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Companies are doing better than expected – but for how long?

Markets have wobbled as Europe goes back into lockdown and the US holds off on further stimulus. But companies in the UK are reporting better than expected results. John Stepek explains what's going on, and how to navigate the stormy investment waters.

by: John Stepek
29 Oct 2020
Lloyds Bank branch

Lloyds is among the businesses doing better than expected

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