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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

Could this brilliant airline stock be the most undervalued company on the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer believes this FTSE 100 stock may provide market-beating returns over the coming years, noting its undervalued metrics and…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is discounted by 13.4%, analysts say

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer explains why analysts think the Rolls-Royce share price is lower than it should be, noting long-term earnings growth…

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If I’d invested £100 when the Lloyds share price crashed 15 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer thinks the Lloyds share price will see a period of steady growth in the coming years despite a…

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£10,000 in savings? That could become a second income worth £6,946

| Dr. James Fox

This Fool's already thinking about a second income for later life. With £10,000 of savings, here's how he'd get things…

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What’s going on with the Scottish Mortgage share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price is up 30% over the past 12 months, outperforming the index. Our writer explains why…

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With a forward P/E of 3.28x, could this FTSE 250 stock make me rich?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock is one of the cheapest stocks on the index. Our writer explores why this is and…

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I’d start investing £1,000 a month from July for £60,000 passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how to capitalise on tax-free investment allowances in order to earn a life-changing passive income.

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Would the Lloyds share price be higher if the bank was listed in the US?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged since the beginning of the year, but it still trades at a huge discount…

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Is this FTSE 100 behemoth about to make investors rich all over again?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock recently unveiled plans to almost double revenue to $80bn by 2030. Our writer explores what this…

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Here’s where I think the National Grid share price will end 2024

| Dr. James Fox

The National Grid share price has pulled back after the company announced a rights issue. Here's what our writer thinks…

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Why’s the Rolls-Royce share price getting so expensive?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price is nearing £5, and the stock's looking increasingly expensive. Our writer believes we need to look…

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Which is the best second income stock? National Grid vs Nordic American Tankers

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a second income, but sometimes it's hard to find the right stocks to make it…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Nvidia stock when CUDA was released, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock's rise is phenomenal and its 2007 programme is part of the reason. Our writer takes a closer look…

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

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market offers an array of investment opportunities, but at the moment, I wouldn't buy either of these two…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price becoming a joke?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has gone from strength to strength, but is it becoming a joke? Our writer takes a…

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These banging growth stocks just went on sale!

| Dr. James Fox

These growth stocks have surged, driven by demand for AI and data centres. Our writer thinks the recent pullback represents…

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Should I buy Lloyds or Barclays shares for a juicy second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds and Barclays are two of the most popular stocks in the UK for retail investors. Our writer asks which…

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How to create a ton of passive income with two easy steps

| Dr. James Fox

With a well-resourced ISA and a data-driven approach to picking the right stocks, our writer says we can earn quite…

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This brilliant FTSE 250 stock has an 8.7% dividend yield! But I’m not buying yet

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 bank’s seen its share price fall 15% over the past month. While the business is great, the…

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

| Dr. James Fox

May was a turbulent month for National Grid shares. Dr James Fox explores what this means for investors and whether…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Nvidia stock 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock's now worth more than the entire FTSE 100. Our writer takes a closer look at the company's explosion…

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Is this a multi-billion-pound reason to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have surged in recent months but our writer believes there may well be a major reason to continue…

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The GameStop share price surges! But I won’t touch it with a bargepole

| Dr. James Fox

The GameStop share price surged around 70% in pre-market trading after an influential trader pointed to a huge $115.7m holding…

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This amazing FTSE 250 stock is down 31% in a month, but I’m not buying yet

| Dr. James Fox

I've been deeply concerned about the evolving political and geopolitical environment and its impact on this stock for some time.…

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Down 46% over 5 years, the IAG share price could explode from here!

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price is far below pre-pandemic levels, but business is booming. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Where will the BT share price be at the end of 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

It's risen 26.1% over the past month and now our writer considers what could happen to the BT share price…

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Here’s where I think the Lloyds share price will be at the end of 2024

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has made remarkable gains in 2024, but we're only half-way through the year. Will the momentum…

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Should I buy Legal & General or Phoenix Group for a mega passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest in stocks for a passive income, and there are very few stronger dividend stocks than these…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price double again?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has more than doubled as the business's recovery has gone from strength to strength. But what's…

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£15,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a second income worth £60,000!

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income or a passive income. Dr James Fox explains why he follows a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla stock a decade ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

While many of us debate whether Tesla stock is worth the price today, it's undeniable that the EV share has…

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Here’s what Michael Burry did as the BP share price dipped!

| Dr. James Fox

The BP share price has fallen from its peaks once again, and infamous investor Michael Burry may have spotted an…

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

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price has skyrocketed in recent months, becoming one of the best-performing stocks on the FTSE 100 since…

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Analysts say this amazing FTSE 100 stock is a takeover target!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock's one of the worst-performing companies on the index in 2024. So why might other companies want…

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Where on earth will Nio stock be in 1 year?

| Dr. James Fox

Nio stock has demonstrated extraordinary volatility over the past 12 months, but where will it be in a year's time?…

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Top alternatives to consider as the IAG share price climbs!

| Dr. James Fox

I've been bullish on IAG shares for some time, but as the IAG share price pushes upwards from its pandemic…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £60,000 a year

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income and the prospect of an easier life. Dr James Fox explains how…

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The BT share price has surged! Did I leave it too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has surged since I last covered it. So what's happened and am I too late to…

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Should I buy Tesla stock for its ‘unused computing power’ and not the EVs?

| Dr. James Fox

At 71 times forward earnings, Tesla stock's valued like a technology or AI company. So why is this, and should…

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Here’s why the Rolls-Royce share price should keep gaining!

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price is up 185% over the past 12 months, but there are a host of tailwinds that…

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