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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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Share Gainers

Why Harvey Norman, Macquarie Technology, Ramsay Health Care, and Star are rising

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These ASX shares are having a strong day. But why?

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Earnings Results

Mesoblast share price tumbles on US$32.5m half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

This biotech continues to burn cash.

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Technology Shares

Why is the high-flying DroneShield share price crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is running out of steam on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Harvey Norman share price jumps to 52-week high on half-year results

| James Mickleboro

A sharp profit decline isn't putting off investors today.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price falls despite strategy update and new AI solution

| James Mickleboro

This growing tech star has laid out its plans for the coming years.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price jumps on $2.5b coal sale

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is offloading its coal assets in Illawarra.

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay Health Care share price falls on profit crunch and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

This private hospital operator continues to battle with higher costs.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX pharmaceuticals stock is up 400% in 2 days

| James Mickleboro

Big returns have been generated from this pharma stock this week.

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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: Is Westpac stock a buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts feeling bullish on this bank?

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Energy Shares

Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX uranium stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes recent weakness has created a buying opportunity.

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Growth Shares

These ASX 200 growth shares could be strong buys in March

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling bullish about these growth stocks.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares are top buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will investors be leaping for joy on 29 February?

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Share Market News

Here's the Rio Tinto dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are forecasting for the miner's dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NIB and this ASX 200 dividend stock now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these shares are buys for income investors.

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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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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 shares crashing up to 12% on earnings updates

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Wednesday. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why APM, DroneShield, EOS, and NextDC shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Fortescue, Kelsian, and Neuren shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being hit hard on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price rocketing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders have a reason to smile at long last on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 200 pharmaceuticals stock crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to a sales update.

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Share Market News

Why is the Telstra share price falling on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

The telco giant's shares are under pressure. But is it good news really?

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Earnings Results

EML share price sinks on $12m half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

EML grew its top line strongly but reported a loss after tax.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock crashed 29% on its half-year results

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to this results release.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock hit a record-high on 'strong' half-year result

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator delivered a strong result according to analysts.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares taking another tumble on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

It doesn't look like mining operations will be resuming any time soon.

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Growth Shares

This ASX growth stock is down 25%: Buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on this beaten down growth share.

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Broker Notes

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy under $30

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are top buys for investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in these buy-rated ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Big yields are expected from these shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent session for Aussie investors.

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Materials Shares

4 directors are buying the dip on this ASX lithium stock

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been busy buying shares in this lithium miner.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the Woodside dividend

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant is rewarding shareholders with a big dividend again this year.

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Share Gainers

Why Coles, G8 Education, Helia, and Reece shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, DGL, Weebit Nano, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being hit hard on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Up 45% in a year, this ASX 200 insurance stock is going gangbusters on strong earnings

| James Mickleboro

Earnings were strong enough for a special dividend.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares rocketing up to 20% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Takeover offers have been put on the table for these companies.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX industrials shares crashing up to 22% on earnings

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to these results.

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Technology Shares

4 ASX tech shares tumbling on results releases

| James Mickleboro

These ASX tech stocks are taking a dive on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Reece share price jumps 13% on stronger than expected half-year profits

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been impressed with this half-year result.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price tumbles 9% despite explosive first-half growth

| James Mickleboro

Zip had a strong half and delivered a big improvement in key metrics.

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