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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

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| James Mickleboro

You can use your wealth to generate big (and growing) income from dividends.

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Communication Shares

Why are Superloop shares jumping 34% and Aussie Broadband shares sinking 25%?

| James Mickleboro

Origin has caused these big moves today. But how?

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Technology Shares

Appen shares plunges 17% after takeover collapse

| James Mickleboro

Well that didn't take long...

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Earnings Results

Myer share price charges higher on half-year results and major board changes

| James Mickleboro

This department store operator reported a sharp profit decline but investors don't mind.

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Share Market News

Arafura share price halted ahead of blockbuster funding news

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths developer could be about to sign a game-changing funding package.

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Materials Shares

Could Liontown shares really rally another 32%?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer just signed a new debt deal. Is your sign to buy?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

If I buy $8,000 of Challenger shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Are its shares better than its annuities?

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Share Market News

Here's the iron ore price forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Is the iron ore price weakness going to end any time soon? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy this ASX 300 stock for a 14% gain and 5.5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this stock before it's too late.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX AI stock rocketed 170% on an AstraZeneca update

| James Mickleboro

Investors are loving this company's announcement on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Liontown, PSC Insurance, and Zip shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Jupiter Mines, Newmont, and Perpetual shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's happening?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords company is being sued by shareholders over stock price losses

| James Mickleboro

Some of this biotech's shareholders aren't happy with management.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is suspended amid takeover rumours

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX share is rumoured to have received a takeover offer.

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52-Week Highs

Metcash share price hits 52-week high on broker upgrade: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have responded positively to its trading update.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares crash 9% after posting massive half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is having a very tough time due to weak prices.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price races higher on Chinese tariffs news

| James Mickleboro

China could be opening back up to this wine giant.

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Technology Shares

Why are Appen shares crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down tech stock has received a takeover offer. But did the market expect too much?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for a second income

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors good dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks that are market leaders to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think they could be top options for income investors right now.

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Communication Shares

Here's why this broker just upgraded Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that recent weakness has created a buying opportunity for investors.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price on watch following takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

But will the offer price be a huge disappointment to investors?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 retail stock is tipped to deliver 19% upside and a 6.5% yield in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of this share according to Morgans.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors on Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich buying ASX growth stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys. Could they be the key to growing your wealth?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price on watch amid $167m half-year loss and CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

All eyes will be on this lithium miner tomorrow after it post a huge loss.

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Dividend Investing

Why does Morgans rate these ASX dividend stocks as buys?

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks highly of these shares. But why?

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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ETFs

How much would I have now if I'd invested $10,000 in Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a year ago?

| James Mickleboro

Let's run the numbers and see if this has been a successful investment.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Brainchip, Lake Resources, and Yancoal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Pilbara Minerals, QANTM, and Ramelius shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in Westpac shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Has this big four bank been a good place to invest?

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Communication Shares

Is Telstra stock a buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about this telco giant?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

This stock is rising despite raising capital. What's going on?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash shares push higher on trading update

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to this update.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price jumps on deal with Tesla supplier

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has signed a new offtake agreement this morning.

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Materials Shares

Why are Lake Resources shares crashing 20% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a tough session on Tuesday. What's going on?

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