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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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52-Week Highs

13 ASX 200 shares at 52-week highs

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These shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs says these ASX tech stocks can rise 18% to 30%

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The broker sees big returns on offer from these shares.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy following the bank's big tech update?

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Is now a good time to buy the banking giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares up 50%+ in March

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These ASX shares have been on fire this month. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why it's a great day to own BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's shareholders have reason to smile on Thursday.

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Cheap Shares

Is Qantas a bargain ASX 200 stock today?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs think the Flying Kangaroo could be dirt cheap.

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ETFs

Why these ASX income ETFs could be top options

| James Mickleboro

Here's how investors can use ETFs to generate income.

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Share Market News

Buy ANZ and this ASX dividend share now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors today.

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Technology Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in Block shares 5 months ago, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in this payments stock five months ago?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 dividend shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been named as buys by brokers and tipped to offer very attractive yields.

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Growth Shares

Here are the top five ASX 200 shares in Macquarie's model growth portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated by analysts at Macquarie.

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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 Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Patriot Battery Metals, Sigma, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Brainchip, Platinum, and Premier Investments shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day.

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Dividend Investing

The 8% yield ASX 200 dividend stock insiders are buying up big

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying this dividend stock and could receive big pay checks in the near future.

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How to invest

Where to invest $8,000 in April 2024

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Here's what sort of returns could be on offer from these ASX shares according to analysts.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price sinking over 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this tech stock on Wednesday?

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Financial Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 23% today?

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Shareholders of this stock have been hit with some bad news.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares push higher on $9.8b technology simplification plan

| James Mickleboro

Westpac plans to spend big on technology to close the gap on its rivals.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this could be one of the best blue chip ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans sees this blue chip as a best idea for investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Why today is a good day to own Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of the Bunnings and Kmart owner will be smiling today.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this ASX small cap stock could rocket 60%

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Bell Potter sees huge upside potential from this small cap.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share offers 12% upside and a 4% dividend yield

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Bell Potter just slapped a buy rating on this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys and will offer great yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

2 Australian dividend shares to buy under $2

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these stocks could be great options for income investors.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy in 2024 and hold for the next 10 years

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Analysts think these top shares are in the buy zone right now.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 36%?

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Investors have been hitting the sell button on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why Telstra and these ASX 300 stocks just hit 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been selling down these shares this year.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Atlas Arteria, IDP Education, and Mineral Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Elders, Lake Resources, and Premier Investments are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session, but why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap stock is rocketing 45% on 'pivotal moment'

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very positively to an announcement.

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Energy Shares

Buy Woodside shares for a 20% gain and 4.5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks investors could get big returns from this energy giant.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares tumbling amid major management moves

| James Mickleboro

Changes are happening at these companies.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares fall despite 'exceptional results'

| James Mickleboro

This mining and mining services company has provided an update on its energy business.

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments share price jumps 9% on results and demerger plans

| James Mickleboro

The Smiggle and Peter Alexander owner has released its results. How did it perform?

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre share price falling today?

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What's going on with this travel agent's shares?

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares in the buy zone or overvalued?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Bell Potter is saying about the lithium giant.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these ASX 200 blue chip shares for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be in the buy zone according to analysts.

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