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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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Investing Articles

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

| 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

| 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!

| Dr. James Fox

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

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FTSE shares: a generational opportunity to get rich?

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE shares haven’t rewarded investors as well as they could have done over the past decade. However, this could represent…

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Forget gym goals, here’s how to build wealth without maxing out ISA contributions in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Our Foolish writer explains how Investors can start building wealth in 2025 by opening an ISA and investing in undervalued…

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No savings at 30? Use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth through investing

| Dr. James Fox

When it comes to investing, Warren Buffett’s advice reigns supreme. Dr James Fox explains how investors can build wealth with…

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FTSE shares in 2025: an opportunity to get rich?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE hasn’t universally satisfied investors in recent years, but there are certainly enticing opportunities on the index in 2025.

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2025: a great opportunity for investors to get rich and work towards a second income?

| Dr. James Fox

To earn a second income from investing, we typically need a good pot of money. Dr James Fox explores where…

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3 companies that could emulate Nvidia stock’s success in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has generated market topping growth over the past two years. But investors need to be asking themselves, who…

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At 7x forward earnings, this could be the FTSE 100’s biggest winner in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us will be considering which stocks will rise to the top of the FTSE 100 in 2025. Dr…

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If a 30-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks & Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can leverage the incredible benefits of the Stocks and Shares ISA to create a retirement fund separate from…

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If an investor puts £500 a month in an ISA, here’s how much passive income they could generate

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us will start our hunt for passive income in 2025. Dr James Fox explains how investing today could…

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Surely, the Rolls-Royce share price can’t go any higher in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price was the best performer on the FTSE 100 in 2023 and so far in 2024. Dr…

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£20k in a high-interest savings account? It could be earning more passive income in stocks

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want a passive income, but a high-interest savings account might not be the best way to do…

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2 ISA strategies for success in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA is a great vehicle for our investments, sheltering our returns from tax and providing us with the opportunity…

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Here are the 10 highest-FTSE growth stocks

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE might not have a reputation for innovation and growth, but these top 10 stocks have produced incredible returns…

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Analysts are saying the AstraZeneca share price looks cheap despite China turmoil

| Dr. James Fox

The AstraZeneca share price could be considerably undervalued according to analysts. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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4 FTSE 100 takeover targets for 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Takeover activity has picked up and undervalued FTSE 100 stocks are clearly being targeted. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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The simple reasons the Lloyds share price will recover in 2025 and beyond

| Dr. James Fox

There are simple reasons why the Lloyds share price should recover in 2025 and beyond. Dr James Fox highlights how…

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This growth stock is up 2,564% over 6 months! Is this FOMO?

| Dr. James Fox

This growth stock has experienced an incredible appreciation in its share price. It’s not a meme stock, but investors might…

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This bank’s dividend yield will grow to 6.9% in 2026! And analysts say its undervalued

| Dr. James Fox

Analysts say this FTSE 100 stock’s dividend yield will continue to rise over the medium term. With the stock also…

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Can we justify the red-hot Tesla share price?

| Dr. James Fox

It might just be FOMO, but the Tesla share price is going from strength to strength. Dr James Fox takes…

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My Stocks & Shares ISA’s up more than 50% in 2024! Here’s my plan for 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox beat the market in 2024 and he’s looking to do the same in 2025. Here’s what he…

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Is Warren Buffett telling me to be fearful in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett now holds more cash than listed companies. While I’m stopping short of being fearful, it might be time…

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Looking to beat the index? These UK shares could be the next multibaggers

| Dr. James Fox

We’d all love to pick the next winning stock and beat the index. Here, our writer looks at several UK…

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How to invest £10 a day and aim for passive income paradise

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want a passive income, but we might not have the right strategy to achieve it. Our writer…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have performed very well over the past 12 months, beating the FTSE 100 index and outperforming several peers…

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Here’s how to cut a coffee a day and invest in 2 stocks a month to aim for a £65k second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us would love a second income, but it’s easier to achieve than we may realise. Dr James Fox…

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These quantum computing growth stocks could make me rich!

| Dr. James Fox

These growth stocks mostly surged over the past months, but have also demonstrated incredible volatility as the market grapples with…

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The Ashtead share price could soar with proposed US listing! A slam-dunk opportunity to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Ashstead share price has underperformed its US peers over the past 12 months, but moving its primary listing there…

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This major bank says the IAG share price is too cheap at 6.7x earnings

| Dr. James Fox

I believe the IAG share price will fly higher into 2025 and I’m certainly not the only one that thinks…

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Is this another chance to buy before the Lloyds share price surges?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has come under pressure following renewed concerns about motor financing, but that shouldn’t spoil the broader…

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Can I buy Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the stock market?

| Dr. James Fox

SpaceX is hot property and its valuation is surging. Dr James Fox explains how investors can gain exposure to Elon…

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Here’s the BP share price forecast

| Dr. James Fox

BP's share price should be higher. That’s what analysts are saying, but things can move quickly in the hydrocarbons and…

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Down 92.5%, is NIO stock the multi-bagger we’ve all been dreaming of?

| Dr. James Fox

Could NIO stock surge 100% over the next 12 months and become another multibagger? Dr James Fox takes a close…

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What’s going on with the Direct Line share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Direct Line share price is surging on the back of a preliminary agreement that will see the business join…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6 before the New Year?

| Dr. James Fox

At 599.8p, the Rolls-Royce share price has come within a whisper of £6. It’s never been so high, but could…

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What’s going on with the BT share price? Analysts say it’s undervalued

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has demonstrated plenty of volatility in 2024. Dr James Fox explain why this is and what…

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A £10,000 investment FTSE 100 banks at the start of 2024 would be worth this much now

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE banks have been one of the brightest sectors on the blue-chip index this year. Dr James Fox takes a…

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