Spy in the sky

The land Down Under seems ready-made for soul-stirring adventures. Its 16,000 miles of coastline are one long playground, with vertiginous cliffs riddled with hiking trails and reefs ripe for diving. There’s ancient flora and unique wildlife hiding in the rainforests, and cities that offer every activity under the sun. So pick up your hiking boots, paddle or flippers and get outdoors

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In 2023, US smaller companies delivered only two-thirds of the 27% return their larger counterparts managed, says Stephen Connolly. This year, up until the US election, their relative performance was