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Another US stockmarket domino has toppled
Features Tech stocks have been propping up the US stockmarket. But the Facebook allegations have triggered a change in sentiment. This could be a major turning point,, says Dominic Frisby.
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Chart of the week: ignore the chatter about the Dow Jones index
Charts There was a lot of hoo-ha about the Dow Jones index’s jump above the 22,000 mark. But being weighted by share price rather than market capitalisation means it is not particularly useful index to follow.
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Nasdaq 6,000: a new bubble?
Features The Nasdaq Composite index, Wall Street’s technology-heavy market, has hit 6,000. But it looks a lot more stable than it did when it hit 5,000 17 years ago.
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US pre-open: Cautious kick-off for New York as Dow eyes 18,000 all-time high
Market Reports US stocks are seen opening on a cautious note ahead of a flurry of key US economic data that could help the Dow Jones hit 18,000 for the first time.
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New highs on Wall Street, but less froth in the Nasdaq
News While America's benchmark S&P 500 index has hit 40 new highs this year, the Nasdaq still has far to run.
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Don’t believe the pessimists – we’re still creating incredible new technologies
Features Despite talk of ‘secular stagnation’, and the West’s lack of innovation, there is still plenty to get excited about. John Stepek examines the best ways to invest in new technologies.
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Have the 'dogs of the FTSE' had their day?
Tutorials Buying the 'dogs' of the FTSE 100 - the index's ten highest-yielding shares - has been profitable in the past. Will it work in 2014? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Lehman collapse: it’s bad and it’s going to get worse
Features Many people assumed Lehman Bros was 'too big to fail' - that there would be another government bailout. But no - this time the market will have to deal with the mess itself. And as Lehman's bones are picked over, it will become clear to us all just how badly damaged the financial system is.
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Is the Dow Jones overpriced?
Features The Dow Jones is once again within reach of its all time high, set back in January 2000. But is its recovery deserved? Cris Sholto Heaton looks at which equity markets are best value right now.
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