
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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How to spot a small cap stock
Picking the right small cap stock is difficult, but it can lead to outsize returns if you get them right
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The rise of the drones
Unmanned aerial systems, or drones, are regarded as central to modern and future warfare, and soaring defence spending is set to double demand.
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How will AI impact the pharma industry?
Drug discovery has been one of the greatest promises for AI for over a decade
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Should you invest in copper?
A critical metal in electronics and the energy transition, copper is often viewed as a bellwether for the global economy. How can investors gain exposure to changing copper prices?
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The top funds and investment trusts for European defence spending
With European leaders rushing to ramp up defence spending, these funds and trusts could position you to benefit from the trend
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Nvidia's shares gain on OpenAI investment
An investment into the ChatGPT maker appears to guarantee that Nvidia will continue to benefit from the AI giant’s demand for computing resource
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Should you switch your pension fund?
Most Brits are unaware of how much their pension fund is generating for their retirement. Is it time to consider switching your pension fund provider?
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Ignore UK stocks at your peril
Don’t let the doom and gloom narrative put you off investing in UK stocks; they could be set to boom
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Bank of England’s MPC votes to keep UK interest rates unchanged
UK interest rates have been held at 4% despite a weakening economy
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Could your family be at risk of an unexpected tax bill? How to keep your loved ones in the loop
Many families are out of the loop when it comes to planning the financial aspects of both retirement and inheritance
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Klarna IPO: how did the Swedish fintech perform on debut?
Klarna’s shares made a fast start following the BNPL company’s New York debut, but momentum waned later on. Should you invest in Klarna shares?
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Oracle’s shares surge as OpenAI deal boosts outlook
Gains of 36% in a day for Oracle’s stock made co-founder Larry Ellison briefly the world’s richest man
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Is now a good time to invest in infrastructure?
Prudent infrastructure investments can capture several convergent tailwinds, while offering reliable income
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Pension fees: how to check yours for a retirement boost worth thousands
Nearly three in five UK adults are unaware of the fees they pay on their pension, despite research showing that higher fees could wipe tens of thousands of pounds off the value of your retirement fund
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Why growth investors could consider UK small caps
UK equities are unloved and undervalued, and this is especially true of small caps. Despite these low valuations, there are plenty of potential growth drivers.
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Does ‘sell in May’ work?
The old investing adage says we should sell our stocks in May and sit out the summer. Does this still apply?
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Alphabet shares jump on Google Chrome decision
A US court has ruled that Google will not be forced to divest its Chrome browser, causing a boost for Alphabet’s share price
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Gilt yield surge puts Rachel Reeves under renewed pressure
Rising gilt yields mean government borrowing costs are reaching precarious levels
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Nvidia results live: shares fall despite earnings beat
A miss on data centre revenue has seen Nvidia's share price fall in overnight trading following Q2 results
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Should you use crypto to boost your pension?
Cryptocurrencies are among the best-performing asset classes over the last decade, but should you use them for retirement planning?
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What is crypto?
You may well have heard of cryptocurrencies, but it’s important to understand how these risky assets work before diving in
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Risk in investing: the importance of understanding how risk shapes your returns
To maximise their chances of beating inflation over the long run, investors need to understand how risk impacts their portfolio
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Could DeepSeek boost China tech stocks?
DeepSeek appears to have been and gone as far as the stock market’s reaction is concerned, but Chinese tech companies are eagerly embracing advances in AI
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Why you should start investing early
Most investors wish they had started earlier, and data shows that starting to invest sooner yields greater results over time
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