
Dan McEvoy
Dan is a financial journalist who, prior to joining MoneyWeek, spent five years writing for OPTO, an investment magazine focused on growth and technology stocks, ETFs and thematic investing.
Before becoming a writer, Dan spent six years working in talent acquisition in the tech sector, including for credit scoring start-up ClearScore where he first developed an interest in personal finance.
Dan studied Social Anthropology and Management at Sidney Sussex College and the Judge Business School, Cambridge University. Outside finance, he also enjoys travel writing, and has edited two published travel books.
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Are ‘boring’ sectors back?Volatility is desirable for many investors, but there’s still a lot to be said for picking up well-valued companies alongside growth stocks.
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Why did AI infrastructure partnership push Nvidia’s shares down?Nvidia remains the world’s largest company by market capitalisation but its stock has been volatile ahead of its latest move to shore up AI infrastructure spending.
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Which ETFs are attracting the most investment?Despite rising market volatility, equity ETFs continued to be popular picks with investors last month. Which ETFs and sectors saw the biggest inflows?
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Fund flows soared in June but investors remain cautiousNorth American funds ended the first half of the year with positive flows despite investor indecision.
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SpaceX share price crashes back to earth following resultsDespite beating revenue expectations, SpaceX stock fell heavily following its Q2 results, and there could be further selling on the way this week.
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Copper price hits new highs. Should you invest?The threat of renewed tariffs and supply crunches, alongside rising demand, is causing a renewed surge in copper prices.
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Is active management still relevant?Fresh research finds most active funds continue to underperform their average passive counterparts. Which approach works best for you?
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What do investment platform fee cuts mean for you?As competition in the retail investment platform market increases, many services are reducing their fees to entice more customers and keep up with their rivals. How will it impact your returns?
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The investment opportunities in VietnamGrowth-oriented government reforms and a diversified stock market mean Vietnam is a diversified and well-valued opportunity for investors.
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DIY investors sought diversification alongside AI exposure in JulyAsia-Pacific and renewable energy funds were some of the most popular during the month. Could your portfolio benefit from any of these strategies?
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Gold prices little changed in July, but could the yellow metal recover?Despite its reputation as a safe haven and a hedge against inflation, gold has struggled to regain momentum since the outbreak of the war in Iran.
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Six technology and innovation investment trusts to considerInvestment trusts can be one of the most effective means of investing in high-growth sectors like tech. These six trusts can offer you exposure.
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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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