Latest articles by Dan McEvoy
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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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Two in five Brits won’t be able to cover basic costs in retirementMillions face a bleak retirement, as a new report from Scottish Widows indicates a significant number will not reach the minimum income level necessary for a basic standard of financial wellbeing in their later years.
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Tesla shares fall after-hours, while Alphabet's gain on earnings beatAI positivity drove Alphabet's shares to new heights, but Musk's "rough quarters" warning saw Tesla's share price slump
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Can gold protect you against inflation?Inflation is on the rise in the UK. Could investing in gold protect your portfolio against rising prices?
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What’s the difference between active and passive investing?Advice Active and passive funds have different objectives, and it’s important for investors to understand the pros and cons of each
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Mansion House speech: Reeves sets out to foster investing cultureAt her annual Mansion House speech, chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to cut back on regulatory red tape to boost growth, and get Brits investing in the stock market
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Investment trust share buybacks neared £5 billion in first six months of 2025The first six months of 2025 have seen a “whirlwind” of corporate activity, with discounts narrowing as boards return capital to shareholders
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Nvidia becomes world's first $4 trillion companyThe AI boom has catapulted Nvidia’s share price to astronomic heights, becoming the world’s most valuable company and the first to pass the $4 trillion milestone
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Why is the copper price rising?Fears of an upcoming 50% copper tariff have caused a spike in copper prices in the US, though the red metal’s price is falling elsewhere
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Cybersecurity stocks: why now might be the time to buyCyber attacks can cost companies millions. Here’s how to invest in the firms fighting back and profit from cybersecurity
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What is Rachel Reeves’s plan for growth?The UK’s modern industrial strategy was published this week. How does chancellor Rachel Reeves hope it will grow the UK economy, and how successful will it be?
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What could cause a UK recession?Growth continues to be evasive for the British economy. Will the economy be strong enough to avoid a recession in the future?
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Tesla shares gain on robotaxi launchSelf-driving promises have been propping up Tesla stock’s valuation for years, but the robotaxi revolution may have finally arrived
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Fidelity-Henderson merger to create £2 billion European mega investment trustFollowing the departure of its co-portfolio managers earlier this year, Henderson European Trust is set to merge with Fidelity European Trust - what does this mean for you?
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UK inflation live: inflation hit 3.4% in MayThe ONS released May inflation data this morning, with CPI easing fractionally from April
