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Private equity's recovery is underway
The long-term case for investing in private equity through funds such as HarbourVest Global Private Equity remains compelling. In the short term, the outlook for continued recovery is also optimistic.
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How much stamp duty will I pay in 2025?
Stamp duty thresholds will drop at midnight tonight (31 March), potentially adding thousands to the cost of moving house. Are there ways to manage the hike?
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What is Elon Musk's net worth?
Elon Musk is the richest person in the world — how did he make his fortune?
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Annuities guide: what they are, types, how to buy them
Confused about annuities? You're not alone. But if you're about to retire, it's an important financial concept to grasp.
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Is the stock market open on Easter?
Will your stocks bloom during Easter? We look at the UK stock market opening times over the spring holiday period
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Will Trump bully the Fed to lower interest rates?
Opinion Markets are ignoring the risk that Donald Trump forces the central bank into reckless interest rate cuts
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Brexit-fleeing banks return to the UK amid crisis in France
Opinion Many banks fled to Paris in the wake of Brexit but are now in full-scale retreat. The City should move quickly to lure them back, says Matthew Lynn
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
In its latest forecast, the Bank of England said UK inflation could rise later this year. Is this a cause for concern?
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8 of the best houses for sale with home cinemas
Houses for sale with home cinemas – from a modern oast-house style property in Kent to a house in Buckinghamshire with Dolby sound and bespoke seating
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30 March 1867: Russia sells Alaska to the United States
Features With the American Civil War out of the way, the United States agreed on a deal to buy Alaska from Russia, on this day in 1867.
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Why adversity creates opportunity
Discovering the best dividend-paying stocks means digging deep, biding your time and choosing your moment to buy, says Ross Mathison, deputy manager of The Scottish American Investment Company
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Child benefit tax return rules are changing – what is the high income child benefit charge?
High-earning parents will soon be spared the hassle of filing a tax return to pay back child benefit. We explain what’s changing and how the high income child benefit charge (HICBC) works
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Palmer Luckey: the billionaire flame of the west
Profile Palmer Luckey started Oculus, the virtual-reality headset business, and sold it to Facebook for $2bn. Now he’s set his sights on the arms race.
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How to play the global LNG boom with Cheniere Energy
Cheniere Energy is expanding to grab a share of a growing market
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Large caps start to struggle: time to reassess your focus?
Buying quality large caps worked very well last decade. A more volatile world will be a bigger challenge for these star stocks, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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Should you overpay your mortgage or invest?
Homeowners in the fortunate position of having spare cash may be weighing up if they should use it to reduce their mortgage debt or invest it. We explain which one might work best for you
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Mortgage overpayment calculator: can you pay off your home loan early?
Our mortgage overpayment calculator can help you to see how much overpayments can reduce your mortgage balance.
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What is an IPO?
When a private company decides to sell shares in itself on the stock market for the first time, it conducts an “IPO”. Here's what that means.
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Spring Statement: can Rachel Reeves fix the UK economy?
Opinion Chancellor Rachel Reeves understands the economy’s structural problems but is unlikely to solve them, says Max King
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Top investment scams to beware of
Fraudsters are finding ever more sophisticated ways of stealing your hard-earned money. Before parting with a penny, read our guide on the top investment scams and how to avoid them
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Four income funds to add to your ISA
Adding one of these four income funds to your stocks and shares ISA ahead of tax year end could pay dividends
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Inheritance tax refunds: How to claim money back if property price falls
As Government receipts for inheritance tax reach a record high this year, make sure you haven’t overpaid. We explain how to claim a refund.
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IonQ offers no quantum of solace
Opinion Quantum computing group IonQ is inefficient, overhyped and overpriced
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Top-notch Taiwanese companies cashing in on AI
Opinion Eric Chan, investment director and co-manager of the Aberdeen Asian Income Fund, highlights three potential Taiwanese winners in the technology industry
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Boaz Weinstein: the hedge fund vulture swooping on the City
Profile Boaz Weinstein’s campaign to take over and transform “the Miserable Seven” London-based investment trusts has been routed – for now. The fight isn’t over yet
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
With gas and electricity prices increasing in April, smart meters could help you budget. We've compared them to regular meters and consider whether it is worth getting one.
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Easy-access savings vs regular savings – where is your money better off?
We explore whether an easy-access savings or a regular savings account gives you best return on your money.
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Next-generation dividend heroes: the top-yielding investment trusts of the future?
The Association of Investment Companies has published its updated list of next-gen dividend heroes. We look at the trusts that made the cut
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10 years of pension freedoms: what choices have pension savers made?
Since April 2015, older savers have been able to take money directly from their pension, rather than buying an annuity. We look at the impact of pension freedoms - and how savers have spent their cash
