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FTSE 100 hits new highs above 10,000
The UK stock market’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, is at record highs as investors seek out defensive positions and rotate away from the US
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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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How to invest in water - and should you?
The ultimate in liquid investments, water companies offer investors’ portfolios a range of benefits. How can you invest in water?
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
Activity in the housing market has picked up following a lull in the wake of stamp duty changes, but sellers may need to be realistic when setting an asking price
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Interest rate cuts and booming housing supply may make it cheaper to get on the property ladder in 2026 but there are other factors to consider
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The rise and fall of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's dictator
Nicolás Maduro is known for getting what he wants out of any situation. That might be a challenge now
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Three Indian stocks to buy for long-term profit growth
Opinion Rita Tahilramani and James Thom, co-managers at the Aberdeen New India Investment Trust, highlight three Indian stocks to buy now
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Polar Capital: a cheap, leveraged play on technology
Polar Capital has carved out a niche in fund management and is reaping the benefits
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Vaccines inject billions into Big Pharma – how to profit
The vaccines subsector received a big fillip from Covid, but its potential extends far beyond combating pandemics. Here's what it means for investors
