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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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Here’s why the Lloyds share price could double

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price is trading close to its 52-week low and appears phenomenally cheap. Dr James Fox explains why…

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Could these undervalued stocks make me a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks & Shares ISA allows UK residents to invest in the stock market without paying tax on their returns.…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Hargreaves Lansdown shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox explains why he believes Hargreaves Lansdown shares are undervalued, despite concerns about slow growth.

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Is the Tesla share price horribly expensive?

| Dr. James Fox

The narrative around this Elon Musk company has changed again in recent months. Dr James Fox explores whether the Tesla…

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The Shell share price dips! Is this offer too good to turn down?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has been bullish on oil stocks for some time. So, as the Shell share price dips, could…

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Putting £200 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £35,059 in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Plenty of us put a bit of cash aside each month. Here's how I look to get that money working…

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Could buying Rolls-Royce shares today be like buying Nvidia in March?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are up 185% over the past 12 months. But maybe we're only half way through the rally. Dr…

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Is the Tesco share price overpriced, or a bargain in plain sight?

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The Tesco share price has surged during 2023, and is up 18% over 12 months. Dr James Fox thinks this…

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£12,500 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £583 as a monthly second income!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. We might not need it today, but we're building for the future.…

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Are these the top stocks to buy for explosive growth?

| Dr. James Fox

Investors are always on the lookout for the next explosive growth stocks to buy. The problem is, they're hard to…

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The BP share price has dipped! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has been looking for an entry point to this hydrocarbons giant for some time. As the BP…

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Could the IAG share price grow 2x in 2 years?

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The IAG share price has surged 15.6% over the past month. Dr James Fox thinks this aviation giant's rally has…

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At 3.6x earnings and a 6.8% yield, surely I can’t ignore this FTSE 250 stock?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock is up 36% over 12 months, but still has exceptional valuation metrics. Dr James Fox explains…

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This growth stock jumped 77%! I think it can go much higher

| Dr. James Fox

This growth stock has surged over the past month after the UK became the first country to approve a gene…

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Can Nvidia stock double in value again?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock fell in after-hours trading, despite the tech giant’s upbeat earnings report post-market close on 21 November. So what's…

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10.4% and 8.5% yields: which of these dividend stocks is best?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at two of the highest-yielding dividend stocks on the FTSE 100 and asks…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

Since 2021, Scottish Mortgage shares have notoriously underperformed the market. However, it's a very different picture over 10 years.

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At ‘half-price’, is this one of the FTSE 100’s best value stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Analysts believe this is one of the best value stocks on the FTSE 100, trading at a fraction of its…

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What do low PEG ratios tell us about these FTSE 100 shares?

| Dr. James Fox

The PEG ratio is often overlooked by investors -- maybe because it takes a little longer to work out than…

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These FTSE 100 banks appear massively undervalued! Are they?

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 banks trade at a discount to their American peers. That's pretty clear. But are these markdowns warranted? Dr…

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Buy-to-let is dying! Here’s how I’d earn a second income with £10k

| Dr. James Fox

Many Britons invest in stocks and shares for a second income. But investing in BTL still remains popular despite a…

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How cheap is the Lloyds share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price is trading near its 52-week lows. But that doesn't always mean a stock is cheap. Dr…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £3 before Christmas?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the Rolls-Royce share price with the stock already climbing 160% over the…

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I’d buy 1,000 more shares in this stock for passive income… before it surges again

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox highlights one his favourite passive income stocks after it surged during the previous week on the back…

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Can this FTSE 100 stock grow 2x in 2 years?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE-listed generic manufacturer has been overlooked by many since joining the blue-chip index. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Surely it’s only up from here for the NatWest share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The NatWest share price has sunk 18% over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look and…

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Are Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares cheap as FTSE firm forecasts FY24 growth?

| Dr. James Fox

Spirax-Sarco Engineering shares pushed upwards on Thursday 16 November as the company said it expects performance to improve next year.

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Should I buy the Royal Mail owner for my Stocks & Shares ISA?

| Dr. James Fox

International Distributions Services shares fell on 16 November as the company reported a loss. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Burberry shares can provide investors with exposure to the world of high-end fashion. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Is the Experian share price screaming ‘buy’?

| Dr. James Fox

The world's largest credit data company reported an increase in half-yearly profit on 15 November. But what's next for the…

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What’s going on with the Vodafone share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Vodafone share price has underperformed over the past 12 months and is down 25%. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Which FTSE 100 stocks could rally like Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

In summer 2022, Rolls-Royce shares were described as being 'woefully mispriced' before rising 160%. Which of these FTSE 100 stocks…

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Could buying Lloyds shares at 42p, be like buying Rolls-Royce shares in autumn 2022?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are trading at a fraction of where they were a decade ago. Dr James Fox explored whether this…

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Don’t wait for a stock market crash: FTSE 100 stocks are already on sale

| Dr. James Fox

Some investors may be holding on to their cash waiting for a stock market crash. However, that can be a…

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Has the BAE Systems share price become too expensive?

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE Systems share price was among only a handful of stocks to push upwards on Friday 10 November. Has…

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How many Aviva shares would I need for a £2,000 second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a juicy, dependable, second income. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE…

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Looking beyond buy-to-let: 3 high-yield insurers for passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox details three highly-rated insurers with some of the largest…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have demonstrated explosive growth over the past 12 months. However, the picture is less positive over five years.

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Should I buy more of this FTSE 100 stock for SpaceX exposure?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock is the only company on the index that can provide exposure to Elon Musk's SpaceX Corp.…

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Will FTSE 250 stock Wizz Air ever soar again?

| Dr. James Fox

Wizz Air disappointed investors as it cut its guidance for the full year ending in March 2024. Can the FTSE…

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