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Trump’s Covid diagnosis has rattled markets – but you should sit tight
Analysis Donald Trump’s positive test for Covid-19 sent the markets into a tizz. But it’s not worth changing your investment plans over, says John Stepek. Here, he explains why.
By John Stepek Published
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Are we really in a stockmarket bubble?
Opinion The rise of “cash shell” companies, sky-high valuations – everything seems to point to a stockmarket bubble. But all may not quite be as it appears, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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America’s “tech cash shell” boom
News America's tech companies are eschewing going public through an IPO and opting to use “special purpose acquisition companies” (SPACs) – also known as cash shells – instead.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Is Zoom's profit rise set to slow?
News Zoom, the videoconferencing company, has produced an extraordinary surge in profits and sales. Can it keep up the momentum? Matthew Partridge reports
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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The US stockmarket is weaker than it looks
News America’s S&P 500 is now up 5% for the year. But the gains are by no means evenly spread and there are many more losers than winners.
By Alex Rankine Published
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When will stockmarkets face reality?
Opinion Despite the economy being strangled by lockdown, US stockmarkets keep hitting mind-boggling new highs. Dominic Frisby explains why – and how long it can last.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Why US stocks have a spring in their step
News America’s S&P 500 has rallied by more than 50% since the March lows and recently closed just short of an all-time high.
By Alex Rankine Last updated
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Goldman Sachs to pay $3.9bn for its role in Malaysia's 1MDB scandal
News The investment bank Goldman Sachs has paid $3.9bn to settle an investigation into its role in a scandal involving a state-backed fund. Matthew Partridge reports.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Uber gobbles up US food-delivery platform Postmates
News Shares in minicab firm Uber jumped by 4% after it acquired food-delivery platform Postmates for $2.65bn.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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