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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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Here’s why Rolls-Royce shares are down 32% over the past 6 months!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares haven't performed well in 2022, with the stock down more than a quarter. Here's why the engineering giant…

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Anglo American shares keep falling! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Anglo American shares fell nearly 7% on Monday, extending losses over the past week.

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EQTEC shares jump on trading update! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

EQTEC shares soared on Monday after the bioscience energy company reported fourfold revenue growth.

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Top growth stocks to buy in May!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks aren't in vogue at the moment amid high inflation and rising interest rates. However, I'm looking at these…

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Polymetal shares just jumped 10%! Should I buy now?

| Dr. James Fox

Polymetal shares surged on Friday morning but remain considerably down on their pre-war price. So, is it time to buy?

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Rolls-Royce stock is sliding again! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce stock has taken a hammering over the last six months and continued its losses on Friday. Is this engineering…

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My plan for £1,000 a month in passive income from dividend stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

With inflation at levels not seen in decades, I'm gearing my portfolio towards dividend stocks to deliver passive income.

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Here’s why I’m backing Lloyds shares to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are not only a good source of passive income, the stock is trading at a discount and I…

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5 ultra-high-dividend stocks to supercharge my portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

Here are five of the highest-paying UK-listed dividend stocks that I'm looking at for my portfolio.

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 250 growth stocks I’d buy in a heartbeat!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm confident that these two FTSE 250 growth stocks can benefit my portfolio in the long term. What's more, they're…

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Should I buy Polymetal stock after its share-price crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Polymetal stock is down again today, having fallen hugely following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and after the implementation of Western…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy in a flash!

| Dr. James Fox

Here are two top FTSE 250 dividend stock that I think will help my portfolio negate the impact of inflation…

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This FTSE 250 share just slid 6% despite upping dividends! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock fell on Tuesday morning despite issuing a positive trading update. JTC also said it would increase…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares slide again. Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares fell a further 3% on Tuesday, extending the six-month-long decline. Is it time to consider…

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2 top growth stocks to buy in May

| Dr. James Fox

These are two of the best growth stocks I'm considering for my portfolio this May. I'm confident both have plenty…

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The Polymetal share price is falling again! Is it time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Polymetal share price fell 9% this week and is currently trading at a fraction of pre-war levels. So, is…

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Valneva shares soar after vaccine approval! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Valneva's shares jumped on Thursday morning after the British government approved its Covid-19 shot. Could this stock be right for…

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Wizz Air shares just jumped 7%! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Wizz Air shares soared on Thursday morning after the company said it was encouraged by demand trends and expected a…

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2 inflation-beating stocks paying 8.6% a year on average!

| Dr. James Fox

There are plenty of stocks paying a hefty dividend this year as the inflation rate tops 7%. These two inflation-beating…

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Sareum shares just jumped 22%! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Sareum shares shot up by 22% in early trading on Wednesday after news emerged about GlaxoSmithKline's purchase of Sierra Oncology.

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Centrica shares are up 37% on the year. Are they still undervalued?

| Dr. James Fox

Centrica shares, once touted as cheap, are up 37% over the past year. Here, I explore whether this share is…

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2 high-growth stocks to buy and hold in May

| Dr. James Fox

There's plenty of volatility in markets at the moment, and that creates both opportunity and risk. Here are two high-growth…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5K in FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Dr. James Fox

There are some great passive income options on the FTSE 100. This is how I'd invest £5,000 in dividend stocks…

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This FTSE 250 stock just jumped 9%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 company said full-year results were expected to "materially exceed" expectations on Tuesday, sending the share price soaring.

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The Royal Mail share price is down 35% over the year! Should I buy now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Royal Mail share price has endured a tough year, down 35%. But is it now looking like a cheap…

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The Aston Martin share price has fallen again! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aston Martin share price slid 6% on Monday after Goldman Sachs cut the group’s price target. Is it starting…

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1 top semiconductor growth stock to buy and hold

| Dr. James Fox

This semiconductor giant looks like a great growth stock for my portfolio. As the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer, I think…

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Should I buy 888 Holdings after today’s slide?

| Dr. James Fox

The 888 Holdings share price has been particularly volatile in recent days. As 888 falls today, should I buy it…

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Here are two stocks to buy and hold in April

| Dr. James Fox

I think these two picks are some of the best stocks to buy and hold this April. Both shares offer…

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2 passive income stocks to beat soaring inflation

| Dr. James Fox

I think these two stocks offering passive income via dividend payments can help my portfolio grow as inflation soars.

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The CMC Markets share price just shot up 9%! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

On Friday, the CMC Markets share price jumped by 9% after the firm reported a strong fourth quarter.

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3 cheap picks for growing my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

These three stocks are all trading at a discount and could make great additions to my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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The Ferrexpo share price just gained 9%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Ferrexpo share price jumped in early trading on Friday morning. Are things looking up for this mining stock?

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Shares in Countryside Partnerships just slumped! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Countryside Partnerships share price fell by 17% in early trading on Thursday morning after the company issued a profit…

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This FTSE 250 stock just dropped 10%. Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock slumped by 10% on Thursday morning after Jefferies downgraded the shares to "hold" from "buy". But…

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Here’s why the 888 Holdings share price just jumped 28%!

| Dr. James Fox

Shares in 888 Holdings leapt nearly 30% on Thursday after it announced a new financing structure for its acquisition of…

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2 of my top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in April

| Dr. James Fox

For me, these two stocks look like some of the top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy this month. Both…

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Here are 2 of my best stocks to buy and hold this April

| Dr. James Fox

In my opinion, these are two of the best stocks to buy and hold right now, with both offering considerable…

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Investing Articles

The Royal Mail share price just dropped 4%! Should I buy now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Royal Mail share price has fallen today after Barclays cut its price target. So is now a good time…

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The Aston Martin share price slumped 4% today! Is it a buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aston Martin share price has fallen by 4%, compounding losses over the course of the year. But should I…

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