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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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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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Is it time to buy Moderna shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Moderna shares have lost nearly 15% of their value over the last week. So is it time for me to…

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Bargain hunting on the FTSE 100! 3 shares with P/E ratios below 6

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking for bargains to help my portfolio grow in the long run. These FTSE 100 stocks look cheap, but…

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HSBC shares slump! Here’s why.

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares fell on Friday after the bank was told to take steps to improve the resolvability of its international…

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Crest Nicholson shares are up 14% over the month! Should I buy or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Crest Nicholson shares haven't been good to shareholders over the past 12 months. But finally, they appear to have bottomed…

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Down 28%, are Taylor Wimpey shares too cheap to ignore?

| Dr. James Fox

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen considerably this year despite a stellar 2021. So, is this stock right for my portfolio?

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If I had £5,000 to invest, these would be my best stock to buy now!

| Dr. James Fox

As the market enters the traditionally quieter summer months, I’m evaluating my strategy for the year ahead. Here are my…

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Here’s why I’m backing NIO stock to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock is my top electric vehicle pick. The Chinese automaker has gained considerably over the last month, but I'm…

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Is it time to buy tech-heavy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost nearly half of their value over the past year. But is the share price turning…

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Down 86%, Polymetal shares are tempting me

| Dr. James Fox

Polymetal shares collapsed in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But maybe it's starting to look like a good…

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2 juicy income stocks to supercharge my returns!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these income stocks to enhance the revenue-generating capacity of my portfolio as inflation soars.

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Here’s why I’m cautious on BT shares!

| Dr. James Fox

There are several reasons to be optimistic about BT shares, but there are also a few reasons for concern.

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My top 6 stock picks for passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend-paying stocks provide me with passive income and a useful revenue sources. Here are my top picks.

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How I’d invest £10,000 in income stocks to build wealth and retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm using income stocks to grow my portfolio for the long run. So, here's what I'm doing to build wealth…

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Could I really double my money with these 2 growth stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have taken big hits in 2022. These two shares are no exception, but I think both have considerable…

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Should I buy Shell shares, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have been on a steep upward track this year with the oil price soaring. But is it too…

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At 88p, is now the time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares haven't been kind to investors over the last year. But at 88p, surely the only way is up?

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Should I buy NIO stock, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock is up an incredible 36% over the past three weeks. So will the growth continue as China's economy…

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2 lesser-known income stocks, paying 8.5%, to buy in June!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid sky-high inflation, I'm looking at income stocks to help my portfolio grow. These two offer huge yields, but are…

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Could I double my money with Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares look like a good buy for my portfolio. With solid prospects and a low price-to-earnings, could I double…

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Should I buy BP shares as oil surges?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have surged in recent months. But with Brent Crude gaining for the ninth straight day, is now the…

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2 reasons not to buy Scottish Mortgage shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares ticked upwards last week following a long decline. But I'm still not buying.

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Is Rivian stock the next Tesla?

| Dr. James Fox

Investors flooded into Rivian stock before it crashed. Despite the collapse, it still has a huge market cap and plenty…

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3 growth stocks for the clean energy revolution!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these three growth stocks -- which stand to benefit from the clean energy revolution -- for my…

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5 ‘no-brainer’ income stocks to buy today!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid soaring inflation, I'm looking at these income stocks, offering big yields, to grow my portfolio.

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Are BT shares set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares fell Thursday after news of a probe into Altice's stake in the owner of the EE brand. But…

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As both stocks fall, here’s why I’m buying NIO shares and not Tesla!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares fell yesterday, but so did stocks in EV market leader Tesla. But here's why I'm backing the Chinese…

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My top growth stocks to buy before June!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks, generally, have performed very poorly this year. But amid continued volatility, these are my top picks to help…

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My top 5 big dividend stocks to buy before June!

| Dr. James Fox

With soaring inflation, I'm looking at dividend stocks to increase my returns in the near term and keep my portfolio…

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At 44p, is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are down 12% this year amid negative economic forecasts and inflation. But, at 44p, they look cheap to…

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Could I double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a downward track this year amid ongoing-pandemic related challenges. But is now a good time…

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Down 50%, are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain growth pick?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have been on a steep downward track over the past six months. Down more than half, is…

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