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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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52-Week Lows

Why are these ASX shares at 52-week lows?

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making investors tear out their hair at the moment.

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Materials Shares

Here's what brokers are saying about the Fortescue share price in May

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue shares have pulled back meaningfully in recent weeks. Is this a buying opportunity?

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ETFs

2 of the best ASX ETFs for global investing

| James Mickleboro

These ASX ETFs allow investors to buy thousands of global stocks in one fell swoop.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say buy these ASX dividend stocks for their big fully franked yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up from brokers.

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Materials Shares

Why Goldman Sachs just slapped a buy rating on BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares have just been upgraded by a leading broker for one key reason.

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Energy Shares

Should you buy the dip in the Santos share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy this energy giant's shares?

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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 big day for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's what brokers are saying about the Woolworths share price post-Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this retail giant's shares? Here's what brokers are saying.

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX 200 tech share for huge gains following 'mega turnaround'

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting big things from this tech share.

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, oOh!Media, Ramsay, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Jumbo, Pilbara Minerals, and Ramelius shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market selloff.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price lifts on above pre-Covid sales

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi shares are avoiding the market selloff on Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Here's what this broker is saying about the Qantas share price

| James Mickleboro

Qantas has announced a changing of the guard with the impending departure of Alan Joyce.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 stocks I'll be watching like a hawk in May

| James Mickleboro

It could be a big month for these ASX 200 stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and this ASX dividend share: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Expect some decent paychecks from these ASX dividend shares.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy Westpac shares ahead of next week's half-year results?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to pounce on Westpac shares or should you keep your powder dry?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough day for investors and the ASX 200 index on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares could be strong buys: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields could be on the way from these ASX shares.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares to fall after oil prices collapse

| James Mickleboro

Energy shares look set to have a tough time on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Why did ANZ shares smash the other ASX 200 banks in April

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shareholders will have been smiling in April.

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Share Market News

These fantastic ASX 200 tech shares have been named as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for anyone looking for exposure to the tech sector.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with exposure to some high quality tech stocks.

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Growth Shares

Why analysts are bullish on these ASX 200 growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These could be the growth shares to buy right now according to analysts.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These high quality blue chip shares are highly rated for a reason.

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Share Gainers

Why Cleanaway, Graincorp, Healius, and PolyNovo shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market selloff this afternoon.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Computershare, Endeavour, and Qantas shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a day in the red on Tuesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the Medibank share price a buy following the ASX 200 insurer's latest update?

| James Mickleboro

Does Medibank's update make it a buy or not?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy for big dividends: analysts

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector could be the place to be if you want a passive income boost.

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Materials Shares

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price perform in April?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares had a solid month. Here's what happened.

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How to invest

Buy 16,900 shares in this top ASX dividend stock for $400 per month in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here’s how this dividend stock could help you build a growing passive income stream.

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Dividend Investing

Expect big yields from these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting these ASX shares to reward investors with big dividend yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be an eventful day for investors on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Financial Shares

Why were IAG shares such a good investment in April?

| James Mickleboro

Your portfolio would have been better for holding this insurance giant's shares last month.

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Broker Notes

Is the Coles share price good value after the supermarket giant's Q3 update?

| James Mickleboro

What are brokers saying about Coles after its update?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Market News

Why Best & Less, Deep Yellow, Mirvac, and Syrah shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is surging 30% on a potentially 'globally significant deposit'

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is starting the week with a huge gain!

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Share Gainers

Why Perenti, Pointsbet, ResMed, and Telix shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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How to invest

A 'big red flag' for ASX investors to avoid at all costs

| James Mickleboro

A leading investment manager has warned that the Australian share market could be filled with underperformers.

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