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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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How to invest

How to turn $500 into $50,000 of passive income a year with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how investors can generate significant passive income from the share market.

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Share Fallers

Why Capricorn, CBA, Endeavour, and Polynovo shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Meteoric Resources, Qantas, and West African shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff today.

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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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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 financial stock is rocketing 13% on big takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This big news is getting investors very excited on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 7%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these buy-rated shares can generate big income for investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 super strong ASX 200 shares to buy for your SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are raving about these strong blue chips.

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Travel Shares

Is now the perfect time to buy Qantas shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think this high-flying stock can keep rising.

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Blue Chip Shares

Top ASX 200 shares to buy with $1,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be a good destination for a $1,000 investment in March.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy asap!

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be top picks for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Technology Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Droneshield shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think it is a good idea to buy this stock?

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Share Gainers

Why Droneshield, Magellan, Pointsbet, and West African shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying these shares on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Mesoblast, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most on Thursday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why are Woodside shares sinking like stones today?

| James Mickleboro

What is causing investors to hit the sell button today? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Today's decline could actually be good news for the miner's shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes these shares 'offer attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.'

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares as buys. Let's see what sort of yields they offer.

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Retirement

3 ASX retirement shares to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be worth considering for a retirement portfolio.

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Growth Shares

Brokers are tipping these super strong ASX 200 growth shares to rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as top buys following earnings season.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Mesoblast shares could still be dirt cheap even after 700% gain

| James Mickleboro

This biotech has been on fire but the gains may not be over yet according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and these top ASX dividend shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts are tipping the banking giant and these shares as buys for income investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares rocketed 35% in February: Are there more gains ahead?

| James Mickleboro

Can this high-flyer keep on rising or is it now fully valued?

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Technology Shares

100 billion reasons to buy this world class ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to like about this tech stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why these top ETFs could be worth considering as buys this month.

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How to invest

How to build a $500,000 ASX share portfolio from scratch

| James Mickleboro

Getting rich in the share market isn't as hard as you might think.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are tipping these shares as buys with big return potential.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Clarity, Qantas, and Resolute shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Ioneer, Treasury Wine, and Woolworths shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths share price sinking to a multi-year low?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is putting pressure on this supermarket giant's shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 biotech stock is jumping 7% on big news

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

'Material discount': Broker says this ASX 200 uranium stock can rise 100%!

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock is trading at a material discount and sees scope for it to double in value.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these names this month. Let's find out why.

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Technology Shares

Down 23%: Why this ASX tech stock could be a top buy now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that this tech stock could deliver big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares crashed 17% in February: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think that now is a good time to buy this lithium giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Beat falling interest rates with these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these shares this week.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be quality picks for investors this month.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares for beginners to buy with $500

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few shares that analysts think could be top buys right now.

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