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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 Fallers

Why Cochlear, Nufarm, Origin Energy, and Pilbara Minerals shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Latin Resources, Magellan, Pro Medicus, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

A disappointing update is weighing heavily on this stock on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this miner's shares today? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear shares sink 8% on FY24 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

The company's strong growth was not quite strong enough for the market.

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Earnings Results

Goodman share price lower despite smashing FY24 guidance

| James Mickleboro

It was yet another strong year for this market darling.

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Earnings Results

Telstra share price higher on strong FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with the telco giant's results release. But why?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares tumble on big acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The lithium giant is adding a top 10 hard rock lithium operation to its portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX 200 dividend stocks offer 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect generous yields from these buy-rated stocks. But how big?

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Materials Shares

Here is the latest lithium price forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Here's where the battery making ingredient could be heading in the coming years.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear share price on watch after reporting strong FY24 profit and dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

This hearing solutions company delivered the goods over the 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these 4 ASX 300 stocks are post-results buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker was pleased with these results. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 real estate stock just reported a 391% increase in profits in FY24

| James Mickleboro

This Bunnings Warehouse property owner had a strong 12 months.

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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 Actinogen, ASX, Burgundy Diamond, and Lifestyle Communities shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Earnings Results

Which ASX 300 stock is charging higher after delivering solid profit growth and boosting its dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are pleased with what the company has reported today.

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Evolution Mining, Pro Medicus, and Seven shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Real Estate Shares

Why is this ASX 200 real estate stock sinking 6% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Another disappointing update has been released from this beaten down stock.

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Earnings Results

Evolution Mining share price jumps 9% on record profits

| James Mickleboro

This miner has delivered a golden result and investors are loving it.

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus shares jump on explosive FY24 growth

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has impressed the market again with another strong showing in FY 2024.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price charges higher after FY24 $9.8b profit impresses

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank delivered the good again in FY 2024.

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Growth Shares

Here are 2 of the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth stocks could be high quality picks.

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Resources Shares

Buy BHP and these ASX 200 mining stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to snap up the Big Australian and these miners according to analysts.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy this ASX 50 stock for a 15%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this blue chip would be a top buy right now.

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Earnings Results

CBA shares on watch after FY24 earnings and dividends beat expectations

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank outperformed expectations during the 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors with one of the biggest results of earnings season being released.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names the ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker appears to believe these stocks could be great options for income investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX small cap ripping 37% ahead on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

Big news is lifting this small cap to a record high today.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, James Hardie, Netwealth, and Seek shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Orora, Sims, and Temple & Webster shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 materials stock is leaping 10% on a $385 million sale

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating these asset divestments.

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Energy Shares

Buy this beaten down ASX 200 energy stock: broker

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks a buying opportunity has arrived for investors.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy ahead of this week's update?

| James Mickleboro

Is this big four bank a buy before its update? Let's find out.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is jumping 16% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is this takeover offer enough to get a deal over the line?

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Earnings Results

Seek share price sinks 10% on FY24 profit crunch and weak guidance

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough 12 months for this job listings company.

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Earnings Results

CSL share price tumbles after FY25 guidance disappoints

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is having a tough time on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares that could rise ~20% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these top stocks could be great options for investors.

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