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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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Share Market News

Top broker says that Mineral Resources shares are a buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is bullish on this miner following its update.

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Bank Shares

Why are ANZ shares sinking over 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant's shares are out of favour on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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ETFs

3 explosive ASX ETFs for investors chasing growth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these exciting funds could be worth a spot in some portfolios.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Graincorp, Webjet, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Flight Centre, Navigator Global, and Regis Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Why are Xero shares tumbling 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has delivered its results this morning. How did it do?

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 200 blue chip stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Breville, CBA, Ramelius shares

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish or bearish on these names?

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Materials Shares

Sell Pilbara Minerals and buy Liontown shares: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying one lithium stock over the other.

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Growth Shares

These top ASX 200 shares could rise 50% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting these shares to deliver huge returns over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to boost your passive income in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts are recommending to clients.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX stocks that could 10x your $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares have bright futures and have put buy ratings on them.

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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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How to invest

How to turn $50,000 into $500,000 on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to change a large sum of money into a life-changing sum.

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ETFs

The 3-ETF portfolio that could last a lifetime

| James Mickleboro

This could be the easiest portfolio you will ever need to build.

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Gold

Macquarie has an outperform rating on these 5 ASX gold stocks

| James Mickleboro

These gold miners could be destined to climb meaningfully higher according to the broker.

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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 Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Inghams, Life360, and Megaport shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Flight Centre, Mineral Resources, and Strickland shares are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Should you buy crashing Life360 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about this tech stock.

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Bank Shares

Could CBA shares crash a further 35%?

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank's valuation could be 'detached from fundamentals' according to one broker.

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Share Market News

Why are Flight Centre shares surging 7% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are buying this travel agent's shares on Wednesday. Let's find out why.

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Technology Shares

Which $40b ASX 200 stock is sinking 5% despite strong FY25 profit growth?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors selling this stock on Wednesday? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock was just upgraded to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has turned bullish on this name this week.

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Share Market News

5 top ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 5 years+

| James Mickleboro

Let's look at five ASX ETFs to build wealth with through to 2030 and beyond.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors.

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Growth Shares

Could these ASX stocks quietly make you rich?

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined for big things in the future.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the local market on hump day.

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Growth Shares

3 proven ASX compounders that could double your money over time

| James Mickleboro

Want big returns for your portfolio? Here's why these shares could deliver the goods.

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ETFs

Buy these fantastic ASX ETFs before everybody else does

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth your attention. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 20% return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker is bullish on this stock. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo Bank, CBA, Coronado, and Life360 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been selling off these shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Aeris, Capricorn Metals, Northern Star, and Rox shares are rallying higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are performing better than most on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

What does Macquarie think ANZ shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Does the broker think they are worth more than the market is currently paying for them? Let's find out.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 amazing ASX 200 blue chip shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these blue chips. Let's find out what they are recommending.

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares down 10% despite record result and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is being sold off despite a record performance.

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Earnings Results

Why are CBA shares sinking 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank added over 175,000 new accounts during the quarter.

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Share Market News

What is Morgans saying about Iress, Macquarie, and REA shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker is bullish or bearish on these names.

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Dividend Investing

3 super ASX dividend shares to buy for an income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given buy ratings by analysts. Let's find out why.

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How to invest

How to make your first $10,000 in the ASX share market

| James Mickleboro

Here's a guide for growing your wealth in the share market.

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