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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

APM shares rocket 73% after rejecting $1.5b takeover

| James Mickleboro

$1.5 billion wasn't enough for this company's board.

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX All Ords share leaping 20% despite a big dent in profits

| James Mickleboro

Falling reported profits aren't putting investors off this stock.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease share price crashes on $136m half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been left bitterly disappointed with this update.

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Earnings Results

Bendigo Bank share price tumbles on half-year earnings slump

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this regional bank performed during the first half.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Boral shares outperforming the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

This building materials company has received a takeover offer.

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Earnings Results

A2 Milk share price jumps 12% on solid half-year results

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares are catching the eye on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these high-yield ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker is tipping some big yields from these buy-rated stocks.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy to supercharge your income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the benchmark index this morning.

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How to invest

No savings in 2024? I'd follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth

| James Mickleboro

Don't let having no savings hold you back from becoming wealthy.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Retirement

How to build a $1 million superannuation fund

| James Mickleboro

Here's the secret to living a comfortable life in retirement.

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Dividend Investing

I'd need this many BHP shares for passive income of $10,000 a year

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a good option for income investors? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How long would it take to turn $20,000 into $100,000 with ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

It may not take as long as you would expect.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years or more

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top long term investments. But what are you buying?

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How to invest

5 steps to becoming a milionaire with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Could following these step make you very wealthy in the future?

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Materials Shares

Why ASX nickel shares are ending the week with a spring in their step

| James Mickleboro

The nickel industry has been given some good news today.

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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 Fallers

Why Inghams, IAG, Neuren Pharmaceuticals, and Pro Medicus 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 Fletcher Building, GQG, Pilbara Minerals, and Tyro shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is crashing 15% despite doubling its first-half profits

| James Mickleboro

Investors have seen something they don't like with this result.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare share is diving 13% as short sellers take aim

| James Mickleboro

A short seller is describing this company's Daybue product as a 'flop'.

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Earnings Results

QBE share price tumbles despite 105% FY23 profit jump

| James Mickleboro

QBE's result was strong but perhaps not quite strong enough.

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Earnings Results

IAG share price sinks 6% despite huge dividend boost and buyback

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant had a strong first-half thanks to premium increases. But was it not strong enough?

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's your first-half results preview

| James Mickleboro

The lithium giant is expected to report a sharp decline in profits.

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Broker Notes

Want to outperform? This ASX 200 stock could generate a 35% return in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping 'multi-year mid-teens earnings growth' from this stock.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks with big 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

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

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Communication Shares

Down 12% from their highs: Are Telstra shares a post-results bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this telco giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-quality ASX 200 dividend shares to buy for a second income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these dividend shares as buys. Here's what they are saying.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected for Aussie investors on Friday.

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How to invest

How to invest like Taylor Swift with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

We can all learn a lot from Taylor Swift. Even in the investment world.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's how much profit to expect in Q1

| James Mickleboro

Will NAB beat expectations during the first quarter?

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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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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Telstra dividend

| James Mickleboro

Is the telco giant's latest dividend worth getting excited about?

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, IDP Education, Pro Medicus, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, Goodman, Magellan, and Wesfarmers shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 healthcare stock is surging 13% on FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's getting investors excited today.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 healthcare stock is sinking 6% despite explosive first-half earnings growth

| James Mickleboro

Sometimes the market just expects too much from companies.

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Technology Shares

Altium shares rocket on $9.1b takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock looks set to leave the ASX boards after accepting a takeover offer.

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