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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

Why are ASX lithium shares like Pilbara Minerals going gangbusters today?

| James Mickleboro

Lithium is the place to be on Wednesday it seems.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 100 share just delivered a 53% profit boost in FY23

| James Mickleboro

Consumers certainly didn't stop spending on gaming this year.

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Growth Shares

Forget BrainChip shares. These ASX growth stocks could deliver superior returns

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth stocks could be better options than the ultra risky Brainchip.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has Goldman Sachs just upgraded CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant could be in the buy zone according to a leading broker.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares that Citi rates as buys with big yields

| James Mickleboro

The broker is expecting some generous dividends from these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set for another great day on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

If I'd put $3,000 into Liontown shares 5 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Spoiler alert: You'd be very wealthy!

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Dividend Investing

Morgans rates these ASX dividend stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is saying good things about these income options.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares a buy following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Is ANZ the big four bank to buy this week? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Catapult, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why NAB, OFX, Origin, and Telstra shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Can Core Lithium shares reach 50 cents by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Where will this beaten down lithium miner end the year?

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Dividend Investing

Why are NAB shares under pressure today?

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares are having a tough session. Why are they sinking today?

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Gold

Guess what 'significant milestone' sent this ASX gold stock rocketing 41% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer has released a promising update.

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BNPL shares

Guess which ASX share is crashing 27% on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is planning to pack its bags and head to New York.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares charge higher after cash earnings beat expectations

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant appears to be performing ahead of expectations in FY 2024.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for investors to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be used to diversify a portfolio and add some quality shares to it.

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How to invest

How to start generating ASX passive income with as little as $500

| James Mickleboro

Even small investments can help you generate passive income with ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares that have been given the thumbs up by brokers.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price on watch following $2.5b Q1 profit

| James Mickleboro

CBA has released its quarterly update. How did it do?

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $20,000 in BHP shares at the start of 2023, here's how much I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

How has the Big Australian performed for investors this year?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong session on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Coles shares could provide investors with an 18% return over the next 12 months

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant could be in the buy zone according to analysts at Citi.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX medtech stock is roaring 67% higher today on a US approval

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this medtech stock are smiling on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, Elders, Fleetpartners, and NIB shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness and pushing higher. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Macquarie, TPG, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Act fast if you want to receive the next NAB dividend

| James Mickleboro

NAB will be paying its next dividend soon. Here's what you need to do to receive it.

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Materials Shares

Guess why the Boral share price is jumping 8% today

| James Mickleboro

Boral has started FY 2024 very positively and upgraded its guidance.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting big on these ASX shares dropping in value?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin Energy shares rise on special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Origin has announced a generous special dividend that will be paid if its takeover completes.

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Bank Shares

Why are ANZ shares falling 4% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is being sold off on Monday. But why?

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Communication Shares

6 billion reasons why TPG shares are crashing 9% today

| James Mickleboro

A $6 billion deal has collapsed for this telco.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these dividend-payers are top buys this week.

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How to invest

How to retire early with enormous passive income

| James Mickleboro

It may be possible to retire comfortably in a little over 20 years by doing this.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price on watch amid record $7.4b cash profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has delivered a record result but is it still short of expectations?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A positive day is expected for the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Blue Chip Shares

'No. 1 in the US': Morgans says buy this ASX 50 share now

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a leading broker is saying about this ASX 50 share this week.

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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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