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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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Materials Shares

Should you buy BHP shares following its Q1 update?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about this mining giant's shares?

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Netwealth, Pilbara Minerals, and Telix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult session on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Nick Scali, Northern Star, and Weebit Nano shares are avoiding the selloff

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a better day than most on Thursday.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre shares tumble: Are they a bargain buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to add this travel share to your portfolio? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Netwealth share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button today following the release of the company's quarterly update.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths shares lower on ACCC concerns. What's happening?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths' acquisition of a majority stake in Petstock hasn't been as smooth as it would have liked.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price surging 14% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why are Pilbara Minerals and ASX lithium shares getting hammered today?

| James Mickleboro

The outlook for lithium could be challenged according to one leading broker.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price dropping today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this mining company's shares today?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% yields: Citi

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the team at Citi is feeling bullish about these income options.

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ETFs

Cybersecurity, tech, and uranium: 3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy now

| James Mickleboro

It could be worth checking out exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that analysts say have 25% upside

| James Mickleboro

These high-quality shares have been tipped as buys with major upside potential.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 index on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 50 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 50 is home to the creme de la creme of the Australian share market. Here are two buys.

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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 Bapcor, Credit Corp, Hub24, and Newcrest shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Wednesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven shares jump 15% on 'transformational' $5b BHP deal

| James Mickleboro

The market is very pleased with this coal miner's proposed $5 billion acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Latin Resources, Mayne Pharma, and Paladin Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's what Citi and Goldman are saying about the Rio Tinto share price

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up this mining giant's shares?

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares up 10% to 22% on news

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares are catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Latin Resources share price jumps 7% on tier one lithium project potential

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer could be sitting on top of a tier one asset.

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Materials Shares

What's going on with BHP shares on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded overly positively to the miner's quarterly update.

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Materials Shares

Lithium Power International shares rocket 30% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer has agreed to be taken over by a Chilean giant.

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares now suspended?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer will be out of action until the end of the week. But why?

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Don't worry, its takeover hasn't collapsed! But why the big decline?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Cettire share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

The tough economic environment hasn't stopped shoppers from spending on this company's website.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch following solid Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

BHP appears to have delivered on expectations during the first quarter.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect very big yields from these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could offer investors a nice income boost.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

There's plenty to watch out for on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX 300 dividend stocks top buys this month?

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Technology Shares

Why are Janison Education shares plummeting 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

A trading update and shock changes to the tech company's CEO and Chair have spooked the market.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Volpara share price rocketing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

This health technology share is catching the eye with a very strong gain on Tuesday.

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A woman with short brown hair and wearing a yellow top looks at the camera with a puzzled and shocked look on her face as the Westpac share price goes down for no reason today
Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, GUD, Meridian Energy, and Spartan Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Rio Tinto, Xero, and Zip shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has this ASX 200 stock just crashed 10% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

A disappointing AGM update is weighing heavily on this ASX 200 stock today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX gold stock is up 100% in 2 days!

| James Mickleboro

This gold stock has been glittering this week. But what's getting investors excited?

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Materials Shares

Why this broker is urging you to sell Fortescue shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling very bearish about this mining giant. But why?

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Materials Shares

How low could the Liontown Resources share price crash when it returns?

| James Mickleboro

This lion is unlikely to be roaring when it returns to trade on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is soaring 12% on a 'key step'

| James Mickleboro

A positive update is getting investors very excited. What did the company announce?

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price climbs on AGM update: Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Telstra is holding its annual general meeting today. Here's what it said.

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