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Trump vs Harris: what a win for either the Republican or Democratic candidate might mean for markets and why it matters if it is close.

Also in this week’s digital magazine: part two of a series on creating and managing a portfolio, the latest from the world of small caps and what to expect from Nike’s numbers after a change of CEO.

Plus, read a preview of Tesco’s upcoming results, discover the details behind Microsoft’s AI infrastructure and power plans and learn about a big change affecting investment trusts.

Investment ideas include a beauty retailer and cloud computing play and there are articles on gold, VCTs and much, much more.

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TRUMP vs HARRIS

What to expect from the markets as the US heads to the polls

Education

Keeping on top of your portfolio is easier than you think

Try not to be distracted by the short-term ups and downs in stock prices

Editor's View

Investors nervously awaiting developments in Westminster and Washington

The Budget and US presidential election add to an uncertain market backdrop in the coming weeks

News

Surprise jumbo rate cut sends stocks and gold to new all-time highs

Did the Fed go large to catch up or to get ‘ahead of the curve’?

News

Microsoft, BlackRock, Nvidia back enormous new AI datacentre fund

Up to $100 billion could be raised as software giant seals Three Mile Island deal

News

Investment trust sector celebrates ‘leap forward’ on cost disclosure

In a regulatory breakthrough, trusts will no longer have to double-count costs and retail investors could benefit from narrowing discounts

News

Communications kit designer Filtronic receives boost from SpaceX

Shares have gained 336% over the past year after Elon Musk tie-up

Week Ahead

Tesco looks to extend its recent record of delivery.

Britain’s biggest grocer is gaining share and growing volumes in a super-competitive core market

Week Ahead

No quick fix for hard-pressed Nike

The sportswear giant has switched CEOs in a bid to regain its sales and share price swoosh

Week Ahead

Focus to shift from interest rates to earnings in coming weeks

US companies are seen increasing profits by 10% this year led by big tech

Great Ideas

Why unloved cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty is a buy

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate recently snapped up a stake in this pretty resilient US retailer

News

Oxford Metrics slumps to six-year low after profit warning

Market picks up on weak trading at smart sensing firm

Great Ideas

Why Oracle’s run could go much further than you think

Enterprise cloud and database firm worth buying even after 60% rally this year

Great Ideas

Judges Scientific confirms full-year outlook despite ‘subdued’ first half

We are sticking with our call despite short-term headwinds

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Small World: AI and healthcare IPOs and big contract wins

New listings, new orders and games success are the highlights this month

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The story behind China’s long-running e-commerce boom

Country leads the way on web-based retail, outpacing the US

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Emerging markets: Chinese e-commerce and property and Mexican peso under pressure

Three things the Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust team are thinking about today

Dan Coatsworth

The pros and cons of scrapping inheritance tax relief on AIM shares

It’s an obvious target for the government but such a move could backfire

Personal Finance

VCTs get the green light from the Treasury

Find out all about the tax break investment funds which look to be here to stay

Ask Rachel

How will I be taxed when I start drawing income from a SIPP and my state pension?

Helping with a query for someone who has enjoyed a relatively simple set-up until now