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Wives earning more than husbands linked to rising mental health diagnoses in couples

Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues for both husbands and wives, research reveals.
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Hedging political risk boosts portfolio performance

Hedging against political risks enhances international stock portfolio performance more effectively than diversification alone, according to a study.
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Optimistic Federal Reserve language reduces market uncertainty and risk aversion

Optimistic language used by the Federal Reserve in their communication can reduce market uncertainty and risk aversion in the US, UK and Eurozone.
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Girls in female-dominated classrooms see greater career success, study finds

Girls who study in classrooms with higher numbers of girls than boys during early childhood education are more likely to gain greater financial and professional success later in life, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
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Durham University Business School celebrates QS 2026 success in milestone year

The School has achieved strong results in the QS 2026 Global MBA and Business Masters rankings, highlighting our industry links and commitment to graduate employability.
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Childhood trauma linked to lower stock market investment in adulthood

People who lose a parent during childhood are significantly less likely to invest in the stock market later in life.
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R&D disclosures can predict future earnings - if investors focus on language, not just figures

Investors looking to predict future company performance should pay closer attention to the language used in R&D disclosures rather than just the financial figures.
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Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
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Leaders who fail to “walk the talk” suffer emotional and performance setbacks

Leaders who say one thing but do another aren’t just letting their teams down, they’re harming their own performance too.
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Strategic patience is the smartest response to Trump’s tariffs

By refusing to be drawn into a trade war, Europe can protect itself from further damage and demonstrate the futility of unilateral tariffs, writes Josh Fenton, PhD candidate in marketing at Durham University Business School.
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Seven ways to be a successful remote-working manager

Professor of Management Olga Epitropaki and Associate Professor in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Anders Friis Marstand cover their research on remote working and how managers should respond to “psychological distance.”
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Bold but pragmatic: how we harness Northern innovation without hurting the Golden Triangle

A new report from the Northern Powerhouse Partnership shines a spotlight on the North of England’s innovation ecosystem, exploring its role in driving productivity and unlocking future economic potential. The report is co-authored by Professor Kieran Fernandes, Executive Dean of Durham Business School. Here he delves into how the region can harness its innovation strengths to fuel long-term growth and prosperity.
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Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
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