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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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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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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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