Dan McEvoy
Dan is an investment writer who 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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Wage growth in UK jumps ahead of inflation
Latest job market data from the ONS shows that wages grew faster than inflation from September to November, but also reveal a worrying rise in unemployment rates
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
The UK is grappling with persistent inflation and lacklustre growth. Has it entered a period of stagflation, and what can be done if so?
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Big tech stocks - are the 'Magnificent 7' worth investing in?
The group of big tech stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla, have dominated the stock market for two years. But how should you approach investing in the sector in 2025?
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Saba takeover: investment trusts hit back at hedge fund proposals
Managers of the investment trusts targeted by activist investor Saba have urged shareholders to vote against plans to replace management boards, while the AIC has written to the FCA
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Gilt yields soar to highest level since 2008: what it means for your finances
Live News and analysis as spiking gilt yields threaten to derail chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending plans
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What are gilts and should you invest in them?
As a relatively safe and steady investment, gilts can often be overlooked, but they are at the heart of how the economy functions. Is now a good time to buy them?
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What is FX trading?
What is FX trading and can you make money from it? We explain how foreign exchange trading works and the risks
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Surprise drop in UK inflation rate in December
Prices increased by 2.5% on an annual basis in December, down from 2.6% in November. Full coverage from the team at MoneyWeek.
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Is now a good time to buy UK housebuilders?
Recent share price falls could make UK housebuilder stocks undervalued, though there is a great deal of market uncertainty to contend with
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts as millions miss out on competitive deals
We explore the savings accounts that can best protect your money from inflation
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Top investment trusts for 2025
Research and analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence reveals the top growth, income and alternative income investment trusts for the new year
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Saba Capital and Boaz Weinstein respond to investment trusts
As investment trust managers and industry experts accuse Saba of self-motivated opportunism, the hedge fund responds to specific "misleading claims" and sets out its stall
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The technology and AI stocks to look out for in 2025
While it’s impossible to say whether or not US tech and AI stocks will keep outperforming in 2025, investors are still piling in. Here’s three tech and AI stocks that could be worth keeping an eye on this year
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December gold ETF flows positive for first time in 5 years
While the final month of the year normally registers outflows from gold ETFs, data from the World Gold Council shows that 2024 bucked a five-year trend
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Is now a good time to invest in bonds?
Investing in bonds can be an excellent way to add diversity and income to a portfolio. Why might now be a good time to buy bonds?
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Fund flows flip positive in November
Data from the Investment Association shows that two months of negative fund flows were reversed during the month of November as index trackers remain strong
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Which trades can protect investors against Trump tariffs?
Donald Trump’s tariff regime is one of the major watch-outs for investors in 2025. Can you protect your portfolio against a potential trade war – and should you even try?
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Five stocks for 2025
As 2025 gets underway, we explore five stocks to consider for a new year that promises opportunity alongside uncertainty
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?
In the current market conditions, is gold a good investment? We explore the reasons why now might be a good time to put some money into gold
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How investors are protecting themselves from increased capital gains tax
With capital gains tax increasing since the Autumn Budget, investors are turning to tax wrappers like SIPPs and ISAs to shield their wealth
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Gold price hit a record high in 2024 – could it soar higher?
The gold price has reached a new all-time high and is approaching $2,600. We look at what’s next for the yellow metal and how to invest in gold
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Is now a good time to invest in silver?
Investing in silver is a riskier play compared to gold, but there are reasons to believe that it could be a good time to buy the ‘devil’s metal’
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Tesla shares slump on delivery miss
Tesla cedes its position as the world’s largest EV maker to BYD, as annual deliveries fall for first time since 2011
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Where to invest for 2025
As 2025 opens, we’ve asked the experts what the year has in store for markets, and where investors should allocate their wealth this year
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