Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

Have you missed the initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX?
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Have you missed the initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX?

Did you miss out on SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO)? If so, you can still look forward to future opportunities to participate in t...

The AI boom is driving growth in emerging markets
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The AI boom is driving growth in emerging markets

When it comes to the factors that propel individual economies, the emerging market (EM) universe is quite diverse. Apart from being in As...

An overpriced flying-car company is Archer Aviation
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An overpriced flying-car company is Archer Aviation

What actions should investors take? The company Archer Aviation (Nasdaq: ACHR) specializes in cutting-edge aircraft, specifically...

Delicious Orie, a former boxer for Team GB, left to work as a financial planner
Personal Finance

Delicious Orie, a former boxer for Team GB, left to work as a financial planner

A few years after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games, Delicious Orie decided to give up professional boxing, which may seem like an o...

What does the removal of Barclays' monthly investor fee mean for you?
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What does the removal of Barclays' monthly investor fee mean for you?

How much are you going to save? In a significant step that could save clients hundreds of pounds annually, Barclays has eliminate...

Should young people receive cash advances from the state pension?
Personal Finance

Should young people receive cash advances from the state pension?

Could it correct the generational wealth disparity? In a report criticizing intergenerational wealth inequity, a think tank sugge...

British small caps: an underappreciated industry rich in potential
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British small caps: an underappreciated industry rich in potential

The Henderson Smaller Companies investment trust, which focuses on British small-cap stocks, invests in UK-listed companies at their most...

Software Circle: Why boring companies can be attractive
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Software Circle: Why boring companies can be attractive

According to James Mackreides, it has a good chance of succeeding. At the out-of-favour smaller end of the UK stock market, where...

Can corporate raiders who target British companies prevail?
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Can corporate raiders who target British companies prevail?

Castlelake, a US corporate raider, believes that easyJet is a good deal. Before word of a possible bid surfaced, the budget airline's sha...

What is the required amount of money for a comfortable retirement?
Personal Finance

What is the required amount of money for a comfortable retirement?

Retirement is becoming more costly due to high inflation and rising taxes. According to recent data from Pensions UK, the cost of...

Returns on investor risk appetite: where are investors investing their capital?
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Returns on investor risk appetite: where are investors investing their capital?

According to the most recent industry data, investors are shifting away from defensive assets like money market funds and toward equities...

Are you in financial dismay due to your lack of numeracy skills?
Personal Finance

Are you in financial dismay due to your lack of numeracy skills?

You're probably doing well with your money management if you can comprehend compound interest, inflation, and risk diversification. ...