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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

Should I prepare my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Stock markets have pushed downwards in recent weeks amid concerns about recession, inflation and hawkish central bank policy.

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A 12% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stock with a P/E of 4.1! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE mining giant is the biggest dividend-paying stock on the index. But with a weak economic outlook, is this…

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A surging dividend stock I’d buy for the electric vehicle revolution. Just not yet!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend stock is up 90% over the last year, but there may be short-term challenges to overcome. Here's why…

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Forget saving! I’m buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks ahead of a lively autumn!

| Dr. James Fox

August has been relatively calm for the markets, but I'm expecting that to change. Here are two stocks I'm buying…

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Here’s why I’m buying more Lloyds shares as economic forecasts worsen!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are often seen as a reflection of the health of the UK economy. But with interest rates rising,…

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Could I double my money with discounted Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Despite the firm's size, reputation and importance, Rolls-Royce shares have been very volatile in recent months. So should I buy…

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Could this be the best stock to buy for big autumn gains?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 firm could be among the best stocks to buy now for big gains over the next few…

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2 discounted FTSE stocks I’m buying for juicy, lifelong passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Generating passive income is the core goal of my investment strategy. I might not need it now, but I'll want…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m buying for their defensive qualities and global portfolios!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid recession forecasts around the world, I'm looking at FTSE 100 stocks with defensive qualities to help my portfolio grow.

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My top shares to buy for autumn gains in an uneven stock market recovery!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has been pushing upwards in recent months, but that's not an indication of where it will go…

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How I’m using £20 a day to try to retire early, and in comfort!

| Dr. James Fox

Like everyone else, I want to retire early. So let's take a look at how I'm making provision for something…

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Saving? No thanks, I’m buying these 2 dividend stocks for juicy returns!

| Dr. James Fox

Rates on savings accounts might be going up, but I can get better returns in the stock market. Here are…

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Lloyds shares could be poised to explode in September as tailwinds grow!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares ticked downwards on Wednesday despite increasing tailwinds for the banking sector. Here's what I'm doing!

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NIO shares dip again! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have been among the most volatile in my portfolio this year. But the share price is now falling…

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Forget saving, I’m investing in these 2 FTSE stocks to try and double my money!

| Dr. James Fox

With inflation hitting levels not seen in decades, I'm making sure all my money is working hard. That's why I'm…

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Could this discounted UK stock soar with inflation tipped to hit 18%?

| Dr. James Fox

Inflation is a major issue facing the UK and elsewhere in the world. But what will this mean for the…

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3 top income stocks I’m buying with markets poised for a turbulent autumn!

| Dr. James Fox

Markets have entered a bit of a holding patten in recent weeks. Ahead of the next moves, I'm buying these…

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3 growth stocks I’d buy to capitalise on long-term trends!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have generally been on a downward track over the past year, albeit with an upturn in recent months.…

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A discounted FTSE 100 giant I’d buy to try and double my money!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stalwart has taken a hit over the past week. But I see this an opportunity to buy…

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My top stocks to buy before September and a lively autumn!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm anticipating that the stock market will start to move a little more in autumn after a fairly calm August.…

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Are we poised for the next stock market bull run?

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a volatile year for the stock market. I had hoped for a calmer year but Russia' invasion of…

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Should I snap up Scottish Mortgage shares as they fall below £9?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have been pretty volatile over the past 12 months. But is this a buying opportunity as the…

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Creating lifelong passive income with just £4 a day! Here’s how

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income via dividend stocks is an important part of my portfolio. Here's how I could make £12,500 a year…

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My top 2 UK shares to buy for strong dividend returns!

| Dr. James Fox

With inflation shooting beyond 10%, I'm looking at UK shares with strong dividend yields that should help my portfolio grow.

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Rolls-Royce shares are falling again! Should I buy on the dip?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are down near 83p, just above their 52-week low of 77p. But does this represent a new buying…

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Is now a good time to buy Chinese EV stocks as economic growth slows?

| Dr. James Fox

Chinese EV stocks tend to trade at a considerable discount to their US counterparts. And that's one reason I like…

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At 513p, could I make big bucks with Aston Martin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares haven't performed well over the past year. But maybe the share price is bottoming out?

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3 firms I’m buying for my Stocks & Shares ISA before September!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks & Shares ISA is an excellent tax-free vehicle for my investments. Here are three stocks I'm looking to…

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What could higher inflation mean for Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

UK inflation jumped to 10.1% in July, according to ONS data. This was higher than expected. So what does it…

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I’m up 57% with Bank of Georgia shares! Should I buy more?

| Dr. James Fox

Bank of Georgia shares have been good to me, and I'm looking to buy more. The stock is still cheap,…

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Can Shell shares push higher? Or has this bull run come to an end?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares are up nearly 50% over the past 12 months. That's astonishing. But I feel this bull run might…

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A FTSE growth stock I’d buy to try and double my money!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 financial services firm has demonstrated impressive growth in recent years. And I think there could be more…

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Here’s how I’m investing in dividend stocks to generate additional income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks are an important part of my portfolio. These picks provide me with a regular source of income that…

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If I’d invested £1k in BP shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have gained considerably over the course of the past 12 months, despite a massive writedown on its assets…

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Using the price-to-earnings metric to find the cheapest UK shares to buy now!

| Dr. James Fox

There’s certainly no shortage of value UK shares right now. I'm finding the cheapest stocks for my portfolio using the…

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Stock market recovery: my top 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy this month!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index might be trading above 7,500, but many FTSE 100 shares still haven't recovered. In fact, plenty trade…

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I’m investing just £5 a day in income stocks to aim for £8,000 a year in passive revenue!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks form the core part of my portfolio, offering me passive income with minimal effort. But I'm reinvesting my…

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GSK shares plummet 15% in a week! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

GSK shares had a bad time last week. They're down 15% as investors' sentiment soured ahead of litigation proceedings in…

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3 reasons I’m backing NIO shares to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have bounced up and down this year. But where will the share price go next? My bet is…

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2 of my top shares to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 may have closed above 7,500 earlier this week, but many stocks still haven't recovered. So, here are…

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