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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

5 ASX ETFs for beginner investors in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Start your investment journey with these funds that offer exposure to some of the best companies in the world.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys right now

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated stocks this week.

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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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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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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to almost 30%

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated stocks to provide income investors with big yields.

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Growth Shares

2 of the best ASX growth shares money can buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these growth shares very highly. But why?

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Blue Chip Shares

Why these ASX 200 blue chip shares could generate big returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are could be dirt cheap at current levels.

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Communication Shares

Still under $4 despite strong recent results, is Telstra stock too big a bargain to pass up?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for this telco giant to break free? Let's see what analysts are tipping for the telco giant.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds to consider adding to your portfolio next month.

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Dividend Investing

3 outstanding ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will borrowers need to wait until the middle of next year for relief? Let's find out.

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ETFs

If I'd invested $5,000 in this ASX S&P 500 Index Fund 5 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Would it have been a good idea to buy this ETF? Let's find out.

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Retirement

3 ASX 200 shares to buy for a strong retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chip shares are in the buy zone right now.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, EOS, GQG, and Mineral Resources shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Megaport, Pilbara Minerals, Vysarn, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is rocketing 16% on an asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This share is catching the eye with a very big gain on Friday. But why is it rising?

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Technology Shares

Why are Megaport shares sinking 14% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares rocket 18% on guidance upgrade and big dividend news

| James Mickleboro

The infant formula company is finally going to start paying dividends to shareholders.

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Technology Shares

Why today is a big day for this ASX 200 AI stock

| James Mickleboro

This company stands to benefit from 'one of the most profound transformations in the history of technology'.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech Global shares crashing almost 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

Recent controversy has led to delays to an important launch and hit its revenues.

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Financial Shares

Down 19%! Is the GQG share price selloff an overreaction and buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this beaten down stock? Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs for a $500 investment next month

| James Mickleboro

If you have $500 available to invest in the share market, then the exchange traded funds (ETFs) in this article…

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these dividend shares very highly. Let's see why.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect 5% to 8% dividend yields from these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these dividend stocks could be great options for income investors today.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares for 16% to 25% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these buy-rated shares.

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Financial Shares

This $7 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 11%. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

There's trouble in India and it's weighing on this stock today.

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52-Week Lows

Down 68% from highs, this ASX 200 stock just hit a 4-year low. Time to pounce?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down stock a buy? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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Share Gainers

Why Pinnacle, PWR, Race Oncology, and Vulcan shares are flying today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Sayona Mining, Web Travel, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. Why are they being sold off?

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Broker Notes

Guess which beaten down ASX share is rocketing 11% today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors buying this beaten down stock? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock jumping to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is smashing the market this year despite all the doom and gloom in the industry.

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Travel Shares

Why are Web Travel shares tumbling 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Its suspension is over. What's going on with this travel stock?

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining shares sink 13% on Piedmont Lithium merger news and capital raise

| James Mickleboro

This merger will create the largest lithium producer in North America.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this popular stock is performing so far in FY 2025.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares: Broker says the 'risk-reward is attractive'

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett has good things to say about the supermarket giant following its quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend stocks. Let's see why they are bullish.

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Financial Shares

Here's what this top broker is saying about Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this investment bank heading to a new record high?

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