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The 30-year-old firm prides itself on a contrarian approach but its bearish stance on the US has so far proved costly

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In an age of remarkable scientific advances, three new books explore the prospects for living longer — and the challenges for human society

No, but it’s mildly interesting to ask

A weight loss titan fights to stay relevant in the age of GLP-1 drugs

Low-profile software tycoon Anant Yardi sees ‘tremendous opportunity’ after a turbulent bankruptcy

For many, escaping the 9 to 5 is an alluring proposal. But how can you ensure you don’t run out of money — or get bored?

Amid rising material and labour costs, many people taking on a building project are likely to overshoot their budget and schedule. But it’s not set in stone

As sleep becomes commoditised, luxury, beauty and wellness brands want to cash in

From Vermeer to Victoria Beckham — 35 fiendish questions on the year in culture