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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 BT shares a good buy at 185p?

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares offer a fairly attractive dividend and are down considerably over four years. But is this stock right for…

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Down 57%, cheap NIO shares are ‘no-brainer’ additions to my portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have risen considerably in recent months, but are down over the year. I'm still buying this stock for…

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IAG shares fall again! Is this stock now too cheap to miss?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have not been kind to shareholders this year. And losses were compounded on Thursday amid more bad news.

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Could I make big buck with cheap Aston Martin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares plunged nearly 10% on Thursday morning amid rumours of another capital raise. But, maybe now is a…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has tanked this year! Here’s what I’m doing

| Dr. James Fox

As a long-term investor, I shouldn't be too bothered by short-term losses in my Stocks & Shares ISA. But it's…

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The AFC share price just tanked! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The AFC share price fell nearly 10% on Wednesday after the H1 revenue announcement. So, should I add this stock…

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The Tullow share price jumps as oil goes higher! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tullow Oil share price has bounced up and down this year despite a soaring oil price. Here, I weigh…

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My top stocks to buy in July!

| Dr. James Fox

The market is pretty volatile right now, so investing can be daunting. However, there's also plenty of opportunity. Here's my…

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Rolls-Royce stock jumped 6% on Tuesday! Could it go further?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce stock soared on Tuesday following speculation its defence business would receive a welcome boost. But will the gains continue?

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Down 44%, Scottish Mortgage shares are finally tempting me!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have followed growth and tech stocks on a steep decline this year. But I think the investment…

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At 44p, are Lloyds shares a ‘no-brainer’ buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have fallen again in recent weeks. But at 44p a share, I see a lot of potential for…

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I’m up 45% with NIO stock! Should I keep buying?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock has surged over the past months despite negative economic data and a global markets sell-off. So, should I…

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2 depressed FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for long-term growth!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 250, like it bigger brother, is a great place to look for value right now. Today I'm looking…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 value stocks to buy before July!

| Dr. James Fox

I think the FTSE 100 is a great place to look for value stocks right now. Today, I'm looking at…

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3 dividend stocks to supercharge my portfolio as inflation soars!

| Dr. James Fox

I think these dividend stocks can help my portfolio overcome the impact of inflation and deliver long-term growth.

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Trading in Glencore shares surges! Should I buy, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Glencore shares rose 2% on Tuesday as trading in the commodities firm boomed. The group is on target for a…

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Here’s why I’m buying Rolls-Royce shares before they take off!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares haven't been good to investors in recent years. But I think things are finally starting to look up…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to build wealth in the long run

| Dr. James Fox

After the market sell-off, I'm looking at cheap FTSE 100 stocks to help my portfolio grow over the long run…

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My top growth stocks to buy after the Nasdaq correction!

| Dr. James Fox

I’m looking at growth stocks after the Nasdaq and global markets sell-off. The index is down 7% over the last…

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Should I buy Jersey Oil & Gas shares after Sunak’s tax breaks?

| Dr. James Fox

Jersey Oil & Gas shares have gained considerably in recent months. But is this hydrocarbons newcomer right for my portfolio?

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At just 80p, is now the time to buy Centamin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

In a year in which mining stocks have gone from strength to strength, Centamin shares have slumped. So, is this…

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Should I buy fallen BP shares?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares are down 15% over the past week. But maybe the dip represents a good opportunity to buy the…

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Euromoney shares surge! Am I too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Euromoney shares jumped around 25% on Monday morning and the stock has outperformed the market in recent months. Is this…

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Here’s why Rio Tinto shares are falling on Friday!

| Dr. James Fox

Rio Tinto shares fell on Friday morning, extending recent losses. So, is now a good time to buy this dividend…

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2 stocks offering 7% dividend yields that I’d buy for passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

When share prices go down, the dividend yields normally go up. I'm looking at two stocks offering great passive income…

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My top UK shares to buy after the market correction!

| Dr. James Fox

It hasn't been a good week for stocks anywhere. But the market volatility creates opportunity. Here are some of my…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy now and hold for 10 years!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at penny stocks that could help my portfolio grow over the next decade. Despite the current volatility, now…

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2 big income stocks that just took a pounding!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are a great source of passive revenue. I'm taking a closer look at these two dividend-paying shares that…

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Here’s why JD Sports shares tanked today!

| Dr. James Fox

JD Sports shares fell as much as 9% on Thursday morning. Britain's biggest sportswear retailer is now trading for less…

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Here’s why I’m finally buying Scottish Mortgage Trust shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage Trust shares have been on a downward track this year as growth stocks tanked. But I see the…

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Here’s what star stock picker Cathie Wood bought after the market correction!

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer takes a look at what Cathie Wood, the CEO and co-founder of ARK Invest, has been buying this…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a screaming buy?

| Dr. James Fox

After the market sell-off, I'm looking at Lloyds shares, which are trading for just 43p. Surely, the only way is…

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My best stocks to buy after the market sell-off!

| Dr. James Fox

The market tanked over the last week. But, I think this represents a great opportunity to buy. Here are some…

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3 dividend stocks to buy after the market correction!

| Dr. James Fox

After the market plunged over the past week, I'm looking at opportunities to buy dividend stocks at knockdown prices.

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Could I double my money with Aston Martin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

It has been a bad year for investors in this luxury car brand. Aston Martin shares are down 72% over…

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2 growth stocks I’m watching after markets slumped!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have been hit hardest by the global sell-off prompted by US inflation data last week. But, here are…

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Here’s why I’m buying Rolls-Royce shares after markets tanked!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares fell around 7% over the past week amid a market sell-off. But at 86p, maybe the only way…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m buying after the market sell-off!

| Dr. James Fox

The global markets sell-off came to a halt on Tuesday. Now, I'm looking to add these three FTSE 100 stocks…

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BP shares are falling! Should I buy on the dip?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have taken quite a hit over the past few days, wiping out most of May's gains. So, is…

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The FTSE 250 slumps! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a bad few days for global markets and the FTSE 250 is no exception. Here's why the index…

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