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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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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

Would you be laughing all the way to the bank today or not?

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Dividend Investing

How about buying these ASX dividend shares?

| James Mickleboro

Experts think that investors should be snapping up these dividend shares.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 into BHP shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Will the Big Australian continue to pay big dividends?

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Is it still too soon for the central bank to cut rates?

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Earnings Results

Liontown share price tumbles 7% on half-year results

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's results have been released this afternoon.

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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 Market News

Why Pilbara Minerals, Syrah Resources, Tabcorp, and Westpac shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Clinuvel, Deep Yellow, and EML shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 300 uranium stock avoiding the market selloff and racing higher?

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are tumbling with the market today. Why is this one rising?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price sinking again and down 47% since 1 March?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock has been sold off this month. But why?

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Technology Shares

1 All Ords stock quietly crushing the ASX today

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock's transformation is taking shape and the market is happy.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is exploding 120% on a new deal with Nvidia

| James Mickleboro

This small cap has signed a new deal with one of the world's largest companies.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 300 battery materials stock crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

Its shares are now down by 67% since this time last year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 stock is sinking after its CEO quit amid 'inappropriate and offensive language' probe

| James Mickleboro

The outgoing CEO doesn't recall making the alleged comment but has still decided to walk.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Telstra dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Hold the phone! Telstra's dividend is set to increase in the coming years according to analysts.

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Industrials Shares

Own Brickworks shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

Is Brickworks going to post a sharp profit decline next week?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for investors looking to make long-term investments.

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Materials Shares

Could Core Lithium shares really fall another 40%?

| James Mickleboro

Two leading brokers think that unwanted records could be broken for this lithium miner's shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend shares now

| James Mickleboro

These income options are in the buy zone according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 powerful blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy for your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high-quality companies could give your portfolio a big boost.

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Earnings Results

Sayona Mining share price jumps despite $32m half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

The Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA) share price is pushing higher on Thursday. At the time of writing, the lithium…

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 300 lithium stock is up 64% in a month

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been loving a recent announcement.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Aussie Broadband, Core Lithium, and Westpac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a rough session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Bubs, Clinuvel, and Superloop shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors getting excited about these shares today?

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX 300 shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders of these companies see value in their shares.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price higher on major US government order

| James Mickleboro

Another major contract win has been announced from an important customer.

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Dividend Investing

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| James Mickleboro

You can use your wealth to generate big (and growing) income from dividends.

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Communication Shares

Why are Superloop shares jumping 34% and Aussie Broadband shares sinking 25%?

| James Mickleboro

Origin has caused these big moves today. But how?

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Technology Shares

Appen shares plunges 17% after takeover collapse

| James Mickleboro

Well that didn't take long...

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Earnings Results

Myer share price charges higher on half-year results and major board changes

| James Mickleboro

This department store operator reported a sharp profit decline but investors don't mind.

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Share Market News

Arafura share price halted ahead of blockbuster funding news

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths developer could be about to sign a game-changing funding package.

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Materials Shares

Could Liontown shares really rally another 32%?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer just signed a new debt deal. Is your sign to buy?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top options for income investors according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

If I buy $8,000 of Challenger shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Are its shares better than its annuities?

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Share Market News

Here's the iron ore price forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Is the iron ore price weakness going to end any time soon? Let's find out.

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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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Dividend Investing

Buy this ASX 300 stock for a 14% gain and 5.5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this stock before it's too late.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX AI stock rocketed 170% on an AstraZeneca update

| James Mickleboro

Investors are loving this company's announcement on Wednesday.

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