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The PM turns her back on the eurosceptics and reaches out to Jeremy Corbyn. Emily Hohler reports.

A customs union sounds like a nice idea in theory, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But in reality, it’s a terrible one.

A shift away from listed stocks towards privately-held companies reflects the advantages of private equity. No portfolio should be without exposure to this form of investment, says Max King

Uncertainty over Brexit has prompted consumers and companies to put off investing in British stocks. Once clarity returns, cheap stocks should rebound, says David Stevenson.

Immunotherapy is a burgeoning sector that heralds a breakthrough against the world’s second-most deadly disease. Dr Mike Tubbs explains how investors can benefit too.

Some investors are worried that Italy’s huge debt combined with its populist government could spark another crisis in the eurozone. But it won’t come to that, says John Stepek. Here’s why.

Palladium, used in catalytic converters for petrol cars, has shot up in price. Platinum, used in diesels, has collapsed. The question now, says Dominic Frisby, is should you sell palladium and buy platinum?

Housebuilder Persimmon is to allow buyers to hold back some of the purchase price of their new-build home until problems are resolved. It’s a start, but it’s hardly revolutionary.

A Crisis of Beliefs
Academic economists Nicola Gennaioli and Andrei Shleifer argue that financial markets can, behave in irrational ways.

Alexion focuses on diseases that affect only a tiny proportion of the population – a lucrative niche.

Book review: Ninve lessons in Brexit
Ivan Roger makes a lot of good points in his analysis of where we’ve been going wrong with Brexit.

Your pension can be a valuable part of inheritance-tax planning, says David Prosser.

In 1998, WorldCom was the world’s second-biggest telephone company. At its peak, it had a market cap of $186bn, and its founder, Bernard Ebber, had an estimated fortune of $1.4bn

Investors have been worried about a global recession since the start of the year. But the latest indicators suggest things might not be so bad. John Stepek looks at what’s changed.

Take-up of the government’s new tax-free childcare scheme has been “dire” – ensure you claim what you can.

Institutional investors keep their distance, but Katie Potts, manager of the Herald Investment Trust, is clearly doing something right.

Matthew Partridge turns his attention to the forthcoming mayoral election in the North of Tyne combined area, due to take place in May.

Rhodium has gained more than 30% this year, and now costs at least twice as much as gold or palladium.

Investors are beginning to notice that active fund managers don’t provide value for money. So, asks John Stepek, do they have a future?

Carphone Warehouse founder Sir Charles Dunstone enjoyed a hot streak of success as mobile phones took off and he became Britain’s first telecoms billionaire. Now, troubles are multiplying.