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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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1 change to consider as the stock market reaches all-time highs

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market is a great place to make money, but investors should also be careful with global indexes pushing…

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The IAG share price has rocketed… but here’s a much cheaper alternative

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why the IAG share price has performed so well in recent years versus its peers, but…

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I asked AI for the date of the next stock market crash… was it useful?

| Dr. James Fox

Stocks are at all-time highs despite concerns about the global economy. Is a stock market crash due and what can…

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Has the London Stock Exchange Group share price ever been more appealing?

| Dr. James Fox

The London Stock Exchange Group share price is down 21% over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox believes investors…

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Late to investing? Here are Dr James Fox’s favourite FTSE 100 stocks right now

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is near all-time highs, but Dr James Fox believes there are plenty of stocks that are still…

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Here’s the secret behind my best-ever investment on the stock market

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he made what's now his most successful investment on the stock market. It’s a simple…

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This growth stock trades at a 90% discount to its peers

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox highlights one of his favourite growth stocks and explains why he thinks the share price could still…

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Looking for better value than Lloyds shares? Check out this lesser-known bank

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believe that Lloyds shares are approaching fair value. He thinks this under-the-radar banking group may outperform its…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to retire early?

| Dr. James Fox

More Britons should be using the Stocks and Shares ISA. It’s an incredible vehicle for building wealth, earning a passive…

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Loan pressure passes: now can the Lloyds share price tip £1?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged over the past two years, but it has actually underperformed some in its peer…

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How much should you put in an ISA for a monthly passive income of £2,000?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox explains how an investor can leverage their resources and…

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Down 41%, can the Greggs share price stage a recovery?

| Dr. James Fox

The Greggs share price has performed very poorly over the past 12 months, but that didn’t surprise me. The stock…

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The UK’s favourite stocks are red hot… these FTSE shares may perform better

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at some of the UK’s overlooked stocks that he believes could vastly outperform…

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How much money do I to put into need in an ISA for £1,000 in passive income each month?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for Britons to build wealth and take an income from their…

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Here’s the best time to start a SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for taking control of your retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Is there any value left in the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has smashed expectations over the past three years, delivering unmatched growth. Is there any value left?

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My highest-conviction FTSE 100 investment right now is…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100's at an all-time high and this means some of the stocks on the index have never traded…

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Almost nothing saved? Here’s how you can still build a second income portfolio by investing

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons have almost nothing saved, but that doesn’t mean they can’t start working towards a life-changing second income…

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How much money do I need in an ISA to earn a £40,000 passive income at 55?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage the power of compounding within an ISA to earn a really sizeable…

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2 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks to consider adding to your portfolio in October

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has pushed up to all-time highs in 2025, but that doesn’t mean investors can’t find a blue-chip…

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Could Nvidia stock soar after ChatGPT investment?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock jumped after announcing plans up to $100bn (£73bn) in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, strengthening its role at the heart…

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This beaten-down US stock deserves your consideration in October

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock promises to lead the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution, but the last earnings report didn’t…

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Jet2 shares could be vastly undervalued…again

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares have come under pressure again in recent weeks with investors seemingly spooked by customer late booking patterns.

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3 companies to consider adding to your Stocks & Shares ISA in October

| Dr. James Fox

Historically, October has been one of the stronger months for stocks, despite the so-called ‘October Effect’. Dr James Fox explains.

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Uninspired by US stocks: is this contrarian investment worth adding to your ISA?

| Dr. James Fox

A US congressman recently bought this stock, and that’s got me wondering whether it could be right for my ISA.…

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Have UK investors missed the chance to buy Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has surged again, pushing closer to its all-time highs. Dr James Fox explains why investors may not have…

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Here’s how investing in US tech could generate a juicy future passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income, but one place we rarely look is US tech. Dr James Fox…

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A surging US stock to consider for an ISA in October

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has this share surging in his Stocks and Shares ISA, and sees scope for continued outperformance in…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s a strategy to try turning that into a £60,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. Dr James Fox explains one tried-and-tested strategy for building wealth and eventually…

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Here’s the secret to a potential £1m Stocks & Shares ISA at 30!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a key vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £4,000 of monthly tax-free passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but not all leverage the power of the Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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This brokerage looks set for the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

Investors are always keen to see which companies will gain promotion to the FTSE 100. This UK-based brokerage could be…

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Here’s why a SIPP could be the perfect place to put some of your savings

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP, or Self-Invested Personal Pension, receives tax relief, meaning retirement savers can get a portion of their tax back.

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Here’s how to start an ISA from scratch for a child

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how parents can leverage the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth for…

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Here’s the latest Rolls-Royce share price forecast

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged in recent years with an incredible turnaround story. Dr James Fox explores what analysts…

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£10,000 invested in Haleon shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares are among the most traded on the FTSE 100 but arguably don’t get the attention they deserve. Dr…

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Dangerously close to FTSE 250 relegation, but this industrial stock could be a long-term winner

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is a fan of industrial stocks from data centre builders to aircraft engines. He also likes this…

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£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Standard Chartered shares have been real winners in 2025, but how about the longer-term performance? Dr James Fox takes a…

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Are Greggs shares cheap enough to consider buying?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has been very bearish on Greggs shares for some time. Here, he considers how far they need…

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£10,000 invested in Shell shares 29 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have remained pretty stable over the past 12 months, but it’s a more interesting story when we look…

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