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What is an emerging market, and should you invest in them?
Emerging markets can be a great way to add diversification to your investment portfolio, but what is an emerging market, and is now a good time to buy into them?
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'Reeves should cut cash ISA limit and revive Brit ISA,' says Merryn Somerset Webb
Opinion Cash ISAs are mostly pointless and always expensive, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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Can gold protect you against inflation?
Inflation is on the rise in the UK. Could investing in gold protect your portfolio against rising prices?
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What is Robbie Williams’ net worth?
We explore Robbie Williams’ net worth, how he made his millions, and what brought the former Take That singer back into the public eye
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What is Rory McIlroy’s net worth?
Rory McIlroy’s net worth surged after the Northern Irish golfer won his first Career Grand Slam in April, earning his place among golf legends. We take a deep dive into his fortune.
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Alexandr Wang: the AI wunderkind who takes his seat at Meta
Alexandr Wang became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire by exploiting a niche in the AI market. Now Mark Zuckerberg has poached him for a record sum
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Top global stocks offering rising income and lasting long-term growth
Opinion Samantha Fitzpatrick, co-manager of the Murray International Trust, selects three global stocks where she’d put her money
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Just Group has the wind behind it – should you invest?
Just Group, a retirement products provider, is well placed to profit from a growing annuity market
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8 of the best houses for sale for around £500,000
The best houses for sale for around £500,000 – from an 1850s property in Great Yarmouth with a viewing tower overlooking the harbour, to an apartment in period property with a private residents’ garden in Greenwich
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Personal Assets Trust: a fund to protect your wealth
Personal Assets Trust aims to shelter its shareholders’ assets from volatile markets
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What's behind the big shift in Japanese government bonds?
Rising long-term Japanese government bond yields point to growing nervousness about the future – and not just inflation
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Zohran Mamdani, "Trump's worst nightmare", wows New York
Zohran Mamdani, 33, has won the Democratic candidacy to be mayor of New York. That has energised his supporters and enemies alike – and terrified the rich
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Britain’s fallen stars: a second chance for quality stocks
Quality stocks in the UK saw share prices collapse in the wake of Covid. That has created an opportunity for smart public investors — and private buyers
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Will the boom in defence spending drive economic growth?
Defence spending is soaring, and politicians in the UK and Europe are telling voters it will be a major boost to economic growth. But is that really the case?
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Don’t miss 31 July ‘payment on account’ tax deadline
Many self-employed people have a second tax payment deadline. With an 8.25% interest charge on late payments, it’s important to pay your bill on time
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Should you invest in Netflix?
Netflix increased earnings by nearly 50% year-on-year, but the share price has fallen. Is now the time to buy Netflix stock?
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Six investment funds for beginners
Beginner investors can use funds to start building their portfolio, making it easy to access global trends while managing their risk level. Here’s six funds that beginner investors can consider.
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18 July 64: Great Fire of Rome
Features Nero was one of the Roman Empire's most notorious emperors. And his role in the fire of Rome remains a controversial aspect of his reign.
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15 July 1799: discovery of the Rosetta Stone
Features The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799, and its subsequent decryption, revealed the secrets of the pharaohs hidden in the hieroglyphic script.
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Farming isn't for the faint-hearted – and isn't profitable
Opinion Farming may look appealing, but turning a profit is extremely hard. No wonder many farmers are attracted to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, says Max King
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Rising FTSE 100 gives Rachel Reeves a win, for now
Opinion The FTSE 100 index of leading shares has broken through 9,000 for the first time. That’s not as impressive as it appears, and its future is looking grim.
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Emerging markets: a game of two halves
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What’s the difference between active and passive investing?
Advice Active and passive funds have different objectives, and it’s important for investors to understand the pros and cons of each
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Buying infrastructure funds - 'cheap is not always cheerful'
Opinion Well-balanced infrastructure funds offer better prospects than high-yielding renewables funds, says Max King
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The new products and growth sectors driving America’s long-term winners
Opinion Felix Wintle, manager of the VT Tyndall North American Fund, highlights three favourite US stocks where he'd put his money
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Why you should gatecrash your child's gap year in Mexico
Travel Merryn Somerset Webb embraces the carefree lifestyle in Playa del Carmen, on the Riviera Maya
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What is Rihanna's net worth?
Rihanna's net worth makes her one of the wealthiest musicians in the world. How did she become a billionaire?
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Investment costs explained
Investing isn’t free – charges eat into your returns so ensure you get value for money by considering investment costs
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The true nature of economic growth
Opinion The feds making a number go up is one thing; true economic growth is quite another, says Bill Bonner
