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Why investment forecasting is futile
Opinion Every year events prove that forecasting is futile and 2020 was no exception, says Bill Miller, chairman and chief investment officer of Miller Value Partners.
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What today's investors can learn from the bear markets of the past
Advice Several key patterns emerge from a look at previous downturns, says Max King. The upshot is that fortune favours the brave – but don’t panic if you miss the initial rebound.
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Quiz of the week 21-27 November
Features Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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Covid-19: Second wave grows as US election nears
News The second wave of Covid-19 is buffeting global stock indices, while US markets remain focused on the presidential election polls.
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The rising dollar is proving bad news for most other assets – will it last?
Analysis Precious metals, stocks and pretty much every other asset has taken a tumble as the US dollar strengthens. Dominic Frisby looks at how long this trend could last, and what you should do.
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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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Why US stocks have a spring in their step
News America’s S&P 500 has rallied by more than 50% since the March lows and recently closed just short of an all-time high.
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Abby Joseph: US markets have no margin for error
Opinion Much of the markets' recent strength is down to the US Federal Reserve using monetary policy to backstop the equity market, says Abby Joseph Cohen, senior investment strategist at Goldman Sachs.
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A beginner's guide to dividends
Beginners' Guides Dividends - company profits paid out to shareholders - are absolutely critical to your returns as an investor. Since 1925, nearly half of the return an investor would have made from the main US stock market came from reinvesting dividend income into shares. Here, Tim Bennett explains what dividends are, how they work, and how to find the best dividend-paying stocks.
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