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Why investing in SPACs is a big gamble
Analysis They were always a waste of money, and that reality is dawning. It would be mad to join the party now, says Matthew Lynn.
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Will higher trade-union power cause a wage-price spiral?
Briefings Inflation is hotting up, leading workers to demand wage rises to compensate. Union membership is on the rise again. Will this spark a wage-price spiral? Stuart Watkins reports.
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UBI which was once unthinkable is being rolled out around the world. What's going on?
Cover Story Universal basic income, the idea that everyone should be paid a liveable income by the state, no strings attached, was once for the birds. Now it seems it’s on the brink of being rolled out, says Stuart Watkins.
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Should you follow Elon Musk into Twitter?
News Elon Musk is now a key shareholder in social media site Twitter. Should you follow his example? Rupert Hargreaves crunches the numbers
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You may not like tobacco stocks, but they treat their investors very well
Analysis The tobacco sector may not be ESG-friendly, but it has produced outstanding returns for investors in the past. Rupert Hargreaves looks at whether this can continue – and picks the stock with the best prospects.
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Are gold miners finally set to outperform plain old gold?
Analysis Gold miners are meant to outperform gold. Yet since 2003, that hasn’t been the case. What’s changed – and will they ever make a comeback? Dominic Frisby explains.
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Does Russia's move to price energy in roubles threaten the US dollar?
Analysis Russia is no longer accepting dollars as payment for its energy. Could this threaten the dollar’s status as global reserve currency? John Stepek is not so sure.
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Homebuilders look cheap, but this is a better bet on the UK housing market
Tips If you’re looking to get exposure to the UK housing market, don’t buy the builders – buy this stock instead.
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Why the nagging approach can make boards more active
Opinion Retail investors are still limited in their ability to demand change, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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