
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 rose to 3.4% in DecemberThe UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to December, in part due to rising airfare and tobacco prices
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Netflix shares fall as guidance disappointsDespite an earnings beat, shares in Netflix fell overnight as the company’s margin outlook fell short of expectations
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Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders reject Saba proposalsToday’s requisitioned general meeting of Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders has ended in another defeat for activist investor Saba Capital management
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The top stocks of 2025 - did you pick a winner?Last year was a chaotic one for the stock market, but which stocks did investors buy the most of?
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Saba pursues more closed-ended fundsActivist investor Saba Capital Management could move against more UK closed-ended funds. Some trusts are taking pre-emptive action.
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Taiwan Semiconductor shares jump on AI outlookTSMC, Nvidia’s key supplier, has beaten on earnings and poured cold water on talk of an AI bubble
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100The FTSE 100 celebrated its best year since the global financial crisis in 2025 and has hit new highs early this year. Which are the top stocks that drove last year's gains?
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Gilt yields fall to lowest level since 2024The cost of government borrowing is falling. A new bond issuing strategy could be helping bring gilt yields down.
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FTSE 100 hits new highs above 10,000The UK stock market’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, is at record highs as investors seek out defensive positions and rotate away from the US
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How to invest in water - and should you?The ultimate in liquid investments, water companies offer investors’ portfolios a range of benefits. How can you invest in water?
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Fundsmith underperforms againTerry Smith’s actively-managed fund returned less than 1% in 2025, trailing the MSCI World Index for the fifth year in a row
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Most popular Sipp investmentsThe investment decisions you make with your Sipp impact how much you end up with in your retirement pot. We look at the most popular Sipp funds to consider when adding to your pension savings.
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ISS backs Edinburgh Worldwide’s board as Saba questions SpaceX selloffShareholder advisor ISS has recommended that shareholders vote against Saba’s proposals to replace the board of the Baillie Gifford-managed investment trust
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Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric car maker. Should you invest?Investors need to weigh up the potential of Tesla’s autonomous technology drive against struggles in its core carmaking business when deciding whether or not to invest
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European defence funds rise on Venezuela interventionWhile US intervention in Venezuela does not directly impact European defence firms, it adds to the incentives for Europe to increase its defence spending
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Santa rally helps FTSE pass 10,000News A festive boost for the UK’s flagship index sees it open 2026 at record highs
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Crypto investors tax warning: providers must now share account details with HMRCNew cryptocurrency rules mean your details will be passed to HMRC for tax purposes, making it harder for investors to avoid taxes on profits. Here's everything you need to know when investing in the digital asset.
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Inheritance tax climbdown as agricultural property relief threshold raisedReforms to agricultural property relief had sparked strong opposition, and the government has now diluted its controversial inheritance tax plans for farmers
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Edinburgh Worldwide urges shareholders to oppose Saba's proposalsActivist investor Saba Capital has requisitioned a general meeting aimed at replacing Edinburgh Worldwide’s board with three independent directors
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Four stocks for 2026As the year draws to an end, investment experts suggest four stocks that investors may want to keep an eye on for 2026
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UK sets out crypto regulatory proposalsThe government has tabled legislation that sets out a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, while the regulator will consult on balancing innovation and consumer protections
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UK inflation live: Inflation fell to 3.2% in NovemberA 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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