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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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All I want for Christmas is NIO shares! Here’s why

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Dr James Fox explains why he's confident NIO shares will bounce back after a tough year for the China-based Tesla…

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If I’d invested £500 in Hargreaves Lansdown shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox explores how successful he'd have been if he'd invested in Hargreaves Lansdown shares a little while before…

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As postal strikes wreak havoc, is now the time to buy IDS shares?

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Dr James Fox explores whether now is the time to buy IDS shares as the embattled postal firm faces widespread…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to buy high-yielding dividend stocks!

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Dr James Fox explores how he could use this year's stock market correction, by buying cheap dividend stocks for his…

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I’d aim for a million, buying just a handful of income stocks

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for millionaire status by investing in as few as 10 income stocks and…

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How I’d start investing just £5 a day in 2023 for lifelong passive income!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd invest just £5 a day to build wealth over the long run and generate…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox investigates how much money he’d have made investing in Warren Buffett-run Berkshire Hathaway shares a decade ago.

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With nothing to my name at 30, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich

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Dr James Fox explores how he could channel Warren Buffett's teachings to build wealth over the long run from a…

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As Tesla slumps, should I buy NIO shares?

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Dr James Fox explores whether he should buy NIO shares as industry leader and peer Tesla trades at its lowest…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

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Dr James Fox explains how he could use the recent stock market correction to his advantage, creating long-term wealth.

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How I’d invest just £5 a day in income stocks to try and get rich!

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Dr James Fox explores how he'd use as little as £5 a day to build wealth in the long run…

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A multi-billion dollar reason to buy Rolls-Royce shares!

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Dr James Fox explores a multi-billion dollar deal that makes Rolls-Royce shares a must-buy for him. So, why is the…

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Up 42%, can BP shares push further in 2023?

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Dr James Fox investigates whether BP shares can continue their bull run after gaining a huge 42% over the past…

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FTSE 100 to surge above 8,500 in early 2023? 2 cheap stocks to buy before the recovery

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Dr James Fox explores two cheap FTSE 100 stocks that he's already bought as forecasts suggest the index could push…

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Without any investments at 30, I’d buy cheap shares and aim for millionaire status!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for a million by investing in cheap shares, taking inspiration from one very…

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108% returns! Can this FTSE stock push higher in 2023?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of his most successful investments, a FTSE 250 stock that has…

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I’d aim for a million by buying just a handful of UK stocks!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for millionaire status by buying just a few UK stocks, taking inspiration from…

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Why did this non-exec director buy £200k of Lloyds shares?

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Dr James Fox speculates as to why a non-executive director has bought some 424,113 ordinary Lloyds shares. Should he do…

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FTSE 100 stocks in focus: should I buy Hargreaves Lansdown or abrdn?

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Dr James Fox investigates two financial services companies and decides which to buy more of as he deep-dives into the…

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Growth stock crash: is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

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Dr James Fox investigates whether now’s the right time to invest in growth-stock-focused Scottish Mortgage shares after its slump.

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Can I reach millionaire status by investing in growth stocks like Cathie Wood?

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Dr James Fox explores whether investing in growth stocks like Cathie Wood could help to make him a millionaire. Or…

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My top 5 dividend shares for 2023!

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Dr James Fox highlights his top dividend shares to buy next year as he looks to supercharge his portfolio's passive…

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I’d aim for a million buying just 10 FTSE 100 stocks!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for millionaire status by buying just 10 different FTSE 100 stocks and reinvesting…

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I’d drip-feed £300 a month into income stocks to aim for a million!

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Dr James Fox explores how investing just £300 a month in income stocks could take him to millionaire status over…

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£10,000 available: how much should I invest in growth stocks?

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Dr James Fox explores how much money he should be investing in higher-risk growth stocks if he had £10,000 available…

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UK stocks in focus: how can I benefit from a weak pound?

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Dr James Fox investigates how he could benefit from currency fluctuations by investing in UK stocks that aren't dependent on…

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1 multi-billion-pound reason to buy this FTSE 100 stalwart!

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Dr James Fox explains a major reason for him to invest in FTSE 100 bank Lloyds, despite concerns about the…

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Cheap shares: 1 stock I’d buy in 2023 and hold for a decade

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Dr James Fox explains why he'd buy Hargreaves Lansdown stock in 2023 and hold it for a decade as he…

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If I’d invested £500 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox explores how successful he would have been if he'd invested £500 in Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway half…

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With hardly any savings at 30, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd use the Warren Buffett approach to build long-term wealth, even starting out with near-zero…

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Would Rolls-Royce shares meet Buffett’s famed investment criteria?

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Shareholder Dr James Fox explores whether Rolls-Royce shares meet the investing characteristics the Oracle of Omaha looks for in stocks.

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FTSE correction: a once-in-a-lifetime chance for supercharged passive income!

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Dr James Fox explains why he's happily investing in dividend stocks now to create a major passive income stream.

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Dividend stock in focus: lithium giant SQM offers an 8% yield!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at lithium miner SQM as he searches for dividends stocks that could boost…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

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Dr James Fox investigates using the 2022 stock market correction to his advantage by buying discounted shares for his portfolio.

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I’d aim for a million, buying just 10 cheap UK stocks!

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Dr James Fox explores whether he could make himself a millionaire by buying 10 cheap UK stocks and using some…

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I’m buying NIO shares as its growth enters a Tesla-esque phase!

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Dr James Fox explains why he's buying more NIO shares with the stock trading for just $10 after a tough…

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Top recession picks: 2 FTSE stalwarts poised to outperform!

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Dr James Fox explores two FTSE stocks he believes will be able to outperform the market as recession looms in…

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FTSE 100 to surge above 8,500! Is time running out to buy cheap shares?

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Our writer explores whether time is running low to buy cheap shares as analysts predict the FTSE 100 could surge…

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Growth stocks: here’s a $60,000 reason to buy lithium giant SQM!

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Dr James Fox explores a $60,000 reason to add Chilean miner Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. to his…

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If I’d invested £500 in Vodafone shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox investigates how much money he'd have now if he’d bought Vodafone shares a few years ago. And…

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