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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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2 top stocks to buy following the early autumn sell-off!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm on the lookout for stocks to buy after the market tanked in the months since late August. And these…

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How much should I invest in UK shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Right now, I see UK shares as a good place to put my money. But there are pros and cons…

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Should I buy these 2 income stocks with huge dividend yields?

| Dr. James Fox

These two income stocks have huge dividend yields. But does that mean they're right for my portfolio or is this…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy as oil and gas prices cool!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores which FTSE 100 shares may benefit the most from cooling energy prices after a summer of…

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Could Lloyds shares really plummet as the economic crisis worsens?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores what's next for Lloyds shares after the company announced falling profits but a higher NIM forecast.

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Should I buy a FTSE 100 stock with a 20% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock has a whopping dividend yield. It's so huge that if it were maintained, I could earn…

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Can I double my money with beaten-down Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have endured a turbulent year and things became worse under the last chancellor. But there's one major tailwind.

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How I’d invest £1,000 in discounted income stocks right now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he would go about investing in income stocks after the recent FTSE correction that followed…

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2 passive income stocks I’m buying at knockdown prices!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox looks at two passive income stocks that are currently trading at discounted prices after the recent stock…

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Should I prepare my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether a stock market crash could really occur in the coming months amid a global downturn…

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If I’d invested £300 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, how much would I have now?

| Dr. James Fox

Centrica shares have soared this year, despite an uncertain environment for both consumers and businesses. So is this stock still…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares plunge to 0p?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox explores what's next for Rolls-Royce shares. The stock has experienced continued turbulence in 2022 as debt weighs…

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If I’d invested £500 in Shell shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have been among the best performers on the FTSE 100 this year. But what about the longer term,…

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Down 10%, the most valuable stock on the FTSE 100 is starting to look cheap!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether the FTSE 100's most valuable stock, AstraZeneca, looks like a good buy after its 10%…

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What’s next for the Polymetal share price as the Ukraine war enters a new phase?

| Dr. James Fox

The Polymetal share price collapsed after Russia invaded Ukraine. So is this gold miner a diamond in the rough? Dr…

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2 UK stocks that could explode with a weaker pound!

| Dr. James Fox

The pound hasn't done too well this year. In fact, it's the worst performing currency in the G7. But some…

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2 battered UK shares that could explode when the stock market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

UK shares have been in turmoil in recent weeks and, let's face it, the mini-budget certainly didn't help things. But…

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2 top income stocks to buy during the sell-off!

| Dr. James Fox

With the FTSE 100 down around 5% over the past month, I'm looking at snapping up some high-quality income stocks…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in NIO shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have demonstrated pretty extreme volatility over the past five years. But what does the future look like for…

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These dividend stocks pay huge 10-20% yields! But can I trust them?

| Dr. James Fox

Share prices in the housebuilding sector have collapsed since the mini-budget. So should I be giving these dividend stocks a…

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3 unmissable FTSE 100 stocks to buy as the pound crashes!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these three FTSE 100 stocks after the pound sunk to its lowest level against the dollar in…

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2 passive income stocks trading at bargain prices after FTSE train wreck!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail of investing, for many, including myself. And right now, several juicy income stocks are…

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Forget saving. This stock market correction is a once-in-a-decade opportunity!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market hasn't been good to UK investors in recent weeks. In fact, more than £500bn has been wiped…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Burberry shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Burberry shares have bounced up and down over the past year. But this week, the share price shot up after…

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A FTSE 100 stalwart with an 11% yield and P/E of just 3.9! Is this for real?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 dividend stock has an impressive 11% yield and trades with an attractive P/E ratio. But maybe it's…

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2 shares to buy at massive discounts after UK market tanks!

| Dr. James Fox

With the UK market pushing downwards over the past two weeks, I'm looking for discounted shares to buy for my…

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Should I buy BP shares after the FTSE correction, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have pushed upwards throughout the year before falling last week. So should I buy the shares, or have…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Aston Martin shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares just keep falling. I had thought the worst might be behind it, but recent events have pushed…

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Can I trust this FTSE 100 stock with its whopping 17.5% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

This housebuilder has the largest dividend yield on the FTSE 100. But it's so big, can it really be trusted…

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If I bought £1,000 of Lloyds shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

2022 has been a good year for banks, with higher interest rates pushing up margins. But Lloyds shares aren't up…

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2 battered FTSE 100 stocks that could explode when the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index is pretty volatile right now, but that's only half the story. Today, I'm looking at two depressed…

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2 UK shares with an average dividend yield of 12.5%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

These two UK shares are offering huge dividend yields, but are they right for my portfolio? Let's take a closer…

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3 passive income stocks trading at knockdown prices!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is a core objective of my investment strategy. But with areas of the market down, I'm looking at…

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Do I need to ready my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a pretty volatile few weeks for the stock market. But what's going to happen next? And should I…

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

| Dr. James Fox

It’s been a tough year for owners of Rolls-Royce stock. The share price had gained from its pandemic lows, but…

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Could these two growth stocks be the next big winners?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks are certainly more volatile than value or dividend stocks. But if I pick them right, they can offer…

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Down 38%, Scottish Mortgage shares are in bargain territory!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed over the past year, and there are several reasons for this. But right now, the…

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3 simple stock to buy with £1,000 right now

| Dr. James Fox

We're going through some testing economic times right now. And that's why I'm looking at three simple stocks to buy…

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2 simple dividend stocks to fight back against raging inflation!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form the core part of my portfolio, and right now I want as much income as possible. So…

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A 9.3% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stalwart! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stalwart has demonstrated plenty of volatility in recent weeks. But I think the dividend big-hitter is a…

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