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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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£20,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 year ago is currently worth…

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Greggs' shares with stock in the sausage roll-maker continuing to underperform the…

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Should I follow Michael Burry’s lead and sell my red-hot Nvidia stock?

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Nvidia stock is the best performing mega-cap in my portfolio. However, Michael Burry — a market-moving fund manager — has…

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What’s going on with the Palantir share price?

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The Palantir share price is the among the top five performing stocks on the S&P 500 in 2025. However, that…

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Could the Autumn Budget cause a stock market meltdown?

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The Chancellor’s upcoming Budget can unquestionably sway the stock market. Sadly, if all the rumours are to be believed, the…

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Are Lloyds shares really worth £1?

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Lloyds shares have surged over the past two years. It’s another great turnaround story, and one that was forecast by…

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Down 13% and 30%, these US stocks could dominate AI delivery

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US stocks in the technology sector have massively outperformed in recent years. However, these ones are potentially overlooked.

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No savings at 40? Here’s how to try and build a £500k SIPP

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The SIPP is an incredible vehicle for building a more comfortable retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to target a £1,963 passive income

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Dr James Fox details a tried and tested method for building a significant portfolio of stocks before eventually taking a…

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The Alphabet share price has doubled over 6 months… here’s why

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The Alphabet share price pushed even higher on Thursday after the company smashed earnings expectations once again.

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Down 29%, are Diageo shares — and their 4.4% dividend yield — worth the risk?

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Diageo shares continue to pull back. The multinational beverage company now trades at palatable multiples but doesn’t offer much growth…

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Up to 79% returns! Analysts say these are some of the cheapest UK shares

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at some of the UK shares that analysts believe are the most undervalued.…

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I asked ChatGPT how much Tesla stock could be worth in 1 year! Here’s what it said…

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A little over six months ago, Commerce Secretary Harold Lutnick said that Tesla stock would never be as cheap again.…

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I asked ChatGPT where Nvidia stock would be in 1 year. Here’s what it said…

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Nvidia stock has performed extraordinarily well in recent years and is now knocking on the door of a $5trn valuation.…

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Late to investing? I’m not relying on Aston Martin shares to beat the market

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Dr James Fox once believed Aston Martin shares would recover, but now he’s not so sure. Instead, he thinks investors…

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Down 8%, are FTSE 100 investors overlooking Auto Trader?

| Dr. James Fox

Auto Trader's potentially one of the highest quality investments on the FTSE 100, offering top-tier margins and a strong balance…

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Investing for a second income? This overlooked bank offers a 6% dividend yield

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Dr James Fox believes this bank is one of the best dividend-paying stocks to consider on AIM. It could complement…

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Want to beat the market? Nvidia stock may be looking cheap again

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Dr James Fox explains why Nvidia stock may look cheaper than it did a few months ago even though the…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 week ago is now worth…

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Barclays' shares following its Q3 results, which caused the stock to push…

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I asked ChatGPT how much Greggs shares would be worth in 1 year. Here’s what it said…

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Greggs shares have massively underperformed over the past 12 months and Dr James Fox isn’t surprised. But where next?

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How much passive income do you need from your ISA to retire at 60?

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle for building wealth and drawing a passive income for retirement. Dr…

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Looking to beat the market? Quantum computing could lift Alphabet shares even higher…

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Quantum computing has caught the eye of many an investor in 2025. Dr James Fox believes Alphabet shares could be…

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I asked ChatGPT where Lloyds shares will be in 1 year. Here’s what it said…

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Lloyds shares have outperformed most analysts' expectations over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explores ChatGPT’s predictions.

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It’s never too late to start a SIPP… but earlier is better

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The SIPP is a great vehicle for building wealth over the long run and eventually drawing a retirement income. Dr…

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I asked ChatGPT how much Rolls-Royce shares would be worth in 1 year. Here’s what it said…

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Rolls-Royce shares have massively outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past 12 months. Where could the stock be in one…

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Jet2 shares are undervalued by 47%, according to analysts

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Dr James Fox believes that Jet2 shares are being massively overlooked by investors and institutional analysts agree with him. It’s…

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Worried about buying at the top of the market? Look closer at this FTSE 100 giant

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The FTSE 100’s largest stock could be one of the best value plays hiding in plain sight. Dr James Fox…

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Here’s how much you need in an ISA for a £2,500 monthly second income

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Millions of us invest for a second income. Dr James Fox explains the tried-and-tested method for getting to that desired…

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Late to investing? Don’t worry… here’s how we aim to build a retirement-boosting ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how even those late…

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£5,000 invested in HSBC shares 1 year ago is now worth…

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HSBC shares have surged over the past 12 months but have lagged some of its FTSE 100 peers. Dr James…

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£20,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 2 years ago is currently worth…

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Scottish Mortgage shares have made an impressive comeback over the past 2 years. Dr James Fox explore where it could…

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£20,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 1 year ago is now worth…

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I was a little worried about Standard Chartered shares following President Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs, but the stock has bounced…

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£20,000 invested in Palantir stock 1 year ago is now worth…

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Palantir stock’s in a league of its own — almost. There are very few companies that can hold such an…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is currently worth…

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Lloyds shares were beaten down during the pandemic — most things were. The stock has since surged, making it one…

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How much money do you need in your portfolio for £1,899 of monthly passive income?

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Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Dr James Fox explains the simplest way to build a portfolio…

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Greggs shares: it can’t go on like this, can it?

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It can… Dr James Fox isn’t overly optimistic about Greggs shares. The stock has lost nearly half its value over…

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£5,000 invested in Shell shares 6 months ago is now worth…

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I’m going to say it… Shell shares have massively underperformed over the long run. Of course, energy is cyclical, but…

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£20,000 invested in AstraZeneca shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

AstraZeneca shares have jumped from their lows but there’s still plenty of evidence that the stock could be trading a…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,799 in monthly passive income?

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Dr James Fox contends that the ISA's an incredible vehicle for our investments. Here, he shares a tried and tested…

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Open a SIPP for a child and let time do the heavy lifting

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Dr James Fox believes opening a SIPP for a child — be it son or daughter or grandchild — can…

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These are the FTSE 100 stocks I expect to rally: Melrose, Hikma, and…

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The FTSE 100 may be near an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean all stocks are more expensive than they…

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