The Big Read

Savers and investors always underestimate how much they need. We take you through the pieces of the puzzle you need to put together a perfect retirement

It's easy to be pessimistic given the setbacks suffered by some technologies, but changing economics still means we're on the cusp of a green growth boom

How many stocks should make up a portfolio? It's a difficult question and one many get wrong, but getting it right is vital so weak ideas don't drag the rest of your investments down

We analyse the UK shares most often found in fund managers' global portfolios

It now looks likely that the Bank of England will cut interest rates before the Federal Reserve, and the FTSE’s mid-cap companies will benefit the most

What do the biggest companies on global markets tell us about countries, and do they offer opportunities for adventurous investors? Michael Fahy finds out

Investors wanting to taste success should consider the stocks offered up by this morning favourite

Stockpicking requires nouse and emotional intelligence – fund managers share their five best lessons from a lifetime of investing