Promises of huge growth are yet to materialise — but there’s huge potential

I’ve drawn up a list of badly beaten-up stocks worthy of a punt

New Sipp dealing account has no annual management fee

Scottish Power has launched a new energy plan that allows customers to fix their bills

Lowest five-year fix in UK history

First-time buyers receive £600 cashback if they save for 10 out of 12 months before taking out a Halifax mortgage

Service would allow retail investors to place own orders on market

Read the small print on ‘free’ offer

Timely relaunch allows savers to keep pace with the rising cost of living

More options for savers seeking real returns

First big energy supplier to pass on lower wholesale costs

Pension funds need to spend less time on ESG and get back to basics

Small businesses hope the fast-track credit scheme will be a lifeline

Uncertainty over loan forbearance prevents savings being passed on

Covid-19 pandemic increases problems for retirement schemes already in deficit

James Max, the FT columnist, takes questions from readers about the misery of household chores

Winners of the FT’s personal finance competition love learning about money

A third of self-employed reported working reduced hours during the first two weeks of lockdown

Lenders reluctant to count payments as affordability checks tighten

Key markets simmering during the thin trading sessions around year-end

UK-based education company is still more value trap than takeover candidate

Pound dips following UK chancellor’s hard Brexit remarks

Outbreak ripples across US, European and Asian equity markets

Shares in security software maker dropped sharply after revelations of data harvesting

Smart meter group’s IPO boosts hopes of fundraising uptick after lacklustre 2019

Optimism, not pessimism, could spark future takeover offers for UK investment houses

Music royalties specialist has done well in a strong market for alt investment trusts

Political goodwill for Spire Healthcare could act as a tailwind once virus impact eases

Price in local currencies of commodities such as copper and coffee has surged

Future of finance: Brazil’s main Latin rival for the attention of emerging market fund managers is Mexico

Ambitious plans for renewable energy rarely feature in government strategy

From coffee to copper, exporters enjoy higher profits

State-owned oil group faces risk of further rating downgrades and grapples with output woes

Brazilian prosecutors also accuse miner and safety group of environmental crimes

Case linked to 2012 nationalisation of oil company proves tricky for litigation funder

The former Fox CEO commits millions to battle against disinformation

Chief expects weak demand from mills outside China to offset supply disruptions elsewhere

This inaugural ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth rate reveals the dominance of the US and technology — the top-ranked company this year is an augmented reality and video game developer

Technology bolsters US dominance of the list, but coronavirus fallout looms large

Brazilian group alleges tycoon’s family-controlled mining arm fraudulently funnelled $500m into Manhattan real estate

New rules require banks to stick with a single rate after introductory deals

In our increasingly cashless society, parents are turning to apps and payment cards designed for youngsters

Putting aside £100 a week is just a pipe dream — and what would it achieve anyway?

Finding a good credit card deal when you’re older is more difficult

Young people may face many challenges, but they also have many wealth creation opportunities

Money matters are a surprise hit on the photo-sharing app

As interest rates fall, more savings banks rely on the lure of cash prizes

Puny interest rates have dented the tax sheltering properties of cash Isas for most 

Take advantage of tax allowances available despite the turmoil