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What is deflation and what does it mean for you?
Videos If we get deflation, it could bring the current economic recovery to a halt, and hit share prices. Ed Bowsher explains what deflation is, the chances of it actually happening, and how it would affect you.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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What is the 'taper'?
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher explains what the 'taper' is, and how it’s linked to the US quantitative easing programme.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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The best place to invest in 2014
Videos Ed Bowsher explains why Japan could be the best place to put your money in 2014.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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What do City analysts actually do?
Videos Ed Bowsher looks at the role of City analysts and reveals when you should listen to them, and when you should ignore them.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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Why you should worry about dark pools
Videos Increasing numbers of stock trades are taking place away from public stock exchanges in dark liquidity pools. Tim Bennett explains how that affects investors and what should be done to combat this unwelcome trend.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Three reasons not to trust the Dow Jones
Videos America's Dow Jones index has been getting a lot of hype over its recent highs. But as Tim Bennett explains, investors should be wary of the excitement.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Why stamp duty should be scrapped
Videos In his last Budget, George Osborne tinkered with stamp duty. Tim Bennett explains why he would have preferred the chancellor to go a lot further.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Is the EU right to cap banking bonuses?
Videos The EU has decided to try and end the 'bonus culture' at banks. Tim Bennett explains their latest proposal and asks whether it will work.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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How to spot a 'fallen angel' stock
Videos The best stocks are good quality but also cheap. But how do you spot them? Tim Bennett introduces a simple stock screen that can help.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Why does Warren Buffett love 'prefs'?
Videos Warren Buffett regularly buys billions of dollars worth of preference shares. Tim Bennett explains why and how you can add them to your portfolio.
By Tim Bennett Published
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What convertibles reveal about the stockmarket
Videos Companies in Europe have been issuing convertible bonds at a record pace. Tim Bennett looks at what all this activity tells investors.
By Tim Bennett Published
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What is the swaps scandal all about?
Videos Our largest banks now stand accused of mis-selling swaps. Tim Bennett explains how this latest scandal could land them with their biggest compensation bill yet.
By Tim Bennett Published
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What is NGDP?
Videos The Bank of England's new governor, Mark Carney, thinks central banks should focus on 'nominal gross domestic product', or NGDP. Tim Bennett explains what NGDP is, and why Carney's proposal has caused such a stir.
By Tim Bennett Published
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What is GDP?
Videos Gross domestic product, or GDP, aims to measure a country's economic health. Tim Bennett explains how it works, and asks how useful it really is.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Why the Fed model's big buy signal can't be trusted
Videos According to the famous 'Fed model', the US stockmarket is a buy. Here, Tim Bennett introduces the model and explains why you shouldn't rely on it now.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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The trick that turns banking losses into profits
Videos Banks use many accounting tricks to boost profits and fool investors. Tim Bennett reveals one of the biggest, and explains what investors should do about it.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Why do some big corporations pay so little tax?
Videos Big, profitable companies can reduce their corporation tax bill to almost nothing. Tim Bennett explains how.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Three reasons to sell Apple
Videos The great Apple share price bull run is over. Tim Bennett explains the three ratios that tell you now is a great time to sell.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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Five key dates every shareholder should know
Videos A raft of FTSE 100 shares recently passed their ex-dividend date. Tim Bennett explains what this means, and highlights four other dates that shareholders should add to their diaries
By Tim Bennett Published
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Beginner's guide to mortgages
Videos A property mortgage is the biggest debt most of us will ever take on. So choosing the right one is vital. Tim Bennett explains the basics of mortgages and highlights the main pitfalls to avoid.
By Tim Bennett Published
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What are 'zombie banks'?
Videos Zombie banks are sapping the life out of the global economy. Tim Bennett explains what they are, why they are allowed to exist and why they must be allowed to die.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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What is the Vix?
Videos The Vix indicator is a fast way to spot fear in equity markets. Tim Bennett explains how it works, and how it can help investors.
By Tim Bennett Published
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What is the Libor/OIS spread?
Videos Tim Bennett looks at a red flag that can warn of trouble in the banking sector - and potentially the wider economy - and how to interpret what it's telling you.
By Tim Bennett Published
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What the Libor scandal means for you
Videos Tim Bennett explains why the Libor fixing scandal has rocked the City, and what it means for you.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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What is Target 2?
Videos Tim Bennett looks at a system at the heart of the European project - 'Target 2' - and explains how it works, why it's in the news, and whether you should worry about it.
By Ed Bowsher Published
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How to get rid of losers
Videos Investors often fail to dump stocks even when it's clear they have made an expensive mistake. Tim Bennett explains why, and how to stop doing it.
By Tim Bennett Published
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A lesson from Facebook – avoid IPOs
Videos IPOs offer investors an exciting way to buy into the latest hot stock market name. And that's precisely why you should avoid them, says Tim Bennett.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Why 'mark to market' matters
Videos Tim Bennett explains 'mark to market - what it is, how it can make life difficult for investors, and what you can do about it.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Depository receipts: An easy way to invest in foreign firms
Videos Depository receipts are an easy and cheap way to buy foreign shares. Tim Bennett explains what they are and how they work - and warns of three risks to watch out for.
By Tim Bennett Published