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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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A deeply misvalued FTSE 250 stock! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Morgan Advanced Materials is a FTSE 250 global engineering company that trades at a significant discount to its peers. Dr…

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How to create passive income within a tax-free Stocks & Shares ISA

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is an investment vehicle that allows us to earn money without paying tax. Dr James…

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47% of Warren Buffett’s $375bn portfolio is invested in these AI stocks!

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Almost half of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio is invested in three AI stocks. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Prepared for a stock market rally? The FTSE 100 could top 9,000 within a year!

| Dr. James Fox

The Economy Forecast Agency believes the FTSE 100 could push as high as 9,605 by July 2024. Dr James Fox…

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A rare chance to try and turn an empty portfolio into a juicy £40k second income!

| Dr. James Fox

As Britons, we can create a tax-free second income by doing very little at all. In this article, Dr James…

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A rare opportunity for discerning investors to build a portfolio of cheap UK shares!

| Dr. James Fox

If only I had £10k to invest right now! Dozens of UK shares are severely discounted.

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says this is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Larry Fink's prediction for the greatest investment opportunity and explores how we…

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Is this the optimal moment to create passive income? Here’s what the charts say!

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We'd all love a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how it could be easier than ever to generate…

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At £2.08p, are Rolls-Royce shares overvalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are the recovery story of the year. With the stock trading above £2, Dr James Fox takes a…

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Are Barclays shares undervalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are regularly cited as being among the cheapest on the FTSE 100. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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At 43p, is this the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have great potential, but they're weighed down by investor pessimism. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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At £11.60, are Persimmon shares a steal? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Persimmon shares lifted this week after the firm posted a sharp drop in H1 profit. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Will RC365 shares push higher still? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

RC365 shares are the hottest UK-listed stock this year, up 706% over 12 months. Dr James Fox explores whether it's…

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

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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?

| Dr. James Fox

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

| Dr. James Fox

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!

| Dr. James Fox

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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