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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when the market returns in 2025.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to quality companies from a range of industries and locations.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price rocket 37% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares smashed the market in 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares delivered massive returns last year.

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Share Market News

ASX shares in 2024: A year in review

| James Mickleboro

As we move into 2025, now would be a good time to reflect on the year that was for ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to own in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares outperformed the market in December.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL and this ASX 200 healthcare stock buys in January?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up these shares? Let's see what analysts are saying.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Invictus Energy, Mesoblast, Weebit Nano shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are on course to end the year on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Life360, Newmont, and St Barbara shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the year in the red. Let's see what is going on.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price crash 45% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors selling off this lithium giant this year? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Retirement

Analysts say these fantastic ASX retirement shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these top shares could be great picks for retirees.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs for a $1,000 investment in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's look at four funds that could be worth considering in the new year.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX 200 stocks could be strong buys in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bullish on these stocks and are tipping them as buys in January.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend stocks for retirees to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is tipping these stocks as buys ahead of the new year.

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX 200 growth stocks to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could be top picks for investors next month.

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Broker Notes

Down 50% and 70%: Why these ASX 200 shares could be cheap buys

| James Mickleboro

Although the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has been trading within sight of a record high, the same cannot be said…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough session for Aussie investors.

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How to invest

How I'd build a winning portfolio by investing in top ASX shares now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what steps you could take to build a winning portfolio.

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts say these small cap ASX shares can deliver big returns

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Imricor, Strike Energy, and Wildcat shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares starting the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why APA Group, Block, Empire Energy, and Transurban shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 Market News

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock is rising on $30m contract win

| James Mickleboro

Another contract win has been announced by this high-flying stock. Let's dig deeper into it.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are better options that Australia's largest bank.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are these the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter have good things to say about these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs is bullish on these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these shares right now.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that brokers think are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these are some of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be best buys next year according to the broker.

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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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Share Market News

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These funds have been recommended as buys by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend stocks to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be in the buy zone for income investors in 2025 according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for crypto, income, and buy and hold investing

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs cover different areas of the share market. Let's see what they offer.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP, Westpac and this ASX dividend stock

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chip options are buys when the market reopens.

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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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How to invest

How to make $50,000 passive income a year from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here is how you can generate income each year without lifting a finger.

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Growth Shares

These ASX 200 shares could be buys if there's a stock market crash in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these shares. Here's why they could be great options in the event of a market…

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Communication Shares

4 reasons to buy Telstra shares for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees a number of reasons to buy this telco giant's shares now.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy for 2025 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top options for investors next year.

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