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A guide to the gold-silver ratio
The gold-silver ratio measures the relative value of gold to silver. But why is the measure useful for investors?
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What is Taylor Swift's net worth?
Taylor Swift’s net worth has surged further following her global Eras Tour and music royalties, making her the world’s richest female musician
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23 March 1983: Ronald Reagan launches ‘Star Wars’
US president, Ronald Reagan announced the start of research into the Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI), dubbed “Star Wars” by the press, on this day in 1983.
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Zhang Shengwei: the godfather of the vape industry
Profile Zhang Shengwei quietly grew his online vape shop and now gives Big Tobacco a run for its money. Can he survive the backlash from regulators?
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Tomorrow’s Asian giants while they are still small companies
Opinion Nitin Bajaj, portfolio manager of the Fidelity Asian Values trust, picks three Asian companies to invest in.
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What is the Spring Forecast – and will Rachel Reeves announce any new policies?
The Treasury has said chancellor Rachel Reeves is committed to one fiscal event each year. Could a challenging economic backdrop force her to reassess this stance when she delivers the Spring Forecast on 26 March?
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AI will maintain Moody’s market lead
Opinion Veteran data provider Moody's has adapted well to the modern world, and is one of Warren Buffett’s longest-held investments
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Is BlackRock World Mining gearing towards a rally?
Opinion After a frustrating year, BlackRock World Mining is positioned for growth and to capitalise on the sector's recovery
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Gilt trades rise again - should you back government bonds?
Investment platforms are reporting continuing interest in gilts. What is driving demand?
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Should you limit exposure to US tech stocks?
An end to the AI boom would shake both US funds and global trackers. Here’s one way to trim exposure to US tech stocks
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Art vs AI: artists’ uprising takes on the bots
AI performs impressively, but it’s all based on human work that was taken without payment. The government thinks this is fine. Copyright holders beg to differ
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How much should I have in savings? Average savings by age
We look at how much you should aim to have in your savings at every decade of your life, and how you can go about achieving this.
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Could Labour introduce a 2% wealth tax?
As the chancellor puts the final touches to next week’s Spring Statement, there are growing calls for a 2% wealth tax to be introduced. Campaigners say it would tackle economic inequality and raise billions of pounds in revenue
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Who will miss out on the state pension triple lock?
Not all pensioners have their state pensions increased each year in line with the triple lock. We explain who misses out
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The male pay gap: are boys victims of inattentional blindness?
Opinion Are we discriminating against men and leaving a generation of boys behind when it comes to pay, education and employment?
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Revealed: the most expensive postcodes in the UK
Areas in London dominate the list of the UK’s most prestigious postcodes. Do you live in one?
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How to cut the cost of home insurance
Home insurance policies are becoming increasingly expensive, but there are several ways you can keep costs down
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Investment trusts for your ISA
Looking to add investment trusts to your ISA? Here’s our pick of the top trust to consider before for your stocks and shares ISA
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Review: Cali, Mykonos – salute the sun in Greece
Chris Carter engages in a sunset ritual of his own at Cali on the Greek island of Mykonos
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The benefits of a stock bubble
Opinion We tend to think of stock bubbles as bad things but, as the dotcom craze shows, good things can come from them, says Matthew Lynn
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Dividend heroes: the investment trusts that have increased their dividends for 20+ years
Investment trusts can be a good option for income-focused investors – but which trusts have consistently increased their dividends over the past 20 years?
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Six reasons not to top up your state pension
A deadline to buy National Insurance credits and top up your state pension is fast approaching. Here’s why it may not be worth it for some people
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How to invest in gold
There are a number of ways you can invest in gold – from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy
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Spring Statement: what could Rachel Reeves say about pensions?
The chancellor will deliver her Spring Statement on 26 March. We look at whether there will be any announcements on pensions that could affect savers or retirees
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8 of the best properties for sale for around £2 million
The best properties for sale for around £2 million – from a former coach house in Richmond, London, to a substantial Georgian property with a gazebo by a lake in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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How much should I have in emergency savings?
When your boiler breaks or your car won’t start, you can find yourself paying a hefty bill. How much should you have in emergency savings to cover unexpected costs?
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Review: Trasierra – a yoga retreat in the Spanish hills
Flora Connell joins a yoga retreat at Trasierra, in the Sierra Morena mountains north of Seville
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16 March 1872: Wanderers win the first FA Cup final
Features On this day in 1872 Wanderers FC beat the Royal Engineers 1-0 at the Kennington Oval to win the first ever contesting of the Football Association Challenge Cup.
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ISA investments by age: should I invest more in my stocks and shares ISA?
Stocks and shares ISAs are a great way to grow long-term wealth, but are they overlooked compared to cash savings? We look at the average ISA investment by age and if you should have more.
