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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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Investing Articles

A success story: this small-cap UK stock is up 126%… but can it go further?

| Dr. James Fox

There haven’t been that many small-cap UK stock success stories over the past few years, but this one is doing…

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Here’s why Nvidia stock’s up 30% over 1 month!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores Nvidia stock’s resurgence over the past month after it announced another strong set of results, pushing…

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£10,000 invested in IAG shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Investing in IAG shares five years ago would have likely felt very risky. However, the stock has surged from its…

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Should investors pass on Lloyds shares for this lesser known bank?

| Dr. James Fox

With Lloyds shares not as cheap as they were and Dr James Fox on the lookout for undervalued financial stocks,…

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Here’s where the NatWest share price could end 2025

| Dr. James Fox

The NatWest share price has reached new heights as the government has reduced its stake in the bank. But can…

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Up 630%, this FTSE 250 bank is moving closer to the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 bank hasn’t made headlines in recent years but its share price has gone from strength to strength.…

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Here’s how much Tesla stock could be worth at the end of the year

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has jumped over the past month as concerns about US trade policy and the company’s own operational challenges…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit £1 this year?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged in recent years and the stock now trades with double-digit multiples — that was…

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Down 47%, this cheap stock could be 179% undervalued and offers a 5% dividend yield

| Dr. James Fox

I don’t often go searching among AIM-listed penny stocks, but this one's caught my eye. Could this cheap stock outperform?

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares today could deliver £363 in dividends in 2027

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares have dipped significantly over the past 12 months, but this has pushed the dividend yield way up, creating…

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At 6.2x forward earnings, this FTSE income stock could make investors very happy

| Dr. James Fox

This retailer makes the vast majority of its sales in physical stores and its earnings reports make no mention of…

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This undervalued stock could surge onto the FTSE 100… but there’s a catch

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 almost meets the market capitalisation criteria for the FTSE 100. However, there’s a catch, and that’s the fact that…

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Can Greggs shares grow my ISA like its sausage rolls enlarge my waistline?

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs’ shares surged earlier this week on the news that its pizza boxes and macaroni cheese had lifted sales. Dr…

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Nvidia stock looks cheap… but are its chip peers better value?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has outperformed the market hugely since the pandemic with investors flocking to invest in this transformation AI-enabling stock.

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At 179x earnings, should investors be wary of Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock trades at a phenomenally high valuation, but this contrasts with a rocky few months for the technology company…

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£5,000 invested in Burberry shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Burberry shares have underperformed the wider market over the past 12 months with investors struggling to ascertain what fair value…

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£100,000 in savings? Here’s how to potentially unlock a £5k passive income overnight

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox highlights how a sizeable portfolio could generate a juicy…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 15 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past year, but the longer-term performance is rather disappointing. Dr James…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares after ‘Liberation Day’ is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have bounced back since Trump’s trade policy announcement. Dr James Fox explores why they’re trading at an all-time…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 1 month ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Palantir stock's risen 520% over the past 12 months and 38% over one month. Dr James Fox asks whether he’s…

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Is it time to reconsider these FTSE housebuilder stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Housebuilders listed on the FTSE 350 have severely underperformed in recent years. Dr James Fox explores whether there are bargains…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares during lockdown is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Five years ago, many of us were simply wiling away our lockdown days sat at home. But an investment in…

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£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have been a big win for many long-term investors. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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An underrated value stock? I think investors should take a closer look

| Dr. James Fox

This value stock appears overlooked by the market. And that’s quite rare right now as the stock market recovers from…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 2 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares, once a favourite among retail investors, have been rocked by shifting sentiment. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Does the Alphabet or Meta share price offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

The Meta share price has demonstrated a lot of volatility over the past six months, but how does it stack…

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Here’s why some parts of the stock market rallied on Monday

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market saw an uneven rally on Monday as companies with exposure to China surged on news coming out…

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Here’s how that spare cash could become a life-changing second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest in the stock market for a second income. By using any spare cash, we can start…

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Does the Sainsbury’s or Tesco share price offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has performed extremely well in recent years, but does this mean it’s now overpriced compared with…

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Does the Barclays or Lloyds share price offer best value?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged over the past two years, but is it still good value for investors? Dr…

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Does Alphabet or Apple stock offer the best value for investors?

| Dr. James Fox

Apple stock's been through the mill in 2025 with trade worries weighing on the share price. Mag 7 peer Alphabet's…

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Here’s why I started a pension (SIPP) for my 1-year-old

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP gives Britons more control over their pensions. Dr James Fox explains why parents should consider opening SIPPs for…

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Does AMD or Nvidia stock offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

Most investors will know that Nvidia stock has been through the mill in 2025, but what about its smaller peer…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be the starting point for a life-changing ISA

| Dr. James Fox

Britons who invest consistently and use the power of compounding can turn a relatively small savings account into a mega…

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Does the Taylor Wimpey or Persimmon share price offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

The Persimmon share price has fallen dramatically in recent years, but does this mean it’s any better value than its…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares have surged over the past five years, rewarding investors as if it were some sort of revolutionary artificial…

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Does the GSK or AstraZeneca share price currently offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

The AstraZeneca share price has pulled back in recent months. Dr James Fox explores how the stock compares with pharma…

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Is this an unmissable opportunity to buy Berkshire Hathaway shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Berkshire Hathaway shares dropped 5% on Monday, 5 May, after Warren Buffett surprised investors, announcing his retirement at the AGM.

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What’s going on with Standard Chartered shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Standard Chartered shares have endured considerable volatility in recent weeks. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the banking…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are increasingly popular among investors, with the stock surging over the past two years. However, volatility has been…

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