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Australia’s biggest pension fund says investors will withdraw billions

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus




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I am struggling to secure a job in the UK — should I return home?

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice




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Force banks to take on more capital, says Sajid Javid

Former chancellor urges lenders to keep credit flowing and not just weather the storm




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How to view a solar eclipse in style

Down in Tennessee, parrots panic as the sun disappears




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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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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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Tom Wolfe, writer, 1930-2018

American literary and journalistic iconoclast who Norman Mailer said was the hardest working writer of his time




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John McCain, Republican senator, 1936-2018

Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle




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Tony Mendez, CIA agent, 1940-2019

Master of disguise who plotted the ‘Argo’ escape from Iran




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Robert Morgenthau, Manhattan district attorney, 1919-2019

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York




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Washington diary: falling under the Nationals’ spell

The baseball team’s victory in the World Series reflects the city’s wider resurgence




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Christopher Parkes, journalist, 1944-2019

A sharp-eyed editor and foreign correspondent who turned a killing phrase




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Mulberry creative chief Johnny Coca to depart

British handbag maker’s value has plummeted 85% in past two years as turnround plan stalls




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Retailers under pressure to close online operations

Yoox-Net-a-Porter and Paul Smith join list of brands that have suspended ecommerce sales




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Recession pushes Hong Kong shoppers to sell their luxury goods

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches




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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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Philips: ventilator pitch

Strategic decisions by chief executive make the Dutch company a safe bet




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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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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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EY orders consultants to take time off as work slows

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business




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Loeb looks to back out of $2.6bn Global Blue deal

Hedge fund billionaire cites Silver Lake-backed company’s reliance on international travel




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Euro 2020 football tournament set to be postponed

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish




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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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How Covid-19 tore through global markets in first quarter

Every major asset class has been disrupted




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Global stocks end higher on hopes of oil price war truce

Energy sector leads US S&P 500 to 2.3% gain   




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US stocks in sharp late rally on hopes virus is slowing

S&P 500 surges 7% after coronavirus shows signs of peaking in continental Europe




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French markets regulator backs extension of short-selling ban

AMF chairman cites uncertainty around dividends and coming downgrades to credit ratings




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Wall St urges caution as bulls rush into recovery bets

S&P up 23% from March nadir on back of state coronavirus action — but more falls possible, warn analysts




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US stocks rise on hopes outbreak could be nearing peak

Asia-Pacific indices broadly higher after S&P 500 closes up 3.4%




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Wall Street ends higher as investors look past immediate downturn

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks




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Euroclear holds on to its cash ahead of virus downturn

Settlement house delays payout and project to let small shareholders cash out




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Wall Street stages late rally to shave week’s losses

Key measure of American business investment fell only marginally last month




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Global stocks rise as Japan launches new stimulus round

Stocks rise but crude tumbles as world’s largest oil ETF cuts stake




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UK construction sector hit by further fall in new orders

Brexit and election weigh on sentiment as builders suffer eighth month of contraction




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Cement price rise points to surge in China construction

Experts fear country is embarking on more white elephant projects




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Predatory investors exploit leaseholders’ cladding dilemma

Properties changing hands for tens of thousands less than market value




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Capita’s shares hit as investors worry over restructuring

Chief Jon Lewis admits outsourcer has ‘more to do and requires more investment’ than expected




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Women in construction need on-site experience to build their careers

Targets to include more women mean little without cultural change in the industry




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Building sites start to close despite government advice

Move comes amid escalating political row with London’s mayor over coronavirus risks




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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 construction stalls as coronavirus takes toll

Housebuilder Barratt furloughs all but 15% of workforce and slashes executive pay




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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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The global elite is finally getting used to Donald Trump

Differences remain but Europe leaders are growing accustomed to US president’s style




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Von der Leyen tells China to price carbon

Commission president sets out Brussels’ plan for CO2 border adjustment mechanism




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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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Lagardère fends off Amber Capital’s bid to replace board

Activist investor sought to take control of strategy at French group led by Arnaud Lagardère




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Non-bank lenders raise concerns over access to ‘bounce back’ loans

Alternative providers fear it will harm competition in market for loans to small business




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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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Coronavirus threatens €10bn hit to football transfer market

Player values tumble as Europe’s top teams prepare to cut spending after pandemic weakens revenues




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Top Wirecard shareholder calls on board to end ‘whitewash’

Union Investment says new outside executives are needed to move the company on after special audit