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.

For the first time, Next reports yearly profits of £1 billion What does this mean for the retailer going forward?
Investments

For the first time, Next reports yearly profits of £1 billion What does this mean for the retailer going forward?

What does this portend for the future of the business? "Next is only the fourth UK retailer to achieve at least 1 billion in...

The complete list of banks that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close
Personal Finance

The complete list of banks that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close

We examine the sites designated for closure by Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. In 2025 and 2026, Lloyds Banking Group...

Rich people are leaving the UK due to tax hikes; what are the risks of moving?
Personal Finance

Rich people are leaving the UK due to tax hikes; what are the risks of moving?

As taxes rise, more affluent people are leaving the UK. In October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her first Autumn Budget, w...

Is it safe to use NSandI?
Financial Advice

Is it safe to use NSandI?

But is it really safe? One of the most well-known brands in the UK savings market is National Savings and Investments (NS&I). Bec...

After a delivery failure, Tesla's stock drops; will Musk quit DOGE?
Investment Advice

After a delivery failure, Tesla's stock drops; will Musk quit DOGE?

Following the announcement that sales of Tesla's electric vehicles (EVs) had dropped to their lowest level in almost three years, the com...

It's worth keeping an eye on because PZ Cussons' share price has dropped 75% over the past ten years
Investments

It's worth keeping an eye on because PZ Cussons' share price has dropped 75% over the past ten years

According to Jamie Ward, this presents an opportunity for investors. The market may give up on a company at times. Investor disil...

The best way to locate a pension drawdown provider
Personal Finance

The best way to locate a pension drawdown provider

Your savings could be depleted by thousands of pounds if you select the incorrect pension drawdown provider. Transferring your pe...

Is it wise to purchase UK home builders at this time?
Investments

Is it wise to purchase UK home builders at this time?

Housebuilder stocks in the UK have had a rough time, but is this the right time to buy? Because UK housebuilder stocks are so vul...

The best money to contribute to your SIPP or ISA before the tax year ends
Investments

The best money to contribute to your SIPP or ISA before the tax year ends

What are the best funds, according to experts? One of the best ways to protect your investment income and capital gains from the ...

The SandP 500 breaks a five-quarter winning streak
Investments

The SandP 500 breaks a five-quarter winning streak

What will happen to the S&P 500 next? After five straight quarterly gains, the S&P 500 saw its worst quarter since 2022 in the fi...

Will Trump compel the Fed to cut interest rates?
Investment Advice

Will Trump compel the Fed to cut interest rates?

This shouldn't have been shocking, but the inability to predict what Donald Trump will do next is rattling markets more and more. p...

The leading investment trusts and funds for European defense expenditures
Investments

The leading investment trusts and funds for European defense expenditures

Europe is spending more on defense as it struggles with the US's growing lack of interest. What are the best trusts and funds to expose p...