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King of the 34: Walt Disney, Homeserve, CIBC, Unilever and Just Eat

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Short of the Week: the Hang Seng Index

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Chinese Renminbi: the Canary in the coal mine?

28th May 2020

Citycon shares trading at 25% of book value: are they a buy?

28th May 2020

Three Quick Facts: B&M, Safestay and Young & Co’s Brewery

29th May 2020

Investment writer Tony Cross picks out three things you need to know about the markets. This morning, Tony's focus is on B&M, Safestay and Young & Co's Brewery

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Short of the Week: the Hang Seng Index

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With Hong Kong again at the centre of the political spat between the US and China, we look at the prospects for the Hang Seng Index this summer

Citycon shares trading at 25% of book value: are they a buy?

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MRC locates heavy minerals at South Africa’s Tormin beaches

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Survey: UK investor confidence levels dive under Covid-19

28th May 2020

Latest data indicate that many investors lost confidence during the pandemic, but many also believe that things will come good in the end.

A new China bond ETF launched for the European market

26th May 2020

Gold and silver ETFs attracting investment ahead of deflation

21st May 2020

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18th May 2020

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