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We're still living in Adam Smith's world 250 years later
The teachings of Adam Smith, the great philosopher of capitalism and the father of economics, are not just for the present, says Stuart Watkins, but for the ages
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The best funds to buy as Vietnam evolves
Vietnam may get promoted to emerging-market status, drawing more foreign investors. Here, Rupert Hargreaves picks three of the best Vietnam-focused funds to buy
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Review: Mandarin Oriental, Paris – la vie en rose
Travel The City of Light is at its most beautiful in the spring. So, stroll through the parks and admire the blooms with a stay at the Mandarin Oriental, Paris
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Brace yourself – stagflation may be coming to the UK
A return of 1970s-style stagflation is on the cards as the Iran war drives stagnant growth and high inflation. How bad things get will depend on how long the war lasts
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Legal & General: a veteran FTSE stock with life in it yet
Legal & General has changed its focus to a cash-generative, asset-light business. Investors should take note, says Rupert Hargreaves
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Three profitable Indian stocks for long-term growth
Opinion Three Indian stocks to buy for long-term growth, as picked by Ayush Abhijeet of the Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust
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REITs boosted by UK property renaissance
Entrepreneurial REITs can boost returns from rental growth, investments and acquisitions, says Max King.
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How Paresh Raja of MFS became “disruptor of the year”
Paresh Raja of Mayfair-based MFS was hailed in 2025 for shaking up the private credit market. That might prove to be apt for all the wrong reasons.
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Your state pension could be compromised if you “contracted out”
If you contracted out of the state pension you may receive a smaller income in retirement. You should check your NI contributions – here's how
