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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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Share Fallers

Why did the A2 Milk share price crash 12% in March?

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good month for owners of this infant formula share.

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Technology Shares

Buy Pilbara Minerals and these ASX growth shares in April: experts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon these growth shares are in the buy zone at current levels.

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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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How to invest

My top 5 ASX shares to buy and hold forever in anticipation of the bull market

| James Mickleboro

Here are my top five ASX share to buy and hold right now.

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How to invest

How to start building a lifelong passive income with just $5 a day: Tips and Tricks

| James Mickleboro

Put your money to work in the share market and generate passive income.

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ETFs

Here are 3 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors to buy and hold this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs that could be worth holding onto long into the future.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price drop 7% in March?

| James Mickleboro

Woodside shares underperformed the market in March for a couple of reasons.

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX 200 dividend shares must-buys for passive income investors?

| James Mickleboro

There are a lot of dividend shares to choose from but are these the best ones to buy?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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Capital Raising

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 68%?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is ending the week deep in the red.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been tipped for big things by a leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Elanor Investors, Neometals, and Talga shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Energy Resources, Magellan, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday ahead of the Easter break.

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 lithium stocks sink again following Albemarle downgrade

| James Mickleboro

It's another red day for lithium shares on Thursday.

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How to invest

How I'd invest $20,000 to earn reliable passive income today

| James Mickleboro

This is how I would create a reliable passive income stream with ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Western Mines share price is surging another 65% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

This ASX mineral exploration stock is having another stunning day.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Arafura share price just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

Why is the Arafura share price going nowhere this morning?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy according to analysts...

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast for the Bank of Queensland share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is this regional bank a top option in the sector right now?

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Dividend Investing

The slimmer South32 dividend is being shelled out today. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

It's payday for South32 shareholders on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Pilbara Minerals and this ASX dividend share: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say this lithium miner and this toll road operator are buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 index before the Easter break.

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Broker Notes

1 undervalued ASX 300 stock (with a 6% yield) to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

This could be the ASX 300 to buy now for big returns and generous yields.

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Resources Shares

Buy this ASX 200 mining share for 58% upside: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This could be the share to buy if you're looking for mining sector exposure.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Deep Yellow, Frontier Digital, Magellan, and Novonix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Red 5, Seek, and Viva Energy shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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How to invest

How ASX investors can build a $1 million portfolio in 12 years

| James Mickleboro

If you can handle it, you could certainly create a million-dollar portfolio in just 12 years

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Morgans believes that these ASX dividend shares tick a lot of boxes for income investors.

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Energy Shares

The whopper Woodside dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

It's payday for shareholders of this energy giant on Wednesday!

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Materials Shares

Chair says Novonix share price 'will respond appropriately over time'

| James Mickleboro

The Novonix chair is urging shareholders to be patient.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock Viva Energy hits multi-year high on $1.2 billion acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This fuel retailer is aiming to diversify its earnings and prepare for the shift to electric vehicles.

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ETFs

Expert names the ETFs to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for investors in this uncertain economic environment.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and this excellent ASX 200 dividend share for passive income: brokers

| James Mickleboro

This bank and conglomerate could be good options for investors looking for passive income.

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Retail Shares

7.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this dirt-cheap ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this beaten down ASX 200 share?

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Retirement

How I would retire rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to grow your wealth and retire rich.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could give you a passive income boost this year.

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ETFs

2 high quality ETFs for ASX investors in April

| James Mickleboro

Here are two highly rated ETFs that could be great additions to your portfolio...

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Retirement

Add these ASX shares to your retirement portfolio for growing passive income: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Boost your retirement income with these ASX shares and their growing dividends...

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