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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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Here’s why the S&P 500 may tank

| Dr. James Fox

The S&P 500 has outpaced global equity markets in recent years. However, there’s some cause for concern as Trump causes…

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£10,000 invested in Shell shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Oil and gas shares haven’t performed particularly well over the past 12 months and Shell shares reflect that. Dr James…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox walks through the dividend forecast for one of the most popular stocks on the FTSE 100. Despite…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 2 weeks before the US election is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The US election represented a major turning point for Tesla stock, taking millions of shareholders on one hell of a…

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This FTSE 250 trust is a high-risk, potentially-high-reward play

| Dr. James Fox

Typically, trusts offer a degree of stability due to their diversified nature. Dr James Fox explains why this FTSE 250…

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This has to be one of the best UK stocks to buy, IMO! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks are often considered undervalued, but very few appear to come close to this one. Dr James Fox explains…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the Barclays share price could be…

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price has surged over the past 12 months, but where will it go next? Dr James Fox…

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Here’s how Bitcoin could help an investor earn a £10,000 monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest in stocks and shares in order to earn a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains…

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Is this the FTSE 100’s most exciting investment?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is typically home to more mature and dividend-paying stocks, but I’ve always thought of this one as…

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£10,000 invested in Alphabet shares 1 year ago’s now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Alphabet shares are among the cheapest within mega-cap technology stocks. Dr James Fox explores whether the Google parent is a…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Diageo shares have plummeted. Once among the largest stocks on the FTSE 100, the multinational drinks company is now the…

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What’s going on with IAG shares as Heathrow shuts?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares pulled back on Friday 21 March after a fire in west London caused a power outage at Heathrow…

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I think these shares could skyrocket if the US stock market enters a new bull run

| Dr. James Fox

The US stock market has dipped, and this has impacted some shares more than others. Dr James Fox highlights several…

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Is £500,000 enough to generate a second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can use the Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth over the long run…

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway stock is surging… here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Concerns about US exceptionalism and a significant holding in falling Apple aren’t holding Berkshire Hathaway stock back. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in AstraZeneca shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

AstraZeneca shares have recovered from their brief slump with investors broadly buoyed by the company’s long-term business prospects.

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What’s going on with Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has slumped, and it seems that CEO Jensen Huang may have lost the Midas touch after his AI…

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What’s going on with the BP share price in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

The BP share price is up from its nadir, but the volatility's arguably making it hard to invest. What’s more,…

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

| Dr. James Fox

It’s been a terrible few weeks for Elon Musk’s net worth with the Tesla share price falling by more than…

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3 reasons to avoid Greggs shares in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares have endured a greatly deserved sell-off in recent months. Dr James Fox thinks investors should consider staying away.

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Up 490%, Lion Finance Group is a new name on the FTSE 250… but what is it?

| Dr. James Fox

Many investors won’t be familiar with Lion Finance Group, but the FTSE 250 stock has surged 490% over five years.…

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£10,000 invested in NIO stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock was a favourite among growth-oriented investors in 2020 and 2021. But it didn’t deliver. Dr James Fox spies…

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Why isn’t everyone aiming for £37m in stocks and shares?

| Dr. James Fox

It’s never too early to start investing in stocks and shares through a SIPP or ISA. Dr James Fox explains…

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Here’s how much an investor needs in an ISA to generate a £27,500 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Imagine creating a second income that's the equivalent of the average post-tax salary in the UK. Dr James Fox explains…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 investment trust to buy… here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

There aren't many FTSE 100-listed investment trusts and according to ChatGPT there’s only one winner. Dr James Fox explores.

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How much should investors put in an ISA to achieve the average UK wage in passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth, but a successful investor can…

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What’s been going on with the Barclays share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The rising Barclays share price reflects confidence in management’s strategy to improve business performance and enhance shareholder returns.

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What’s up with the Lloyds share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price is up 26% in 2025, representing one of the strongest performance on the FTSE 100. Dr…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA for a £1,999 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest to take a passive income, but millions more don’t. Dr James Fox explains how investing can…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares, unloved for some time, have started to realise their potential. The stock is up over one, two, three,…

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£25,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have soared, driven by strong defence and aviation demand, debt reduction, and aggressive growth targets. A remarkable turnaround.

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My latest FTSE stock investment is undervalued by 80%, according to 1 analyst

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE stock has no Sell ratings and just one Hold rating. The consensus opinion is incredibly bullish and I’m…

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Thank you stock market: a rare chance to consider buying Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Market forces have brought Nvidia stock and many of its peers down as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reach correction…

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Here’s how much an investor needs in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £5,000 monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA to grow wealth, and used effectively, it can be a vehicle…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock a fortnight ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Some retail investors have been trying to catch a falling knife with Tesla stock, but many have had their fingers…

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If a 30-year-old puts £400 a month in the stock market, here’s what they could retire on

| Dr. James Fox

Many Britons don’t leverage the stock market to build wealth, and I think that’s a mistake. Here’s how to do…

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Stocks to watch ahead of the Formula 1 season opener

| Dr. James Fox

Formula 1 has become big business since its US takeover. Here, Dr James Fox details a handful of stocks to…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares have recently reversed their positive trajectory. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at what's been happening and…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems shares have gone from strength to strength, but are they worthy of this elevated valuation. Dr James Fox…

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Of all UK stocks, I think this could be the most undervalued…

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks are a great place to look for undervalued investment opportunities, but I feel this one has to be…

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