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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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Energy Shares

Woodside shares rise on $2.1 billion windfall

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the energy giant is selling to pull in these funds.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 80%

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about this stock today? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

What's going on with the Origin Energy share price today?

| James Mickleboro

The energy giant's shares have slipped into the red on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price climbs on Q1 update and $880m investment news

| James Mickleboro

How did the supermarket giant perform in the first quarter? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price higher on 'invaluable' ex-Rio Tinto appointment

| James Mickleboro

The lithium miner has made a new addition

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Materials Shares

Here's what this leading broker is saying about Pilbara Minerals shares

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy this lithium miner? Let's see what this broker is saying.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Liontown shares after 'highly encouraging' quarter?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this lithium miner.

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares a bargain buy after being sold off?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying about this blue chip following its update.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to supercharge your passive income

| James Mickleboro

Looking for an income boost? Analysts say these shares are buys.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend stocks to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been rated as buys by analysts. Let's see what they are forecasting.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the local market today. Will it be a good session? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why Appen, GQG, Pilbara Minerals, and Syrah shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Cettire, Star, and Woolworths shares are being sold off today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time 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

Why is the Liontown share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is failing to roar on Wednesday. Let's find out why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price crashes 6% after earnings fall 'below' expectations

| James Mickleboro

Things aren't quite as positive as you'd expect for the supermarket operator.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares tumble on $18m quarterly loss

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough quarter for the struggling casino and resorts operator.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares higher despite guidance downgrade and project suspension

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has announced a lot of things today. Let's dig deeper into them.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price higher on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The travel agent is betting big on cruises. Here's what you need to know.

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long term options? Check out these funds.

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Dividend Investing

This 6.6% ASX dividend stock pays out consistent cash

| James Mickleboro

Ten years of dividend increases look set to continue for the foreseeable future according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

Guess which hugely popular ASX 300 stock was just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has taken off its buy rating this morning. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX dividend shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these stocks. But why?

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Growth Shares

These ASX 200 growth shares could rise 65% and 100%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer for buyers of these shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

$50,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim for $1,700 a month in passive income

| James Mickleboro

The share market can be used to generate significant income. Here's why I would do it.

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Share Gainers

Why Firefly, Premier Investments, Serko, and Zip shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Tuesday. But why are they rising?

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Growth Shares

Is this growing ASX 300 stock a top buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this high flying company.

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Share Fallers

Why Black Cat, BlueScope, Cettire, and Coronado shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here's your FY24 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank kicks off earnings season in the banking sector next week.

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Materials Shares

5 reasons to buy Rio Tinto shares now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named the reasons why it thinks this mining giant is a buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Myer and Premier Investments shares jump on huge merger news

| James Mickleboro

The two retailers are combining some of their operations. Let's dig deeper into the plan.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited about this buy now pay later provider today.

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Energy Shares

Santos and Woodside fall after oil prices crash

| James Mickleboro

What's going on in the energy sector on Tuesday? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling 8% after downgrading its guidance

| James Mickleboro

What's behind this downgrade? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Technology Shares

Cettire shares crash 17% on sinking profits

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer has had a tough start to FY 2025. Here's what you need to know.

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Technology Shares

Why this top broker just upgraded DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees recent share price weakness as a buying opportunity for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say Telstra and this ASX 200 dividend share are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks right now.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks will pay generous dividends in the near term.

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Blue Chip Shares

These big ASX 200 blue chip shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be cheap at current levels.

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