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24 September 1979: Compuserve launches MicroNET
Features One of the first steps to the internet we know and love was taken today on this day in 1979, when Compuserve launched its MicroNET service.
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Two excellent technology investment trusts to buy now
Tips Tech focused-investment trusts Polar Capital and Allianz remain excellent investments in one of the few sectors growing strongly
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Has the tech bubble burst? The week ahead could be critical
Sponsored Tech stocks have been in a runaway bull market, with the Nasdaq index doubling in the last six months. Yet we recently have seen something of a reversal. Dominic Frisby examines the charts and asks: is time to go short?
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A record year for "ethical" ESG funds
News UK-based ESG funds - those concerned with "environmental, social & governance" or more ethical investing – saw £362m of inflows in July, a new monthly record.
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Semiconductors: invest in the future of technology
Tips Semiconductors are a key component of computers. Major growth areas such as artificial intelligence and the “internet of things” will underpin future demand, says Stephen Connolly
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Professionalise your home office
Reviews This kit will make help make life easier when you’re working from home, says Nicole Garcia Merida
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FAANG stocks
Glossary The acronym FAANG refers to Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (Alphabet) – five American companies that have been among the top-performing stocks in recent years.
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Margrethe Vestager: a symbol of all that’s wrong with the EU
Opinion Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner, wields enormous power over industry, and abuses it, says Matthew Lynn.
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The end of outsourcing? Why companies are taking back control
Cover Story Until fairly recently, corporations did everything in-house rather than delegate activities to others. Now the “vertical integration” model is making a comeback. That spells opportunity, says Richard Beddard.
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