
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: 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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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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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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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 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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Review: Rosi at the Beaumont
Proper pork pie is just one of many nods to the past at this playful, inviting Mayfair eatery, says Dan McEvoy
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Is now a good time to invest in Japan?
Japan is set to appoint its first ever female prime minister this week. Is now a good time to invest in Japanese stocks and investment trusts?
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Stock market selloff: should you buy the dip?
US tech stocks and cryptocurrencies were hit hard by a stock market selloff as tariff-driven trade tensions return
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Review: The Grill at the Dorchester
The Grill at the Dorchester has a new, easy-going atmosphere, but the food is serious: from punchy beef wellington to grown-up tarte tatin, says Dan McEvoy
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Review: The Hut, Colwell Bay – a seafood lunch with a holiday feel
Travel Getting to The Hut in Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight is almost as rewarding as actually eating there
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HMRC confirms crypto ETN ISA rules
With crypto ETNs now technically available for UK retail investors, HMRC has confirmed they can be held in an ISA – but there’s a complication
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Which platforms will offer crypto ETNs?
A longstanding ban on the sale of crypto ETNs to UK retail investors lifts on 8 October. We outline which investment platforms intend to offer them to customers.
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Is Nvidia overvalued?
Nvidia is the world’s largest company and the first ever to be worth over $4 trillion. But despite being the undisputed leader in artificial intelligence, can it justify this valuation?
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What does the US government shutdown mean for gold?
As the Senate’s stalemate brings the US government to a standstill, gold prices are reaching all new heights
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Would your cash be better off in an investment trust?
With tens of billions in savings being eroded away by inflation, Brits could be better off putting their money to work in an investment trust
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