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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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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks could be top buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy rating on these income options. Let's dig deeper into this.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 18% to 25%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see potential for market-beating returns from these stocks.

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Technology Shares

Buy these ASX 200 tech stocks after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be in the buy zone following the market volatility.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Coronado, Healius, Smartgroup, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Predictive Discovery, QBE, and Synlait Milk shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share is leaping 11% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a golden finish to the week for this stock. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

Experts name 2 small cap ASX stocks to buy for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these high risk-high reward investment options.

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Financial Shares

Why this high-quality ASX 50 share could rise 25% and pay a juicy dividend

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this blue chip is a top buy.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for 4% to 5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated income options to offer good yields.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in BHP shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this mining giant could be a good place to invest $10,000?

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Gold

Is this the best ASX gold stock to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks very highly about this gold miner and is tipping it as a buy.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX uranium shares to buy for 80%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that these stocks could deliver very big returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Get a big income boost from these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in September according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Don't miss out on these excellent ASX dividend shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these income options as top buys in September.

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX bank stock jumped 19% in August

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this bank were celebrating last month. But why?

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Growth Shares

These excellent ASX growth shares could rise 15% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting outsized returns from these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Coronado Global, Monash IVF, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, GPT, NextDC, and oOh!Media shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is sinking 19% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this miner's shares today?

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETF for growth investors this month

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these exciting funds.

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Financial Shares

Why are Challenger shares crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

What has spooked investors this morning? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Why are Woodside shares sinking another 6% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is dragging this energy giant sharply lower today.

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Communication Shares

TPG share price higher on $1.2b Optus deal approval

| James Mickleboro

This telco is heading into regional areas with this deal.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best of the best on the ASX according to Goldman Sachs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the latest on the suspension of Star shares

| James Mickleboro

Star's suspension continues. But what's the latest?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend stocks to buy with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these high-yield stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 top ASX 300 dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These income stocks have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these blue chips.

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Share Market News

4 high-quality ASX 200 passive income shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be a great source of income and have put buy ratings on them.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Fortescue, REA Group, and Santos shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a day to forget on Wednesday following a selloff on Wall Street…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Aussie Broadband, Nuix, and Orora shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff and pushing higher. But why?

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Gold

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 gold giant

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks the gold miner could rise by 20% from current levels.

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Materials Shares

Why are Fortescue shares crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

The iron ore giant's shares have hit a new 52-week low today.

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares tumble to 52-week low despite 'remarkable achievement'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is kicking goals but its shares aren't doing the same.

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