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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 DroneShield, Paladin Energy, Red 5, and Synlait shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why is short interest in Sayona Mining shares growing?

| James Mickleboro

Why won't short sellers leave this lithium miner alone?

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Gold

Want gold exposure? Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 gold stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's a gold miner that could deliver big returns for investors.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy shares sink on $1.25b uranium acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to the news.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock jumps 10% on strong FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

How did this KFC restaurant operator perform in FY 2024?

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for 'stability and growth potential'

| James Mickleboro

One analyst has good things to say about this stock.

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Materials Shares

Meet the ASX copper stock that could rise 30%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks recent weakness has created a buying opportunity.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX income stocks for Aussie investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Buy Telstra shares due to its 'excessive' discount

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's shares could be unnecessarily cheap according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are top options for income investors and expect yields of 6%+.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what's happening.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter says these ASX dividend shares are top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

The broker says these shares are in the buy zone right now.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX share crashing 60% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock may need a stiff drink today.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock could rise 50% in a 'transformational year'

| James Mickleboro

This small cap has been tipped to rise materially from current levels. 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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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 compounding machines to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great long term options for investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Metcash, ResMed, and Star Entertainment shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Cleanaway, IGO, Myer, and Premier Investments shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Industrials Shares

ASX industrial stock rallying amid $110 million acquisition with 'valuable efficiencies'

| James Mickleboro

This waste management company is expanding its presence in Melbourne.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price plunges 13% as weight-loss results reawaken worries

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors heading to the exits today? Let's see what's happening.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 retailer and Myer shares rocket on 'significant opportunity' to combine powers

| James Mickleboro

These two retailers could be combining forces and investors appear very happy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just slashed its final dividend by 23%

| James Mickleboro

This retailer had a tough time during the 12 months. Here's how it performed.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares tumble on disappointing earnings guidance

| James Mickleboro

This casino operator's shares are falling again on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Pilbara Minerals shares: Buy or Sell?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this lithium miner? Here's what one broker thinks.

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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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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these ASX 200 shares that could rise 30%+ before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could rise materially from where they currently trade.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on 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 have a positive start to the week? 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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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: Earn $1000/month

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could turn the ASX into your own personal ATM.

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Growth Shares

7 excellent ASX growth shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think growth investors should be buying these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX income shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these income options.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% and ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think buyers of these shares could generate big returns over the next 12 months.

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ETFs

4 of the best ASX ETFs to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for investors looking to make long term investments.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these shares.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Have things changed since last week's RBA meeting? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How to turn your savings account into a gold mine starting with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why shares could be superior to savings accounts.

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ETFs

$20,000 invested in the ASX MOAT ETF 5 years ago is worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to buy this popular ETF five years ago?

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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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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing on deal with lithium giant SQM

| James Mickleboro

The two parties are looking at a potentially significant lithium project in Europe.

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