
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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UK inflation live: Inflation fell to 3.2% in November
A rise of 3.2% in CPI inflation in the 12 months to November undershoots almost all expectations
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Should you invest in gold coins?
Gold coins are issued for both commemorative and investment purposes. Know which is which before you buy
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Should you invest in biotech?
Healthcare and biotech stocks offer tempting valuations following years in the doldrums
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High earners face £15k income hit by 2029 following Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget means high earners – or HENRYs – are now looking at an income hit running into the thousands. Can you avoid it?
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Is the AI boom a bubble – and will it burst?
Massive spending on AI infrastructure is starting to spook investors, but experts say the bubble doesn’t look like bursting yet
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Six investment funds for beginners
Beginner investors can use funds to start building their portfolio, making it easy to access global trends while managing their risk level. Here’s six funds that beginner investors can consider.
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The most popular funds of 2025
Investors were in risk-management mode during 2025, with passive trackers and money market funds among the most popular with investors through the year
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Nvidia’s shares rise on Trump’s China chip concession
The lucrative Chinese market may be back in play for Nvidia as Donald Trump signals H200 chip exports could be permitted
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Best FTSE 250 dividend stocks for high yields
Small and mid-cap UK stocks are a boon for dividend investors. The FTSE 250 and other small-cap indices could be poised for growth next year.
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Which sectors are best to invest in for 2026?
Investment trust portfolio managers give their views on the sectors and regions they expect to outperform in 2026.
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How to tap into AI energy stocks
One certainty about generative AI is that it is hugely energy-intensive. Companies providing that power look set to capture the benefits.
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Will HMRC block money market funds from the stocks and shares ISA allowance?
Cautious investors looking for cash-like returns could be prohibited from using money market funds in a stocks and shares ISA under new ISA rules from HMRC. What could it mean for you?
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ChatGPT turns three: what’s next for the ‘AI era’?
Three years after its launch kickstarted the age of AI, ChatGPT and its maker OpenAI are driving the stock market. But concerns are growing over whether OpenAI will be able to turn its AI dominance into profit.
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What does the Budget mean for the UK stock market?
Stamp duty holidays were set against tax relief cuts in Rachel Reeves’s second Budget. We assess the new measures that could impact UK stocks.
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Budget tax hikes: Income from property, dividends and savings take a hit
Rachel Reeves was able to avoid raising headline income tax in her Autumn Budget, but she has increased the tax rates on three non-employment forms of income. Will you pay more?
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What is salary sacrifice and how could it boost your pension?
Salary sacrifice could potentially be at risk in this week’s Autumn Budget. What is salary sacrifice, and how can you use it to increase your pension contributions?
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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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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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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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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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