Dan McEvoy

News A festive boost for the UK’s flagship index sees it open 2026 at record highs

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 2 January 26

New 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.

By Dan McEvoy Published 2 January 26

Getting started in investing is a great way to make your money work harder for you over the long term. Here's everything you need you need to know to get started

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 30 December 25

Reforms to agricultural property relief had sparked strong opposition, and the government has now diluted its controversial inheritance tax plans for farmers

By Dan McEvoy Published 23 December 25

Activist investor Saba Capital has requisitioned a general meeting aimed at replacing Edinburgh Worldwide’s board with three independent directors

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 23 December 25

As the year draws to an end, investment experts suggest four stocks that investors may want to keep an eye on for 2026

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 22 December 25

The government has tabled legislation that sets out a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, while the regulator will consult on balancing innovation and consumer protections

By Dan McEvoy Published 18 December 25

With UK interest rates and inflation falling, 2026 could be the year that UK stocks rebound

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 18 December 25

A rise of 3.2% in CPI inflation in the 12 months to November undershoots almost all expectations

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 17 December 25

Gold coins are issued for both commemorative and investment purposes. Know which is which before you buy

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 16 December 25

Healthcare and biotech stocks offer tempting valuations following years in the doldrums

By Dan McEvoy Published 16 December 25

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?

By Dan McEvoy Published 15 December 25

Massive spending on AI infrastructure is starting to spook investors, but experts say the bubble doesn’t look like bursting yet

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 11 December 25

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.

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 10 December 25

Investors were in risk-management mode during 2025, with passive trackers and money market funds among the most popular with investors through the year

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 10 December 25

The lucrative Chinese market may be back in play for Nvidia as Donald Trump signals H200 chip exports could be permitted

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 9 December 25

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.

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 4 December 25

Investment trust portfolio managers give their views on the sectors and regions they expect to outperform in 2026.

By Dan McEvoy Published 4 December 25

One certainty about generative AI is that it is hugely energy-intensive. Companies providing that power look set to capture the benefits.

By Dan McEvoy Published 3 December 25

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?

By Dan McEvoy Published 2 December 25

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.

By Dan McEvoy Published 1 December 25