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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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Are Smith & Nephew shares about to explode?

| Dr. James Fox

As investors, we're always on the lookout for a stock that could rally and lead our portfolios upwards. Could Smith…

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Can I trust this 18.1% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

A giant dividend yield is often a warning sign, but what about this Kazakh cement manufacturer? Is the dividend really…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Legal & General shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is bullish on Legal & General shares. The depressed UK stock offers an index-beating 8.9% and he…

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When will Lloyds shares hit 60p again?

| Dr. James Fox

Before the pandemic, Lloyds shares frequently traded around 60p. The bank's fundamentals have improved so why is the stock so…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares drop below £2?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are running out of momentum after surging 206% over the past 12 months. Could we see the stock…

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Empty ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for £3,200 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth over the long run and…

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When will the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 again?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has been pulled one way and then another over the past 12 months. So, where will the…

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This FTSE 100 stock has a 10.8% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has recently topped up his position in this FTSE 100 dividend stock that's paying a phenomenal, index-beating…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £10k as a second income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how he'd aim to turn £10k in savings into a portfolio that can deliver at least…

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If I’d put £10,000 in IAG shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares are trading for just 4.7 times forward earnings, making it one of the cheapest stocks on the FTSE…

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Would Hargreaves Lansdown meet Warren Buffett’s investment criteria?

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett invests in top-quality stocks that often have a competitive advantage and trade at a discount to their intrinsic…

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When will Barclays shares hit £2?

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100, trading at just 4.24 times trailing 12-month earnings. So, will…

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If I’d put £1,000 in BAE Systems shares in 2021, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems shares are among the best performers on the FTSE 100 in recent years. But can the rally continue?…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash this October?

| Dr. James Fox

October has been a month of notable stock market declines. So is the FTSE 100 safe at the. moment? Dr…

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Could I retire at 50 using this strategy for passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

For many investors, passive income is the end goal. Here, Dr James Fox highlights a strategy for wealth accumulation and…

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Here’s how I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into an eventual £98k second income

| Dr. James Fox

Most of us would find a second income very useful, especially when its tax-free. Dr James Fox explains how he'd…

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£10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k!

| Dr. James Fox

Using a sound investment strategy and regular savings, it's possible to build a huge Stocks and Shares ISA, says Dr…

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If I’d put £10k in Rolls-Royce shares 15 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been the standout performer on the FTSE 100 over the past year. Dr James Fox explores the…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett can help me not lose money!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the wealthiest individuals in the world. So what can I learn from the 'Oracle of Omaha'…

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Is this the most overvalued stock on the FTSE AIM?

| Dr. James Fox

As investors, we're constantly trying to steer clear of stocks with unattractive valuations. So should I avoid this FTSE AIM…

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Is this 20.8% dividend yield for real?

| Dr. James Fox

Steppe Cement currently offers investors a whopping 20.8% dividend yield. That's phenomenally large, but is it sustainable? Let's explore.

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3 unmissable high-yield stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox presents his top high-yield stocks, carefully chosen for their potential to excel and serve as a reliable…

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Will the BT share price recover?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price is one of the most watched on the FTSE 100. However, it's been on a steep…

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An unmissable opportunity as the Scottish Mortgage share price dips?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price continues to fall despite the success of some of its largest holdings. Dr James Fox…

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Missed Nvidia? This biopharma AI growth stock could be next!

| Dr. James Fox

This growth stock relies heavily on AI, but its share price has been falling throughout the year, in contrast to…

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No savings at 30? I’m using Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune worth over $120bn during his investment career. Here, Dr James Fox explains how to…

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Here’s why biotech could be the best FTSE investment

| Dr. James Fox

This could be one of the most exciting times to invest in biotech stocks. It could also be the most…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA for passive income in 2024!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox details how he'd split his portfolio when aiming…

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If I’d invested £1k when the Centrica share price bottomed out, here’s what I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

The Centrica share price bottomed out around £30 per share in April 2020. Today it's trading above £150. Does it…

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If I’d put £1,000 in NIO shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have demonstrated considerable volatility since the IPO five years ago. Dr James Fox offers his thoughts on the…

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Why I’m sure this is the safest 8% dividend stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Few stocks have dividend yields above 5%, and even fewer have sustainable ones. So, this 8% yielding dividend stock looks…

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How I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into a £7,000 second income!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains why regular savings and discipline are the…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £3?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has seen the strongest growth on the FTSE 100 over the past year. Will it extend…

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If I’d put £10k into Lloyds shares 2 years ago here’s how much I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares, once the darlings of the FTSE 100, have traded sideways in recent years. Dr James Fox details his…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Legal & General shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes Legal & General shares are oversold, offering more than the well-covered 8.7%, index-beating, dividend yield.

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The simple reason the FTSE 100 will rise!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has been trading sideways for a while. In other words, it has delivered very little in the…

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3 alternatives as the Tesla share price surges

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price has surged 128% in 2023. So if I've missed the bull run, can I find undervalued…

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The Ithaca Energy share price surges! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

The Ithaca Energy share price jumped on Wednesday morning after the UK's largest untapped oil field has been approved by…

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Will the BAE share price hit £15?

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE share price has soared since Russia invaded Ukraine. How much further can the bull run go and do…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett has built a fortune worth $120bn+. Here's how investors, even with no starting capital, can embark on their…

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