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Should Big Tech be broken up?
Briefings The dominance of the big four technology giants has attracted the attention of politicians determined to humble them. But what real harm are they doing?
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Fintech comes of age: invest in the future of finance
Analysis The financial technology sector covers areas ranging from digital payments in emerging markets to bolstering high-street banks’ crumbling IT infrastructure. Years of strong growth lie ahead, says Stephen Connolly
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Three lessons for tech startups from the rise of Zoom
Opinion Zoom, the videoconferencing firm, shows how more start-ups can take on the tech monopolies, says Matthew Lynn.
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Sony and Microsoft resume game console battle
News Sony is hoping for blockbuster sales of its new PS5 games console and a leg-up in the battle for dominance with Microsoft, which will launch its Xbox Series X console in the late autumn.
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The machines are on the march: how to invest in artificial intelligence
Cover Story In 1930 J. M. Keynes predicted that we would be “technologically unemployed” by 2030. The rise of the robots has been slower than he expected, but it is still a trend investors can profit from, says Chris Carter.
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The small companies snapping at Big Tech’s heels
Opinion The technology giants have had a good crisis. The small fry have been doing even better, says Matthew Lynn.
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Jeremy Siegel: "pandemic played right into the hands of the FAANG stocks”
Opinion Jeremy Siegel, professor of finance at Wharton, says the tech giants benefited from the closure of many physical businesses.
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Buy Microsoft: Covid-19 is no crisis for big tech stocks
Tips The global lockdowns have greatly accelerated changes in how we live and work. Tech stocks are set top profit – with Microsoft leading the way.
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What could bring an end to this tech-led stockmarket rally?
Analysis The current stockmarket rally has been driven by the big tech stocks, as the lockdown drives people’s lives online. John Stepek asks how long it can last, and what could burst the bubble.
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