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Why India is well placed for recovery after a bruising 2025
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Low-cost index funds for simple investing
Tips Index funds are an easy, low-cost way for investors to invest in a sector or asset class. Here’s a selection of the cheapest passive tracker funds on the market right now.
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Three Indian stocks poised to profit
Indian stocks are making waves. Here, professional investor Gaurav Narain of the India Capital Growth Fund highlights three of his favourites
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UK small-cap stocks ‘are ready to run’
Opinion UK small-cap stocks could be set for a multi-year bull market, with recent strong performance outstripping the large-cap indices
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Hints of private credit crisis rattle investors
There are similarities to 2007 in private credit. Investors shouldn’t panic, but they should be alert to the possibility of a crash.
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Financial education: how to teach children about money
Financial education was added to the national curriculum more than a decade ago, but it doesn’t seem to have done much good. It’s time to take back control
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Investing in Taiwan: profit from the rise of Asia’s Silicon Valley
Taiwan has become a technology manufacturing powerhouse. Smart investors should buy in now, says Matthew Partridge
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‘Why you should mix bitcoin and gold’
Opinion Bitcoin and gold are both monetary assets and tend to move in opposite directions. Here's why you should hold both
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Invest in the beauty industry as it takes on a new look
The beauty industry is proving resilient in troubled times, helped by its ability to shape new trends, says Maryam Cockar
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How to play the SSE share price
Energy provider SSE is going for growth and looks reasonably valued. Should you invest?
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Tax receipts: Rachel Reeves 'should hand back the cash'
Opinion Chancellor Rachel Reeves is cheering higher-than-expected tax receipts. But where has the money come from?
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The scourge of youth unemployment in Britain
Youth unemployment in Britain is the worst it’s been for more than a decade. Something dramatic seems to have changed in the labour markets. What is it?
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How to pay in a cheque
Receiving or writing a cheque has become much less common in recent years as instant bank transfers have grown in popularity. Amid widespread bank branch closures, we explain what to do if you get a cheque, and how you can pay one into your bank account.
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
Smart meters can help you track and budget your energy usage. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s worth getting one.
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Has the market misjudged Relx?
Relx shares fell on fears that AI was about to eat its lunch, but the firm remains well placed to thrive
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Dario Amodei: The AI boss in a showdown with Trump
Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei was on an extraordinary upward trajectory when he found himself on the wrong side of the American president. He is about to be severely tested.
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Review: Pierre & Vacances – affordable luxury in iconic Flaine
Snow-sure and steeped in rich architectural heritage, Flaine is a unique ski resort which offers something for all of the family.
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8 of the best properties for sale with minstrels’ galleries
The best properties for sale with minstrels’ galleries – from a 15th-century house in Kent, to a four-storey house in Hampstead, comprising part of a converted, Grade II-listed former library
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The rare books which are selling for thousands
Rare books have been given a boost by the film Wuthering Heights. So how much are they really selling for?
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'I've used my annual ISA allowance. How can I shield my savings from tax?'
As millions face paying tax on savings interest, we explore how to protect your money from the taxman. If you've used up your ISA allowance, we look at the other tax-efficient options.
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4 alternatives to Premium Bonds: What other savings prize draws are there?
If you’re looking for a Premium Bond alternative, a prize draw might be an option, with one offering up to £100,000.
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7 of the best luxury cruise lines to see the world with five-star service
From onboard butlers who will unpack for you to visiting more unique destinations, there are plenty of reasons to indulge in a luxury cruise
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AI disruption: does the software selloff create contrarian buying opportunities?
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances prompt a software stock market selloff, we ask which stocks could withstand the disruption and where you should consider putting your money to profit
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What is physical AI, and how can you invest in it?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly taking physical form and could completely transform how we live. How can investors gain exposure?
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How to transfer an ISA
Whether you’re transferring an ISA because you’re seeking better customer service or want to make your money work harder, we explain everything you need to know
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What is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is one of the world’s most important stock market indices and has more than tripled in value over the last decade. But what is the S&P 500, and which companies does it contain?
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ISA guide: everything you need to know for the 2025/26 tax year
We explain everything you need to know about ISAs: how they work, how much you can pay in, what investments you can hold, and how to transfer one
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I wish I knew what asset allocation was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Asset allocation is the process of dividing your investments between different asset classes, such as shares, bonds, property, cash and gold. Here's how it works.
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How to invest as the shine wears off consumer brands
Consumer brands no longer impress with their labels. Customers just want what works at a bargain price. That’s a problem for the industry giants, says Jamie Ward
