Sea oil is ripe for a rebound'
Opinion Labour’s green-energy policy is unsustainable, says Dominic Frisby. That bodes well for British oil explorers
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A long bull market beckons for copper
Opinion Ignore short-term volatility: a worsening supply squeeze implies far higher prices in future, says Albert Mackenzie, copper analyst and market reporter at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
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8 gold funds to consider for exposure to the yellow metal
Gold funds are one of the best ways of adding gold to your portfolio. We highlight some of the more interesting funds for gold spot prices and gold miners.
