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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 local market on Melbourne Cup Day.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie tips 40%+ upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is feeling bullish about this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Westpac dividend

| James Mickleboro

How big was the bank's payout? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Origin shares

| James Mickleboro

What should you do with these blue chips? Let's see what one analyst is saying about them.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, Lynas, ResMed, and Steadfast shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why AMA, DroneShield, Pepper Money, and Westpac shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. 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 shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CBA, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips buys? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares surge 9% on major contract win

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is storming even higher on Monday. Let's find out why.

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Earnings Results

Westpac shares fall despite reporting $6.9bn profit and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has released its full year results this morning. Let's see how it performed.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks to buy for passive income in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Analysts think these shares are worth a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Down 22%: Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has turned bullish on this beaten down stock.

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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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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worthy additions to a balanced investment portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

CBA is a quality stock but these ASX dividend shares are better in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts prefer these shares for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off last month. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2029

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP dividend getting bigger or smaller from here? Let's find out.

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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 turn a $200,000 portfolio into $1,000 a week in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Wouldn't it be nice to get paid for not even lifting a finger? Here's how you could do it.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were fighting to get hold of these shares last month.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the central bank make a cut or has recent data spooked it?

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Superannuation

How much you really need in superannuation to retire comfortably

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how much superannuation is needed if you want a comfortable retirement.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy in November with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what makes these funds great picks for Aussie investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Humm, Mayne Pharma, and Steadfast shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Cedar Woods, Newmont, ResMed, and Titomic shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a happy Halloween for owners of these shares. 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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Materials Shares

What's Macquarie's new price target on Lynas Rare Earths shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this high-flying stock? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

ANZ Bank shares push higher despite $1.1b profit hit

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the bank has announced.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares charge higher on strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

This sleep disorder treatment company delivered more strong growth during the three months.

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs for long-term compounding wealth

| James Mickleboro

Want to build your wealth? Then check out these top funds that have bucketloads of potential.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are Coles shares a great blue chip investment?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about the supermarket giant.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How to prepare your ASX share portfolio for 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what you could do now to prepare for whatever the market throws at you next year.

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How to invest

How to stay calm and profit from an ASX share market crash

| James Mickleboro

It can be scary, but it need not be. Here's why.

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Growth Shares

3 unstoppable ASX growth shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are destined for big things in the future.

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Novonix, and Wesfarmers shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Coronado, Megaport, and Mineral Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Why Macquarie is bullish on this ASX 200 tech stock

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be in the buy zone right now according to the broker.

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