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Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is a freelance investment writer for the Fool UK. He also contributes to business and economics publications, having previously worked as a staff writer and editor. James has a PhD in development studies and has contributed to academic work on global supply chains. He also manages his own investment portfolio.

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Investing Articles

This beaten-down ‘almost’ penny stock trades 180% below its target price! 

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This penny stock’s been in the wars. Shares in AIM-listed Mulberry are down 55% over 12 months amid a downturn…

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What happens if the BT share price drops below 100p?

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The BT share price is close to 100p, and it hasn't traded below here since 2009. Dr James Fox takes…

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The Lloyds share price is red hot! Is it finally time to sell?

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The Lloyds share price has displayed more volatility than we might expect from a FTSE 100 stalwart this year. But…

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How I’d try and turn £20,000 into a second income that’s bigger than my salary

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us put our money into savings accounts, but over the long run, the returns are poor. So this…

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How £50 a week could become a passive income worth £45,209

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Millions of us put money aside for a passive income, but stocks and shares allow us to be much more…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price simply a joke?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has extended its gains over the past 12 months -- it's now up 186%. Has the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 before the IAG share price collapsed, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has been resurgent in recent months with a near-index-topping 17.9% growth since the beginning of the…

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Does the BP share price scream ‘value’ after its earnings report?

| Dr. James Fox

The BP share price might not scream 'value', but the stock represents a cheaper alternative to several peers in the…

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Up 6.3%, where will the Tesco share price go next?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has been relatively steady of late, consolidating moderate gains over the past 12 months. Dr James…

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Will the beaten-down BT share price go lower from here?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price is largely unmoved over the past month and it's trading towards the bottom of its range.…

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Is NIO stock poised for a great rebound?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock has risen 24.5% over the past month, coming off its lows following a solid month of vehicle deliveries.…

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What on earth’s going on with the Tesla share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price has been incredibly volatile in recent months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look as the…

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5 amazing investments for a megabucks second income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income, but some of us just don't know where to look. Dr James Fox details…

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What’s going on the IAG share price? It’s so volatile!

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has demonstrated plenty of volatility in recent months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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Why Rolls-Royce shares dropped in April but GE Aerospace stock surged!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares actually fell by 3% in April amid a flurry of conflicting news stories. Dr James Fox takes a…

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I’d invest £10 a week for £15,313 of annual passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Unless we've got a lot of money, we should all play the long game with passive income. Dr James Fox…

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1 diamond in the rough I’ve added to my Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth

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I've recently added this growth-oriented company to my Stocks and Shares ISA. It's had a rocky few months but I'm…

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Why Lloyds shares gained just 1% in April!

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Lloyds shares were pretty much flat in April, having surged 22.7% since January. Dr James Fox explores what could be…

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This iconic FTSE 250 firm could recover and soar like Rolls-Royce

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock's just hit an all-time low. It's suffering under a huge debt burden and revenues actually slowed…

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2 incredible passive income shares you probably haven’t heard of!

| Dr. James Fox

When it comes to passive income shares, there are very few companies with stronger credentials than these two. Dr James…

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The Shell share price gains after bumper Q1! Have I missed my chance?

| Dr. James Fox

The Shell share price made moderate gains on 2 May after the energy giant smashed profit estimates by 18.5%. Dr…

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2 dirt cheap growth stocks with heaps of potential!

| Dr. James Fox

These two growth stocks are currently trading some way below their highs, but they've also got bags of potential. Dr…

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What’s going on with the GSK share price as Q1 profit falls?

| Dr. James Fox

The GSK share price pushed upwards in early trading on Wednesday despite the pharmaceuticals giant registering falling profits in Q1.

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Is Ocado about to drop out of the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

Ocado, perhaps the FTSE 100's only real growth stock, looks set to be demoted from the index. Dr James Fox…

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What’s going on with the HSBC share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The HSBC share price rose on 30 April after the company beat earnings expectations. But what else is going on…

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£20,000 in a new ISA? Here’s how I’d target a lifelong second income

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income. Just something to make life that bit easier, or to help us navigate challenging…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are the FTSE 100's best-performing stock over the past 12 months. However, the picture's slightly less positive over…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to generate a ton of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income's a hot topic in the financial world right now with elevated returns on savings and some huge dividend…

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Up 337%, has this FTSE 250 stock peaked?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock's one of the index's best performers in recent years. Dr James Fox explores whether this bull…

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Should I leave my money in Lloyds shares until the decade’s out?

| Dr. James Fox

I've certainly been guilty of moving my money around too much, so should I just leave my investments in Lloyds…

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1 incredible growth stock I can’t find on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 offers us a lot of interesting investment opportunities, but there's not much in the way of traditional…

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I’d buy £10,000 of this overlooked stock for £1,206 passive income

| Dr. James Fox

This stock offers one of the most attractive passive income investment opportunities. Dr James Fox explains why he's backed this…

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2 stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market!

| Dr. James Fox

There are plenty of opportunities to build wealth and earn passive income in the stock market. But I wouldn't touch…

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Why have Rolls-Royce shares fallen this week?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares remain the best performing on the FTSE 100 over the past year, but there's been some pullback. Dr…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks & Shares ISA and aim for a £45,500 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us aren’t earning the second income we deserve. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he’d get his savings…

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1 possible takeover target from the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock is down 51.5% over the past 12 months. It also operates in an industry where conglomerates…

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When will resurgent Lloyds shares hit 60p?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have once again risen above 50p, but momentum has slowed a little. Could the stock push to 60p,…

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This lesser-known stock has a stunning 12.3% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

This tanker stock offers one of the biggest dividend yields I’ve come across. Dr James Fox explores whether it can…

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Here’s why I’m not enticed by the tanking NIO share price

| Dr. James Fox

The NIO share price continues sinking as the brand that promised so much keeps failing to deliver. Dr James Fox…

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Should I buy Rivian stock as Tesla’s allure fades?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla saw sales fall over the past year and investors might be wondering why the stock is so expensive. Maybe…

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