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

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares have shone over the past 12 months, and that’s a little painful for me to say, having touted…

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I think this could be the best investment opportunity on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

Like many FTSE 100 stocks, this one has been through the mill in 2025. However, it hasn’t recovered, potentially offering…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares on ‘Liberation Day’ is now worth…

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Tesla shares have been extraordinarily volatile for a company of its size. Dr James Fox explores the prospects Elon Musk’s…

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The BP share price is falling… but the dividend yield is rising

| Dr. James Fox

The BP share price has fallen 15% over the past month, largely due to concerns that US trade policy could…

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How much should a 30-year-old put in a Stocks & Shares ISA to earn £2k of monthly passive income by retirement

| Dr. James Fox

At 30, a lot more of us are starting to think about our retirement plans. Dr James Fox tells us…

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Here’s how to try and turn an ordinary Stocks & Shares ISA into a small fortune

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Millions of Britons use the ISA as a vehicle for building wealth over the long run. Dr James Fox explains…

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Why opening a SIPP for a baby may be a brilliant move

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox opened a SIPP for his daughter when she was born. It could turn out to be a…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price collapse? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has pulled back following the announcement of Donald Trump’s trade policy, but supportive trends remain.

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The silver lining in a market downturn: passive income opportunities galore

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has been rocked by Donald Trump’s trade and economic policy. Passive income investors may spy an opportunity…

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3 world-class investments to consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA while they’re on sale

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes the current stock market volatility may provide some investors with the opportunity to supercharge their Stocks…

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The 2025 stock market sell-off could be a rare opportunity for second income investors

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a second income and many will be asking whether the current market conditions are a…

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Is Tesla stock about to crash? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has demonstrated incredible volatility in recent months, but there will almost certainly be more to come. Dr James…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 10 years ago is now worth this much

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares have surged over the past year, but the last decade hasn’t been overly kind to the bank and…

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Is Nvidia stock undervalued? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has slumped on the back of technological developments out of China and Trump’s trade policy. Dr James Fox…

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With no savings at 30, here’s how an investor can work towards a huge passive income portfolio

| Dr. James Fox

Consistency is key, and it can certainly pay to start contributing to an ISA sooner rather than later in the…

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Warren Buffett’s warning to markets played out perfectly: the time to be greedy may be approaching

| Dr. James Fox

Throughout 2024, Warren Buffett sold off holdings in companies like Apple and started amassing a huge pile of cash. Now…

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Is this a great opportunity to lock in big dividend yields for a second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend yields rise as share prices fall. That’s why many investors will see a bear market or correction as an…

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Down 50%, this penny stock could reward patient investors

| Dr. James Fox

A decision not to put the business up for sale, coupled with a poor harvest, has seen this penny stock…

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Where next for the Tesla share price? 2025 is set to be a make or break year

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price appears totally disconnected from the company’s valuation metrics, but that disconnect could finally end in 2025.

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Down 61%, is the Tullow Oil share price a potential bargain for contrarian investors?

| Dr. James Fox

The sale of its operations in Kenya on 15 April resulted in the Tullow Oil share price jumping 4%. Are…

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Hunting for an enticing entry point? 3 US stocks to key an eye on

| Dr. James Fox

As financial markets remain turbulent, savvy investors are hunting for opportunities in the chaos. I have quite an extensive watchlist…

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A market rally could be coming for UK stocks: here’s what I’m buying

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks entered correction territory following Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on 2 April. But could we soon see a rally?

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of the year is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100's often incorrectly seen as a barometer for the UK economy. Donald Trump’s tariffs have demonstrated that it’s…

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As stocks dive, is this a rare chance for ISA investors to build generational wealth?

| Dr. James Fox

Globally, stocks have pulled back significantly following the announcement of tariffs by the US president. Is this an opportunity for…

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Can Aston Martin shares make it through to end of the year?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares have slumped as the iconic brand has faced challenge after challenge following the pandemic. Will it survive…

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Here’s where I think the Lloyds share price could be at the end of 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Donald Trump may have clouded the near-term economic outlook, but the Lloyds share price could gain further over the next…

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Here’s how a stock market crash may help an investor to retire early

| Dr. James Fox

Investors are bound to be concerned by talks of a stock market crash, but these conditions provide fertile ground for…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that analysts are calling a ‘Strong Buy’

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 250 can be overlooked by investors, but analysts believe this stock in particular could be undervalued by as…

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2 investment trusts to help investors become Stocks & Shares ISA millionaires

| Dr. James Fox

One of the biggest challenges for new Stocks and Shares ISA investors is which investments to make. Dr James Fox…

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The Greggs share price has plummeted for good reason! It’s now a proper dividend stock

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether the beaten-down Greggs share price represents a potential buying opportunity or a value trap.

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What the heck is going on with the Barclays share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price surged 25% as the market open on 10 April. Once again, the volatility’s been driven by…

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What the devil’s going on with the HSBC share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The HSBC share price has actually been less volatile than some of its peers, despite its Chinese operations suggesting it’s…

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Here’s why the IAG share price could rally to 300p again soon!

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has been decimated in recent weeks with airline stocks caught up in the broader volatility. However,…

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Could the Tesla share price really fall to $120?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price has collapsed since Trump took office, and the news just keeps getting worse for Elon Musk’s…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Alphabet stock is a major casualty of Trump’s trade policy, with investors betting on reduced demand for advertising, among other…

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Want a comfortable retirement? Here’s how much you need in your SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for confident investors to build their personal pension over time and eventually use that…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares as Trump rocks the markets

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have joined in the volatility over the past week. However, with the direction being largely downwards, the dividend…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares surged into 2025, but things have become a little more complicated in recent weeks. Dr James Fox explores.

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£10,000 invested in Apple shares last week is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Apple shares are down 18% over the past week. It’s a truly phenomenal downward movement, but investors may want to…

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Hunting for passive income? These falling insurance giants offer 10% yields

| Dr. James Fox

The UK insurance sector is typically a good place to look for attractive dividend yields. Dr James Fox details two…

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