Dan Coatsworth is AJ Bell's Head of Markets. Dan has been with the company since December 2012 and has more than 18 years' experience in the industry, following the markets and all things investing. He has a degree in Corporate Communications from Southampton Solent University.
Dan is involved in a lot of the content published by AJ Bell, which includes; providing market commentary, starring in our educational videos, writing for Shares Magazine and co-presenting our Money and Markets podcast, as well as hosting and presenting at events for customers – both in person and online.
Dan’s passion lies with educating customers all about investing and staying informed about market events. He previously worked for Teletext on the business and personal finance desks which taught him the importance of telling a story in as few words as possible. He has also appeared as a business commentator on Times Radio and LBC News and written investment-related articles for The Telegraph, Evening Standard, Mail on Sunday and The Week.
A fun fact Dan learned about investing early on was to not get caught up on the hype around certain stocks. He found this out himself when the first share he bought was a company trying to recover copper from a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean… this sounded exciting but sadly didn’t make him any money! Outside of work, Dan enjoys swimming and going to live gigs.
2 October 2026
Daily market update: Wetherspoons, Cumberland Farms IPOThe FTSE 100 picked itself up off the canvas on Friday, after being knocked for six by Thursday’s aggressive selling in government bonds.
Other European markets also managed to claw back some ground even as Asian stocks played catch up with losses to match the trend seen in parts of Europe and the US on Thursday.
Bond yields have stabilised for...
1 October 2026
Daily market update: Micron, Topps Tiles, Land SecuritiesA renewed uplift in oil prices and bond yields put European stocks under pressure.
While there are signs that an increased flow of oil is getting through the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude hovered around $100 per barrel on the continuing war of words between the US and Iran.
Despite US inflation data which came in softer than anticipated yesterday...
30 September 2026
Daily market update: GreggsA rebound in Asian technology names as well as a drop in bond yields and oil prices helped set the scene for a positive start to proceedings as European markets began trading on Wednesday.
Brent crude prices slumped overnight, sinking back below $100 per barrel on signs of improved flows from the Middle East, despite the ongoing conflict between...
29 September 2026
Budget uncertainty puts stock gains in focus – here’s how investors can planSpeculation that capital gains tax (CGT) rates could rise at the Budget may encourage some investors to bring forward plans to sell investments held outside ISAs and pensions. While no changes have been announced, the prospect of higher future tax rates could lead some investors to realise gains sooner rather than later.
CGT rate increases, if...
25 September 2026
Daily market update: Genel Energy, Capricorn Energy, HarworthEuropean equities enjoyed a strong boost at the end of the trading week as investors regained their risk appetite.
Miners topped the FTSE 100 risers’ list, with banks and pharma also in strong demand. Brent crude oil pulled back slightly to just below $106, but remains at elevated levels. Government bond yields eased back a touch after yesterday’s...
24 September 2026
Daily market update: Raspberry Pi, Vistry, ASOS, On The BeachThe FTSE 100 ticked up after yesterday’s renewed surge in oil prices above $100 per barrel.
BP and Shell were among the names making progress in London, along with more traditionally defensive stocks. Housebuilders, aviation-linked names and financials were among those losing ground in early trading.
This followed a sell-off on Wall Street last...
23 September 2026
Daily market update: Diageo, JD Sports, Airtel Money IPOOil’s slow but steady retreat below $100 has been welcomed by investors, helping to give European equity markets a lift.
Positive feedback from a meeting between US and Iranian representatives helped to calm markets, even though Donald Trump made more threats regarding military action.
Oil resuming a downward trend is the market’s way of saying it...
22 September 2026
A guide to Sharesave schemesLearn about company SAYE/Sharesave schemes and what you might need to do once your scheme matures, such as transferring the shares into a tax-free Stocks and shares ISA.
15 September 2026
Daily market update: WickesThe fact Brent crude oil held firm below $110 a barrel should be a positive for investors as it means the pressure is not getting worse for businesses and consumers.
However, the fact oil remains at an elevated level and we’re only hours away from a major interest rate decision is enough to keep financial markets on alert.
European equities were in...
11 September 2026
Oil tops $100: what it means for stocks and your financesBrent crude oil prices have moved back through the $100 a barrel mark, suggesting that central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer or consider further rate rises if inflationary pressures intensify. This has major implications for personal finances, corporate profits and financial markets.
Oil price trends have played a key role in...
