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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 Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you should look out for on the local market today.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 high-yield ASX dividend stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality options for a retirement portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

3 cheap ASX shares that offer 4.5%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are cheap and could provide investors with a nice income boost.

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How to invest

Got $500? 2 top ASX shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are top long-term buys.

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX stocks that could rise 40% to 100%+

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believes these small caps could be worth a closer look.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Ora Banda, Step One, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. Why are investors selling them?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Dropsuite, Spartan Resources, and Universal Store shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 23% today

| James Mickleboro

An announcement by this gold developer is getting investors very excited this morning.

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Materials Shares

Lynas share price tumbles on disappointing revenue slump

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this rare earths stock today?

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Share Market News

2 high-profile ASX 200 transport shares making big news today

| James Mickleboro

Good news is giving these shares a lift this morning. What's happening?

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker names 2 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up these stocks before it is too late.

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors this month.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold share could be dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this gold miner could be seriously undervalued. What is it saying?

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 uranium stock could rise 25%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think now could be the time to snap up this hot stock.

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Broker Notes

Why did this top broker just downgrade DroneShield shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes its shares are fully valued at current levels.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to return to form today.

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Dividend Investing

4 top ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these income options as buys. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Immutep, Insignia, and Perenti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, South32, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. 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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Materials Shares

Small-cap ASX lithium stock rockets 115% on new discoveries

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords shares surging over 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price sinks 13% on half year update

| James Mickleboro

How did DroneShield perform during the first half? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price crashes 10% on FY25 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

How did this mining giant perform in the fourth quarter and what is next?

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Energy Shares

Buy this ASX 200 energy stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping market-beating returns from this stock. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX 300 income stocks for investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be in the buy zone right now.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Rio Tinto shares be worth next year

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this broker is forecasting for the miner's shares.

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Technology Shares

It's time to buy this ASX tech stock: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Why is the broker feeling bullish about this stock? Let's find out.

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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

3 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given the thumbs up to these stocks. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a day to forget for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise ~20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could generate big returns for investors.

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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these income options.

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Broker Notes

Which beaten down ASX 200 share did Goldman Sachs just upgrade to a buy rating?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become more bullish on this stock following last week's update.

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Best Shares

The best ASX shares to invest $1,000 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that putting your money into these stocks could be a smart move.

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Dividend Investing

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares were give the thumbs up by analysts last week. But why?

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Share Market News

4 ASX ETFs to buy for FY25 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Could these ETFs be top options for investors looking for long term picks?

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Retirement

How much superannuation should I have at 50?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out if you are on track for a comfortable retirement.

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Australian Ethical, Lifestyle Communities, and Regis Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling heavily with the market. But why?

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