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From the Industrial Revolution up through to today, many women have made economic history. To commemorate International Women's Day, we are taking a look back at some of history’s important female investors, financiers, economists and stock brokers that have often been overshadowed by their male counterparts. 

Investing in the stock market offers multiple options and possibilities. One interesting investment option is the spin-off, a process in which a company separates a subsidiary to allow it to be listed independently. How do they work? Which have been the most famous in history? What returns do they provide?

Can we escape path dependence when investing? Why is understanding trends critical? What is path dependence?

Obesity is a disease that affects 500 million people; the fifth leading cause of mortality in the world. A huge problem that governments, institutions and private companies are looking for solutions to.

This soft and light metal possesses a key quality for energy transition: its capacity to store energy in a small space. But what about its investment potential? 

As music fans, we know its power to connect us, lift our spirits, make us dance and even cry like no other art form can. Beyond entertainment, it is part of our culture and a driving force for economic growth.