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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session awaits Australian investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these 3 ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top options for income investors right now.

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about AMP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is last year's sell-off a buying opportunity for 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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Share Gainers

Why 5E Advanced Materials, Endeavour, Strike Energy, and Suncorp shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market sell-off on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Brainchip, Gold Road, and Northern Star shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

5 top ASX ETFs for investors to buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs allow you to invest in very different sides of the market.

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Gold

Guess why this ASX 200 gold stock is crashing today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a tough time on Wednesday. What's going on?

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Retirement

Buy these high-quality ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman Sachs is bullish on these top shares.

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Bank Shares

Why did ANZ shares smash the ASX 200 in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant was in fine form last year. Why were investors buying its shares?

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Growth Shares

Big returns could be coming for these ASX growth shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth stocks could be good portfolio additions this year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these income options.

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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 difficult session for investors on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Citi says these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker sees these dividend shares as top options.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers think that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, IAG, PYC Therapeutics, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the year in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Grange Resources, Loyal Lithium, and West African shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting 2024 in a positive fashion.

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How to invest

Making New Year's resolutions? I'd start investing $150 a month in ASX dividend shares to target huge passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you can put your money to work in the share market.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX blue-chip shares could rise 25%+ in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these blue chips this year.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources shares sank 84% in 2023: Will this year be better?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share destroyed significant shareholder wealth last year. What's on the cards in 2024?

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Travel Shares

Qantas stock: Should you buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Flying Kangaroo a good option after a disappointing 2023?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits in 2024 and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect term deposit-beating yields from these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on the first trading day of the year.

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy for 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth stocks could be top picks in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could offer decent upside and attractive yields next year.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares of 2023. Should you buy them now?

| James Mickleboro

The market was not kind to shareholders of these companies.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy in 2024 and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long-term investments? Check out these ETFs.

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Growth Shares

10 ASX shares I would buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's where I would put my money during the next 12 months.

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ETFs

How I'd invest my first $500 today to target a $25,000 passive income

| James Mickleboro

Investors have to start somewhere and this share could be a great foundation to build from.

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Share Gainers

Can you guess which were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

These shares made their shareholders smile during the past 12 months.

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Retirement

Buy these ASX retirement shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling positive about these shares that could be good options for a retirement portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs rates these ASX 200 dividend giants as buys

| James Mickleboro

These giants could be good addition to an income portfolio in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Nickel Industries, Novonix, and Sayona Mining shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in a positive fashion.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Chalice Mining, Perseus, and Race Oncology shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the year.

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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.

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Dividend Investing

Massive dividends: Buy this ASX stock for steady yearly income

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this dividend stock could be a buy for the year ahead.

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Bank Shares

Can Bank of Queensland shares rebound strongly in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this bank share ahead of next year.

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Materials Shares

Will 2024 be a better year for Sayona Mining shares?

| James Mickleboro

The market has not been kind to shareholders of this lithium miner this year.

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