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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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What could higher inflation mean for Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

UK inflation jumped to 10.1% in July, according to ONS data. This was higher than expected. So what does it…

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I’m up 57% with Bank of Georgia shares! Should I buy more?

| Dr. James Fox

Bank of Georgia shares have been good to me, and I'm looking to buy more. The stock is still cheap,…

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Can Shell shares push higher? Or has this bull run come to an end?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares are up nearly 50% over the past 12 months. That's astonishing. But I feel this bull run might…

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A FTSE growth stock I’d buy to try and double my money!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 financial services firm has demonstrated impressive growth in recent years. And I think there could be more…

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Here’s how I’m investing in dividend stocks to generate additional income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks are an important part of my portfolio. These picks provide me with a regular source of income that…

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

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have gained considerably over the course of the past 12 months, despite a massive writedown on its assets…

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Using the price-to-earnings metric to find the cheapest UK shares to buy now!

| Dr. James Fox

There’s certainly no shortage of value UK shares right now. I'm finding the cheapest stocks for my portfolio using the…

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Stock market recovery: my top 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy this month!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index might be trading above 7,500, but many FTSE 100 shares still haven't recovered. In fact, plenty trade…

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I’m investing just £5 a day in income stocks to aim for £8,000 a year in passive revenue!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks form the core part of my portfolio, offering me passive income with minimal effort. But I'm reinvesting my…

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GSK shares plummet 15% in a week! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

GSK shares had a bad time last week. They're down 15% as investors' sentiment soured ahead of litigation proceedings in…

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3 reasons I’m backing NIO shares to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have bounced up and down this year. But where will the share price go next? My bet is…

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2 of my top shares to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 may have closed above 7,500 earlier this week, but many stocks still haven't recovered. So, here are…

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Here’s how much I’d have now if I’d invested £1k in Scottish Mortgage shares 5 years ago!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares came crashing down last year after a multi-year bull run. But would I have made money if…

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How I’m using £120 a month to aim for £12,500 a year in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Everyone wants to earn passive income, right? Well I'm looking to invest the money I don't need now, to generate…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in this top lithium stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

This lithium stock has gone from strength to strength over the past year. But has it flown too high, or…

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A growth stock with a price-to-earnings ratio of just 9.7! Should I buy Yalla?

| Dr. James Fox

I'm generally not too keen on investing in dollar-demonated stocks at the moment. But Yalla, with its low price-to-earnings ratio,…

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The Diageo share price is up 8%, but can it go further?

| Dr. James Fox

The Diageo share price has seen some sizeable gains over the past month after the company announced soaring sales. But…

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My top 2 UK shares to buy before the end of August!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has been pretty volatile in recent months, but closed above 7,500 on Wednesday. Despite this, I see…

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88 Energy shares tank despite possible billion-barrel find!

| Dr. James Fox

88 Energy shares fell 10% on Wednesday after the firm published its interim results and announced a capital raise for…

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The case for buying this dividend monster just got stronger!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend monster just posted impressive earnings figures that sent its share price skyrocketing. So is now the time to…

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Is the Tullow Oil (TLW) share price poised to take off?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tullow Oil (TLW) share price has been more volatile than some of its bigger peers this year. But is…

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How I’m aiming to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle for investments. In fact, many investors have become ISA millionaires. Here's…

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Here’s why I’m selling Abrdn shares and buying Hargreaves Lansdown!

| Dr. James Fox

Abrdn shares fell on Tuesday morning after a disappointing earnings report. Profit fell considerably as the asset manager struck a…

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Stock market recovery: why I’m buying UK shares now before it’s too late!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 might be nearing 7,500, but many shares on the UK stock market are still trading far below…

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My top 2 UK shares to buy before the forecast recession!

| Dr. James Fox

UK shares have had a rough ride in 2022, and the economic forecast doesn't look too positive either. But here…

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If I’d invested £1k in Lloyds shares 5 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't been universally popular in recent years, amid external pressures. But I'm backing the British bank to succeed.

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FTSE 100 live: the Footsie closes on 7,500

| Dr. James Fox

The Footsie, like many other global markets, has been pretty volatile in recent months, but today it almost closed above…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares had been among the worst performers on the FTSE 100 this year. But Friday's earnings report has…

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Is this FTSE 100 pharma giant a growth stock in disguise?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks are companies that are expected to increase sales and earnings faster than the market average. But they're often…

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I’m aiming for millionaire status via income stocks and the miracle of compounding!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are an important part of my portfolio. But I rarely take my dividend payments. Instead, I reinvest them…

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2 ‘irresistible’ FTSE stocks to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

For me, the FTSE is the most attractive index to invest in. Valuations are low and yields are high. So…

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2 FTSE growth stocks to buy as the US market becomes almost uninvestible!

| Dr. James Fox

For me, the current exchange rate makes long-term investments in the US a no-go. That's why I'm looking at these…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are trading at a discount vs NAV! Does this make it a buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares are among the most watched on the FTSE 100. The stock gained hugely in 2021, before collapsing…

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FTSE 100 giant jumps 4.5% as profits tank! Here’s why I’m buying

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares gained nearly 5% in early morning trading after the FTSE 100 company announced a 26% fall in…

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6%+ dividend yields! These are my top shares to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The markets haven't had a great year. But I'm looking at shares to buy now while they're down, and today…

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3 stocks that could prosper after the historic interest rate rise!

| Dr. James Fox

The Bank of England was full of doom and gloom on Thursday as it raised interest rates by 50 basis…

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My plan for £2,000 a month in passive income using this simple strategy!

| Dr. James Fox

We all want passive income right? Who wouldn't? So, here's how I'm planning to make £2,000 a month in passive…

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2 UK stocks with monster yields to buy before the next bull run!

| Dr. James Fox

With inflation at record highs, I'm looking at UK stocks offering big dividend yields to help my portfolio grow. I…

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Rolls-Royce shares drop 5%! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares tanked when the market opened on Thursday as the engineering giant highlighted that inflation was eating into profits.

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Is the Haleon share price set to soar? Its directors certainly seem confident

| Dr. James Fox

The Haleon share price has fallen around 5% since its listing last month. But maybe this is a buying opportunity?…

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