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The six secret stocks that could supercharge your portfolio: With hundreds of options available, it can be difficult to pick out the best investments. These are our picks of smaller firms that should give you top returns

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With hundreds of options available, it can be hard to pick out the best investments, especially among smaller, lesser-known firms.

Bank of England governor hints interest rate hikes can wait

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Speaking at a gathering of central governors in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Bailey suggested the Bank could still afford to wait and see before putting up interest rates .

I'm 49 and have £200k in pensions - is there any hope of me ever having a £1million pot?

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I keep reading about how people need increasingly large sums in pensions to be able to enjoy a decent retirement. How can I boost my fund?

Glitch in the system: As markets turn jittery, is it time to reassess your bets on the AI boom?

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This week's stellar results from semiconductor behemoth Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, brought some reassurance.

Markets seize on clues by the US Federal Reserve

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Kevin Warsh gave what was seen as his clearest signal yet that rates may need to rise to manage stubbornly high inflation .

Kevin Warsh provided a masterclass in vagueness, says MAGGIE PAGANO

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Warsh was careful to say the Fed would refrain from giving either forward guidance - or what the US press calls verbal cues - about the Fed's intentions towards interest rate policy.

Goodwin profits double amid heightened military spending

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Goodwin makes parts for the Royal Navy's Astute-class submarines as well as the next generation Dreadnought fleet that will carry Trident nuclear missiles.

Taking your home off the market and re-listing it DOES make it more likely to sell... even if you don't cut the price

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Sellers struggling to shift their home may re-list their property to stop it appearing 'stale' - and now figures suggest it may actually work.

Starting to invest at age 35 rather than 25 can more than halve your nest egg

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Not only does sitting on your hands reduce the amount of money you contribute, it means your money will have less time to compound.

Your ultimate guide to the best 76-plate deals this September: Our one-stop shop to save thousands on a new car

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Tuesday marks the start of September and the arrival of the '76' number plate age identifier. For motorists, this is one of the best times to bag a new car bargain.

Zopa shakes up Biscuit current account perks... but axes 7.1% regular saver: How does it compare?

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The digital bank Zopa has shaken up its perks, giving savers a choice of three. These appear higher value than before, but how do they compare against other options?

Is Britain heading for a retirement renting crisis? This is Money podcast

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Estimates of how much we have to save for old age usually assume we will own a home and have paid off the mortgage - but for a growing number of people, that isn't the case.

Labour can boost growth at Budget says Asda boss - but it must change tack and ditch heavy high street taxes

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Allan Leighton also threw his support behind Mike Ashley's scathing remarks on Burnham's plans to revive the high street.

Odeon hails best summer for cinema since before Covid thanks to The Odyssey and Spider-Man

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Britain's largest cinema chain said it has seen almost 10million guests this summer, an increase of a third on last year and the best summer intake since 2019.

Best Chinese cars to buy: I've driven them all including the 'Temu Range Rover' and these are the ones I rate for style, range and price

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The £30,000 Jaecoo 7 SUV was Britain's best-selling new car in March - but it's only one of many Chinese models appearing on Britain's roads.

Hangover for Pernod Ricard as US and Chinese drinkers lose taste for its spirits

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The company - whose drinks include Absolut Vodka (endorsed by Paris Hilton) and Jameson Irish whiskey - said that sales plunged 3.9pc to £8.10billion over the year to 30 June.

Petrol prices soar to highest level since 2022 as 20 million drivers prepare to hit the road for record August bank holiday getaway

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Filling the 55-litre fuel tank of a typical family car will cost around £89 this weekend. That compares with just £74 over last year's August bank holiday.

Banned 76 number plates: Over 500 outlawed as too rude or offensive for the road, including SH76 TTY and GO76 WAR

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A specialist DVLA panel reviews every new registration batch twice a year, scrutinising thousands of potential combinations before deciding which should be blacklisted.

New plug in solar panels are only being sold by ONE major retailer online from launch day... and they won't be delivered until October

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Some of Britain's best-known and largest retailers told This is Money shoppers will have to wait to buy plug-in solar panels from their online or high street shops.

My son is putting more money into a house purchase than his partner: How can he protect his share?

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My son wants to ensure his larger contribution is taken into account if the relationship breaks down, if he dies first or the property is sold.

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