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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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Will the beaten-down BT share price go lower from here?

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The BT share price is largely unmoved over the past month and it's trading towards the bottom of its range.…

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Is NIO stock poised for a great rebound?

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NIO stock has risen 24.5% over the past month, coming off its lows following a solid month of vehicle deliveries.…

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What on earth’s going on with the Tesla share price?

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The Tesla share price has been incredibly volatile in recent months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look as the…

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5 amazing investments for a megabucks second income!

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We'd all love a second income, but some of us just don't know where to look. Dr James Fox details…

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What’s going on the IAG share price? It’s so volatile!

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The IAG share price has demonstrated plenty of volatility in recent months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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Why Rolls-Royce shares dropped in April but GE Aerospace stock surged!

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Rolls-Royce shares actually fell by 3% in April amid a flurry of conflicting news stories. Dr James Fox takes a…

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I’d invest £10 a week for £15,313 of annual passive income

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Unless we've got a lot of money, we should all play the long game with passive income. Dr James Fox…

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1 diamond in the rough I’ve added to my Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth

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I've recently added this growth-oriented company to my Stocks and Shares ISA. It's had a rocky few months but I'm…

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Why Lloyds shares gained just 1% in April!

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Lloyds shares were pretty much flat in April, having surged 22.7% since January. Dr James Fox explores what could be…

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This iconic FTSE 250 firm could recover and soar like Rolls-Royce

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This FTSE 250 stock's just hit an all-time low. It's suffering under a huge debt burden and revenues actually slowed…

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2 incredible passive income shares you probably haven’t heard of!

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When it comes to passive income shares, there are very few companies with stronger credentials than these two. Dr James…

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The Shell share price gains after bumper Q1! Have I missed my chance?

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The Shell share price made moderate gains on 2 May after the energy giant smashed profit estimates by 18.5%. Dr…

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2 dirt cheap growth stocks with heaps of potential!

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These two growth stocks are currently trading some way below their highs, but they've also got bags of potential. Dr…

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What’s going on with the GSK share price as Q1 profit falls?

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The GSK share price pushed upwards in early trading on Wednesday despite the pharmaceuticals giant registering falling profits in Q1.

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Is Ocado about to drop out of the FTSE 100?

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Ocado, perhaps the FTSE 100's only real growth stock, looks set to be demoted from the index. Dr James Fox…

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What’s going on with the HSBC share price?

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The HSBC share price rose on 30 April after the company beat earnings expectations. But what else is going on…

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£20,000 in a new ISA? Here’s how I’d target a lifelong second income

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We'd all love a second income. Just something to make life that bit easier, or to help us navigate challenging…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Rolls-Royce shares are the FTSE 100's best-performing stock over the past 12 months. However, the picture's slightly less positive over…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to generate a ton of passive income

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Passive income's a hot topic in the financial world right now with elevated returns on savings and some huge dividend…

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Up 337%, has this FTSE 250 stock peaked?

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This FTSE 250 stock's one of the index's best performers in recent years. Dr James Fox explores whether this bull…

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Should I leave my money in Lloyds shares until the decade’s out?

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I've certainly been guilty of moving my money around too much, so should I just leave my investments in Lloyds…

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1 incredible growth stock I can’t find on the FTSE 100

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The FTSE 100 offers us a lot of interesting investment opportunities, but there's not much in the way of traditional…

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I’d buy £10,000 of this overlooked stock for £1,206 passive income

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This stock offers one of the most attractive passive income investment opportunities. Dr James Fox explains why he's backed this…

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

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There are plenty of opportunities to build wealth and earn passive income in the stock market. But I wouldn't touch…

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Why have Rolls-Royce shares fallen this week?

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Rolls-Royce shares remain the best performing on the FTSE 100 over the past year, but there's been some pullback. Dr…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks & Shares ISA and aim for a £45,500 second income

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Millions of us aren’t earning the second income we deserve. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he’d get his savings…

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1 possible takeover target from the FTSE 100!

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This FTSE 100 stock is down 51.5% over the past 12 months. It also operates in an industry where conglomerates…

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When will resurgent Lloyds shares hit 60p?

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Lloyds shares have once again risen above 50p, but momentum has slowed a little. Could the stock push to 60p,…

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This lesser-known stock has a stunning 12.3% dividend yield!

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This tanker stock offers one of the biggest dividend yields I’ve come across. Dr James Fox explores whether it can…

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Here’s why I’m not enticed by the tanking NIO share price

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The NIO share price continues sinking as the brand that promised so much keeps failing to deliver. Dr James Fox…

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Should I buy Rivian stock as Tesla’s allure fades?

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Tesla saw sales fall over the past year and investors might be wondering why the stock is so expensive. Maybe…

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What’s going on with the BAE share price?

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The BAE share price has started going into reverse in recent days. Dr James Fox explores what's next for this…

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The BT share price is near rock bottom! Is it a screaming ‘Buy’?

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The BT share price is currently near the bottom of its five-year trading range. Dr James Fox explores whether this…

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What’s going on with the AstraZeneca share price?

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The AstraZeneca share price has been treading water for some time. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at possible…

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Where will the Shell share price go next?

| Dr. James Fox

The Shell share price has outpaced the rest of the market in recent weeks, but where will the energy stock…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Greggs shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

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This company might list sausage rolls at an attractive price point, but Greggs shares are looking a little expensive. Dr…

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If I’d put £1,000 in BP shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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We all know that BP shares are on the rise, but how have they performed in the long run? Dr…

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What’s going on with the Tesco share price after the latest results?

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The Tesco share price ticked upwards after reporting a jump in annual profits and volumes. Dr James Fox takes a…

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2 growth stocks I’d put £100 of my money into for wealth generation

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Growth stocks tend to be more risky than other parts of the market, but they have power to supercharge the…

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Is Tesla stock set for a massive correction?

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Tesla stock’s dipped, and it's the worst performing of the Magnificent Seven. So with the hyper-growth phase over, will it…

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