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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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Blue Chip Shares

4 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

If you are in the process of building an investment portfolio, then having a few ASX 200 blue chip shares in there…

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is jumping 7% on US FDA approval news

| James Mickleboro

This share is giving its shareholders an early Christmas present.

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Materials Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in BHP shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker believes could happen with this miner's shares next year.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish on these shares as the new year approaches.

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Energy Shares

2 no-brainer ASX oil shares to buy with $1,500 right now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks these shares would be great options for investors wanting oil exposure.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think that income investors should be buying these top income options right now.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares a buy following the Foxtel sale?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about the telco giant this week.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for growth investors in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great picks for growth investors in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares as Christmas presents

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they could be in the buy zone.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market give investors a little Christmas present today?

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX fintech stock suddenly crashing 22%?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very bad start to the week. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why EML, GQG Partners, IGO, and Integrated Research shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a strong gain. At the time of…

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, News Corp, Polynovo, and Pro Medicus shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is leaping 12% today

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock having a strong start to the week? Let's find out.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra share price climbs amid $3.4b Foxtel sale

| James Mickleboro

Who is buying the Foxtel business? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares higher on $30m contract win

| James Mickleboro

Good news is lifting this high-flying stock on Monday. Let's dig deeper into it.

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares dirt cheap right now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this energy giant's shares.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX lithium stock could rocket 90%+ in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this lithium developer.

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue shares and buy this ASX iron ore stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this iron ore miner could deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Brokers say these ASX 200 growth stocks could rise 50% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be dirt cheap and destined to generate big returns.

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Dividend Investing

Top analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are great buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these income options right now.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX shares could be top SMSF options in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these high-quality shares. Let's find out why.

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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

Why these ASX dividend stocks could be best buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these dividend stocks are best buys in December.

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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 to watch.

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ETFs

$500 to invest? Here are 5 top ASX ETFs to buy

| James Mickleboro

Looking for quality options for your money? Check out these ETFS.

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these buy-rated shares.

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How to invest

I'm taking Warren Buffett's advice for when ASX shares are at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Would the Oracle of Omaha continue to buy shares when the market is at a record high?

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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 40% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver huge returns for investors next year.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long term investments? Then check out these funds.

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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors. Let's see what they offer.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA finally take interest rates lower in 2025? Let's see what is being forecast.

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AI Stocks

If an investor put $5,000 in Nvidia shares 5 years ago, here's what they'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Just how could have the returns been since back in 2019? Let's find out.

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AI Stocks

The top Australian artificial intelligence (AI) shares to buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Looking for exposure to the AI boom? Look no further than these two shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

Why CSL and these excellent ASX retirement shares could be buys in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality options for investors as we head into the new year.

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue Gold, Mesoblast, Pilbara Minerals, and Wesfarmers shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Novonix, HMC, Karoon Energy, and Ventia shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers shares lower on $770m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which business the conglomerate is offloading.

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