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For decades, alcoholic-drinks businesses have been prized by investors for their remarkable consistency. These were companies built on enduring brand value, deep-seated customer loyalty and seemingly

The sale after 17 years of the last of the government’s stake in NatWest has led some to claim that this was good news for the banking sector. The stock overhang has been removed and the sale has got

Managers of open-ended funds must carefully consider the liquidity of their holdings, because they may need to sell assets to meet redemptions. Since small and mid-sized companies are less liquid than

Sales momentum is starting to turn driven by a customer-led strategy

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