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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

Get a second income with these ASX dividend shares: experts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are expected to send shareholders growth pay checks in the coming years...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season may be over but there's still plenty to watch on the ASX 200...

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

At the small end of town, analysts are expecting big things from these shares...

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ETFs

3 ETFs for smart ASX investors in March

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with access to some of the best tech companies in the world...

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How to invest

How I'd generate a $10,000 second income from IAG shares

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett is one of many income investors that receive dividends from IAG...

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Travel Shares

How did the Flight Centre share price manage to leap almost 18% in February?

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre shares took off in February, much to the delight of shareholders...

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Bank Shares

How did the ANZ share price manage to beat the other ASX 200 big-four banks in February?

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shares have been relatively positive performers in February for one key reason...

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Broker Notes

Roar! Broker initiates coverage on Liontown shares with buy rating

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be a high-risk, high-reward option for investors...

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Adbri, Harvey Norman, and Pointsbet shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very bad day for these ASX shares on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Kogan, Mayne Pharma, and Mesoblast shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday...

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How to invest

Here's how I'd invest in ASX shares today to achieve financial freedom

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market could be the key to unlocking the door to financial freedom...

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 shares making big moves on earnings announcements

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are making moves in different directions following their results releases...

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Technology Shares

'Still waiting for it to 'appen': Broker gives its verdict on the Appen share price

| James Mickleboro

This tech company is challenging the patience of investors and analysts...

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares a buy following the ASX 200 energy giant's bumper results?

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has given its verdict on this energy giant following its results...

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Earnings Results

Harvey Norman share price sinks 10% on earnings miss and big dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Times are getting tougher for this retail giant due to the cost of living crisis...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price higher on big Bunnings news

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers' Bunnings business is expanding into a major new category...

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Technology Shares

PointsBet share price tumbles on $178m first-half loss

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's first-half loss has increased but management remains positive...

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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price has crashed 20% in February. What now?

| James Mickleboro

February has not been kind to this lithium miner's shares

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these high yield ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are expected to provide investors with very attractive yields...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the final day of earnings season...

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given the thumbs up to these dividend shares...

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ETFs

3 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs allow investors to put their money in very different areas of the global share market...

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Growth Shares

3 incredible ASX 200 growth shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Lithium, healthcare, and technology are where analysts are urging investors to put their money...

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Earnings Results

Dicker Data share price falls on FY22 earnings and dividend decline

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data has taken a tumble in response to its full-year results...

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Travel Shares

Broker tips Qantas share price to fly significantly higher

| James Mickleboro

Qantas could be a great value option for investors right now according to Goldman Sachs...

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Bank Shares

How I would generate $50,000 of retirement income from Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares could be like one of its ATMs for income investors in the coming years...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Downer, Fortescue, and Invocare shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red...

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, Praemium, TPG, and Weebit Nano shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have avoid the market selloff and charged higher...

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How to invest

Beginner investor? Warren Buffett says start early!

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett has some advice for beginner investors in his latest letter to shareholders...

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Energy Shares

The Woodside dividend has just been boosted by 87%. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Woodside is rewarding its shareholders handsomely in FY 2022...

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Materials Shares

Here's what brokers are saying about the Pilbara Minerals share price

| James Mickleboro

Brokers having been looking closely at this lithium giant's shares and given their verdict...

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Technology Shares

'The ship has steadied': Kogan share price climbs on first-half results

| James Mickleboro

Kogan believes the worst is now behind it following a 'turbulent few years.'

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Materials Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sinking 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

There are a couple of reasons why Fortescue shares are taking a beating on Monday

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Technology Shares

Appen share price crashes on US$239m FY22 loss

| James Mickleboro

It was a difficult 12 months in 2022 for this former market darling...

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price higher on record US$5.23b profit

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant delivered huge profit and dividend growth in FY 2023...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting big on these ASX shares sinking from current levels...

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be top options for income investors right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to start the week deep in the red...

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Growth Shares

This ASX growth share has a massive 84% upside: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors rejoice! Here is a top ASX share that Goldman Sachs believes could explode higher...

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