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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

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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Does the AstraZeneca share price scream value?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the AstraZeneca share price following the company's Q3 results. Is this growth-focused…

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Should I buy the Primark owner as Associated British Foods’ share price surges?

| Dr. James Fox

The Associated British Foods share price soared after the firm reported a 25% jump in profits in its FY23 earnings,…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Persimmon shares after the housebuilder reported Q3 earnings and kept its guidance…

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Forget buy-to-let, this 11.2% dividend yield is my passive income pick!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to have a passive income. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 dividend…

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Can I double my money with Rolls-Royce shares again?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are the investment story of the year with 162% growth. Dr James Fox explores what's next for the…

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Can NIO shares grow 5x in 5 years?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares continue to display extreme volatility. The stock is heavily influenced by events outside of its control. Dr James…

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Legal & General shares have a 8.8% dividend yield! Is there a catch?

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares are among the top picks for dividend investors on the FTSE 100. Dr James Fox explores…

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How many Legal & General shares would I need for a £2,000 second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of the best stocks for a second income. UK insurer Legal…

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Could the beaten-down Lloyds share price hit 80p?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has suffered further in recent weeks despite an earnings beat. Currently, the highest target price is…

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Why this 18% high yield may not be as attractive as it seems

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend giant Steppe Cement offers investors a high yield, but can it be trusted? Dr James Fox explains why all…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Shell shares after the FTSE 100's largest company reported its Q3 results…

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Is the Hikma Pharmaceuticals share price becoming cheap?

| Dr. James Fox

The Hikma Pharmaceuticals share price dipped after a trading update on Thursday 2 November. Dr James Fox explores whether this…

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Why the easyJet share price plunged 15% in October

| Dr. James Fox

The easyJet share price reversed gains in October despite registering a record fourth-quarter profit. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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If I’d put £1,000 in GSK shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

GSK shares remained flat on results day despite it registering a strong third quarter. Dr James Fox explores what's next…

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Is the FTSE 100 still achievable after Aston Martin’s Q3 results?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin dipped after its Q3 results as it downgraded its volume outlook for the DB12 model. Dr James Fox…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BP shares 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have fallen after a Q3 earnings miss, despite a sizeable $1.5bn buyback. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in HSBC shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares are among the FTSE 100's best performers over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Aviva shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Aviva shares are among the most watched by retail investors. The insurer is a much more attractive investment proposition today…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £60k of passive income within 30 years

| Dr. James Fox

Our investments have the ability to compound year after year. So, let's make time do the hard work. Here's how…

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Are FTSE 100 banks oversold?

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 banks, notably Barclays and Lloyds, suffered over the past week. Dr James Fox highlights why this could represent…

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

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares are trading far below their average target price. The disparity is sizeable. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Has the NatWest share price fallen too far?

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares fell by the most since the Brexit vote on Friday 27 October, after the bank spooked investors with…

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‘Be greedy when others are fearful’: 3 stocks for Warren Buffett’s mantra

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett tells us not to follow the crowd and to buy our favourite stocks when prices fall. Dr James…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't performed well since the SVB fiasco earlier this year. Dr James Fox explains why now might be…

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Will the Meta share price reach $400?

| Dr. James Fox

Meta remains one of the most exciting investment prospects. Dr James Fox explores whether the bull run can continue into…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price fall below £2?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the Rolls-Royce share price as the stock bounces near the £2 mark.…

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How I’d aim to turn £10k of savings into a £100k second income within 25 years

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how he'd try and turn £10k into a huge passive…

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3 ways to prepare for a stock market crash today!

| Dr. James Fox

None of us want to experience a stock market crash, but they do happen from time to time. Here's what…

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Does the Barclays share price scream ‘buy’?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price fell as much as 8% Tuesday morning after the lender reported for Q3. Despite earnings beating…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn £10k of savings into £500 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

By using the tax-efficient ISA wrapper, investors in the UK can turn their savings into a reliable source of passive…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares at £2?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have given back some of their gains since peaking a couple of months ago. So, are we looking…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Persimmon shares are trading just above their 10-year lows. Suffice to say, an investment a year ago wouldn't have been…

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Here are some lessons for young investors from Warren Buffett

| Dr. James Fox

Young investors can learn a lot from Warren Buffett, that's obvious. But one of the most important lessons is taking…

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How I’d aim to transform my monthly savings into a second income worth £5k annually

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains the investing concept central to wealth creation…

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