
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.
Latest articles by Dan McEvoy
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
The government has promised not to touch the state pension triple lock this Parliament, but rising costs mean reform could be inevitable eventually
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Is the AI boom a bubble – and will it burst?
Another mega quarter for Nvidia appears to have alleviated fears of an AI stock market bubble for now
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Nvidia earnings beats expectations
Nvidia’s earnings beat has reassured the market about the strength of demand for AI infrastructure
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UK inflation live: UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October
Today's ONS inflation data release confirms the Bank of England's assumption that inflation would fall after September. More analysis and reaction to follow.
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What is private equity, and should you invest?
Private equity companies are a relatively risky investment, but they offer potentially superior returns for this risk. We explain what you need to know before investing in private equity.
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Oracle shares fall almost 30% in a month
Fears over AI exuberance are weighing on computing infrastructure stocks, and Oracle’s share price has suffered
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Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA: which is better for your money?
The debate over low-risk cash ISAs versus higher-returning stocks and shares ISAs overlooks the fact that both have an important role for different goals
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Has Terry Smith's fund succumbed to Saba?
Activist investor Saba Capital has led pressure on fund manager Terry Smith to convert his Smithson Investment Trust into an open-ended fund - will Smith roll over?
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England held interest rates at 4% in November, but pressure is mounting on the Monetary Policy Committee to cut the Base Rate.
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Crypto ETN warning: why adding them to your ISA could be risky
Crypto investors could be exposed to short-term market volatility thanks to HMRC rules if they buy cETNs into a stocks and shares ISA
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Will the Bitcoin price recover?
Bitcoin prices have fallen from a recent high, but what was once a niche investment now accounts for nearly 2% of all assets globally. What drives the Bitcoin price, and should you invest?
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Three AI stocks to watch
Despite the AI bubble increasingly coming into question, there are reasonably-priced stocks that could capture further tailwinds
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Investing in AI – the ultimate bubble
Is it “different this time”, or are we in the mother of all bubbles? The economics of AI should give investors pause for thought, says Dan McEvoy
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Is Tesla stock a buy after Musk’s $1 trillion pay package is approved?
In a world of inflated tech valuations, Tesla’s is one of the standouts. There’s plenty of potential, but given uncertainty, is Tesla stock a buy or a sell?
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UK interest rates: MPC holds rates at 4%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held UK interest rates at 4%. What does it mean for your money?
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The top stocks and funds to buy according to DIY investors
Precious metals like gold and silver sparkled in October, and DIY investors also dived into money market funds
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?
The gold rally has reversed, but does the fall in prices mean the good times are over, or is the dip an opportunity to invest in gold?
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Pensions IHT reform: major changes needed says former minister
Experts are calling on the government to make the system for applying inheritance to pensions ‘more effective, efficient and humane’
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Should you invest in China?
China is the world’s second-largest and one of the fastest-growing economies, but it remains underrepresented in the global stock market. Should you consider investing in China?
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US-China trade talks: “amazing” meeting yields tariff truce
Trump hailed a “12/10” meeting with China’s Xi Jinping on Thursday. But despite progress on rare earths and tariffs, details about TikTok’s ownership are still unclear.
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Magnificent Seven results: Amazon shares gain 13% overnight
AI hype has propelled the Magnificent Seven stocks to the pinnacle of the stock market. Amazon shares soared in after-hours trading after its cloud arm AWS posted its strongest quarterly growth since 2022.
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Magnificent Seven earnings preview
A busy week for Magnificent Seven earnings kicks off with three big tech companies announcing results on one night. What should investors expect?
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Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company
Less than four months after becoming the world’s first $4 trillion company, Nvidia has hit the next big milestone. Is Nvidia’s giant valuation justified?
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The silver price is in freefall – is now the time to invest in silver?
Silver’s reputation as the ‘devil’s metal’ stems from its volatility. Is the recent fall in the silver price a chance to buy the dip?
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