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Coke versus Pepsi: Why investors have a clear favourite

The drinks behemoths’ share prices have diverged in recent months, and one has made it onto the US president’s radar

The investment trusts reaping the rewards of cheap debt

We name the shrewd equity trusts that locked in low interest rates for decades, and the ones struggling with gearing

Can Diageo lift spirit stocks out of their hangover?

Debra Crew’s exit provides an opportunity for more aggressive sector leadership, analysts say

How analysts’ 2025 investment trust picks are faring

What brokers picked right, and wrong, so far this year

Why it’s time to be wary of water stocks

Utilities screen well on earnings growth this year, but danger lies below the surface

Chart of the Week: Luxury stocks lose their shine

They are trading at multi-year lows as tariffs and a Chinese slowdown continue to bite

US banks buoyed by market volatility

Later this month, all eyes will be on the US Federal Open Market Committee

What Labour’s ‘insourcing’ plans mean for listed outsourcers

The likes of Serco, Mitie and Capita are on alert as ministers look to bring a slew of public services back in house

Activist investor calls for board shake-up at Gore Street Energy Storage

Other demands include divestments of non-core assets and an outright sale of the trust

Rio Tinto picks iron ore boss as new CEO

Analysts express surprise at the appointment, which also pushes back the likelihood of a Glencore merger