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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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ETFs

3 quality ASX ETFs for Aussie investors in December

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for investors this month and beyond.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are better options than the big four bank for income investors.

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Materials Shares

Buy BHP shares for a 20% annual return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that the mining giant's shares could be undervalued at current levels.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has named these as top ideas for the month ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend shares could be top buys for 2025

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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How to invest

How to build a $300,000 ASX share portfolio in 5 steps

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to grow your wealth in the share market.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts name 3 strong blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which blue chips are bring tipped as buys by analysts right now.

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts say these small cap ASX shares could rise 30% and 50%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they are tipping these shares to deliver big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Findi, GQG, Netwealth, and Northern Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, De Grey, Metcash, and Select Harvests shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX healthcare share is soaring 26% on study findings

| James Mickleboro

This share is getting a lot of attention on Monday. What's happening?

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold share is up 29% amid $5b takeover offer from Northern Star

| James Mickleboro

A big deal has been signed between two ASX 200 gold shares on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Results in! This ASX 200 stock is rising despite falling half-year profits and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the company performed during the six months.

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Broker Notes

Buy this popular ASX 200 stock for 20% upside and a 5% yield

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is tipping big returns from this popular blue chip.

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Financial Shares

What is this leading broker saying about the AMP share price?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts at Goldman Sachs think this blue chip can keep rising?

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price smash the market again in November?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock made its shareholders smile again last month.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 10% yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could provide investors with a big income boost.

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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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Dividend Investing

4 fantastic ASX dividend stocks to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be top options for income investors. Here's what they offer.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors. Here's what is happening.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock in December?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on this popular options. Here's what they are saying.

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Broker Notes

$1,000 to invest? DroneShield and this top Australian stock could rise 50% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these shares to generate big returns for investors.

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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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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price hit a record high in November?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo made its shareholders smile again during the month. But why?

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim to make $2,200 a month in ASX passive income

| James Mickleboro

Want to be paid for doing nothing? This is how I would do it.

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Broker Notes

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy with $500

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have done all the thinking for you and rate these shares as buys.

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Materials Shares

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price perform in November?

| James Mickleboro

How did this lithium miner perform during the month? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How I could make $1 million investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These steps could be the ones to take to become a share market millionaire.

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Share Market News

Invest $20,000 in these ASX ETFs for 2025 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

These funds have delivered the goods for investors in the past and are being tipped as top picks now.

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Dividend Investing

Buy and hold these excellent ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be quality picks for income investors.

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Share Gainers

These are the 10 best ASX 200 shares of 2024 so far

| James Mickleboro

There have been some huge gains on the benchmark index this year. Do you own the best performers?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths share price has dived another 8% in a month. What now?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a super month for this retailer. Will things change? Here's what analysts say.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Findi, Humm, and Star Entertainment shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Imricor, Maas, Resolute Mining, and Select Harvests shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in a positive fashion. Here's what is happening.

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BNPL shares

If you'd invested $5,000 in Zip shares this time last year, here's what you'd have today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how successful an invest in the BNPL provider would have been.

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Earnings Results

This ASX small-cap stock is up 500% in 2024. Here's why it just crashed

| James Mickleboro

What is disappointing investors today? Let's find out why they are selling this stock.

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Materials Shares

Guess which small-cap ASX mining stock just surged 38% on a 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are fighting to get hold of this share on Friday.

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