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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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ETFs

3 top ASX ETF ideas for investors in May

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ideas to consider for your portfolio this month.

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Bank Shares

What are brokers saying about Westpac shares following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Should investors buy this bank stock? Or have its shares peaked?

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Earnings Results

ANZ share price on watch amid first-half earnings beat and $2b buyback

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant appears to have outperformed expectations during the half.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to buy for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these stocks this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Technology Shares

Brainchip share price rockets 14% on patent news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with today's news. Let's see what patent has been granted.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Graincorp, Spark, and Tourism Holdings shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Carnarvon Energy, Goodman, Nickel Industries, and Southern Cross Electrical are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

Up over 100% last week, down 30% today! What's going on with this ASX mining stock?

| James Mickleboro

This mineral exploration company's shares have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent sessions.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these quality companies as top buys.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just dived 8% on a profit downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The second half hasn't started positively for this company.

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Earnings Results

Westpac shares charge higher on half-year earnings beat and buyback

| James Mickleboro

Investors are loving this bank's half-year results release. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

These ASX stocks could rise 30% to 85%

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has put buy ratings on these shares this morning.

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Bank Shares

Are Macquarie shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

What is Goldman Sachs saying about this investment bank?

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Dividend Investing

Why Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 dividend stocks are buys in May

| James Mickleboro

The broker has recently put buy ratings on these shares.

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price on watch amid results, special dividend and $1b buyback

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is rewarding its shareholders handsomely this half.

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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

Forget NAB and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares could be quality options for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to invest $10,000 into next week

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with access to some of the best companies in the world.

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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

Buy these ASX dividend stocks that have 7%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

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

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How to invest

3 ASX shares to buy now that could help you retire a millionaire

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are buys. Here's why they could help you grow your wealth.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income stocks. Here's what sort of yields you can expect.

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA increase, cut, or keep them on hold?

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Bank Shares

Here's the NAB dividend forecast through to 2028

| James Mickleboro

Where is this bank's dividend heading in the coming years?

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Growth Shares

Two high-flying ASX shares: One upgraded, one downgraded

| James Mickleboro

One of these high-flying shares could keep rising and one could fall.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 Gainers

Why Block, GQG, Helloworld, and Xero shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Evolution Mining, Macquarie, and Meteoric Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a low point. But why?

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

These shares are top picks in May according to its analysts.

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Materials Shares

Why did Liontown Resources shares smash the market in April?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock was roaring last month. Why did its shares outperform?

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Materials Shares

Broker says this speculative ASX mining stock could rise over 300%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for this stock to generate big returns for investors.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price rocketing 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This payments company outperformed expectations during the first quarter.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price tumbles on FY24 profit crunch

| James Mickleboro

It certainly was a tough year for the investment bank. Let's see what happened.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks investors should be buying this retail giant's shares.

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Technology Shares

Why this could be the best ASX 200 tech stock to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this could be the best tech stock to buy right now.

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