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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

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares for Australian retirees

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys and expect big things from them.

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Bank Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if it were a good idea to buy this banking giant's shares a year ago.

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How to invest

I would listen to Warren Buffett's advice and buy undervalued ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

It's never a bad idea to follow in the footsteps of the Oracle of Omaha.

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Dividend Investing

3 Australian dividend shares for stress-free passive income

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Analysts think these shares could be top options.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Goodman, Hansen, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Bravura, GQG Partners, and Pro Medicus shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares higher on $615m copper deal with Sumitomo

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant has its eyes on more copper production in Western Australia.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is jumping 15% on big news

| James Mickleboro

There's reason for shareholders of this high-flying stock to smile on Wednesday.

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Cheap Shares

An undervalued ASX 200 stock to buy now

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker sees big returns on offer from this blue chip.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These quality stocks are top picks in December according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 share offers 'compelling value' for investors

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this company. Here's what you need to know.

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Technology Shares

Is it too late to buy WiseTech shares or can they keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 growth shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans sees a lot of value in these growth shares. Here's what it is saying.

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Communication Shares

The pros and cons of buying Telstra shares right now

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker has given its verdict on the telco giant's shares.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for an income boost? Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which dividend shares are being tipped as buys by analysts this month.

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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 Australian share market on hump day.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers says these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts are tipping these income stocks as buys.

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How to invest

How I would generate $50,000 of retirement income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Don't retire with less than you need. Here's how I would look for a $50,000 income in retirement.

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Retirement

2 super strong ASX 200 shares to buy for a winning retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys. Here's why they could be top options for retirees.

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX growth stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these growing companies.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price just hit a 5-year high?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this insurance giant are smiling on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Metcash, Star Entertainment, and Westpac shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Macmahon, Northern Star, and Predictive Discovery shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price pushes higher on strike action update

| James Mickleboro

What's the latest on strike action at Woolies' distribution centres?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock crashed 8% on first-half profit decline and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough six months for this fried chicken seller.

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Share Market News

Buy this ASX 200 gold share trading 'at a significant discount to peers'

| James Mickleboro

While the gold price has come under pressure in recent weeks, most analysts agree that the precious metal will stay…

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ETFs

3 quality ASX ETFs for Aussie investors in December

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for investors this month and beyond.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are better options than the big four bank for income investors.

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Materials Shares

Buy BHP shares for a 20% annual return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that the mining giant's shares could be undervalued at current levels.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has named these as top ideas for the month ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend shares could be top buys for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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How to invest

How to build a $300,000 ASX share portfolio in 5 steps

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to grow your wealth in the share market.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts name 3 strong blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which blue chips are bring tipped as buys by analysts right now.

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts say these small cap ASX shares could rise 30% and 50%

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 Fallers

Why Findi, GQG, Netwealth, and Northern Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, De Grey, Metcash, and Select Harvests shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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