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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

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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Share Fallers

Why Guzman y Gomez, KMD, Mineral Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Botanix, Strike Energy, Talga, and West African Resources shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these strong ASX 200 blue chip shares are top buys today

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips tick a lot of boxes for analysts. Here's why they are bullish.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords share crashing deep into the red on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This retailer has dropped to a 52-week low today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Botanix shares jump on FDA approval and $70m capital raising

| James Mickleboro

Investors are responding positively to some very big news.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares drop on major P2000 lithium expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner could be about to increase its production to 2 million tonnes a year.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These ASX stocks are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in June.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 100 stock has 'high quality' earnings and could rise 22%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Mining, supermarkets, and property: 3 ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These stocks from different sides of the market have been named as buys by analysts.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for an 11% gain and 4%+ dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish about this stock. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these buy-rated stocks.

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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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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX 300 dividend stocks today for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these income options.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares: Buy or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy or sell the telco giant's shares? Here's what analysts think.

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Materials Shares

ASX small-cap stock explodes 210% on new copper find

| James Mickleboro

This small cap has tripled in value in a single day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why James Hardie, Mader Group, MMA Offshore, and WA1 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, DroneShield, Guzman Y Gomez, and Helia shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having strong sessions on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects good returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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IPOs

Guzman y Gomez shares rocket 36% on IPO day

| James Mickleboro

The quick service restaurant operator is having a stunning first day on the ASX boards.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares hit record high on major new AI order

| James Mickleboro

The tech stock just can't stop rising. What's getting investors excited today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price tumbles on Penfolds China update

| James Mickleboro

Here's an updated outlook for the Penfolds business now that China is back on the menu.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares fall on big iron ore news

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is closing down its Yilgarn Hub at the end of the year.

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Healthcare Shares

Botanix Pharmaceuticals share price on watch amid FDA news and 'transformative event'

| James Mickleboro

Big news has just been announced from this clinical dermatology company.

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ETFs

Why these 5 ASX ETFs could be quality options for investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be quality options for investors right now.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX mining stock just got a huge broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock could be heading even higher according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these shares are in the buy zone right now for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Technology Shares

The ASX tech stock with 'a significant growth opportunity ahead'

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has been flying in recent times and a fund manager remains very positive.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could Woolworths shares beat the market in FY25?

| James Mickleboro

FY24 hasn't been kind to the supermarket giant. Will things be better in the next financial year?

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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 Beach Energy, Core Lithium, Helia, and Red 5 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Chrysos, Hansen Technologies, Pantoro, and WA1 Resources shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares rocketing over 16% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are getting very excited about these shares today.

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Materials Shares

Why are Sayona Mining shares outperforming other ASX lithium stocks today?

| James Mickleboro

Lithium stocks are down but this one is holding firm. What's going on?

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Financial Shares

QBE shares drop on half year update and strategic review

| James Mickleboro

Here's how QBE performed during the first half and its plans in North America.

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