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Copper price hits new highs. Should you invest?The threat of renewed tariffs and supply crunches, alongside rising demand, is causing a renewed surge in copper prices.
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Can new technology break Mastercard and Visa's duopoly?Mastercard and Visa earn vast profits by taking a cut from thousands of payments a second. But new technology and political tensions could disrupt their duopoly
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Fidelity European Trust – long-term opportunities in European stocksFidelity European Trust may have tripped up last year, but it has a strong long-term record, says Max King. Should you invest?
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A restful retreat at Four Seasons Resort The Nam HaiThe luxury Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Vietnam champions local cuisine and wellness treatments at its award-winning spa.
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Is active management still relevant?Fresh research finds most active funds continue to underperform their average passive counterparts. Which approach works best for you?
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What do investment platform fee cuts mean for you?As competition in the retail investment platform market increases, many services are reducing their fees to entice more customers and keep up with their rivals. How will it impact your returns?
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What is FIRE and can it help you retire early?Achieving ‘FIRE’ – financial independence, retire early – involves extreme levels of frugality and disciplined investing, but can it really help you achieve early retirement and financial freedom?
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As AI spend continues to soar, when will investors start to be rewarded?The main ‘big tech’ names recently reported quarterly financial results. We look at what is being signalled to investors.
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Should you pick an equal- or market cap-weighted index?Indices – and the funds that track them – are typically constructed in one of two ways. What difference does it make which one you choose?
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The investment opportunities in VietnamGrowth-oriented government reforms and a diversified stock market mean Vietnam is a diversified and well-valued opportunity for investors.
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What is a hedge fund?Videos Hedge funds are a popular way for wealthy people to invest, but how do they work?
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DIY investors sought diversification alongside AI exposure in JulyAsia-Pacific and renewable energy funds were some of the most popular during the month. Could your portfolio benefit from any of these strategies?
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 5%Savings The best savings rates on the market pay up to 5% on your cash – but you will need to act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear.
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.85%Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are returning up to 4.85% on your savings. We look at the top deals for those willing to lock their cash away and earn guaranteed tax-free gains.
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 8%Savings The top regular savings accounts are paying as much as 8%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at.
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.5%Savings The best easy-access savings accounts are now offering up to 4.5% on your cash savings. We look at the best rates on the market now.
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the fifth consecutive time in July. With the inflation expected to rise, where will interest rates go next?
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When is the Autumn Budget and what should you expect?The new chancellor, John Healey, will present his first Autumn Budget later this year. When is it, and what will the Burnham government’s first fiscal event include?
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The best banking stocks to buy as profits surgeHere are the best banking stocks for your portfolio as profits boom once more at the world's big banks
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Invest in Cameco to buy in to the nuclear renaissanceNuclear industry supplier Cameco is well placed to benefit from the rise in demand for zero-carbon power
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Three Asian stocks that are delivering profitsOpinion Three Asian stocks set to be winners of tomorrow while delivering profits today, as picked by Nitin Bajaj of the Fidelity Asian Values trust
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How to earn high yields from specialist debt fundsDebt funds are among the most misunderstood in the investment trust sector. But they are an excellent way to access more unusual income investments
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It's time to cash in on Canada's value and growthInterview Canada's stock market is widely overlooked, but it is now well placed to prosper, says Greg Eckel of the Canadian General Investments trust
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How Bending Spoons finds profits in the tech graveyardBending Spoons scavenges for once great or promising technology firms and gives them a new lease of life. It is now Italy's most valuable tech company.
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UK mid-cap stocks have a takeover problemUK mid-cap stocks have been struggling as takeovers hollow out the market, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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Cornwall is set for boom times ahead – what's changed?Opinion Cornwall has spent 25 years waiting for a growth story. But its rich mineral deposits mean there's one right under its feet, says Nick Lawson
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Properties for sale in tax havensEight of the best properties for sale in tax havens – including an estate on the British Virgin Islands and a Regency villa in landscaped gardens in Guernsey.
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The bright spots for investors in the year aheadOpinion Investors have plenty of reasons to be cheerful, says Max King, despite the doom-mongers peddling nothing but gloom
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in July 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
