Big Tobacco stock rally reveals uncomfortable truth

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Brokers joke about a stock having risen far enough that it is safe for investors to have an opinion. Big Tobacco can make for some uncomfortable musings. Philip Morris International has soared 50 per cent … Read more

Should I be more of a team player?

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Hmm. The problem here is that everyone wants team players, but far too few people reward them. Broadly speaking, it seems like a good thing to be. It implies thinking of the wider cause … Read more

BlackRock and alternative investments

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world This article is an on-site version of our Unhedged newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all … Read more

Rachel Reeves opens the cheque book

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rachel Reeves’ first year as UK chancellor has been one to forget. She has been haunted by rising bond yields, unshakeably poor economic growth and mounting political pressures, which have forced her to make unpopular … Read more