Latest articles by Dan McEvoy
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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 beginnersBeginner 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 2025Investors 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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Best FTSE 250 dividend stocks for high yieldsSmall 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 stocksOne 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 hitRachel 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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UK inflation live: UK inflation fell to 3.6% in OctoberToday'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 monthFears 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 riskyCrypto 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 watchDespite 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 bubbleIs 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 ministerExperts 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 truceTrump 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 previewA 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 companyLess 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?
