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.

In the Tata Group's succession drama, will Noel Tata prevail?
Investment Advice

In the Tata Group's succession drama, will Noel Tata prevail?

Who is this guy? It appears that Noel Tata, a member of the Tata family, is once again in charge of the massive "salt to sof...

The Premium Bonds prize fund rate and winning chances will be increased by NSandI
Financial Advice

The Premium Bonds prize fund rate and winning chances will be increased by NSandI

Starting in September, NS&I will increase the rate of its Premium Bonds prize fund, increasing the monthly prize pot to almost $500 milli...

How to maximize your tax-free allowances during the tax year 2026–2027
Personal Finance

How to maximize your tax-free allowances during the tax year 2026–2027

Here's how to take full advantage of them in 2026-2027. You can protect some of your investments and savings from taxes with tax-...

For investors, what does shrinkflation mean?
Investments

For investors, what does shrinkflation mean?

According to James Mackreides, it may be a precursor to a company's declining capacity to raise prices publicly. Shrinkflation is...

Clarkson, the shipbroker, is enjoying a new windfall
Investments

Clarkson, the shipbroker, is enjoying a new windfall

Can research and proprietary data spur additional growth? Over the past few decades, shipping services group Clarkson (LSE: CKN) ...

Use JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth and Income to purchase UK small caps
Investment Advice

Use JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth and Income to purchase UK small caps

If you want to play the recovery in UK small caps and earn an attractive income, JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth & Income (LSE: JUGI) is a w...

Is Diageo CEO Dave Lewis's hangover remedy?
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Is Diageo CEO Dave Lewis's hangover remedy?

According to Madeleine Speed in the Financial Times, Dave Lewis, the new CEO of the massive alcoholic beverage company Diageo, outlined p...

Do you want to take your pension out before the inheritance tax rule changes?
Investment Advice

Do you want to take your pension out before the inheritance tax rule changes?

Before you do, take into account these few points. A new rule that will take effect in April of next year reverses years of advic...

I'm an expert in taxation; be aware of these six expensive inheritance tax errors
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I'm an expert in taxation; be aware of these six expensive inheritance tax errors

As more estates are brought under HMRC's purview, inheritance tax (IHT) receipts are predicted to increase even more. The Office ...

Andy Burnham will be burned by the bond market
Investment Advice

Andy Burnham will be burned by the bond market

Bond markets often serve as a reminder to governments that they, not politicians, decide how much the state can borrow. Ten-year gilt yie...

A hedge fund is what?
Investment Advice

A hedge fund is what?

A hedge fund is a collection of pooled investments that are gathered from a variety of underlying investors, including institutional inve...

When will investors begin to reap the rewards as AI spending continues to soar?
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When will investors begin to reap the rewards as AI spending continues to soar?

We examine the signals that investors are receiving. Following the US tech giants' most recent quarterly earnings, market reactio...