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University spin-outs: where to find companies involved in cutting-edge science
Cover Story Universities are innovation incubators and often launch businesses involved in fast-growing fields ranging from biotechnology to artificial intelligence. Dr Mike Tubbs explains how to invest in their “spin-outs”
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A nightmare 1970s scenario for investors is edging closer
Cover Story Inflation need not be a worry unless it is driven by labour market shortages. Unfortunately, writes macroeconomist Philip Pilkington, that’s exactly what we’re seeing today. Investors should beware
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How you can profit from the power of the grey pound
Cover Story Higher life expectancy and surging asset prices have proved a boon for the baby-boomer generation, which has accumulated vast wealth. Younger generations can benefit too, says Matthew Partridge.
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The US is in one of the greatest bubbles in financial history
Cover Story Jeremy Grantham, who has a history of getting big calls right, fears slumps in several wildly overpriced markets (including UK property). He tells Merryn Somerset Webb what investors should do now
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Why it pays to invest in outsourcing despite its scandalous record
Cover Story Outsourcing has seen more than its fair share of blunder and scandal, to the benefit of neither shareholders nor voters. Yet slow but steady improvements mean now may be the time to invest, says Jonathan Compton.
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Hold gold: insuring your portfolio could prove lucrative
Cover Story Gold has had a grim year, but the backdrop for the traditional safe haven and store of value remains auspicious. There is scope for the price to jump by 30%-40%, says Dominic Frisby
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Investing in property: how Reits can help your portfolio fight inflation
Cover Story Finding an income that keeps pace with inflation is getting harder, but real-estate investment trusts (Reits) can help. Look for a mix of growth and beaten-down value to build a balanced portfolio, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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Inflation is here to stay: it’s time to protect your portfolio
Cover Story Unlike in 2008, widespread money printing and government spending are pushing up prices. Central banks can’t raise interest rates because the world can’t afford it, says John Stepek. Here’s what happens next
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How to profit from pampered pets beyond the pandemic
Cover Story Covid-19 has greatly boosted ownership. But the market had been expanding for years, and demographic, cultural and medical trends all point to long-term growth. Matthew Partridge reports
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