Strategy and planning
Strategy and planning
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What are the differences between stocks and bonds?
Stocks represent part-ownership in a company, while bonds represent lending money to governments and corporations, but with lower returns and less ris...

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risk management
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How new US-China trade tensions are affecting global markets
Fresh tariffs between the US and China, combined with potential North American trade disruptions, have introduced new uncertainty into global markets ...
technical analysis
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Apple Q2 FY25 earnings preview: iPhone sales, services growth and US-China trade tensions in focus
Apple is expected to deliver modest growth in its Q2 FY25 earnings, with services revenue offsetting iPhone softness amid ongoing trade tensions and A...
volatility
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Alphabet Q2 2025 earnings preview: AI investments and legal challenges in focus
As Alphabet prepares to release its Q2 2025 earnings, investors are keenly watching the impact of AI investments and ongoing legal challenges on the t...
fundamental analysis
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How to trade using IG client sentiment
Sentiment can be a useful tool when trading, and IG provides data on its own client sentiment.
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