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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 Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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Small Cap Shares

These small cap ASX shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined to deliver big returns over the next 12 months according to brokers.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Digico, Platinum, and Resolute shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Brainchip, Meridian, and SCEE shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong start to the week. 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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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price rocketing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock making waves on Monday? Let's find out what's going on.

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Gold

The best ASX gold stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be the gold stocks to buy in the new year according to the broker.

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Bank Shares

Why today is a good day to own NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

This big four bank's shareholders will be smiling on Monday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock Goldman Sachs just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this tech stock on Monday.

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ETFs

2 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these funds. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

These cheap ASX dividend shares can rise 9% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these buy-rated shares according to analysts.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says this popular ASX 200 mining stock is a sell

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this beaten down mining stock can keep falling from here.

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these growth shares.

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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

Buy these top ASX 200 dividend stocks for 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the income investors should be snapping up these shares this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the first day of trade this week.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for beginners in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for investors that are just starting their journey with shares.

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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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Healthcare Shares

The best ASX 200 healthcare stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares could give your portfolio a healthy boost next year according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big yields could be coming from these buy-rated shares.

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Technology Shares

The best ASX tech stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter thinks these stocks are going places next year.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 into Westpac shares just 1 year ago, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how successful an investment in Australia's oldest bank would have been.

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How to invest

My ASX share portfolio is up 40% in 2024! Here's my strategy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Investing in quality companies paid off in 2024. Here's what I did.

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Retirement

How I'd generate $80,000 of retirement income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This is one way that investors could aim for a rich retirement.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker ahead of the new year.

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Share Fallers

Why Metcash, Regis Resources, Rio Tinto, and Vulcan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Insignia, Iress, and Peter Warren shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a decent finish to the week. 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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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 tech stock is jumping 8% on Friday on big news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited this morning.

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Materials Shares

Why are the shares of lithium stock Vulcan Energy crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium stock is taking a tumble on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share just received a $2.68b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Private equity firm Bain Capital has its eyes on this financial services company.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls despite $3.9b lithium update

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is betting big on lithium. Here's what it has announced.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $3,000 on the ASX in December

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as top picks this month. Let's see why.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these 4 ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 uranium stock is 'incredibly cheap'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be on offer from this uranium producer.

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ETFs

4 top ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a look at a few popular ETFs that could be top options for investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult Friday the 13th for Aussie investors.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares jump on major CEO insider buying

| James Mickleboro

Over $1 million was spent on his company's shares this week.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are down 7% and 22% on price fixing allegations

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC is going after these companies due to alleged price fixing. Let's see what is happening.

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