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Novak Djokovic took an oxygen chamber on the back of a lorry to the US Open

EXCLUSIVE: The world No 1, who retired from his fourth round match with a shoulder injury, spent the recent US Open with his own private hyperbaric chamber parked up next to Flushing Meadows.




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Tennis player Ken Skupski says sport may not return this year coronavirus crisis 

For Ken Skupski the Coronavirus has meant the most abrupt shift in lifestyle, from global traveller to what he cheerfully describes as 'almost a house husband'.




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Boris Becker claims US Open should be cancelled because of severity of coronavirus pandemic

EXCLUSIVE BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Boris Becker has called for the US Open to be cancelled in response to the severity of the coronavirus crisis in New York.




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Weather fear triggers rush for ethical investments as inflow for ESG funds jump from £3bn to £10bn

Shareholders more than trebled their ethical investments last year, according to analysts Impactvesting.




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Neil Woodford's Income Focus fund will reopen on February 13

The £270million fund has been overhauled since being taken over by Aberdeen Standard Investments at the end of last year.




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BP told to ditch Russian stake to save dividend: Experts say $15bn sale is crucial

The oil giant faces mounting pressure to sell its stake in Russian energy giant Rosneft as it embarks on a major strategy overhaul to prop up its dividend payouts.




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Student property plan taught us a £100,000 lesson... on RIP-OFFS

Investors are being warned to steer clear of adverts for collective investment schemes that promise a stream of income from a stake in a car park, self-storage units, or student living.




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Are fast-moving tech stocks still a wise bet? UK funds that have gambled on Elon Musk racing ahead

Before you jump on the bandwagon, it is worth remembering that a company's fortunes - especially one so closely linked to its boss - Elon Musk - can change quickly.




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Respite for investors trapped in Neil Woodford's Income Focus fund

Savers in the fund will be allowed to start placing buy and sell orders today at noon. Renamed the LF ASI Income Focus, it will officially reopen tomorrow at midday.




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Woodford shamed again in infamous 'Spot the Dog' fund list

In a major red flag with hindsight, the report called out Woodford's investment firm last year as one of the 'main culprits' for disappointing returns, four months before his flagship fund was suspended.




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How could coronavirus affect UK investors? Questions answered

Aside from the appalling human cost, investors are getting worried about the financial impact of the deadly corona-virus. Is it time to panic - or stay calm and ride out the storm?




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Probe into Sirius share push that lured 85,000: Investors slam 'derisory' Anglo American offer

Small investors in Sirius Minerals are compiling a dossier to hand to the City watchdog over fears they were misled when they bought shares in the troubled miner.




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How do you become an Isa millionaire? Interactive Investor reveals investment trusts are key

DIY investment platform Interactive Investor has found its average Isa millionaire account is powered by a larger weighting towards investment trusts than open-ended funds.




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Dormant investments worth millions could be handed to good causes

Some £600m sitting in inactive bank accounts has gone to good causes since 2008, and the Government is thinking about extending this to investment funds, shares and insurance products.




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Midas: What should Sirius Minerals investors do?

Chris Fraser, the chief executive of Sirius, has recommended a 5.5p-a-share offer from mining giant Anglo American and shareholders have just a few days left to back it or reject it.




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The coronavirus goldrush: Precious metal soars on pandemic fears

Gold, which is seen as a safe haven in times of uncertainty, hit a record £1,300 per ounce before settling at £1,293. In dollar terms, it jumped to a seven-year high of $1,677.21 per ounce.




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Now Business Secretary Alok Sharma is dragged into Sirius row

Alok Sharma has been urged to speed up a review of City rules that make it hard for individuals to take part in major company decisions ahead of the vote at Sirius Minerals next Tuesday.




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How to immunise your portfolio against coronavirus

Companies globally are suffering the effects of the spread of the virus. The FTSE 100, which makes up Britain's biggest firms, fell by 3.3 per cent on Monday wiping around £62bn off their value.




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Tony Hazell: Why I WON'T sell in the coronavirus panic

It's been a sobering week for investors. As someone who has been investing for more than 30 years, I have drawn on all my experience to sit on my hands and do very little.




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Five tips for investors when a crisis like coronavirus hits

There's nothing to sharpen the investing mind like being down thousands of pounds, but if you had panic sold on Friday you would have missed this week's rebound. So what can investors do?




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Funds and trusts that rose as stock markets fell on coronavirus fears

While investors watched their portfolios with concern as stock markets dropped on coronavirus fears, some funds and trusts climbed significantly.




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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Six investment trust bargains with healthy outlook

These are difficult days. At times, it feels like the world is shuddering to a halt. There are fewer people as I wind my way to and from work every day and night on public transport.




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Would I lose my pension if my investing platform goes bust?

Whilst I fully understand the risk of my investments, I was not aware I could lose the pension if the platform company failed. Is this really the case? What are the dangers investors need to know about?




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Four investing experts on how to face the coronavirus threat

Stock markets are in freefall as coronavirus threatens to tip the world into recession. The FTSE fell another 4 per cent yesterday, taking losses in the past three weeks to more than 30 per cent.




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How the coronavirus has SUNK your investments

Although the FTSE 100 index rebounded yesterday - rising 2.8 per cent - it is still down 28.5 per cent since coronavirus fears really began to grip investors on February 24.




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Dividend Heroes 2020: Investment trusts boosting income since Light My Fire

If ever there was a time when investors needed a hero, it's now. And among the stock market capitulation, a ray of light has arrived with the latest list of Dividend Heroes.




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UK property funds suspend dealing amid coronavirus market panic

A number of asset managers have suspended trading on their open-ended property funds as markets continue to be rocked by the coronavirus panic.




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Investment trusts set to prove resilient as dividends come under pressure 

Dividend cuts are an inevitable consequence of the economy - both here and worldwide - sliding into recession in the coming months.




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What does II's takeover of Share Centre mean for customers

Interactive Investor's determination to take the DIY investing fight to the UK's leading platform Hargreaves Lansdown was signalled again as it bought out a rival.




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Tesco benefits as shoppers rush to stock up during coronavirus lockdown

Any update on recent trading and what this could mean for 2020's revenues and profits will be gratefully received by shareholders when Tesco reports its full-year results next Wednesday.




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Back the global fight against coronavirus: But beating silent killer may not offer bumper gains

Some people will disapprove of the idea of making money from this struggle. But investors have been snapping up shares in businesses developing vaccines or tests.




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Neil Woodford's former protege Mark Barnett fired from Perpetual Income and Growth Investment Trust

The board of the trust served a notice of termination to Invesco and Barnett 'following an extended period of underperformance', in a further blow to the manager.




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Trusts that can be a cash oasis in the dividend desert

It arises from the fact that many of the country's leading income-orientated trusts have sufficient income buffers (reserves) in place to withstand a hostile dividend environment.




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How the UK's coronavirus stock market fall compares to the world

Investors will be glad to see the back of the first three months of 2020, after the coronavirus outbreak meant that the first quarter of the year proved brutal.




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Let ordinary investors buy shares in wave of coronavirus cash calls

As more companies are set to tap shareholders for cash, an app called Primary Bid is calling for companies to allow ordinary investors to participate in these funding calls.




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Dodge the dividend strike: Choose trusts that have put aside money

The much-publicised move by the big banks to cancel their dividends has left investors with mixed emotions and many questions. But the loss of this income will still come as a blow.




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Lost dividends 'gone forever' as just one third will return over the next six years

Markets which bet on the future value of dividends paid by FTSE 100 companies indicate that two-thirds of the missing payouts could be lost forever.




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Interactive Investor boss Richard Wilson: We're busier than ever

Richard Wilson, the boss of giant investment broker Interactive Investor, thinks that now the tide is going out during the coronavirus crisis, it is exposing the true nature of some of Britain's bosses.




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How are the world's biggest tech companies coping with coronavirus?

Technology stocks, which are usually the worst-hit during market downturns, are among the best performers over the past six weeks during the coronavirus chaos. This is Money finds out why.




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The golden dozen investment trusts trading at a discount

These are investment trusts whose shares last week were trading at discounts to asset value in excess of 10 per cent. They are all trusts run by respectable investment houses.




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Give your portfolio a shot in the arm...by investing in beating the coronavirus

With Covid-19 dominating the news, the focus on healthcare has never been greater. Companies making everything from vaccines to disinfectant are suddenly having their moment in the sun.




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Housebuilders' shares could rise if prices don't drop more than 10%

Liberum's central estimate is based on the assumption that house prices will have a 'soft landing' and fall by 7 per cent in real terms.




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Nervous over Isa funds? Pick a ready-made deal!

Many leading investment platforms offer ready-made Isa portfolios, but what is in them?




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Supermarket could continue to thrive after coronavirus pandemic

After a shaky start caused by stockpiling, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons have mostly kept shelves stocked and ensured supplies for the vulnerable, enhancing their reputation with customers.




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Which dividends look safest in coronavirus crisis?

Some dividends will survive and Simon McGarry, senior equity analyst at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, narrows down the field.




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Bitcoin halving: What is it and is it causing price to surge?

In a little under two weeks the reward for digitally mining Bitcoin will be halved from 12.5 coins per block to 6.25, constricting the supply of the cryptocurrency and potentially driving up price.




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ALEX BRUMMER: Government must nurture Britain's hi-tech start-ups

The latest public policy intervention to support R&D and start-ups through the worst of the Covid-19 crisis is right. Some will complain the government is slow to react and lags behind Germany.




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ALEX BRUMMER: Banks under cosh over coronavirus loans

To make matters easier for the lenders, the Bank of England has already released counter-cyclical buffers to prepare for current loan demand.




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Coronavirus UK: Under-45s should be working, says Alex Brunner

ALEX BRUMMER: In spite of best government efforts the nation is heading for a slump, a surge of insolvencies and levels of unemployment almost certainly not seen in our lifetimes. Action is needed.




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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will start volunteering amid coronavirus pandemic

A message from the Portuguese was posted on the club's official Twitter account on Thursday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tottenham's £1billion stadium is acting as a distribution centre.