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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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Technology Shares

Down 30% in 2 weeks, has the Weebit Nano share price now turned the corner?

| James Mickleboro

The last couple of weeks have been volatile for this semiconductor company. Are the good times going to return?

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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 this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Appen, Magellan, and Pinnacle shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Global Lithium, Latin Resources, Regis Resources, and Renascor shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market selloff on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords mining share crashing 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is having a difficult session on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price smash the ASX 200 with a 30% gain in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

IAG was a great holding for portfolios during the last financial year.

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Materials Shares

Why was the Lake Resources share price crushed in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer had 12 months to forget in the last financial year.

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price deliver electrifying returns in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

AGL shares absolutely smashed the market in FY23. How did that happen?

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Resources Shares

Lithium and uranium: 2 ASX mining stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these stocks right now.

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Dividend Investing

2 defensive ASX dividend stocks that analysts say are buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These strong dividend shares could be top additions to your portfolio in this uncertain economic environment.

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Growth Shares

Morgans says these are the best ASX growth shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling particularly bullish on these ASX growth shares

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How to invest

Should I wait until the next stock market crash to buy ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is waiting for a market crash the smart move for ASX investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another red day for the ASX 200 index.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could load up your piggybanks with dividends.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Liontown share price rocket 170% in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share was the one to own in FY 2023.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining stocks going gangbusters on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nothing can hold back these mining stocks today.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is exploding over 100% today

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is catching the eye of investors on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, Magellan, Nanosonics, and St Barbara shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tougher time than most on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Delta Lithium, Redox, and Vista shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are sinking with the market today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price slides despite 'get back on track' update

| James Mickleboro

Bubs has announced the results of its strategic review.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX battery minerals stock just leap 70%?

| James Mickleboro

This battery materials share is rocketing higher on Thursday for a big reason.

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Gold

Why is the St Barbara share price crashing 53% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is crashing deep into the red on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium stock tumbles despite leadership boost

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has made some key appointments to its executive team.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price sinks on $2.1 billion FUM outflow

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's fund outflows have accelerated again.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 stocks have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in July.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX 200 blue chip shares for strong returns in FY24

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping big returns from these blue chips over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These shares could provide you with a passive income boost in FY 2024.

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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 tough day of trade for the ASX 200 index.

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Gold

Why did this ASX 300 gold share surge higher on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share was glittering on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

The Rio Tinto share price thumped the ASX 200 in FY23 with a 12% gain

| James Mickleboro

It was a great 12 months for this mining giant's shares.

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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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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price sinks amid board revamp news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is giving back some of yesterday's gains.

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Melbana, Patriot Battery Metals, and Telstra shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are outperforming the market on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Develop Global, Red 5, and Westgold shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Gold

What's the outlook for the gold price in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying positive things about the precious metal.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocking new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

Why is the AMP share price dropping today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with AMP's shares on Wednesday?

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Bank Shares

Buy these high-yield ASX 200 bank shares instead of term deposits

| James Mickleboro

Brokers says these bank shares are buys and expect dividend yields that smash term deposits.

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How to invest

No savings? Use the Warren Buffett approach to getting rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth materially starting from zero.

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Technology Shares

You don't have to pick stock winners to cash in on artificial intelligence: Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Want to gain exposure to the artificial intelligence boom? Here's how you could do it.

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