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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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Up 100%, is there anything holding Vistry Group shares back?

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Vistry Group shares had a strong first half of the year, and this strength could be compounded by political developments.…

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Could this FTSE 250 stock double in value by 2030?

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Dr James Fox believes this FTSE 250 stock has a lot of potential and could possibly double in value. However,…

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Here are the latest price targets for Rivian and Tesla stock

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Tesla stock's surged more than 30% over the past month, leading Rivian and peers higher. But what are the brokers…

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How to invest £500 a month in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £70,000

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Our writer believes there's never a better time to start investing for a passive income than today. This is how…

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No savings? Here’s how I’d turn an empty ISA into a second income worth £18,000

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Millions of us have the goal of a second income, but many Britons turn to property. Our writer explains how…

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15 analysts say the IAG share price is discounted 41.7%

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The IAG share price is moving in the wrong direction, but it remains our writer's favourite aviation stock. Other analysts…

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Be prepared for a FTSE 100 correction, says the Bank of England

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The Bank of England recently suggested that a stock market correction had become more likely. Our writer takes a closer…

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This Mexican billionaire thinks the BT share price is cheap!

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer thinks the BT share price could go higher, but wishes he'd bought the stock before Carlos Slim pushed…

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Could the BAE Systems share price be about to collapse?

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE Systems share price has pulled back by 8% over the past month. Our writer considers whether this may…

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These 3 passive income shares could generate a ton of dividends

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Millions of us invest for dividends. Here, our writer highlights three passive income shares that deliver index-topping returns for investors.

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1 fundamental reason Nvidia stock may continue to rise

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Nvidia stock has surged over 600% since the start of 2023, but that doesn't mean it's overvalued. Dr James Fox…

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Is the Tesla share price becoming a joke?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price remains steady, but the company's earnings have gone into reverse. Our writer explains what's going on…

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If I’d put £1,000 in National Grid shares 15 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

National Grid shares have been particularly volatile in recent weeks. Our Foolish writer believes it may be wise to keep…

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Wall Street loves this FTSE 100 stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Wall Street analysts are really getting behind this FTSE 100 stock. It's up 40% over two years and trades at…

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With a 7% yield and 4.1 P/E, is this the best passive income stock on the FTSE 350?

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Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. While our writer isn't buying this stock yet, he believes it's worth…

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This amazing FTSE 250 has a 8.8% dividend yield and trades at just 4x forward earnings!

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Our Foolish writer believes this FTSE 250 stock is worth keeping a very close eye on. However, he's not keen…

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Could this brilliant airline stock be the most undervalued company on the FTSE 100?

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Our writer believes this FTSE 100 stock may provide market-beating returns over the coming years, noting its undervalued metrics and…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is discounted by 13.4%, analysts say

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Our writer explains why analysts think the Rolls-Royce share price is lower than it should be, noting long-term earnings growth…

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If I’d invested £100 when the Lloyds share price crashed 15 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Our writer thinks the Lloyds share price will see a period of steady growth in the coming years despite a…

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£10,000 in savings? That could become a second income worth £6,946

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This Fool's already thinking about a second income for later life. With £10,000 of savings, here's how he'd get things…

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What’s going on with the Scottish Mortgage share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price is up 30% over the past 12 months, outperforming the index. Our writer explains why…

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With a forward P/E of 3.28x, could this FTSE 250 stock make me rich?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock is one of the cheapest stocks on the index. Our writer explores why this is and…

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I’d start investing £1,000 a month from July for £60,000 passive income!

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Dr James Fox explains how to capitalise on tax-free investment allowances in order to earn a life-changing passive income.

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Would the Lloyds share price be higher if the bank was listed in the US?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged since the beginning of the year, but it still trades at a huge discount…

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Is this FTSE 100 behemoth about to make investors rich all over again?

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This FTSE 100 stock recently unveiled plans to almost double revenue to $80bn by 2030. Our writer explores what this…

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Here’s where I think the National Grid share price will end 2024

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The National Grid share price has pulled back after the company announced a rights issue. Here's what our writer thinks…

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Why’s the Rolls-Royce share price getting so expensive?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is nearing £5, and the stock's looking increasingly expensive. Our writer believes we need to look…

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Which is the best second income stock? National Grid vs Nordic American Tankers

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Millions of Britons invest for a second income, but sometimes it's hard to find the right stocks to make it…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Nvidia stock when CUDA was released, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock's rise is phenomenal and its 2007 programme is part of the reason. Our writer takes a closer look…

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2 car stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s market!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market offers an array of investment opportunities, but at the moment, I wouldn't buy either of these two…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price becoming a joke?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has gone from strength to strength, but is it becoming a joke? Our writer takes a…

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These banging growth stocks just went on sale!

| Dr. James Fox

These growth stocks have surged, driven by demand for AI and data centres. Our writer thinks the recent pullback represents…

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Should I buy Lloyds or Barclays shares for a juicy second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds and Barclays are two of the most popular stocks in the UK for retail investors. Our writer asks which…

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How to create a ton of passive income with two easy steps

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With a well-resourced ISA and a data-driven approach to picking the right stocks, our writer says we can earn quite…

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This brilliant FTSE 250 stock has an 8.7% dividend yield! But I’m not buying yet

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This FTSE 250 bank’s seen its share price fall 15% over the past month. While the business is great, the…

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If I’d put £1,000 in National Grid shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

May was a turbulent month for National Grid shares. Dr James Fox explores what this means for investors and whether…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Nvidia stock 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Nvidia stock's now worth more than the entire FTSE 100. Our writer takes a closer look at the company's explosion…

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Is this a multi-billion-pound reason to buy Lloyds shares?

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Lloyds shares have surged in recent months but our writer believes there may well be a major reason to continue…

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The GameStop share price surges! But I won’t touch it with a bargepole

| Dr. James Fox

The GameStop share price surged around 70% in pre-market trading after an influential trader pointed to a huge $115.7m holding…

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This amazing FTSE 250 stock is down 31% in a month, but I’m not buying yet

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I've been deeply concerned about the evolving political and geopolitical environment and its impact on this stock for some time.…

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