
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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Why growth investors could consider UK small capsUK equities are unloved and undervalued, and this is especially true of small caps. Despite these low valuations, there are plenty of potential growth drivers.
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Alphabet shares jump on Google Chrome decisionA US court has ruled that Google will not be forced to divest its Chrome browser, causing a boost for Alphabet’s share price
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Gilt yield surge puts Rachel Reeves under renewed pressureRising gilt yields mean government borrowing costs are reaching precarious levels
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Nvidia results live: shares fall despite earnings beatA miss on data centre revenue has seen Nvidia's share price fall in overnight trading following Q2 results
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Should you use crypto to boost your pension?Cryptocurrencies are among the best-performing asset classes over the last decade, but should you use them for retirement planning?
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What is crypto?You may well have heard of cryptocurrencies, but it’s important to understand how these risky assets work before diving in
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Could DeepSeek boost China tech stocks?DeepSeek appears to have been and gone as far as the stock market’s reaction is concerned, but Chinese tech companies are eagerly embracing advances in AI
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Why you should start investing earlyMost investors wish they had started earlier, and data shows that starting to invest sooner yields greater results over time
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The highest-yielding investment trustsTips Investment trusts are a valuable vehicle for investors seeking reliable dividends. We look at which investment trusts currently offer the highest dividend yields.
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AI in finance: should you take financial advice from ChatGPT?There are huge opportunities for AI to improve and democratise financial services, particularly financial advice. However, with Brits increasingly trusting generic AI platforms to make financial decisions for them, we investigate the risks
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5 gold ETFs for simple exposureNews The best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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What would a Ukraine peace deal mean for your money?Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s summit on Friday failed to yield the breakthrough that many had hoped for, but talks continue over a possible Ukraine peace deal. What would an end to the conflict mean for your finances?
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What you need to know about investment fundsWe look at the different types of investment funds and how they work
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Buy the ammo-makers: how to find value in the AI warsBig Tech is in a battle for supremacy over artificial intelligence. It’s hard to gauge who will win. Smart investors will back those firms that will profit, whatever the outcome
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Dividend tax squeeze to hit record 3.7 million people – how to protect your investmentsDividend tax allowances cuts are estimated to have dragged an extra 1.3 million taxpayers into paying the levy over two years, with basic rate taxpayers disproportionately affected
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UK interest rates cut by 25 basis points: live reaction to the Bank of England’s decisionUK interest rates have been cut by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%, with concerns over economic weaknesses trumping rising inflation
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The best investment trusts for beginnersExperts highlight their picks for the best investment trusts that beginner investors could consider for their portfolios
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Crypto ETNs are approved for UK retail investorsThe FCA has approved the sale of crypto ETNs to retail investors from October. What is a crypto ETN, and what does this mean for investors?
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Are defence stocks the new big tech?Investors think defence stocks offer the greatest opportunities for growth. Which are the key players?
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Amazon stock falls as AWS results underwhelmApple stock rose after earnings on a return to growth in China; Amazon's share price fell despite an earnings beat
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Should you invest in Microsoft?Microsoft is set to become the second company in the world to reach a $4 trillion valuation. Is now a good time to invest in Microsoft?
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Are these FTSE 100 pharmaceutical stocks worth a look?Pharmaceutical stocks are some of the biggest in the FTSE 100. The sector is threatened by tariffs, but some have posted encouraging results regardless.
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Active funds still underperforming passives, despite Trump tariff boostActive funds are sold as being able to outperform their passive counterparts, but they are reaching new lows compared to passives over the long term
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UK savers stuff £2 billion extra away ahead of rumoured cash ISA reformRachel Reeves was widely expected to reduce the cash ISA limit at her Mansion House speech this month, prompting Brits to boost their tax-free savings
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