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Why is the US economy pulling ahead of Europe?
The US economy is trouncing comparable rich-world countries, enjoying higher growth and productivity. What is it doing so right?
By Simon Wilson Published
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UnitedHealth shares slump — is the US healthcare industry in trouble?
The murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has shone a spotlight on a struggling US healthcare industry with an inauspicious outlook
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Are US stocks too expensive?
US stocks have rallied since Donald Trump's election win, but starting valuations are so high that analysts forecast weak performance over the next decade
By Alex Rankine Published
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Trump picks Scott Bessent to lead Treasury: will he succeed?
Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is an odd pick for Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, but he is seen as the more reasonable and pragmatic of the candidates
By Jane Lewis Published
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Vaccine maker shares slump after Trump picks RFK Jr as next US health secretary
Drugmakers' shares slumped after RFK Jr, a vaccine sceptic, was appointed as the next US Health Secretary. How will this affect drug companies?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Wall Street enjoys a Trump sugar rush – will it crash?
Wall Street investors could be repeating the mistakes they made in Trump's first term, when “Trump trades” enjoyed a short pop and then underperformed
By Alex Rankine Published
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Will bond vigilantes come for Donald Trump?
Bond vigilantes could make a comeback if Donald Trump follows through on some of his promised policies
By Simon Wilson Published
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Elon Musk enters the White House – what happens now?
Elon Musk has achieved the seemingly impossible many times before in the business world. But will he be able to cut the US government down to size?
By Jane Lewis Published
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Trump trades: The top US stocks traded during the US election
US stocks From Tesla, Nvidia to Trump Media - we look at the US stocks investors have been buying during the US elections
By Dan McEvoy Published
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