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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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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA portfolio into a second income worth £196,308!

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Dr James Fox explains how easy it is to begin the journey towards earning a second income, even when starting…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to create extra income with dirt-cheap UK stocks!

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We'd all love an extra income, but most of us aren't sure how to get one. Here, Dr James Fox…

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Do RC365 shares meet Warren Buffett’s investment criteria?

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RC365 shares have been on fire lately after a partnership around AI. Dr James Fox wonders if it's a stock…

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Missed Nvidia? Could IP Group shares be next?

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Many investors are on the lookout for the next Nvidia after the stock surged this year. Today, Dr James Fox…

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How to try and turn an empty portfolio into £3,271 of passive income a month!

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Many of us are looking to generate passive income. In this article, Dr James Fox explains how he'd try to…

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When will RC365 shares crash?

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RC365 shares have been a big investment story in recent weeks, up 531% in six months. Dr James Fox predicts…

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How to turn an empty portfolio into £98,154 of additional income!

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We'd all love an additional income, but it may seem unachievable. Here, Dr James Fox explains how to generate a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Amazon shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Amazon shares soared on Friday after beating expectations on Thursday evening. Dr James Fox explores the earnings and looks further…

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Would Cathie Wood invest in RC365 after new Mastercard deal?

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Cathie Wood is among the most prominent investors in disruptive tech and AI. Dr James Fox explores whether RC365 might…

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What do higher interest rates mean for the stock market?

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The Bank of England has just raised interest rates again. Here, Dr James Fox explains what this interest rate rise…

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Missed Nvidia? These UK stocks could be next in the AI boom!

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AI stocks have boomed this year. Many of us wish we'd held Nvidia before the boom, but what's next? Dr…

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Am I buying BP shares after huge earnings miss?

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BP shares missed earning expectations by some distance. Dr James Fox explores whether this might be a good opportunity to…

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Earnings incoming: are Smith & Nephew shares about to take off?

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Smith & Nephew shares could see some movement this week with the medical devices giant due to report on 3…

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Are Haleon shares a ‘buy’ ahead of tomorrow’s earnings?

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Haleon shares are almost flat since they launched just over a year ago. But there could be some movement on…

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Turning an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £154,518 before my child’s 18th birthday

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As UK residents, we can benefit from the tax-free Stocks and Shares ISA, and so can our kids. Here, Dr…

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Would Warren Buffett buy RC365 stock?

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Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time. So, does RC365 match the Oracle of Omaha's blueprint…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to create a second income from an empty portfolio!

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UK stocks pushed upwards last week, but they're still trading at historic lows. Dr James Fox explains how this could…

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Turning an empty portfolio into £1,510 a week in passive income!

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For many investors, passive income is the holy grail. Here, Dr James Fox explains how an empty portfolio can be…

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Turning 5% of my earnings into £58,460 of additional income every year!

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We'd all love an additional income, regardless of what we'd be looking to use it for. Here, Dr James Fox…

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Turning an empty ISA into £20,185 of yearly extra income… in just 15 years

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We'd all love an extra income, whether it's for retirement or to top up our earnings. Dr James Fox explains…

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Can investors bank on Lloyds shares recovering?

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Lloyds shares sank on Wednesday after the company missed expectations. Dr James Fox sees this as a buying opportunity for…

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Barclays shares flop, is this a buying opportunity?

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Barclays shares fell 5% on Thursday morning after reporting better-than-expected results. Dr James Fox details why he sees this as…

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Up 886%, RC365 shares could crash next week!

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RC365 shares were the best performing UK-listed stock in the month of July. However, Dr James Fox thinks a crash…

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Turning an empty portfolio into £1,510 a week using FTSE 250 stocks!

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The FTSE 250 may offer the potential for higher returns compared to the FTSE 100. Here, Dr James Fox explains…

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Are BP shares a ‘must-have’ in a new age of scarcity?

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In an age of increasing competition for diminishing resources, are BP shares a top buy? Dr James Fox takes a…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares a decade ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Lloyds shares trade for a fraction of where they once were. But that doesn't mean it's an investment to avoid…

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Turning an empty ISA into £78,523 in annual income using Warren Buffett’s tips!

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Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time. Here, Dr James Fox explains how Buffett's tips could…

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Turning an empty portfolio into a passive income stream worth £157,046 yearly!

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Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Here, Dr James Fox demonstrates how it's possible to turn an…

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How I’d start investing today to try and turn an empty portfolio into £117,784 in yearly income!

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We'd all love to earn a second income, or just a passive one. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he'd…

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How my ISA could generate £98,100 in passive income a year!

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UK residents can use the Stocks and Shares ISA to generate easy, tax-free income - even starting with nothing. Dr…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to earn a second income from an empty portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to have a second income. Just a little something to make life easier. Here, Dr James Fox…

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Turning an empty ISA into £98,154 of extra income every year!

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We'd all benefit from some extra income here and there. But what if we could generate life-changing passive income from…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap UK shares for passive income!

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Passive income is an investment goal for many Britons. Here, Dr James Fox explains how now is a great opportunity…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to create an additional income from an empty portfolio!

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We'd all love an additional income to supplement our earnings. Here, Dr James Fox details how he'd start now using…

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Up 10% in a week, is it time to back Hargreaves Lansdown shares?

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One of Dr James Fox's favourite shares jumped 10% over the past week's trading. Here's why he believes this rally…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Haleon shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Haleon shares are one of the newest additions to the FTSE 100. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Could NIO shares be the biggest winner of H2?

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NIO shares are currently trading near a steady level, but fell following Tesla's earning report. Dr James Fox explains his…

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£25k in savings? Here’s how I’d use dividend stocks to turn that into £12k in yearly income!

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Turning a lump sum into a yearly income is easy, if we know where to start. Dr James Fox explains…

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At 148p, is it time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

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Rolls-Royce shares are trading towards the bottom of their range. Dr James Fox explains why this could present an opportunity…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Manchester United shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Manchester United shares have demonstrated extreme volatility in recent months, but where will they go next? Dr James Fox explores.

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