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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

Can the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 in January?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 surged after central banks last week gave further suggestions that interest rates may soon start falling. Is…

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Could the Scottish Mortgage share price hit £10 in 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price is up 7.5% over the past month. But just how far can the rally go?…

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39.5% below its target price, is this the most exciting growth stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Investors are always on the lookout for the next surging growth stock. So why could this US-listed company be the…

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Why the Legal & General share price could rally as interest rates fall!

| Dr. James Fox

The Legal & General share price is just 10% below its target, but the stock could rise further in 2024.…

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£20k savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £49,974!

| Dr. James Fox

Thousands of us invest for a second income, but most are aiming for a life-changing figure. Dr James Fox explains…

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Could buying this beaten-down FTSE 250 stock be like investing in Rolls-Royce a year ago?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are up 228% over 12 months. It's an incredible turnaround. Dr James Fox thinks this FTSE 250 engineering…

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Will the Lloyds share price reach 50p before January?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price may be gaining, but the stock still appears massively undervalued. Dr James Fox explains why he…

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Putting £500 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £90,400 in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail of investing for many of us. However, reaching a position where it's actually life-changing…

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Here’s why Rolls-Royce shares could hit £6!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares never cease to amaze. The stock is now up a phenomenal 233% over 12 months. But could the…

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Could the Tesco share price double in 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

Britain's largest supermarket is among the best performers on the FTSE 100 in 2023. The Tesco share price is up…

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With no savings, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rules to try and get rich

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett has helped many investors transform their wealth and get rich. So how can investors use his teachings, even…

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Is this the best value growth company on the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

We hear the term 'value investing' bandied around a lot, but there are lots of ways to value a company.…

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Down 95.2%, what’s going on with the RC365 share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The RC365 share price rose over 700% in the year to July, before collapsing. Dr James Fox asks what's going…

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Why these 5 FTSE 100 stocks have my attention!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details the five FTSE 100 stocks that meet his value criteria. But what are they and what…

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£2,500 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an £27,113 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us have savings, or put an amount aside every month. But it's what we do with it that…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rules to build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he can use the legendary teachings of Warren Buffett to turn an empty portfolio into…

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I’d buy 4,273 shares of this FTSE 100 stalwart for £822 in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for dividends, and I think there are few better places to look that this FTSE giant.…

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If I’d invested £1,000 when the BP share price hit rock bottom, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

The BP share price plummeted during the pandemic as demand for energy products dived. Should I have invested then and…

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Putting £400 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £1.56m in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us save or put money aside each month, but it's what we do with it that counts. Dr…

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Up 7.6% in a month, is the Scottish Mortgage share price about to surge?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price has underperformed since the pandemic. But it remains a hugely exciting stock. Dr James Fox…

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Up 214%, will Rolls-Royce shares hit £3 before Christmas?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have experienced a phenomenal rally, but will the bull run continue? Dr James Fox believes the rally can…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares before the Brexit vote, here’s how much I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't performed very well in recent years. Dr James Fox explains why he believes this bank's fortunes could…

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The easyJet share price has taken off! Have I missed out?

| Dr. James Fox

The easyJet share price is up 21.9% over the past 30 days and is among the best FTSE 250 performers…

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If Tesla stock is horribly expensive, what are the alternatives?

| Dr. James Fox

Analysts are no longer as bullish on Tesla stock as they once were. Dr James Fox lists the alternative EV…

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At 3.6x earnings and a 6.9% yield, surely I can’t ignore this king of value stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 company has surged 33.5% over 12 months, but at 3.6 times earnings, it's one of the most…

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Forget savings accounts, here’s how Warren Buffett can make me richer

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is one of the best teachers in the investing world. So, here's how I can channel the Oracle…

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Putting £300 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £52,588 in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Lots of us put money aside. But it's what we do with that money that counts. Dr James Fox details…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares before the Brexit vote, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have boomed over the past 12 months, but how have they fared since the Brexit vote. Dr James…

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When will the IAG share price hit £2?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price hasn't properly recovered since the pandemic. In fact, the stock is down 63% over five years.…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of the pandemic, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Have Lloyds shares recovered since the pandemic, and are they worth investing in today? Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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£2,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an £8,738 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. However, if we don't have a substantial pot of money, we're going…

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Can I really trust the BT share price to perform?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has surged 9% over the past month. But can investors trust the stock to push higher?…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could conceivably double in value!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 isn't known for its high-growth investment opportunities. However, Dr James Fox believes there are pockets of unmissable…

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Up 25% in a month, is now the time to buy Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has surged over the past month, bouncing up from $200 a share. But Dr James Fox believes there…

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If I’d put £1,000 in BP shares at the start of the pandemic, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares slumped at the start of the pandemic. But just how much have they recovered, and should I buy…

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Are Lloyds and Rolls-Royce the best value FTSE 100 shares to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds and Rolls-Royce are among the two most-watched Footsie stocks. Interestingly, Dr James Fox also believes they could be the…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying Vodafone shares and Nvidia stock

| Dr. James Fox

Vodafone shares were the most bought among Hargreaves Lansdown investors last week, closely followed by Nvidia. Dr James Fox explores…

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Is the BAE Systems share price screaming ‘buy’?

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems' share price has dipped, falling around 5% from its highs. Dr James Fox explores whether this could be…

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The BT share price is rising! Is it time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Momentum is a valuable commodity on the stock market. Not many FTSE stocks have it. Here, Dr James Fox takes…

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Is the easyJet share price primed for take-off?

| Dr. James Fox

The easyJet share price is up just 2% over the year, underperforming many peers. But Tuesday’s results announcement will provide…

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