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The US clampdown on firms “spoofing” the markets
Briefings American regulators are slapping record fines on firms that cheat the markets using techniques such as “spoofing”. Even tougher action looks to be on the cards.
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US election: stockmarkets don’t care who’s in the White House
News The economic cycle and America's central bank have a much bigger effect on long-term stockmarket returns than whether Democrats or Republicans are in power.
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US stocks have a spring in their step
News US stocks enjoyed their best week in three months last week, with the S&P 500 advancing 3.8% despite deadlock in Washington over a new stimulus bill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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