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Currency war fears bolster demand for havens

As tensions between the U.S. and China continue to grow, policymakers face increasing rate pressures.

Relying on liquidity risks leaving investors in hot water

Markets and investors are now getting a taste of what happens when economic concerns rather than monetary policy play a bigger role in asset prices.

US yield curve is still inverted, still worrying investors

The yield curve is making investors wince in fear of a coming recession.

Cannabis CEOs bet on US pot legalisation within a year

Confidence in the political will to spread legalization across North America could pave the way for more mergers and acquisitions over the next year or two.

The need for weed: why Wall Street is getting hooked on cannabis

“Pot stocks” are catching on, as more consumers rush to buy cannabis-derived products and investors pour money into cannabis trading funds.

Tilray: smoke and fire

The stigma around social and medical marijuana use is falling. Big-brands, such as Constellation foods, have started investing in cannabis expansions, driving consumer interest and share prices up.

Alphabet becomes biggest corporate renewable energy buyer in U.S.

Tech group purchases enough green power to match its global needs

Bitcoin: an investment mania for the fake news era

The cryptocurrency has attracted people who mistrust institutions—and those looking for a way to get rich quick.

Mental bias leaves us unprepared for disaster

We are always cutting cognitive corners, especially in finance.

Uber: Google it

Headstrong ride-sharing group should be seen in context of history of tech arrogance.

Authers' Note: Neutron Jack

Look back to Immelt's predecessor to understand why GE has trailed the U.S. market.

Insurance: Robots learn the business of covering risk

Artificial intelligence could revolutionize the insurance industry—but it may also allow clients to calculate if they need protection.

Passive resistance

Capital Group embarks on an uphill battle against index funds.

The drive for a social purpose

Wealthy investors can use their money for good and make money.

Shell sells Canadian oil sands assets for $7.25bn

Royal Dutch Shell is selling most of its Canadian oil sands assets, the latest sign of global energy groups backing away from high-cost and greenhouse gas-intensive sources...

Vancouver sets out stall to welcome more Silicon Valley migrants

A tech boom in Canada’s third-largest city has pulled in tens of thousands of skilled workers and start-up entrepreneurs.

Five technologies that will change how we live

What advances in gene editing, artificial general intelligence, clean and renewable energy, Li-Fi, and smart appliances could hold in store for us.

Bring on the robots but reboot our societies too

More effective tax regimes and smarter forms of wealth redistribution will be needed to ease our social strains.

Senior Fed policymaker bullish on US economy and inflation target

The US economy is set to power ahead and push inflation back to target despite hazards overseas, a senior Federal Reserve policymaker said.

The Great Land Rush: Investors face conflict in quest for farms

Saskatchewan this year outlawed all pension plans from buying farmland.

Healthy eating offers recipe for safer investment

How passive managers are making a positive impact on governance

Signs are promising that when investors entrust money to passive fund managers, their interests are being represented aggressively.

What goes down comes up, but how long will that take?

How bad could it get? After two weeks, markets have suffered a worse start to 2016 than for any previous year on record.