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Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is ranked as the UK’s no.1 independent stock picker, according to Stockomendation. He holds a PhD in development economics and is a regular contributor to a range of business and economics publications. James specialises in identifying growth-oriented investments backed by great metrics.

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Worried about a stock market crash? The Big Short’s Michael Burry was…

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The stock market has surged following Liberation Day, but Dr James Fox isn’t sure whether the current optimism is justifiable.…

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£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 2 years ago is now worth…

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Standard Chartered shares have surged over the past 24 months. While Dr James Fox likes the stock, he believes it’s…

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Are these the best American stocks for my ISA?

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Geographic diversification is really important when investing. Here, Dr James Fox takes a look at some American stocks that are…

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The Tesla share price could skyrocket next week!

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The Tesla share price is always extremely volatile for a company with such an enormous market cap. This volatility could…

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£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 2 months ago is now worth…

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Scottish Mortgage's shares typically reflect the price movements of the companies it holds within its portfolio. Dr James Fox takes…

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Building a second income portfolio? Here’s why it pays to factor in forex

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Exchange rates are often the last thing that investors look at when building a second income portfolio. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares when I was born is now worth…

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Greggs shares have slumped over the past year. Dr James Fox believes the pullback was warranted with the sausage-roll maker…

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£10,000 invested in Pinterest shares 1 month ago is now worth…

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Pinterest shares have performed really well over the past month, vastly outperforming the US average. Dr James Fox believes they…

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Massively overlooked: are these the next companies to lift my Stocks & Shares ISA?

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Dr Fox believes investors need to look harder to find undervalued stocks in the current market. Here are two he’s…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares 6 months ago is now worth…

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Dr James Fox believes HSBC hasn’t been getting that much attention in recent months. It remains an interesting prospect for…

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The NatWest share price is at a 10-year high… should I buy the stock?

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The growth of NatWest's share price has undoubtedly taken many investors by surprise. Dr James Fox explores whether there’s still…

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The BT share price jumps again… have investors missed their chance?

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The BT share price has surged since Dr James Fox added it to his watchlist. He explores whether there’s still…

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The Jet2 share price has surged 63% since April…

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Dr James Fox said the Jet2 share price would surged in 2025, and it has. After US trade policy pushed…

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Here’s where the Persimmon share price could be at the end of 2025

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The Persimmon share price has disappointed investors over the past couple of years. Dr James Fox explores whether a recovery…

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Here’s why Tesla stock surged 20.6% in May

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Tesla stock jumped in May as investors renewed their optimism in the company’s autonomous ventures. The 'TACO trade' likely aided…

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Move over Nvidia, this could be one of the most exciting US stocks to consider buying

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US stocks have rebounded from their lows in April. As such, it’s becoming harder, but not impossible, to find bargain…

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This artificial intelligence AIM stock trades with an EV-to-EBITDA of just 4x!

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Look at US markets and we’ll see artificial intelligence stocks trading with huge earnings multiples. So why is this AIM…

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Up 1,300% over 5 years, this still has to be one of the cheapest stocks in the UK

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Dr James Fox suggests this could be one of the cheapest stocks listed on British exchanges. But surely there’s got…

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The bond market: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to lock in passive income?

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The bond market is currently offering passive income investors an opportunity not seen in over a decade. It’s certainly worth…

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A success story: this small-cap UK stock is up 126%… but can it go further?

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There haven’t been that many small-cap UK stock success stories over the past few years, but this one is doing…

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Here’s why Nvidia stock’s up 30% over 1 month!

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Dr James Fox explores Nvidia stock’s resurgence over the past month after it announced another strong set of results, pushing…

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£10,000 invested in IAG shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Investing in IAG shares five years ago would have likely felt very risky. However, the stock has surged from its…

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Should investors pass on Lloyds shares for this lesser known bank?

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With Lloyds shares not as cheap as they were and Dr James Fox on the lookout for undervalued financial stocks,…

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Here’s where the NatWest share price could end 2025

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The NatWest share price has reached new heights as the government has reduced its stake in the bank. But can…

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Up 630%, this FTSE 250 bank is moving closer to the FTSE 100

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This FTSE 250 bank hasn’t made headlines in recent years but its share price has gone from strength to strength.…

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Here’s how much Tesla stock could be worth at the end of the year

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Tesla stock has jumped over the past month as concerns about US trade policy and the company’s own operational challenges…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit £1 this year?

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The Lloyds share price has surged in recent years and the stock now trades with double-digit multiples — that was…

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Down 47%, this cheap stock could be 179% undervalued and offers a 5% dividend yield

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I don’t often go searching among AIM-listed penny stocks, but this one's caught my eye. Could this cheap stock outperform?

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares today could deliver £363 in dividends in 2027

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Greggs shares have dipped significantly over the past 12 months, but this has pushed the dividend yield way up, creating…

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At 6.2x forward earnings, this FTSE income stock could make investors very happy

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This retailer makes the vast majority of its sales in physical stores and its earnings reports make no mention of…

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This undervalued stock could surge onto the FTSE 100… but there’s a catch

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Jet2 almost meets the market capitalisation criteria for the FTSE 100. However, there’s a catch, and that’s the fact that…

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Can Greggs shares grow my ISA like its sausage rolls enlarge my waistline?

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Greggs’ shares surged earlier this week on the news that its pizza boxes and macaroni cheese had lifted sales. Dr…

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Nvidia stock looks cheap… but are its chip peers better value?

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Nvidia stock has outperformed the market hugely since the pandemic with investors flocking to invest in this transformation AI-enabling stock.

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At 179x earnings, should investors be wary of Tesla stock?

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Tesla stock trades at a phenomenally high valuation, but this contrasts with a rocky few months for the technology company…

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£5,000 invested in Burberry shares 1 year ago is now worth…

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Burberry shares have underperformed the wider market over the past 12 months with investors struggling to ascertain what fair value…

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£100,000 in savings? Here’s how to potentially unlock a £5k passive income overnight

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Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox highlights how a sizeable portfolio could generate a juicy…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 15 years ago is now worth…

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NatWest shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past year, but the longer-term performance is rather disappointing. Dr James…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares after ‘Liberation Day’ is now worth…

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Rolls-Royce shares have bounced back since Trump’s trade policy announcement. Dr James Fox explores why they’re trading at an all-time…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 1 month ago is now worth…

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Palantir stock's risen 520% over the past 12 months and 38% over one month. Dr James Fox asks whether he’s…

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Is it time to reconsider these FTSE housebuilder stocks?

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Housebuilders listed on the FTSE 350 have severely underperformed in recent years. Dr James Fox explores whether there are bargains…

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