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James Mickleboro

James Mickleboro has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2015. After studying economics at university back home in the United Kingdom, James came to live in Australia and managed to land a job at an Australian fund manager. This was the start of a love affair with Australian equities and he hasn't looked back since. James is part of the CFA Institute's Chartered Financial Analyst program and hopes it teaches him how to become an astute investor which allows him to help others with their own investing. Outside of reading and researching he spends many a late night watching the English Premier League and Seinfeld reruns.

Recent Articles

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Blue Chip Shares

BHP, Macquarie, and Westpac: Naughty or nice? 3 popular ASX shares examined

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if these blue chips made their shareholders smile in 2025.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs to buy now and not look at until next Christmas

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for 2026 and beyond. Let's find out why.

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Cheap Shares

These popular ASX 200 shares are in the Boxing Day sales

| James Mickleboro

These quality shares have been sold down to levels that analysts think could make them dirt cheap.

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ETFs

If Santa brought me one ETF this Christmas, it'd be this one

| James Mickleboro

This is the fund that I would love to receive for Christmas. Let's dig deeper into why it could be…

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Share Market News

5 amazing ASX 200 shares I want Santa to bring me for Christmas

| James Mickleboro

I wish I could unwrap these shares on Christmas morning.

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How to invest

What $100 invested in Australian shares each week starting this Christmas could become

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey could be one of the best decisions you ever make.

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Technology Shares

3 incredible ASX 200 tech stocks for smart investors in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks could deliver big returns next year.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Medibank, PLS, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares. Are they bullish or bearish?

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ETFs

The smartest ASX ETFs to build wealth in the new year

| James Mickleboro

These funds have qualities that could make them attractive to wealth-builders.

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Share Fallers

Why Brightstar, EVT, Monash IVF, and Pro Medicus shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't spreading the Christmas cheer on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity, DroneShield, St Barbara, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making investors smile on Christmas Eve.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this newly listed ASX stock could rocket 80%

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this stock following its recent IPO.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares may have peaked but this ASX iron ore stock could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this iron ore miner.

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Technology Shares

Why are DroneShield shares racing higher again today?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders have received an early Christmas present with a strong gain on Wednesday.

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Real Estate Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising on $3.7b contract win

| James Mickleboro

This stock is getting a lot of attention from investors on Christmas Eve.

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Share Market News

Was it a good idea to invest $10,000 in CBA shares in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Was buying this 'overvalued' bank a smart move in 2025? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend shares I would buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

I think these shares could be great picks for investors that are building an income portfollio.

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Energy Shares

Prediction: Here's where the latest forecasts show the Woodside share price going next

| James Mickleboro

Is the energy giant a buy, hold, or sell? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the shortened week in style? Let's find out.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs to buy if you got a Christmas bonus

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds potentially worthy of your bonus.

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bearish about these popular shares. Let's find out why.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names 2 small cap ASX stocks to watch

| James Mickleboro

Big things could be on the cards for buyers of these small caps according to the broker.

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Growth Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is so bullish on these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Core Lithium, Fenix, and Goodman shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Capricorn Metals, Paradigm, and Silver Mines shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good session for owners of these shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: DroneShield, Macquarie, and Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

What do analysts think of these popular shares?

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REITs

Goodman shares rocket 8% on $14b European data centre news

| James Mickleboro

The company is betting big on data centres with this latest partnership.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock is jumping 6% on big US AI news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is catching the eye of investors on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these 3 Australian shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up from brokers.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these highly rated shares.

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Technology Shares

Will DroneShield shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

| James Mickleboro

Will this high-flying stock soar even further next year? Let's have a look.

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Blue Chip Shares

I think these ASX blue chips shares are primed for a major rebound in 2026

| James Mickleboro

2025 was not kind to these shares. Here's why things could be better next year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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How to invest

The easy way ASX investors can build wealth like Warren Buffett

| James Mickleboro

The Oracle of Omaha's patience is a secret weapon to building wealth.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for investors next month.

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Cheap Shares

The ASX stocks I'd buy that nobody else wants

| James Mickleboro

These beaten down stocks could be worth looking at. Let's see why.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Develop Global, Metcash, and Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Meteoric Resources, NextDC, and Nick Scali shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, HMC Capital, Regis Healthcare, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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