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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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My top 6 stock picks for passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend-paying stocks provide me with passive income and a useful revenue sources. Here are my top picks.

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How I’d invest £10,000 in income stocks to build wealth and retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm using income stocks to grow my portfolio for the long run. So, here's what I'm doing to build wealth…

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Could I really double my money with these 2 growth stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have taken big hits in 2022. These two shares are no exception, but I think both have considerable…

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Should I buy Shell shares, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have been on a steep upward track this year with the oil price soaring. But is it too…

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At 88p, is now the time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares haven't been kind to investors over the last year. But at 88p, surely the only way is up?

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Should I buy NIO stock, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock is up an incredible 36% over the past three weeks. So will the growth continue as China's economy…

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2 lesser-known income stocks, paying 8.5%, to buy in June!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid sky-high inflation, I'm looking at income stocks to help my portfolio grow. These two offer huge yields, but are…

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Could I double my money with Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares look like a good buy for my portfolio. With solid prospects and a low price-to-earnings, could I double…

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Should I buy BP shares as oil surges?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have surged in recent months. But with Brent Crude gaining for the ninth straight day, is now the…

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2 reasons not to buy Scottish Mortgage shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares ticked upwards last week following a long decline. But I'm still not buying.

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Is Rivian stock the next Tesla?

| Dr. James Fox

Investors flooded into Rivian stock before it crashed. Despite the collapse, it still has a huge market cap and plenty…

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3 growth stocks for the clean energy revolution!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these three growth stocks -- which stand to benefit from the clean energy revolution -- for my…

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5 ‘no-brainer’ income stocks to buy today!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid soaring inflation, I'm looking at these income stocks, offering big yields, to grow my portfolio.

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Are BT shares set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares fell Thursday after news of a probe into Altice's stake in the owner of the EE brand. But…

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As both stocks fall, here’s why I’m buying NIO shares and not Tesla!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares fell yesterday, but so did stocks in EV market leader Tesla. But here's why I'm backing the Chinese…

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My top growth stocks to buy before June!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks, generally, have performed very poorly this year. But amid continued volatility, these are my top picks to help…

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My top 5 big dividend stocks to buy before June!

| Dr. James Fox

With soaring inflation, I'm looking at dividend stocks to increase my returns in the near term and keep my portfolio…

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At 44p, is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are down 12% this year amid negative economic forecasts and inflation. But, at 44p, they look cheap to…

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Could I double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a downward track this year amid ongoing-pandemic related challenges. But is now a good time…

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Down 50%, are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain growth pick?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have been on a steep downward track over the past six months. Down more than half, is…

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2 lesser-known stocks with 10% dividend yields!

| Dr. James Fox

With sky-high inflation, sizeable dividend yields can help my portfolio grow. These two stocks are paying 10% on average.

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Here’s why NIO stock is my top EV pick!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock had been one of the worst-performing shares over the last year, but it appears to have bottomed out.…

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A cheap UK share for the cybersecurity boom!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm backing this UK share after its share price collapsed this week. In fact, I've recently added this cybersecurity stock…

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With a P/E of just 8, this social media newcomer is a cheap stock pick!

| Dr. James Fox

This social media firm looks like a cheap stock pick for my portfolio. For a growing tech firm, it certainly…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth and retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a great tax-free vehicle for my investments. Here's what I'm doing with my ISA…

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Should I buy easyJet shares as losses narrow?

| Dr. James Fox

EasyJet shares rose in early trading before dipping in line with the FTSE 250. The firm announced a narrowing of…

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As the Footsie ticks downward, here’s what I’m doing!

| Dr. James Fox

The Footsie moved downwards on Thursday morning after the steepest rout for US stocks in almost two years on Wednesday.

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5 of the highest-paying income stocks compared! Which one is best for my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are certainly in vogue right now amid sky-high inflation. But which of these big dividend payers is the…

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The Darktrace share price just collapsed! Should I load up?

| Dr. James Fox

The Darktrace share price dropped 15% on Wednesday morning after a senior director of the cyber security specialist was linked…

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Could beaten down Lloyds shares boost my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't performed well in 2022, down 15% over the last three months. But for me, it looks like…

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These housebuilders offer strong dividend yields! Which one is best for my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Housebuilding stocks are offering some of the best dividend yields on the index. So, which stock is best for my…

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Is this Footsie medical giant set to soar?

| Dr. James Fox

Footsie medical giant Smith & Nephew is trading considerably below pre-pandemic levels. But, there are signs it's on the way…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy BP shares or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares are up 35% over the last year amid soaring oil and gas prices. So should I buy and…

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Tesla shares are down 27% over a month! Has the bubble burst?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla shares have fallen considerably over the past month. But with a market cap of $800bn, for me, Tesla is…

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3 penny stocks for big dividends!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these three penny stocks to deliver returns for my portfolio. What's more, I can take a stake…

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3 distressed stocks with huge potential that I’m considering for my portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

These three distressed stocks have performed badly in 2022, but that doesn't mean they won't recover. Here's why I'm considering…

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Here’s why I’ve just bought NIO shares!

| Dr. James Fox

I've recently bought NIO shares, despite the stock being down nearly 80% over the past year. Here's why!

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Should I keep buying Hargreaves Lansdown shares as they fall?

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares haven't performed well in 2022. In a trading update, the business announced a slowdown in assets and…

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Why I’m backing the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

The Associated British Foods (ABF) share price has slumped this year despite a stellar first-half performance. Here's why I'm backing…

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Will these 4 EV growth stocks supercharge my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have taken a hammering in recent months, but the EV industry is one that I expect to boom…

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