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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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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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Share Gainers

Why Block, Novonix, Piedmont Lithium, and Syrah shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in style.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Harvey Norman, Healthco, and Lake shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Friday.

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Bank Shares

Does the Westpac share price fall make it a no-brainer buy?

| James Mickleboro

Here are three reasons that I think investors should be picking up Westpac shares.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price tumble in March?

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough month for shareholders of Australia's largest bank.

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Communication Shares

The latest Telstra dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

Today is payday for eligible shareholders of Australia's largest telco.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the EML share price just rocketed 36%

| James Mickleboro

This embattled payments company is having a very strong session.

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price surges 6% on 'exciting milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Piedmont Lithium can now be called a lithium producer after achieving a major milestone.

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How to invest

Start earning passive income with just $100 a month

| James Mickleboro

Building passive income from the share market takes time, but you can do it with modest investments.

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Materials Shares

'Very excited': Why the Novonix share price is leaping 14% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Exciting things are happening over at Novonix.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price climbs as Albemarle continues loading up

| James Mickleboro

Albemarle wants to speak to Liontown shareholders about its takeover proposal.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these high yield ASX 300 shares for big dividends: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Big dividends are forecast for shareholders of these ASX 300 shares.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your passive income with these ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could provide investors with a nice passive income boost.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to end the week on a high on Friday.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares named as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given the thumbs up to these blue chip stars of the ASX 200.

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Retirement

Analysts name 2 strong ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon these ASX shares could be great options when you're building a retirement portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Citi gives its verdict on the Pilbara Minerals share price

| James Mickleboro

Should investors be snapping up this lithium giant now or not?

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Rio Tinto dividend forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

Big dividends are expected from this mining giant for a couple more years.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Regis Resources, Syrah, and Zip shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye with particularly strong gains on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Jervois Global, Mincor, Newcrest, and Santos shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Best ASX lithium share to buy: Liontown Resources vs. Pilbara Minerals

| James Mickleboro

Here's which stock I would pick if I only had room for one of these lithium shares in my portfolio.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Telstra share price just hit a multi-year high?

| James Mickleboro

Hold the phone! The Telstra share price has just scaled to its highest level in a number of years.

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Share Market News

Zip share price leaps 14% on $20 million windfall

| James Mickleboro

It certainly has been a great day to be a Zip shareholder on Thursday!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 300 stock has plunged 25% in 2023, and one director is going thrift shopping

| James Mickleboro

Ia it time to pounce on this beaten down ASX 300 stock like an insider just did?

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Materials Shares

The trimmed-down BHP dividend will be paid today. What's next?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australia will be rewarding its shareholders with US$4.6 billion today.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these high-yield ASX dividend shares instead: experts

| James Mickleboro

Term deposits yields are improving but can't compare to these dividend shares.

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Bank Shares

The biggest ever interim CBA dividend is being paid today. Here's the latest

| James Mickleboro

It's a good day to be a CBA shareholder on Thursday!

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: Broker says buy this ASX 200 share for an 18% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share could provide income investors with some of the biggest yields around.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say buy these growing ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been tipped to provide investors with a growing stream of dividends.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to have a great session on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Buy BHP and this ASX 200 mining share now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be top options for investors looking for exposure to the sector.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped to provide investors with a passive income boost.

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers say these small cap ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Investors with a higher tolerance for risk may want to take a look at these small caps.

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Dividend Investing

Want $1,000 of passive income? Check out these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here is how investors can generate $1,000 of passive income from the Australian share market.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Jervois Global, Megaport, and NAB are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Centaurus Metals, Pilbara Minerals, and Westgold shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising more than most on Wednesday.

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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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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 stocks are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

This beaten-up ASX 300 tech share is down 60% in a year, and directors are buying it up

| James Mickleboro

Insider buying is often regarded as a bullish signal. Could that be a good sign for this ASX 300 share?

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Dividend Investing

The latest Fortescue dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Today is payday for shareholders of this iron ore giant.

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