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Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is a freelance investment writer for the Fool UK. He also contributes to business and economics publications, having previously worked as a staff writer and editor. James has a PhD in development studies and has contributed to academic work on global supply chains. He also manages his own investment portfolio.

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £750 a month in income stocks to aim for a million!

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Dr James Fox explores how he could invest £750 a month in income stocks during his working career to aim…

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Stock market turmoil: can I take advantage of the Nasdaq correction?

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Dr James Fox investigates whether he can benefit after the growth-focused Nasdaq had a terrible year, seeing 33% wiped off…

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FTSE 100 stocks in focus: Hargreaves Lansdown and Barclays

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Dr James Fox investigates whether FTSE 100 stocks Hargreaves Lansdown and Barclays are poised to outperform after disappointing in 2022.

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK stocks for a £4,000 second annual income!

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Dr James Fox explores how investing £100 a month into UK shares could quickly provide him with £4,000 a year…

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Scottish Mortgage shares have fallen to £7.40. Time to buy?

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Scottish Mortgage shares are among the most followed on the FTSE 100. The stock's fallen from its highs in mid-2021,…

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I’d buy 3,000 shares of this stock for £60 a month in passive income!

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Dr James Fox investigates how 3,000 shares in Direct Line Group could provide him with a monthly passive income.

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2 of the safest dividends on the FTSE 100!

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The FTSE 100 has a wealth of dividend stocks offering some pretty attractive yields right now. And these are among…

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I’d buy cheap growth stocks this autumn to try and get rich!

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Dr James Fox investigates two cheap growth stocks to buy In November with the aim of making some big returns…

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At $10, are volatile NIO shares worth the risk?

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Dr James Fox investigates whether NIO shares, now trading for around $10, are a bargain or something to be wary…

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Could Lloyds shares hit £1 any time soon?

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Dr James Fox investigates whether Lloyds shares could rally to £1 over the next few years after a decade of…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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This EV producer has emerged as one of the most valuable companies in the world in recent years. But what…

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Up 15%, will Rolls-Royce shares keeping rising?

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged in the past month -- up 15%. But what's next for this British engineering giant after…

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2 FTSE stocks I’ll ‘never’ sell!

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I invest for the long run, but often there’s a time limit involved. However, that's not always the case. Here…

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2 UK stocks I’ve bought ahead of a forecast recession!

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Amid some pretty negative economic forecasts, I've bought these two UK stocks, providing my portfolio with extra defensive cover.

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2 unmissable dirt-cheap shares with healthy yields!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at two cheap shares for his portfolio. Both stocks are suffering, but maybe…

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2 high-potential stocks to buy for the electric car revolution!

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Dr James Fox explores two stocks to buy in the electric vehicle space as world leaders meet for COP27 and…

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2 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks I’m buying for the recovery!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at two FTSE 100 stocks trading at discounts following periods of pandemic-induced underperformance.

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Should I buy shares in the FTSE’s most valuable company? Or am I too late?

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Dr James Fox explores whether Shell, the FTSE 100's most valuable stock, is right for his portfolio after gaining a…

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Down 20%, is now the time to buy Tesco shares?

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Dr James Fox investigates whether Tesco shares are a buy for his portfolio after the stock tanked in the early…

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If I’d invested £500 in AstraZeneca shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox explores whether AstraZeneca shares are right for his portfolio after two years of strong share-price growth.

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Could Lloyds shares soar with interest rates still rising?

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Dr James Fox explores what's next for Lloyds shares after a particularly volatile year and amid some fairly worrying economic…

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2 dividend shares for the green energy revolution!

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Dr James Fox explores two dividend shares that could be big winners as the UK's energy mix shifts towards renewables,…

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An 18% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stalwart! But can I trust it?

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This housebuilder is among the worst performing stocks on the FTSE 100 this year. But it has a massive dividend…

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2 juicy dividend stocks to buy at knockdown prices!

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Dr. James Fox explores two dividend stocks to buy with the FTSE 100 languishing near 7,000 and ongoing concerns about…

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2 defensive buys for possible stock market turmoil!

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Dr James Fox explores two defensive shares to purchase as analysts warn of further turmoil in the stock market amid…

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Should I buy Shell shares as gas weakens, or am I too late?

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Shell shares have pushed upwards this week on the back of positive results. So am I too late to buy…

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Why isn’t the FTSE soaring?

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The FTSE has stabilised this week after Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister. But with pragmatic policies now expected, why isn't…

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2 cheap shares with juicy yields to buy before November!

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With the market tanking over the past two months, I've been on the lookout for cheap shares to add to…

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2 top stocks to buy following the early autumn sell-off!

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I'm on the lookout for stocks to buy after the market tanked in the months since late August. And these…

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How much should I invest in UK shares?

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Right now, I see UK shares as a good place to put my money. But there are pros and cons…

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Should I buy these 2 income stocks with huge dividend yields?

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These two income stocks have huge dividend yields. But does that mean they're right for my portfolio or is this…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy as oil and gas prices cool!

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Dr James Fox explores which FTSE 100 shares may benefit the most from cooling energy prices after a summer of…

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Could Lloyds shares really plummet as the economic crisis worsens?

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Dr James Fox explores what's next for Lloyds shares after the company announced falling profits but a higher NIM forecast.

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Should I buy a FTSE 100 stock with a 20% dividend yield?

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This FTSE 100 stock has a whopping dividend yield. It's so huge that if it were maintained, I could earn…

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Can I double my money with beaten-down Lloyds shares?

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Lloyds shares have endured a turbulent year and things became worse under the last chancellor. But there's one major tailwind.

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How I’d invest £1,000 in discounted income stocks right now!

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Dr James Fox explains how he would go about investing in income stocks after the recent FTSE correction that followed…

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2 passive income stocks I’m buying at knockdown prices!

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Dr. James Fox looks at two passive income stocks that are currently trading at discounted prices after the recent stock…

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Should I prepare my portfolio for a stock market crash?

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Dr James Fox explores whether a stock market crash could really occur in the coming months amid a global downturn…

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If I’d invested £300 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, how much would I have now?

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Centrica shares have soared this year, despite an uncertain environment for both consumers and businesses. So is this stock still…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares plunge to 0p?

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Dr. James Fox explores what's next for Rolls-Royce shares. The stock has experienced continued turbulence in 2022 as debt weighs…

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