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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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Should I buy BP shares ahead of the earnings update?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have done well this year. But they haven't performed as well as peers after withdrawing from the Russian…

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HSBC shares soar as profit falls! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares rose on Monday as the bank announced a 15% fall in pre-tax profits but lifted its key profitability…

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Scottish Mortgage shares jump on tech stock results! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Earnings week has been a mixed bag for tech stocks. But Scottish Mortgage shares rose on Friday after Amazon and…

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Standard Chartered shares jump on big profit increase! Should I buy or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Standard Chartered shares jumped on Friday after investors cheered a 19% profit hike a $500m share buyback. So, am I…

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AstraZeneca shares fall after boosting guidance! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

AstraZeneca shares were down around 2% in early morning trading despite registering positive results. So, what's going on here?

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If I bought £1k of Apple shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Apple shares were poised to gain ahead of the market open after reporting a record quarter. So, is the stock…

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I’m investing before the recovery for passive income potential

| Dr. James Fox

Who wouldn't want to get paid for doing nothing? Passive income is an important part of my strategy to enhance…

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Here’s why I’m investing in my Stocks and Shares ISA now!

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a volatile year for the stock market, with several issues pushing prices down. But, for me, now is…

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BAE shares fall after earnings dip! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

BAE shares started downwards on Thursday morning after its latest earnings report. Profits fell considerably amid rising costs.

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Should I buy Shell shares after another record-breaking quarter?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares gained over the past week ahead of today's earnings report. And it didn't disappoint, with the group seeing…

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My top house builder shares to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

Housebuilders share prices have slumped over the past year, despite record house prices. So here are my best shares to…

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Credit Suisse shares gain after horrific earnings update! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

Credit Suisse shares gained 2% in pre-market trading on Wednesday despite massively underperforming and parting ways with its CEO.

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2 growth stocks to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

Many growth stocks are still massively down from their 2021 highs. So here are two stocks I'm looking to buy…

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Rio Tinto shares tank after half-year results! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

It wasn't a good morning for the dividend giant, with half-year results disappointing. So is this an opportunity to buy…

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Unilever shares jump on earnings, but will they gain in the long run?

| Dr. James Fox

Unilever shares continued their recent gains on Tuesday after an earnings report impressed investors. But is this stock still a…

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Are Haleon shares primed to soar after the demerger?

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares have dipped since the demerger with GSK last week. But is this a buying opportunity and are Haleon…

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If I’d bought £1k of easyJet shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

easyJet shares rose on Tuesday despite it making a loss during the last quarter. Let's take a closer look at…

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Can Lloyds shares thrive when the market recovers?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have fallen in line with many other UK-focused companies over the past year. So, is it now looking…

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If I’d invested £1k in Vodafone shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Vodafone shares stayed steady on Monday after publishing its first-quarter trading update. The report showed both positives and negatives.

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Are GSK shares a buy after the Haleon demerger?

| Dr. James Fox

GSK shares plummeted last Monday, but this reflected the company's demerger with Haleon. So what should I make of the…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy on the dip!

| Dr. James Fox

Markets haven't done well this year, but this also provides opportunity for me as an investor. So, here are two…

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2 top dividend shares I’d buy before August and a possible market recovery!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at dividend shares to supercharge my earnings during this period of high inflation. Now looks like a good…

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2 high-yield income stocks to supercharge my portfolio and build long-term wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

As inflation eats away at my portfolio, I'm looking at income stocks that can help me fight back. So, here…

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Snap shares fall 23%! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

Snap shares extended losses on Friday morning with the share price tanking in pre-market trading. Should this Fool buy?

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3 stocks I’m buying before the FTSE recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

With a lack of high-potential growth shares, the combined FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 haven't been that well-loved by investors.…

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NIO, Li Auto, XPeng: buying Chinese EV stocks before the next bull run!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at Chinese electric vehicle stocks to find the next Tesla. So let's see which of these three manufacturers…

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If I invested £1k in NIO shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a rough year for holders of NIO shares, but the stock is pushing upwards now. So, let see…

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Scottish Mortgage shares soar above 800p! Have I missed the boat on this one?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares tanked earlier this year, but now they're gaining again. So am I too late, or should I…

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2 high-potential growth stocks I’m buying on the dip

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks haven't performed well in 2022, and the environment still isn't particularly conducive to growth. However, I'm on the…

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3 signs Rolls-Royce shares might be about to take off!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares haven't performed well since the pandemic began. But I think there's signs this stock is now ready for…

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Here’s how I’m preparing for the stock market recovery!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market recovery is coming, it's just a matter of when. So here's how I'm preparing my portfolio for…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA isn’t looking pretty! Here’s what I’m doing next

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a great vehicle for investing. However, mine isn't doing too well this year. Here's…

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A FTSE 100 stock that I’d buy to try and double my money in the long run!

| Dr. James Fox

Can this FTSE 100 stock supercharge my portfolio and maybe even double my money? I think it can. Here's why…

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What next for ASML shares after revenue guidance is cut?

| Dr. James Fox

Stock in the world's largest producer of lithography machines jumped on Tuesday. So what's next for ASML shares after its…

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Royal Mail shares slump 5%! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

Royal Mail shares slumped on Wednesday morning after the group released disappointing trading data. So what's next for the postal…

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If I’d invested £1k in Shell shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have performed well over the past year, going from strength to strength amid soaring oil prices. But will…

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Haleon shares tank after GSK spin-off! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares fell on Tuesday having been listed on LSE on Monday. The stock is a spin-off from GSK's consumer…

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A bargain FTSE stock that I think has bottomed out!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE housebuilder has been on a downward track over the past year. However, I think it's finally bottomed out,…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ growth stocks to buy before the market recovery!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market hasn't done well over the past six months. But it's also an opportunity to buy. Here are…

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BP shares jump as Joe Biden fails to get Saudi oil deal! Am I too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The oil price has been particularly volatile this year amid forces pushing it up and down. So, it now a…

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