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Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is a freelance investment writer for the Fool UK. He also contributes to business and economics publications, having previously worked as a staff writer and editor. James has a PhD in development studies and has contributed to academic work on global supply chains. He also manages his own investment portfolio.

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Investing Articles

5.2% yield and heaps of potential! Is this FTSE 100 stock a slam dunk buy?

| Dr. James Fox

After narrowly avoiding relegation from the FTSE 100 last month, this stock looks like a great purchase for my portfolio.…

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£10k Stocks & Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for £100k!

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With a disciplined plan for savings, and a strong investment strategy, it's possible to grow a huge Stocks and Shares…

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If I’d put £1,000 into Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now!

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Rolls-Royce shares are the FTSE 100's big success story over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Can RC365 shares recover to 180p? Here’s what the charts say

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RC365 shares given back the vast majority of their gains since hitting 180p in July. Dr James Fox takes a…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to transform that into a £16k second income!

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Dr James Fox details a time-tested strategy for turning savings into a second income, and notes some of his top…

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Stock market depression: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has an impressive way of getting back on track. So what should investors make of the depressed…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £80k a year

| Dr. James Fox

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to build a portfolio that generates plenty of passive income…

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£25k in savings? How I’d aim to transform that into an annual £10k second income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income. Whether we put that towards bills or holidays, it could certainly make life easier.…

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Down heavily this summer, is the abrdn share price cheap? Here’s what the charts say

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The abrdn share price collapsed this summer, falling 27% over the past three months. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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How I’d aim to transform £5 a day into £17.5k of annual passive income!

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Passive income is the holy grail for many investors and by using tax-free wrappers, it's easier to achieve than most…

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At £2.20, are Rolls-Royce shares still cheap?

| Dr. James Fox

Less than a year ago, Rolls-Royce shares traded as low as 64p. So with the stock now pushing above £2,…

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If I’d put £10k in Lloyds shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have today!

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Once the darling of the FTSE 100, today, Lloyds' shares trade for just a fraction of their pre-financial crash price.…

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Are Manchester United shares as undervalued as the media suggests?

| Dr. James Fox

On Tuesday, Manchester United shares experienced their worst day of trading since listing 11 years ago. Dr James Fox takes…

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Do RC365 shares live up to the hype? Here’s what the charts say

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RC365 shares seems to be among the most hyped stocks listed in the UK this year. Dr James Fox explores…

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The Aviva share price hits a year low! Is it time to consider buying?

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The Aviva share price has been on a steady downward trajectory in 2023. Dr James Fox explores whether the current…

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How I’d transform a £20k ISA into a second income worth £50k annually

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A second income could be life-changing, and it's easier to achieve than many people think. Dr James Fox explains how…

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Are Lloyds shares the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price just doesn't make sense to me. Currently, it's trading for just 42p. So is this the…

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Down 33% over 1 month, are RC365 shares an unmissable steal?

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RC365 shares are among the most volatile stocks listed in the UK. Now down 33% over one month, is this…

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Here’s how I could turn an empty ISA into £115k of passive income annually!

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We'd all love to generate a passive income. But if we don't have capital, we need to accept it'll take…

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Could this UK-listed AI stock replicate the surge in Nvidia shares?

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The rise in Nvidia shares has arguably been the biggest investment story of the year. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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FTSE 100 to top 8,000 again within a year? Here’s what the charts say

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The FTSE 100 hasn't been the most rewarding index for investors in recent years. But it could be on its…

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3 superb value stocks to consider before the next bull run!

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Value stocks have the capability to transform our portfolios, but we could be waiting a long time. Dr James Fox…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares after Nvidia surge?

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Nvidia is Scottish Mortgage's fourth largest holding. After the US stock's surge, should we paying Scottish Mortgage shares more attention?

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6?

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Rolls-Royce shares ticked upwards last week after UBS suggested the British engineering stock could triple in the coming years.

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Persimmon share price at 10-year low! Is it time to buy?

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The Persimmon share price has fallen 30% over 12 months and 65% in the past two years. Dr James Fox…

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Are BP shares undervalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

The fluctuation of BP shares is highly correlated to the price of energy. But the stock trades at a discount…

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Should I be wary of NIO shares amid the Chinese debt supercycle?

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This EV maker is among the most promising and exciting companies in China. But amid problems in that country, should…

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Barclays shares vs Lloyds shares. Which are best? Here’s what the charts say

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Barclays shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 on several metrics. But how do they compare to Lloyds?…

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These 4 stocks are set to join the FTSE 100!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the four companies set to earn promotion to the blue-chip FTSE 100…

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How I’d try and turn an empty ISA into passive income worth £98,150 a year!

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Passive income is an investing goal for many of us. Here, Dr James Fox explores turning an empty ISA into…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go from 42p?

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The Lloyds share price has shed 9% of its value over the past month. Dr James Fox explores where the…

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How I’d turn a handful of dividend stocks into a lifelong second income!

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We all love passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how dividend stocks can help portfolio growth and second income…

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Is Hargreaves Lansdown the best growth stock on the FTSE 100? Here’s what the charts say

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Growth stocks don't normally pay a 5.2% dividend yield, but Hargreaves Lansdown does. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Is this a new entry point after the BAE share price fell?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the BAE share price after the defence contractor acquired Ball Aerospace last…

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Nvidia share price surges but is it overvalued? Here’s what the charts say

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The Nvidia share price soared in after-hours trading following the tech stock beating earnings expectations. Revenue in Q2 doubled.

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FTSE 350 slips: 3 reasons to buy the dip!

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The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 have fallen into near-correction territory. Here, Dr James Fox gives three reasons to buy…

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RC365 share price crashes: it may have further to go! Here’s what the charts say

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the RC365 share price after its inevitable pull back. Does the stock…

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Down 80%, is it time to reconsider Wood Group shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Wood Group shares surged in morning trading after the engineering firm raised guidance as it reported better-than-expected revenue in H1.

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Aviva share price dips to near-year low! Is this an unmissable buying opportunity?

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The Aviva share price has dipped to 380p, just above its year low of 366p. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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How to invest like billionaire Warren Buffett as the FTSE 100 nears a bear market!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time. So as the FTSE 100 dips, maybe it's time…

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