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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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Dividend Investing

Looking to retire? Buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks are in the buy zone right now.

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Share Market News

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be great options for income investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips are best buys according to a couple of leading brokers.

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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 red finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Energy Shares

How much could a $10,000 investment in Woodside shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of returns one leading broker is expecting from the energy giant.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock surging despite a $500 million writedown?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are looking beyond this write-down and focusing on its strong underlying performance.

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Share Market News

2 cheap ASX All Ords shares to buy for growth and dividends

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are cheap and could pay out growing dividends.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become a lot more positive on this supermarket giant.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Graincorp, Incitec Pivot, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having stronger-than-average sessions on Thursday. But why? 

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, JB Hi-Fi, PYC, and Renascor shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

'Tip of the iceberg': Why this ASX lithium stock has exploded 200% in a week

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited this week? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX dividends stocks analysts think are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares have decent upside potential and attractive yields.

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Materials Shares

How much passive income would I make from 300 BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a good source of income? Let's see what analysts are predicting.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Wilsons is saying about ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

What are its analysts saying about the big four banks following their updates?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Materials Shares

Could Liontown shares roar 30%+ higher?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten-down lithium developer about to roar higher? Let's see what Bell Potter is saying.

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Technology Shares

Own Xero shares? Here's what to expect from next week's results

| James Mickleboro

Strong earnings growth is expected from this market darling next week.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock dived 9% after parting ways with Albemarle

| James Mickleboro

A promising agreement has been terminated but management remains confident.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for a 20%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be coming for this stock.

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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 Fletcher Building, Healius, Iperionx, and Iress shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Boss Energy, Domino's, and Renascor shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Arafura share price surging 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors believe this rare earths developer could be a big winner from the Federal Budget.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue chip shares could rise 10% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these blue chips to deliver big returns.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX 200 dividend giants to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these stocks as their best ideas this month.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be fantastic buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be quality long-term options for investors. But why?

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Financial Shares

Why Goldman Sachs just slapped a sell rating on this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip has been hit with a sell rating. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better day for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Buy BHP and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is one of four stocks that analysts are tipping as buys.

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Communication Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Telstra shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

What do analysts think this telco giant's shares could be really worth?

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Dividend Investing

3 bargain Australian shares with over 5% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these cheap shares could offer big returns.

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Healthcare Shares

1 magnificent ASX stock down 10% to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say this high-quality stock is a great option for investors right now.

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Growth Shares

2 of the best growth-focused ASX shares to consider buying in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have very good things to say about these growth stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 4 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be top options for income investors. Let's see what brokers are forecasting.

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, GUD, Race Oncology, and Spartan Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a decent session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Meteoric Resources, Pantoro, and Worley shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session today. But why?

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Technology Shares

Brokers name 2 rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These tech stocks could be quality options for growth investors. Let's see why.

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Materials Shares

How much could a $10,000 investment in Pilbara Minerals shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this lithium giant could deliver big returns or destroy wealth?

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Bank Shares

Here's the ANZ dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant will be paying its latest dividend soon. But what will come next?

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Materials Shares

BHP shares on watch after new $64b Anglo American takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't second time lucky for the Big Australian. Will it try again?

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