Latest articles by Dan McEvoy
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How to start investing in goldThere are a number of ways you can invest in gold, from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy.
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Is the UK labour market steadying?Official figures show wage growth is decelerating, but redundancies fell to their lowest level in nearly a year.
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How could El Niño and climate change impact your investments?This year’s El Niño looks set to be a particularly strong one. The weather system has previously seen agricultural commodity prices soar.
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Silver prices have slumped in 2026. Could they rise from here?Experts believe the price of silver could recover in the long term thanks to strong structural demand from industrial uses.
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Can Andy Burnham save the UK’s stock market?Undervalued UK firms are being bought out by overseas institutions, and a lack of IPO activity means London's market is shrinking
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Which sectors could benefit as AI end-users?Companies in healthcare and financial services can potentially transform their business models through the use of generative AI. How can you profit?
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?Monetary policy expectations are becoming the main driver of gold price movements, but precious metals investors think prices will recover by the end of the year.
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Investors dashed for AI bottlenecks during Q2Data from investment platform eToro showed that investors sought out memory chip makers and energy providers last quarter.
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Worried about an AI bubble? These investment trusts could helpCapital spend on artificial intelligence infrastructure is coming under more scrutiny, but the sector still dominates passive indices.
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Can the UK boost defence spending – and which stocks might benefit if it does?Public finances are under strain, but experts warn that increasing spend on defence needs to be a priority for the UK’s next prime minister.
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US ETF flows rise but investors flee EuropeEuropean-listed global ETF flows rose during June with strong earnings helping to improve investor sentiment.
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Three AI stocks to watchDespite wobbles and overvaluation fears, the AI trade still dominates the stock market. Here are three of the most notable stocks in the sector.
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Which investment trusts have delivered riches this year?If you owned any of these trusts at the start of the year, you’ll now be celebrating above-average returns.
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SpaceX tops DIY investors’ stock picks in JuneWhich other stocks, funds and investment trusts did DIY investors buy in June alongside the blockbuster IPO?
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The investment opportunities at the heart of the energy transitionA global structural shift towards renewable energy is pushing prices for certain key commodities higher. Here’s how to profit from the energy transition.
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Why has the gold price fallen?The price of gold has fallen to its lowest level in almost eight months – how much further could the price fall?
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What would Andy Burnham as prime minister mean for UK stocks?While Burnham could face a difficult time in office, the appeal of UK stocks is fortunately not tied to the fate of the UK economy.
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6 gold funds to consider for exposure to the yellow metalGold funds can be one of the best ways of adding gold to your portfolio. We highlight some of the more interesting funds for gold spot prices and gold miners.
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Which FTSE 100 stocks pay the highest dividends?The FTSE 100 can be a valuable source of dividends, but which of its companies pays the most back to shareholders?
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Where to invest in Q3 2026There are significant unknowns going into the second half of the year, which could have a substantial impact on portfolios. Experts are advocating balance alongside optimism.
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An ideal weekend getaway at Mallory Court in WarwickshireTravel Mallory Court is an elegant country house hotel just outside Leamington Spa, where you can enjoy quintessentially British food while connecting with nature.
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SpaceX leads tech selloff: why have shares fallen?Despite declines in recent days, SpaceX still trades above its IPO price, but markets are growing wary.
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Is gold still an effective inflation hedge?Higher inflation coincided with falling gold prices earlier in 2026. Could gold’s usefulness as an inflation hedge be over?
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Live: UK inflation held steady in MayAnnual UK CPI inflation was 2.8% for the 12 months to May 2026, unchanged from April.
