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Despite all the corporate doom and a supposedly depressed outlook for commodities in the downturn, FTSE 100-listed Tullow Oil (TLW) is proving a success story that looks to have plenty further to run - on a two to three year investment view.
 

It's hard to imagine now that just a few months ago, tipsters were touting the insurance sector as a relatively safe haven from the travails of the banking world.

The price of gold broke through the magic $1,000 an ounce barrier at the end of February, and although it fell back last week to $907 after investors took profits, the world and his dog are advocating that gold prices will continue to rise over the long-term.

Shares globally are hitting fresh lows and financial news is universally bleak. Economic recovery isn't expected until later this year or next, and unemployment will rise markedly - but don't wait for confirmation.

To complement the cover story in the April issue, you can download this pdf which contains key facts on the UK-listed shares that qualify for inclusion in the Money Observer Thrifty 30