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Don’t believe the hype about the US ‘recovery’

By John Stepek, 09 Feb 2012

The bulls would have us believe that the US economy is on the mend. It's not. Beneath all the cheap money and fudged statistics, America is in a bad way, says John Stepek.

  • Rolls-Royce: a great British success story

    By Phil Oakley, 09 Feb 2012

    Rolls Royce has just posted a record set of results and has an order book to match. So are its shares worth a buy, or is it time to take profits? Phil Oakley investigates.

  • How to profit as the shale gas revolution disappoints

    By Matthew Partridge, 08 Feb 2012

    Shale gas is being touted as the solution to the West's energy woes. But those hoping for endless supplies of dirt-cheap fuel could be disappointed. Matthew Partridge explains why – and tips a stock that could profit.

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