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Gold is in a bull market – and it could have much further to go
Features Many investors forget that gold is still the best-performing asset of this century, says Charlie Morris. It could also have much further to go.
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Will the Fiat-Chrysler/PSA mega-merger work?
Features Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot’s owner PSA are tying the knot to tackle the structural upheaval in the car industry. Matthew Partridge reports.
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The good investments of the 2010s – and the bad
Editor's letter John Stepek takes a look back on which investments did well and which did badly in the decade that’s about to come to an end.
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MoneyWeek's quiz of the year 2019
Features Between Brexit, a general election and now the impeachment of the US president, it’s been an eventful year. But how many big financial stories can you recall? Take our quiz to find out. Compiled by Faye Rowlands.
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Pham Nhat Vuong: Vietnam’s Donald Trump
Profiles Not satisfied with a business empire that covers just about everything in his native Vietnam, property mogul Pham Nhat Vuong is making a move into the electric car business.
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The MoneyWeek Podcast: a reaction to the general election result
Podcasts Merryn and John reflect on the result of the general election
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Don’t give up on P2P lending
Features The P2P lending sector has had a torrid year and the rules are being tightened. But it’s hardly game over, says David Stevenson.
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Negative bond yields: could the 2020s mark the end of this freakish financial phenomenon?
Features If there’s one thing the 2010s will be notable for, it's the incredible things happening in the bond market. John Stepek asks if we've finally seen the back of negative bond yields.
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Three UK stocks for all seasons
Opinion Professional investor Robin Geffen picks three UK stocks that offer an attractive yield, income growth, and corporate resilience.
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Beware the hidden risks when investing in emerging markets
Tutorials Emerging markets look cheap compared with developed countries, but earnings may be less trustworthy.
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Chat of the week: Apple's market cap overtakes the US energy sector
Features Tech giant Apple, following a 70% share-price surge this year, has eclipsed the value of the entire US energy sector
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Currency Corner: the US dollar is the one to watch for 2020
Features Markets have been in two minds about the US dollar. But that could soon change, says Dominic Frisby. And it may have some big surprises in store for 2020.
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Why it pays to move your occupational pension out of its default fund
Features If you’re a member of an occupational pension scheme, moving your savings out of its default investment fund could significantly increase your wealth in retirement.
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South Africa is running out of time to reform its economy
Features Unless South Africa institutes economic reforms, including greater fiscal discipline, a clampdown on corruption, and easing labour laws, it risks losing its status as an investment destination.
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The charts that matter: as the year draws to a close, optimism reigns
Features At the end of an eventful year, John Stepek casts his eye over the charts that matter the most to the global economy.
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Music royalties fund Hipgnosis strikes a discordant note
Features Hipgnosis, a fund hoping to profit from song royalties, sounds beguiling. But is best avoided for now, says Max King.
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What's behind the great French pensions revolt?
Features Workers in France are on strike and taking to the streets to protest against President Macron’s reforms. We’ve seen this play before – but this time the ending may be different.
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Great frauds in history: John Rigas and Adelphia
Features John Rigas and his family embezzled at least $1bn from their company, Adelphia, wiping out shareholders.
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Should you take a 25% lump sum from your pension fund?
Features If you’re approaching retirement, think twice before exercising your right to take 25% of your pension fund savings as a tax-free cash lump sum.
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Why you should keep a close eye on your National Insurance contributions
Features The state pension now requires a 35-year record of National Insurance payments to get the maximum payment. Check your record is correct, because any missing contributions can prove costly.
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Rising output will keep a lid on the oil price
Features Oil exporters’ cartel Opec gave further encouragement to the bulls this month after agreeing to new production curbs.
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China’s maturing corporate bond market
Features Chinese companies are defaulting on their debt in record numbers. And the trouble could spread to state-owned enterprises.
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Houses with beautiful fireplaces
Features From a mansion designed by John Nash in Pembrokeshire, to a New York townhouse set above Manhattan’s East River, eight of the best houses with beautiful fireplaces on the market right now.
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A Christmas gift for the family wine-lover
Features 2013 Brolo dei Giusti This wine is the perfect Christmas gift for the trickiest and most well-informed wine-lovers among your friends.
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Three great Christmas markets in Britain
Features Get out and enjoy the festive spirit at Christmas markets around the country. Chris Carter picks three of the best.
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Share tips of the week
Features MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial pages.
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Money Minute Friday 20 December: public sector borrowing in the UK
Features Today's Money Minute – the last of the year – looks ahead to the latest data on public sector net borrowing, which gives us a snapshot of government spending.
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Cineworld heads to Canada with purchase of Cineplex
Features Cineworld's purchase of its Canadian rival Cineplex will allow it to tap the $770m annual revenues from the Canadian box office.
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IFF’s DuPont takeover could prove a tasty dish
Features Food flavourings giant IFF has just spent $26.2bn on DuPont’s nutrition and biosciences business in its bid to become the giant of the flavourings and nutrients industry.
