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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 lesser-known stocks with 10% dividend yields!

| Dr. James Fox

With sky-high inflation, sizeable dividend yields can help my portfolio grow. These two stocks are paying 10% on average.

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Here’s why NIO stock is my top EV pick!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock had been one of the worst-performing shares over the last year, but it appears to have bottomed out.…

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A cheap UK share for the cybersecurity boom!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm backing this UK share after its share price collapsed this week. In fact, I've recently added this cybersecurity stock…

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With a P/E of just 8, this social media newcomer is a cheap stock pick!

| Dr. James Fox

This social media firm looks like a cheap stock pick for my portfolio. For a growing tech firm, it certainly…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth and retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a great tax-free vehicle for my investments. Here's what I'm doing with my ISA…

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Should I buy easyJet shares as losses narrow?

| Dr. James Fox

EasyJet shares rose in early trading before dipping in line with the FTSE 250. The firm announced a narrowing of…

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As the Footsie ticks downward, here’s what I’m doing!

| Dr. James Fox

The Footsie moved downwards on Thursday morning after the steepest rout for US stocks in almost two years on Wednesday.

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5 of the highest-paying income stocks compared! Which one is best for my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are certainly in vogue right now amid sky-high inflation. But which of these big dividend payers is the…

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The Darktrace share price just collapsed! Should I load up?

| Dr. James Fox

The Darktrace share price dropped 15% on Wednesday morning after a senior director of the cyber security specialist was linked…

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Could beaten down Lloyds shares boost my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't performed well in 2022, down 15% over the last three months. But for me, it looks like…

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These housebuilders offer strong dividend yields! Which one is best for my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Housebuilding stocks are offering some of the best dividend yields on the index. So, which stock is best for my…

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Is this Footsie medical giant set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

Footsie medical giant Smith & Nephew is trading considerably below pre-pandemic levels. But, there are signs it's on the way…

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Should I buy BP shares or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares are up 35% over the last year amid soaring oil and gas prices. So should I buy and…

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Tesla shares are down 27% over a month! Has the bubble burst?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla shares have fallen considerably over the past month. But with a market cap of $800bn, for me, Tesla is…

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3 penny stocks for big dividends!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these three penny stocks to deliver returns for my portfolio. What's more, I can take a stake…

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3 distressed stocks with huge potential that I’m considering for my portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

These three distressed stocks have performed badly in 2022, but that doesn't mean they won't recover. Here's why I'm considering…

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Here’s why I’ve just bought NIO shares!

| Dr. James Fox

I've recently bought NIO shares, despite the stock being down nearly 80% over the past year. Here's why!

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Should I keep buying Hargreaves Lansdown shares as they fall?

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares haven't performed well in 2022. In a trading update, the business announced a slowdown in assets and…

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Why I’m backing the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

The Associated British Foods (ABF) share price has slumped this year despite a stellar first-half performance. Here's why I'm backing…

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Will these 4 EV growth stocks supercharge my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have taken a hammering in recent months, but the EV industry is one that I expect to boom…

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The IAG share price is down 70% since 2020! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price is far below its pre-pandemic levels, but as the aviation industry recovers, is it the right…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is falling again! Should I load up?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price fell 6% on Thursday morning, extending losses over the past year. So, should I buy…

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Down 37%, should I buy Vistry Group shares on the dip?

| Dr. James Fox

Vistry Group shares haven't performed well in 2022 as a range of factors, from inflation to the cladding crisis, weigh…

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With a P/E ratio of just 1.7, I’m buying more Polymetal shares! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Polymetal shares have stabilised following its collapse in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. So, was I right to…

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Could Lloyds shares be set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have had a rocky week after the bank warned of an uncertain economic outlook in the UK. So,…

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5 dividend stocks paying 10% a year on average!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form a core part of my portfolio and these five shares are offering huge yields. But are they…

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How I’m investing in income stocks for £500 of passive income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks form an important part of my portfolio, providing me with a reliable source of revenue. Here's how I'm…

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Rolls-Royce is a penny stock that I’m backing to take off!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce is trading as a penny stock. This alone demonstrates its collapse over the past three years. But I'm backing…

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2 chances to strike gold by investing in stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Investing in stocks can be daunting. But I'm hoping to strike gold by investing in these two mining stocks.

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Why I like this FTSE 250 bank with a P/E ratio of just 3.2!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 bank has an exceptionally low price-to-earnings ratio. While this highlights some risk, I'm backing it to continue…

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Here’s how I’m investing in stocks to create a second income source!

| Dr. James Fox

With inflation soaring, I'm investing in stocks to make my money work and create a second revenue stream.

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Should I buy HSBC shares amid reports of a break-up proposal?

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares haven't performed well over the last month after the company reported falling profits on soaring inflation and the…

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3 Nasdaq-listed stocks with plenty of upside potential!

| Dr. James Fox

The Nasdaq hasn't had a great year so far with many investors selling growth stocks. But here are three I'm…

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Scottish Mortgage shares keep falling! Is it time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have been in freefall for months and are down 46% since November. So, is now a good…

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Polymetal shares have a P/E of just 1.6! Here’s what I’m doing!

| Dr. James Fox

Polymetal shares have fallen significantly this year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. So is this stock starting to look like…

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Are Lloyds shares set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't performed well this year despite some better than expected results. But to me, the only way is…

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A 10% dividend yield from a penny stock! Should I load up?

| Dr. James Fox

This cement manufacturer has an impressive 10% dividend yield, but is it right for my portfolio?

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Why I like this FTSE 250 stock with a P/E ratio of just 1.3!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 firm looks incredibly cheap. In fact, it has a price-to-earning ratio of just 1.3. So, should I…

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Lloyds is a penny stock that I’m backing to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

I don't think Lloyds is going to break out of penny stock levels any time soon, but I am backing…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are down 42%! Should I load up?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares haven't performed well in 2022, down 42% over the last six months. So, is this stock now…

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