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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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Is soaring Rockhopper Exploration a hidden gem on the UK stock market?

| Dr. James Fox

This UK stock has outperformed the wider market over the past month amid renewed optimism around its Falkland Islands projects.

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Here’s the forecast for Nvidia stock through to 2027! It may shock you

| Dr. James Fox

Think Nvidia stock is expensive? Think again. Dr James Fox explains why Nvidia could still be vastly undervalued based on…

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The Lloyds share price hasn’t peaked, analysts say

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores the forecast for the Lloyds share price as analysts remain bullish on this British banking behemoth…

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Mistakes to avoid when investing in the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 offers great near-term valuations and dividend yields, but Dr James Fox believes investors should be wary when…

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These FTSE 100 shares could soar over the next year

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 shares show strong potential as rate cuts loom. History shows stocks could gain more than 70% in the…

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I’m not surprised the IAG share price is surging, it’s the top-rated UK stock

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price is up 57% since the start of the year, but remains undervalued. This bull run could…

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3 champion investments to beat the stock market in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Looking for alpha? Dr James Fox details three investments that look destined to outperform the stock market in 2025 and…

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Here’s the forecast for the Tesla share price as Trump’s policies take focus

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price surged following Donald Trump’s election victory, but the stock is trading far above analysts’ targets. Dr…

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£15,000 in cash? I’d pick growth stocks like these for life-changing passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains his recipe for success by focusing on high-potential…

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This latest FTSE 100 dip could be an unmissable opportunity to pick up cut-price stocks

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has pulled back with the government’s policy choices creating some negative sentiment. But this gives us a…

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Tesla stock, MicroStrategy: here’s what Hargreaves Lansdown investors bought last week

| Dr. James Fox

MicroStrategy and Tesla stock were among the most popular investments last week as Donald Trump boosted markets with his election…

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Where will the Lloyds share price be on 1 January?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has been very volatile in recent weeks. Dr James Fox believes we could see more movement…

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What on earth is going on with the AstraZeneca share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The AstraZeneca share price has fallen 30% from its peak in August. Dr James Fox explains what’s going on with…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price too high? Here’s what the experts say

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged over two years, representing one of the FTSE 100’s greatest success stories. But is…

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These 4 UK stocks skyrocketed after Trump’s election win!

| Dr. James Fox

US politics influences global markets, and even before the official result was announced, UK stocks moved heavily on Trump’s win.

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Up 26%, can the BT share price really push higher still?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has surged on several catalysts in 2024, but there’s evidence to suggest that the stock could…

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Could the IAG share price rise on the ‘Trump Trade’?

| Dr. James Fox

The market has become quite volatile due to the US election and the prospect of a returning Donald Trump. So…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £400 of monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

There are plenty of ways to earn a passive income, but few are as tried and tested as investing in…

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£20,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d invest and aim for £20,000 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want a passive income, but sometimes we just need to trust the process and commit to regular…

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Here’s the growth forecast for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged to 550p, but investors are asking where will it go next? Here’s what analysts…

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What on earth’s going on with the IAG share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has fallen 10% over the past week, so what exactly is happening? Dr James Fox spies…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett is probably doing with $277bn in cash

| Dr. James Fox

World-famous investor Warren Buffett has amassed a cash pile worth more than $270bn, having sold shares in companies like Apple.…

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What on earth is going on with Barclays share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price jumped on Friday, taking it closer to its 52-week high. Dr James Fox explains what's going…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are among the most closely watched on the FTSE 100. The stock might not have delivered for investors…

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I’d invest £240 a month in a SIPP and aim for £10m at retirement!

| Dr. James Fox

My own SIPP will probably never reach £10m, but my daughter's might. Here's how and why I'm investing now for…

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Here’s how I’d invest £200 a month and aim for £63,200 of annual passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is aiming for more than £63k of annual passive income. His strategy involves a mix of growth…

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At 3.1x earnings and with a 7.6% dividend yield, all investors should know this FTSE 250 stock

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock isn't as well known as it should be. Dr James Fox explains why investors should be…

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BP, Rolls-Royce: here’s what FTSE 100 investors bought last week

| Dr. James Fox

BP and Rolls-Royce were among the most purchased FTSE 100 stocks on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week. Dr James…

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What’s going on with the Raspberry Pi share price after its first earnings report?

| Dr. James Fox

The Raspberry Pi share price jumped after reporting earnings for the first time since its IPO. Dr James Fox explores…

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Down 70%, this FTSE 250 newcomer trades with a trailing P/E of 8.6 and seemingly a 10.25% dividend yield

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock has some strongly contrasting forward metrics. Dr James Fox explains why he's keeping a close eye…

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What’s going on with the IAG share price? It’s on a roll

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has surged 25% over the past six months, with most of that growth coming in the…

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Phoenix Group, Legal & General, BP: here’s what FTSE 100 investors have been buying

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown users have been plowing money into these three FTSE 100 shares over the past week. What else have…

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How I’d invest £99 a week and aim to earn £90,000 of passive income every year

| Dr. James Fox

With as little as £99 a month, investors could generate a five-figure passive income. Dr James Fox explains the secret…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price could move closer to £1!

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price is up 36.6% over the past 12 months, but there's an overlooked reason it could push…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares through to 2027

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past 12 months, but the stock remains an attractive opportunity for…

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What on earth is going on with the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged again. Dr James Fox explains why investors are getting excited by this engineering giant…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BT shares through to 2027

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares have surged this year but still represent an appealing opportunity for income-focused investors. Here's the dividend forecast.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have generated market-beating returns for investors over the past two years. But it's also planning to reinstate its…

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This lesser-known US dividend stock has a P/E of 8.5 and a 13.2% yield

| Dr. James Fox

This American tanker company offers an industry-topping dividend yield. Dr James Fox explores whether this dividend stock is worth watching.

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£25k in savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into passive income worth £12k a year

| Dr. James Fox

By investing in UK and US shares at knockdown prices I hope to generate a five-figure passive income stream before…

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