Dr. James Fox, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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2 investments that could send my Stocks & Shares ISA surging in February

28 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

It’s earnings season and lots of companies will be reporting their quarterly or full-year results in February. How can my…

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Here’s one exciting alternative to Scottish Mortgage shares

27 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Investors considering Scottish Mortgage shares may want to consider this peer. Also operated by Baillie Gifford, it offers an even…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett tells investors to use their paycheque

27 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, but his advice is applicable to all of us.…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 year ago is now worth…

27 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has helped many shareholders build wealth since the start of the AI revolution. Dr James Fox explores some…

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ChatGPT says these FTSE 100 stocks could benefit from the Trump presidency

26 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 stocks aren’t the obvious beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, but artificial intelligence believes there are several that could…

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8.1x earnings & 0.67 PEG: this growth-focus FTSE bank could skyrocket

26 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

FTSE banks have delivered incredible returns over the past 12 months, buoyed by a recession-free UK and a slow pace…

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Here’s how an investor could aim for an ISA that generates £10,000 each month

25 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but the period in which we grow our investments can take time. Dr…

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

24 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Barclays’ shares have absolutely skyrocketed over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox has several key takeaways and shares his…

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Here’s the reason my 1-year old has a SIPP

24 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Many Britons have turned to SIPPs — Self-Invested Personal Pensions — to boost their retirement income. Dr James Fox says…

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£5,000 invested in IAG shares 6 months ago is now worth…

24 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have been one of the best performers on the FTSE 100 over the past six months. Dr James…

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Nuclear energy is on-trend: are Rolls-Royce shares my best option?

23 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have surged in recent years, but investors are keen to see whether the engineering giant can capitalise on…

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2 growth stocks that could surge under the Donald Trump presidency

22 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The new US President says he'll take the US economy to new heights, and there are plenty of companies that…

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Beaten-down FTSE 250: a chance to get rich in 2025?

21 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

FTSE 250 stocks have endured a tough few years, with these typically UK-focused businesses suffering amid broad macroeconomic challenges.

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Here’s how I’m trying to build up my ISA to earn £5,000 in passive income each month

20 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use their Stocks and Shares ISAs to build wealth and eventually draw a tax-free passive income. Dr…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett’s No.1 lesson can help investors as they try to turn £1 into £1m

18 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett's a billionaire investor, but his teachings might help even the most novice of investors become a millionaire through…

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2 cheap shares that could be takeover targets in 2025

18 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

These cheap shares may be takeover targets in 2025, and as such, potentially offer shareholders the chance to earn outsized…

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I asked ChatGPT to rate my FTSE 100 stocks and here’s what it said

18 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

ChatGPT wasn’t entirely supportive of my FTSE 100 holdings, but it shared some of my optimism. However, I wouldn’t recommend…

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Should I prepare for a stock market crash in 2025?

17 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Many investors fear a market crash, but the omens look pretty good for 2025. Dr James Fox explains his positioning…

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Here’s how much an investor would need in an ISA to earn £3,000 of passive income monthly

17 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons could retire early or secure additional income in later life by considering some simple steps to generate…

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How much would an investor need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £2,000 a month in passive income?

13 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

UK residents can use a Stocks and Shares ISA to build tax-free income. Dr James Fox details a stock that…

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It trades at 812 times earnings, but I just made a big investment in this top-rated AI growth stock

13 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

According to quantitative modelling, this is the best growth stock around as we enter 2025. Dr James Fox justifies his…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the best FTSE 100 stock and it picked this engineering giant

11 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox asked generative artificial intelligence to name the best stock to invest in on the FTSE 100 in…

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1 New Year’s resolution for ISA investors

9 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

With the US stock market getting a little hot and with limited momentum among UK-listed stocks, our Foolish writer highlights…

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Here’s the forecast for the Tesla share price in 2025

9 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price skyrocketed in 2024, but past performance is no guarantee of future success. Here are the forecasts…

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Analysts say the IAG share price could hit 500p in 2025!

8 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The majority of analysts covering the airline operator believe the IAG share price remains heavily discounted, despite its market-topping momentum.

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£2k in savings? Consider this investment strategy for lifelong passive income

8 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want to earn a passive income one day, but many of us simply aren’t employing the right…

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I asked Google AI for the best UK stocks for me to buy for 2025. Here are 5 names it gave me

7 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox turned to artificial intelligence to explore the best UK stocks to buy in 2025. Here’s what Google’s…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock in 2020 would now be worth £244k! Here’s what could be next

7 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock’s dominated the ‘picks and shovels’ market for artificial intelligence, but Dr James Fox believes it could be primed…

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These FTSE 250 shares could soar over the next year

7 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

FTSE 250 stocks could surge with more rate cuts looming. History tells us that stocks tend to perform extremely well…

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These FTSE stocks could surge in 2025

7 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

FTSE stocks have broadly disappointed investors in recent years. However, with interest rates falling, some stocks may receive a much-needed…

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Red hot S&P 500: a chance to get rich in 2025?

6 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The S&P 500 surged 23% in 2024, representing one of the best years in modern history. Investors are hungry for…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares in 2019, would now be worth £128k! But what will happen next?

6 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

There’s more to Tesla shares than meets the eye. While we know it as an EV company, Tesla is an…

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Here’s a collection of FTSE shares that could deliver outsized returns in 2025

6 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

FTSE stocks tends to deliver strong returns when the Bank of England is cutting interest rates. Our Foolish writer explores…

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The Lloyds share price could hit 80p in 2025!

5 January, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price could push as high as 80p in 2025, according to one highly respected analyst. Dr James…