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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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This FTSE 100 stock offers an index-beating 8.8% dividend yield

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The FTSE 100’s a great place to look for stocks with high and sustainable dividend yields. Our writer looks at…

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£10k to spare? Here’s how I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £32,500 passive income one day

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Many UK residents are yet to realise the power of investing and how it can transform our savings into a…

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Will artificial intelligence (AI) push the Lloyds share price higher?

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The Lloyds share price has performed well in 2024, but the bank has made headlines in recent weeks after it…

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At 500p, is the Rolls-Royce share price simply a joke? Here’s what the charts say

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The Rolls-Royce share price has surged almost eight times from its lows in late 2022. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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This FTSE 250 has a 71.6% discount! What’s the catch?

| Dr. James Fox

Major banks and brokerages think this FTSE 250 stock is way too cheap. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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2 UK stocks tipped to charge into 2025!

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Analysts rate these two UK stocks highly and contending they will lead the charge into 2025. Our writer takes a…

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Is the BT share price good value at 140p? Here’s what the charts say

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The BT share price has surged in the summer months, and received another boost on 12 August. Dr James Fox…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have surged in recent months, reflecting renewed confidence in the UK economy and improving sentiment around banking stocks.

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a huge 9.7% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the best dividend yields I've seen, but the price is rising and the…

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Wall Street was right about the Beazley share price

| Dr. James Fox

Beazley's share price surged following its half-year results announcement, but Wall Street still thinks this stock's undervalued.

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I’d invest £500 a month in an ISA, and aim for a passive income worth £52,000

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Millions of us invest for a passive income. Our writer outlines his strategy and highlights one potentially shrewd investment for…

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Down 43% over 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock could skyrocket

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This FTSE 100 stock is yet to return to its pre-pandemic levels. However, our writer believes this stock could reward…

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The IAG share price takes another step closer to its 230p target! Too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price represents a huge discount to what analysts believe is fair value. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Is this my last chance to create a huge second income?

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks offer attractive second income opportunities, but investors may need to act soon to capitalise on low valuations as…

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The Shell share price has a juicy European discount! But it may not go higher

| Dr. James Fox

The Shell share price pushed upwards after it announced $6.3bn of adjusted earnings for Q2. Our writer explains what this…

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If I’d invested £1,000 when the Barclays share price tanked, here’s what I’d have now

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A little over a year ago, the Barclays share price collapsed as concerns spread following the Silicon Valley Bank fiasco.…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

High-flying Rolls-Royce shares just received another boost with the company raising its guidance further for the 2024 financial year.

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3 simple steps to a second income of £50,000!

| Dr. James Fox

Turning our savings into a sizeable second income might be easier than many of us think. Our writer explains how…

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How to invest £1,000 a month in an ISA and target a passive income of £100k

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Millions of us would love some form of passive income. Our writer details the sacrifices and a tried-and-tested strategy to…

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NatWest, an outperforming dividend stock I’d buy back in a flash

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This dividend stock has massively outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past 12 months. Our writer takes a closer look…

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AstraZeneca, a mega-cap growth stock that just got cheaper!

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer takes a closer look at this growth stock -- which also happens to be the largest company of…

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The BT share price is far too cheap, analysts say!

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The BT share price fell on Thursday 25 July after the company's Q1 results. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Here’s why the Centrica share price is tanking! And is this an opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

The Centrica share price was down 8% in early trading. Our writer explores whether this is an opportunity for investors.

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The Unilever share price surges! Here’s why it’s topping the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

The Unilever share price surged by more than 5% on Thursday. Our writer takes a closer look at the company's…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price is on the move!

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged in 2024 and the stock is one of the best-performers on the FTSE 100.…

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Is this a great opportunity for UK investors to buy Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock slumped 7.3% in post-market trading. With the pound looking strong, our writer explores whether UK investors should think…

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Here’s why Aston Martin’s one of the best-performing UK stocks today!

| Dr. James Fox

Several UK stocks pushed upwards on 24 July, and this iconic, British car manufacturer was among the best performers. Why…

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With £456m of net cash, FTSE 100 stock easyJet’s ready for take-off

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer's been positive on this FTSE 100 for some time, but these Q3 results and its growing cash pile…

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Is this ‘secret weapon’ a multi-billion pound reason to buy Lloyds shares?

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Dr James Fox explains how Lloyds shares could rise even higher as the bank's 'strategic hedge' is likely to boost…

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Can this FTSE 250 stock roar back to life next week?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 car maker's set to unveil its H1 on 24 July. Our writer takes a closer look at…

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How to invest £200 a month in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £30,000

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can take advantage of the Stocks and Shares ISA, helping build wealth faster. Our writer explains how it…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares heading for 500p or 400p?

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Rolls-Royce shares have tanked over the past month. Our writer explains what's happening and what this could mean for the…

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How to invest £500 in an ISA and aim for a £90,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income and our writer believes there's never a better time to get started…

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What do Hargreaves Lansdown results mean for the share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price has surged in recent months on takeover expectations, but what will the recent results mean…

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Here’s why the AJ Bell share price is soaring!

| Dr. James Fox

The AJ Bell share price took off on 18 July after the company's impressive trading update. Our writer takes a…

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Should UK investors buy ASML shares as the AI enabler’s earnings dip?

| Dr. James Fox

All UK investors should know about ASML shares. The company has one of the biggest monopolies in the semiconductor and…

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After a trading update, does the Experian share price look good value for money?

| Dr. James Fox

The Experian share price pulled back after its trading update on 16 July. Our writer questions whether the company looks…

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Down 41%, Ocado shares could attract investors as results improve

| Dr. James Fox

Ocado shares are among the worst performers on the FTSE 250 over 12 months. But despite raising its 2024 guidance,…

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1,000 shares in this FTSE 100 stalwart would give me £525 of dividends!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is packed full of stocks offering sizeable dividend yields, but I feel this one is the pick…

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How I’d target £17,673 passive income with just £100 a week

| Dr. James Fox

Our Foolish writer explains how he’d build a portfolio capable of generating a life-changing passive income with limited capital.

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