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Dow enters bear market as pandemic declared

Investors fret over the level of economic stimulus Washington is likely to provide




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2.7m properties dragged into higher stamp duty band 

Rising prices and flat tax thresholds since 2015 mean more homes in London and Southeast are in the top band




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UK property demand plunges as virus takes hold

60 per cent decline in sales predicted in the next three months




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Fannie and Freddie could need bailout if lockdown lasts

Regulator says US mortgage guarantors have sufficient resources for about 12 weeks




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Bank of Mum and Dad enters the bailout business

As young renters feel the pain, parents are having to bridge the financial gaps




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Hot springs and baseball stadiums core to Japan’s national security

Activists wary after finance ministry names ‘core’ stocks covered by law on foreign investment




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Unions and parent groups urge against early return to school

Calls for safety assurances despite concern over educational impact




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Slowly easing the lockdown and the rising costs

Boris Johnson will set his exit strategy on Sunday, but changes will be limited




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My First Million: Andy Scott, turnround specialist

‘There are no warranties when you take on an insolvent company’




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My First Million: Mike Battle, LaplandUK founder

From hedge fund manager to making children’s festive dreams come true




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Aviva, RSA, Direct Line and Hiscox pull dividends 

UK insurers bow to regulatory pressure but L&G has said it would push ahead with payout




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Battle between insurers and US business has just begun

Sector faces existential moment as Trump wades into debate over Covid-19 claims




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Plagues, paranoia and my very Tudor lockdown

Hilary Mantel’s lessons for a pandemic




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How to save pandemic survivors from unemployment

Government must prioritise getting the young back to work




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Free markets must be protected through the pandemic

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis




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Netflix is chilling in Iceland but the rest of the world is a problem

As global lockdowns boost streaming subscriptions, filming freezes spell trouble ahead




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Five ways to protect your post-pandemic pension pot

How will your retirement finances change BC and AC — before and after coronavirus?




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UK pension trustees urged to watch for dividends and ‘excessive’ bonuses

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic




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US state pension system hit hard by coronavirus pandemic

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio




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Virginia candidates in a race to the bottom

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America




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Last Hope Island by Lynne Olson — the other Allies

The men and women from occupied Europe who helped defeat Hitler




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Fernando Pacheco, doctor and cornerman, 1927-2017

He tried to persuade Muhammad Ali to retire from the ring before it was too late




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Gloria Vanderbilt, artist and designer, 1924-2019

Heiress who made her own success as the ‘Queen of Jeans’




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Ross Perot, businessman and politician, 1930-2019

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years




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Pets at Home sales benefit from surge in demand

Essential retailer says coronavirus uncertainty means it will not give guidance for year ahead




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Smokers stock up on tobacco and nicotine products

Legal marijuana producers also report spike in demand during lockdown 




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LVMH and L’Oréal upbeat on recovery

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end




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Toilet roll mania boosts sales of Andrex maker Kimberly-Clark   

Retailers are still replenishing stocks after panic buying ahead of coronavirus lockdowns




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Lockdowns lower personal grooming standards, says Unilever

Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products




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Reckitt posts record sales growth as disinfectant demand surges

Group ramps up production of cleaning and sanitising goods amid coronavirus crisis




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The pandemic is yet to dampen demand for luxury goods resales

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.




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Global stocks, oil and government bonds tumble 

Dow wipes out gains of the Trump presidency amid fears antivirus measures are inadequate




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A chasm between Wall Street and economic winter

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets




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Slowing coronavirus spread calms US and European markets

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March




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Boom in global sand trade fuels conservation fears

Countries ban exports in attempt to protect environment as consumption is set to soar




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Coronavirus pandemic deals heavy blow to UK construction activity

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis




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UK carmakers and housebuilders plan return to work

Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry set to reopen some operations




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Coronavirus and the threat to US supremacy

Two questions serve as a reality check on excessive American declinism




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Francis Fukuyama on coronavirus and the crisis of trust

How do democracies measure up against autocratic regimes in handling the pandemic?




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Politics and perils of running the WHO

Gro Harlem Brundtland on lessons of SARS and how to handle a pandemic




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The pandemic could bring a global ceasefire

Several long-running conflicts are edging towards a temporary halt to hostilities




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CVC and Blackstone in talks to invest in Italian football league

Private equity firms in separate discussions to back coronavirus-hit Serie A




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UniCredit overhaul faces years-long delay as pandemic takes toll

Jean Pierre Mustier’s nascent turnround derailed as bank slips to first-quarter loss




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Liberty Global and Telefónica agree £31bn deal to merge UK groups

Combination of O2 and Virgin Media set to transform British telecoms market




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Zalando: wear to go

Online retailer’s partnerships with fashion brands should support growth and lift margins




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Air France-KLM prepares for years of shrunken demand

Airline forecasts capacity will be almost wiped out in the second quarter




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Liberty Global and Telefónica dial up changes in ‘deal of decade’

O2 and Virgin Media’s £31bn merger is one of the biggest examples of virtual dealmaking during pandemic




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Carsten Spohr seeks softer landing for Lufthansa

If Berlin agrees a €9bn bailout for the airline, it is likely to want a 25 per cent stake and board seats




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Carnival and Southwest lead surge in US convertible bond issuance

Companies are seeking to tap whatever sources of affordable funding are available




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Pandemic crisis offers glimpse into oil industry’s future

Price wars and coronavirus have disrupted the sector, possibly moving peak demand even closer