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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 Fallers

Why Select Harvests, Strike Energy, Webjet, and Woolworths shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down down, Coles and Woolworths shares are down on ACCC bombshell

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC is coming after Australia's big two supermarket operators.

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet share price really sinking 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

Today's decline could be very good news for shareholders.

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Capital Raising

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is making investors hit the sell button today.

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Materials Shares

South32 shares fall despite US$166m US government funding boost

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this mining giant on Monday?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group shares drop on new $11.9 billion Rightmove offer

| James Mickleboro

The property listings company is hoping it will be third time lucky.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is tumbling despite announcing US$230m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The company is strengthening its position in the US market with a big purchase.

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Broker Notes

Analysts think these ASX 200 shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could generate big returns for investors according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to check out these buy-rated stocks.

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Energy Shares

Forget Woodside, Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 energy share is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this energy stock according to the broker.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 lithium stock is trading at a 'material discount' and could jump 70%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this lithium miner's shares could rocket from current levels.

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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

Should you buy BHP and these ASX dividend shares?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about these income stocks?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to continue its positive run today?

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Broker Notes

Healthcare, technology, and mining: 3 ASX stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Add some diversity to your portfolio with these buy-rated shares from different sides of the market.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with big upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy for very big returns

| James Mickleboro

Returns of 14% to 68% could be on the cards for buyers of these shares according to brokers.

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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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ETFs

Invest $5,000 into these excellent ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be quality options for investors with money to spend.

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How to invest

How I'd aim to turn a $25,000 ASX share portfolio into $250,000

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth? Here's how you can do it with shares.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise ~40% to 75%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to rocket. But why?

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Is relief coming for borrowers next week? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Get rich slowly: The magic of ASX dividend growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated shares have been growing their dividends at a solid rate for years.

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Healthcare Shares

4 ASX healthcare stocks having a cracking run on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Friday. What's happening?

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Share Gainers

Why Develop Global, Ioneer, Regis Healthcare, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, EBR Systems, Inghams, and Myer shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords stock sinking 14% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors hitting the sell button today.

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Earnings Results

Myer shares crash 11% on FY24 profit crunch and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

How did the department store operator perform during the 12 months?

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 100 stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just put a buy rating on Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares have been on fire over the past 12 months. During this time, the supermarket…

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX stocks to buy with your QBE dividends

| James Mickleboro

Today is pay day for QBE shareholders. What should they do with their dividends?

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these income stocks. Let's dig deeper into it.

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ETFs

Buy these 3 ASX ETFs for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few funds for income investors to consider this week. What are they invested in?

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Materials Shares

Sell Fortescue and buy these ASX 200 mining stocks

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) shares have come under significant pressure over the past four months. During this time, the ASX…

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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 good finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter rates these ASX dividend stocks as top buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees these stocks as great options for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX shares to buy for dividend income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks are in the buy zone this week. Let's see what they offer.

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Materials Shares

Why brokers are saying investors should buy Liontown shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Check out this lithium miner.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock is surging 9% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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