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.

Luana Lopes Lara: The dancer who used prediction markets to earn a billion dollars
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Luana Lopes Lara: The dancer who used prediction markets to earn a billion dollars

According to James Mackreides, that action was very profitable. This year's surge in prediction markets has made it, along with ...

Here's why King Copper's rule will last
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Here's why King Copper's rule will last

According to Ole Hansen of Saxo Bank, the commodities story in 2025 was "energy down, metals up hard." The record-breaking ral...

And the contactless card limit of pounds 100 will be removed
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And the contactless card limit of pounds 100 will be removed

The regulator has confirmed that consumers will be able to pay with contactless cards over the current $100 limit. The Financial...

Do biotech investments make sense?
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Do biotech investments make sense?

Since the exuberant peak of the Covid pandemic, biotech and healthcare stocks have experienced a difficult period. However, now might be ...

How to limit how much of your Christmas bonus goes to the taxman
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How to limit how much of your Christmas bonus goes to the taxman

When Christmas bonuses arrive in the upcoming weeks, many employees will be looking forward to an increase in their paycheck, but there m...

Mortgage market reforms: how the FCA's new affordability rules could help you onto the property ladder
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Mortgage market reforms: how the FCA's new affordability rules could help you onto the property ladder

The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that looser mortgage regulations may be advantageous for self-employed people and first-tim...

After the Autumn Budget, high earners' income will be reduced by £15,000 by 2029
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After the Autumn Budget, high earners' income will be reduced by £15,000 by 2029

Can you prevent it? The Autumn Budget, which was implemented three weeks ago, may cause your purchasing power to drop by thousand...

Rightmove: Following a post-budget market recovery, asking prices are expected to increase by 2% in 2026
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Rightmove: Following a post-budget market recovery, asking prices are expected to increase by 2% in 2026

According to Rightmove's most recent House Price Index (HPI), the housing market is expected to improve in 2026 after a slower second hal...

Funds for renewable energy are torn between a ROC and a difficult situation
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Funds for renewable energy are torn between a ROC and a difficult situation

The renewable energy industry in the UK is struggling. The government began holding a consultation at the end of October to modify the Re...

Eight of the top ski chalets available right now
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Eight of the top ski chalets available right now

Picture 1 of 3: Russell Drive Mountain Village, Colorado, USA, is a ski chalet for sale. Colorado, USA; Russell Drive Mountain Village./...

How veterinarian bills can be reduced with pet insurance
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How veterinarian bills can be reduced with pet insurance

There are four primary kinds to think about. Veterinary expenses can be high for everything from health examinations and immuniza...

Coreweave is using borrowed time
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Coreweave is using borrowed time

When OpenAI introduced ChatGPT three years ago, interest in AI skyrocketed and many of the biggest tech companies in the world saw their ...