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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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Why it pays to invest in foreign stocks
Tutorials Many investors feel safer investing at home than in foreign stocks – but as the wobbly pound shows, that safety can be an illusion.
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R&D: the key to long-term sales and profit growth
Tutorials Companies that spend heavily on research and development (R&D) greatly improve their long-term odds. Dr Mike Tubbs explains what to look out for – and what to buy now.
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The British software sector stars investors should buy now
Cover Story You might not think of the UK as a market full of promising tech stocks. But our small- and medium-sized companies are punching above their weight, says Dr Mike Tubbs.
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The trouble with co-ops
Opinion Co-ops have been hailed as a model for a fairer capitalism. But they remain unpopular for a reason, says Matthew Lynn.
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US tax cut leads to share buyback record
Features The constituents of America's S&P 500 index are expected to spend $650bn buying back their shares this year, which would set a new annual record.
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Students: stretch your cash
Tips University can be an expensive time, so you'll want to make your money go further. Natalie Stanton hunts down the best offers and deals for students.
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