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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Wesfarmers, Westpac, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish or bearish on these shares? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Coronado, G8 Education, Megaport, and Perenti shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, EOS, Nuix, and Reece shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold stock surging 33% today?

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is getting the market excited on Monday. Here's what you need to know.

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Earnings Results

Why are EOS shares rocketing 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

This defence stock is having a great start to the week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock jumping 14% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this stock is starting the week strongly.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $50,000 today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth getting better acquainted with.

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Gold

Why this growing ASX 200 gold stock could rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this gold miner's shares could rise strongly over the course of 2026.

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Share Market News

Why Telix shares could rise 80% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this biotech could be seriously undervalued and is tipping a major rebound.

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Broker Notes

3 excellent ASX 200 shares to accumulate right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans are saying positive things about these top shares.

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Dividend Investing

Broker says these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks these shares are buys for income investors. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Blue Chip Shares

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 blue chip shares today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these shares as buys. Here's what they are recommending.

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Growth Shares

1 ASX growth stock down 50% to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this beaten down stock.

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs to buy and hold in an SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Looking to add to your SMSF? Here are three funds to check out.

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How to invest

The Warren Buffett rule that could transform your ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Following the Oracle of Omaha's investing strategy could be smart idea.

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be in the buy zone right now.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Goodman, Hub24, and Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has been looking at these popular stocks following their results.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Lovisa, Wesfarmers, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these shares following their results.

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Bank Shares

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Are the big four banks good value or overvalued? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years or more

| James Mickleboro

Want to make long-term investments? These funds could be worth a look.

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Superannuation

Could you retire at 60 with the average superannuation balance?

| James Mickleboro

Are you on track for an early retirement? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about these popular ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are they buys, holds, or sells? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Earnings Results

Why this heavily shorted ASX 300 stock is jumping 12% today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman Y Gomez, Inghams, Megaport, and Rio Tinto shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why PWR, QBE, Telix, and Zip shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in style. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: NAB, Santos, and Suncorp shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these giants.

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Earnings Results

Megaport shares tumble despite record results

| James Mickleboro

A record result was not enough for the market. Here's what the company reported.

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BNPL shares

Why are Zip shares rebounding 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down stock plans to buy its shares on-market.

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Materials Shares

Why are Rio Tinto shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's full-year results have disappointed the market.

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Broker Notes

Why Goodman shares could be heading 20%+ higher

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks investors should be buying this blue chip.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has buy ratings on these shares and is tipping strong returns.

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Share Market News

Bullish or bearish? Bell Potter gives its verdict on this high-flying ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling positive about this name. Let's see what it is saying.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy PLS shares after its results?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has been running the rule over the lithium giant.

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Communication Shares

What is Bell Potter saying about Telstra shares following its strong result?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy with $30,000 in February

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for quality options for your investment portfolio? Here are three to consider.

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