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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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Lloyds shares trade for 41p. Could I double my money from here?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are frequently the most traded stock on the FTSE 100. And at 41p, I see huge potential for…

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NIO shares still look cheap by the P/S ratio. So, should I buy more?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares soared in May after China reduced its Covid-related restrictions. But, the share price tanked yesterday amid more Covid…

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The cheapest bank on the FTSE 100! Here’s why I’d buy Barclays shares

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are somewhat unloved and haven't been popular with investors for a while. But I'd buy more for my…

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2 reasons to buy BP shares — and 2 reasons not to!

| Dr. James Fox

Oil companies have made a fortune so far this year. So are BP shares a good buy for my portfolio?…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ dividend shares to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The market is down, but this period also represents a good opportunity for me to improve my portfolio. Here are…

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The Sareum Holdings share price is down 47%! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Sareum Holdings share price has been on a downward track this year despite a spike in April triggered by…

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The cheapest FTSE shares by the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE hasn't been universally popular for investors in recent years. But this makes it a great place to look…

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How I’m using income stocks to generate wealth and hopefully, retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

With share prices falling widely this year, there are some big dividend yields on the FTSE. Here's how I'm buying…

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Should I buy Anglo American shares after the stock tanked in early trading?

| Dr. James Fox

Anglo American shares extended losses on Monday morning after negative economic news worried investors. So, is now a good time…

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Howdens shares dip further! Is this FTSE 100 newcomer now a buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Howdens shares have not been good to investors in recent months. But maybe now is good time to assess this…

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3 UK-listed stocks with mega-low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio can suggest that a company is undervalued. So, here are some of the cheapest UK-listed stocks…

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My top 2 FTSE value stocks to buy right now!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE hasn't been universally attractive to investors for some time. But the index offers enough value stocks to help…

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What’s next for UK stocks after Johnson’s resignation?

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks ticked upwards on Thursday after Boris Johnson resigned as prime minister. So what's next?

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The Tullow Oil (TLW) share price jumps after losses! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tullow Oil (TLW) share price ticked upwards on Thursday morning after falling nearly 30% over the last month. So,…

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The Legal & General (LGEN) share price jumps 3%! Am I too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Legal & General (LGEN) share price soared in early trading on Thursday as the company registered a good start…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares after they jumped 10%?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares had been on a steady downward track over the past year. But, finally, the stock appears to…

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Should I buy soaring Abrdn stock? Or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Abrdn stock jumped 8% in Wednesday morning trading. The share price has tanked this year, so maybe its fortunes are…

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Should I buy Shell shares now as oil dips?

| Dr. James Fox

The oil price is a key driver of energy companies' profitability. So should I be buying Shell shares as investors…

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2 high-potential FTSE 250 stocks to buy and hold for 5 years!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 250 is a good place to search for the next big British stocks. So, here are two companies…

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4 dividend stocks that can help me fight inflation!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at dividend stocks to help my portfolio grow and overcome the impact of high inflation. Here are the…

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2 lesser-known penny stocks to buy now and hold for 10 years!

| Dr. James Fox

I’m currently looking at penny stocks that could help my portfolio grow over the next 10 years. Despite recent volatility,…

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IAG shares are down 15% amid travel chaos! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have collapsed over the past month. Shareholders had hoped for a strong Q2. But maybe this represents a…

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2 FTSE companies that could prosper from a weaker pound!

| Dr. James Fox

Most of the FTSE 100's income doesn't come from the UK. So here are two stocks I'd buy that will…

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3 income stocks to build wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at income stocks that can help my portfolio grow over the long run. With share prices depressed, now…

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BP shares jump 3%! Is it too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have performed well in 2022 despite the firm losing its Russian operations. The stock jumped another 3% today!

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4 cheap UK stocks to buy in July!

| Dr. James Fox

I think UK stocks are a great place to look for bargains right now. Here are four top picks for…

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A beaten-down penny stock to buy on the dip!

| Dr. James Fox

This penny stock is down 12% in just a few weeks. But at the current price, it looks like a…

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Are BT shares a good buy at 185p?

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares offer a fairly attractive dividend and are down considerably over four years. But is this stock right for…

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Down 57%, cheap NIO shares are ‘no-brainer’ additions to my portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have risen considerably in recent months, but are down over the year. I'm still buying this stock for…

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IAG shares fall again! Is this stock now too cheap to miss?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have not been kind to shareholders this year. And losses were compounded on Thursday amid more bad news.

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Could I make big buck with cheap Aston Martin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares plunged nearly 10% on Thursday morning amid rumours of another capital raise. But, maybe now is a…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has tanked this year! Here’s what I’m doing

| Dr. James Fox

As a long-term investor, I shouldn't be too bothered by short-term losses in my Stocks & Shares ISA. But it's…

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The AFC share price just tanked! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The AFC share price fell nearly 10% on Wednesday after the H1 revenue announcement. So, should I add this stock…

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The Tullow share price jumps as oil goes higher! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tullow Oil share price has bounced up and down this year despite a soaring oil price. Here, I weigh…

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My top stocks to buy in July!

| Dr. James Fox

The market is pretty volatile right now, so investing can be daunting. However, there's also plenty of opportunity. Here's my…

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Rolls-Royce stock jumped 6% on Tuesday! Could it go further?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce stock soared on Tuesday following speculation its defence business would receive a welcome boost. But will the gains continue?

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Down 44%, Scottish Mortgage shares are finally tempting me!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have followed growth and tech stocks on a steep decline this year. But I think the investment…

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At 44p, are Lloyds shares a ‘no-brainer’ buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have fallen again in recent weeks. But at 44p a share, I see a lot of potential for…

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I’m up 45% with NIO stock! Should I keep buying?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock has surged over the past months despite negative economic data and a global markets sell-off. So, should I…

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2 depressed FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for long-term growth!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 250, like it bigger brother, is a great place to look for value right now. Today I'm looking…

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