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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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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Evolution Mining, Hub24, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these top stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

The ASX blue chip shares I'd trust with my money

| James Mickleboro

Do you have money to invest? Here are three blue chips you can trust.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great options for investors wanting to make portfolio additions in 2026.

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Generation Development, Northern Star, and Pantoro shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. What's happening?

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, DroneShield, Premier Investments, and South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Should you buy Paladin Energy shares after its strong update?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has upgraded its valuation for this high-flying uranium stock.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares tumble as cost increase disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Fortescue reported for the second quarter and first half.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is dropping despite delivering strong Q2 growth

| James Mickleboro

This stock continues to grow at a strong rate. But not as strong as one of its rivals.

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Technology Shares

Is the DroneShield share price heading to $5.00?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Bell Potter are predicting for this high-flying stock.

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Small Cap Shares

This small cap ASX tech share could have 75% upside

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on this small cap. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

Bell Potter says this ASX All Ords stock could rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this stock right now.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about ARB and BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy these popular shares? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth stocks set to skyrocket in the next 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting returns of 80% to 130% from these stocks.

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How to invest

How to turn ASX dividends into long-term wealth

| James Mickleboro

Want to become rich? Here's how dividends could help.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs for long-term investors

| James Mickleboro

These funds give investors exposure to some of the best stocks in the world.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Northern Star, Pro Medicus, and Web Travel shares

| James Mickleboro

How does the team at Morgans rate these popular shares? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical and these ASX shares are up 200%+ in just a year

| James Mickleboro

These shares have made their shareholders wealthy over the past year.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Materials Shares

This ASX rare earths stock is rocketing 27% on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Navigator Global, Praemium, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Lynas Rare Earths, Paladin Energy, and Sovereign Metals shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX copper stock crashing 31%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing this stock to sink deep into the red today.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX silver stock has 'a sky full of upside'

| James Mickleboro

This exciting stock could be a high risk, high reward pick according to the broker.

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Energy Shares

Why are Paladin Energy shares jumping 12% to a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium producer is jumping on Wednesday. Let's find out why.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher on strong FY25 update

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant delivered on its production guidance in 2025.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX stock can rebound 80% after its selloff

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock the broker is bullish on this week.

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Technology Shares

Why this incredible ASX 200 stock could rise almost 25%

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be heading much higher according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which dividend stocks analysts are tipping as buys.

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Blue Chip Shares

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX 200 shares to try and beat the market

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these shares potential market-beaters.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough session for Aussie investors on hump day.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for exposure to exciting megatrends

| James Mickleboro

These exciting funds could be worth getting better acquainted with.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are Woolworths shares a blue-chip buy?

| James Mickleboro

Would I buy this supermarket giant's shares? Here's my verdict.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX 200 shares can rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

The broker says these shares could offer major upside.

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How to invest

How to build an ASX share portfolio for income and growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how I would achieve this with my portfolio.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX shares I would hold for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason why I would hold these shares for the long term.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, ARB, Inghams, and Qoria shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Share Market News

Why Bellevue Gold, DroneShield, Hub24, and Telix shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising on Tuesday despite the market weakness.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares rise on solid half and copper upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant had a strong half. Here's what it reported.

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Share Market News

Hub24 shares jump 8% on record-breaking performance

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock continues to break records.

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