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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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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 healthcare shares making big moves on earnings updates

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these two shares reported on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Megaport, Nanosonics, Telstra, and Universal Store shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday with strong gains.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Goodman, Magellan, and Super Retail shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why is the Megaport share price rocketing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is having a stunning session. But why?

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Earnings Results

Telstra shares storm 4% higher on 'solid result'

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's shareholders are smiling on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Goodman share price crashing 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is weighing down this blue chip this morning.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals share price pushes higher despite $69m half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this lithium miner performed during the first half.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price falls on mixed FY24 result and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's copper operations were on fire in FY 2024. But not enough for dividend growth.

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Earnings Results

Telstra share price on watch after dividend boost and $750m buyback

| James Mickleboro

How did Australia's largest telco perform during the half? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers share price on watch amid half year profit and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

How did the Bunnings and Kmart owner perform during the first half?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock Goldman Sachs says could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker thinks the market is undervaluing this stock.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these shares as buys. Let's see what sort of yields they offer.

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ETFs

4 excellent ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be among the best out there for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors. Here's what to expect.

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold until 2035

| James Mickleboro

Let’s see why these buy-rated shares could be long term wealth generators for investors according to analysts.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX 200 pharmaceutical shares surging on big US news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is getting investors excited on Wednesday. Let's find out what is happening.

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Earnings Results

Santos share price tumbles on weak FY24 result

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing investors to sell this energy giant's shares.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel, Light & Wonder, Navigator Global, and St Barbara shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Cleanaway, NAB, Step One, and Stockland shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Market News

Why is the CBA share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this banking giant falling today? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 consumer shares surging on half-year results on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources share price crashes 14% on massive $800m loss

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough six months for this mining giant. Let's see what it reported.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price crashes 7% on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are coming down to Earth with a thud on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

Why are Goodman shares in a trading halt on results day?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this blue chip on Wednesday? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Why these amazing ASX ETFs could be top picks for growth investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few funds that could be quality picks for Aussie growth investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares to beat falling interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could help investors overcome interest rate cuts.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 10% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which 3 ASX dividend stocks are top picks for analysts

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are tipping as buys this month.

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Share Market News

Is now the perfect time to buy BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on the mining giant's shares.

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Broker Notes

Down 26%! Buy this ASX 200 stock while it's dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this blue chip has been oversold and is in the buy zone now.

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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 busy day for Aussie investors today.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this Telstra-linked ASX small cap stock just crashed 90%

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is having a very bad session. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these top ASX stocks could rise 15% to 20%

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks these shares could be heading higher from here.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, HMC Capital, Hub24, and Judo shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

Market weakness hasn't stopped these shares from racing higher today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Reliance, Resimac, and SRG shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a disappointing session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

2 ASX industrials shares plunging 8% on guidance disappointment

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening with these shares on Tuesday following their results releases.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 financial shares going gangbusters on earnings updates

| James Mickleboro

These shares are surging after impressing with their strong half year results.

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Earnings Results

BHP shares fall after cutting dividend by 30%

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's profit decline appears to have spooked some investors.

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Earnings Results

$4.2 billion ASX 200 financial stock sinks 7% on half year results

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this blue chip performed during the first half of FY 2025.

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