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James Mickleboro

Author Bio
James Mickleboro is an investment writer and analyst who has worked with The Motley Fool Australia for 10 years, covering ASX shares, market news, broker research, dividends, growth stocks, and long-term investing ideas.

Over that time, James has written extensively about Australian equities and developed a particular focus on helping everyday investors understand the stories behind share price moves, company announcements, broker views, and broader market trends.

His best investment recommendation was identifying Afterpay while it was still a small-cap growth share, before its rise into one of Australia’s biggest technology success stories. His worst investment lesson came from CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), where he was burnt by believing management could turn the business around sooner than the market ultimately allowed.

Areas of Expertise

ASX shares
Growth and dividend investing
Broker research
Interpreting company announcements
Market news
Portfolio strategy
Long-term wealth creation

Education
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. CFA Institute
Social Media
LinkedIn

James is the founder of Evermore Asset Management, which focuses on undercovered global stocks.

Favorite Investment Quote
"It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price."
— Warren Buffett

Recent Articles

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Hub24, Northern Star, and Transurban shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares. Is it time to buy? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Sigma, Cliunvel, and NextDC shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how analysts rate these shares this week.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market have a good finish to the week? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares with big international ambitions

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated by brokers. Let's see what they offer.

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Broker Notes

Analysts tip these ASX shares to return 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns are expected from these shares.

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Growth Shares

I searched for the next $10 billion ASX company. These 5 caught my attention

| James Mickleboro

I think these top shares have significant growth potential and are worth watching very closely.

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Broker Notes

A leading broker just upgraded these 3 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling more positive about these shares.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

I looked for ASX shares that could double their dividends by 2036. Here's what I found

| James Mickleboro

These five shares have bright outlooks and could be top picks for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish about these names. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Deep Yellow, PLS, Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares. Here's how it rates them.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why VEU and these ASX ETFs could be top buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about these leading funds.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy and hold for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

There are good reasons why these shares could be top long-term picks.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share was just hit with a broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has turned lukewarm on this popular stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated shares.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors.

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ASX Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Mesoblast, PLS, and SEEK shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on these shares this week.

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 top ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are recommending to investors this week.

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ASX Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why short sellers have their eyes on these shares.

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ASX 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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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Buy and hold these top ASX ETFs until 2036

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that could be worth looking at for the next decade.

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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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Retirement

If I could only buy 5 ASX shares for retirement, these would make my shortlist

| James Mickleboro

There are good reasons why these shares are high up on my list.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at 60 and 70 in Australia

| James Mickleboro

Let's run the numbers and see how you compare.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Evolution Mining and Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these popular shares.

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Broker Notes

This high-quality ASX 200 share could rise 60%

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker expects a good yield and major upside from this stock.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with 40% to 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker sees big yields and bigger returns on offer here.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a positive note? Here's what you need to know.

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Best Shares

I compared 5 of the ASX's best shares. Here's which one I'd buy today

| James Mickleboro

The best shares don't always make the best investments.

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Broker Notes

Could Paladin Energy shares return 90% in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium miner's shares could be undervalued according to one leading broker.

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AI Stocks

Could high-flying Megaport shares rise another 50%?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter admits that it underestimated this AI stock's growth potential.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

Read more »

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 fantastic ASX ETFs for buy and hold investors

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth a look if you want to build wealth.

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Materials Shares

2 ASX lithium shares to buy with 38% to 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for these shares to rise strongly over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Down 30%: Why a top broker just upgraded PLS shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has turned positive on this lithium miner.

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Growth Shares

I searched for the next great ASX compounder. These shares deserve attention

| James Mickleboro

I believe these shares could deliver strong returns for patient investors.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A lot is happening on the share market today. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 300 shares tipped by brokers to return 16% to 38%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could deliver market-beating returns according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Fortescue, Guzman Y Gomez, and Megaport shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Morgans is saying about these popular shares.

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