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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 Gainers

Why Neuren, Northern Star, Race Oncology, and Westgold shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Arafura, Brainchip, and Core Lithium shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Broker Notes

Down 15% in 2023, why AGL shares could continue to disappoint

| James Mickleboro

Don't bet on AGL performing any better in the second half.

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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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Technology Shares

Xero share price dips 3% amid Silicon Valley Bank fallout

| James Mickleboro

Xero has been caught up in the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 27% on a new FDA approval

| James Mickleboro

Rett Syndrome has finally got an approved treatment.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Carsales share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Carsales is raising funds to support its big bet on Brazil being a key driver of its future growth.

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares have exposure to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

| James Mickleboro

The second-largest banking collapse in US history occurred last week.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares good be quality 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

It could be another red day for the ASX 200 on Monday.

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ETFs

2 top ETFs for ASX growth investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Tigers and cybersecurity... these ETFs could be top options for growth investors this month.

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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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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and this ASX dividend share next week: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be the ones to buy when the market reopens.

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How to invest

How to make $50,000 of retirement income with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This could be the way to retire with a healthy pay check each year.

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ETFs

3 ETFs for investors to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs that have generated strong returns in recent years.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

How to generate $20k of passive income from BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

BHP could provide investors with a big pay check in 2023.

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts say these fantastic blue chip ASX 200 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips in the buy zone? Experts say they are.

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Travel Shares

When will Flight Centre shares resume paying dividends?

| James Mickleboro

Is there going to be a Flight Centre dividend in 2023?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate this wine giant and these tech shares as buys.

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Dividend Investing

These are the best ASX dividend shares to own: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has these dividend shares on its best ideas list right now/

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, CBA, Piedmont Lithium, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why APM, Macquarie Telecom, Northern Star, and Origin shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Lovisa is a 'phenomenon': broker urges investors to buy shares

| James Mickleboro

This could be one of the best growth shares around according to one leading broker.

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Technology Shares

Is the new leaner, meaner Xero stock a buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech stock a buy after announcing major cost reductions?

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA being annihilated today?

| James Mickleboro

It has not been a great day to be invested in the banking sector.

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price sinks following short attack response

| James Mickleboro

Piedmont Lithium has responded to a short seller attack on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Investing $10k in this ASX stock could generate passive income of over $1k per year

| James Mickleboro

This ASX stock could be like an ATM for income investors in the coming years.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares before it's too late: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers expect these dividend shares to provide big yields this year and next.

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Materials Shares

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

Is BHP going to continue paying big dividends through to 2025?

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Retirement

Buy this ASX ETF for big retirement income

| James Mickleboro

Don't worry if you're not a fan of stock picking. This ETF is here to make life easy in retirement...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough finish to the week for the ASX 200 index on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy these excellent ASX 200 healthcare shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman has spoken very positively about these healthcare shares this week.

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share just crashed 49%

| James Mickleboro

This gold share certainly isn't glittering on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, BHP, Helia, and Rio Tinto shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are weighing on the market's performance on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Myer, Volpara, and Xero shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Will the Fortescue share price crash in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue shares have been market beaters over the last 12 months. Where next for them?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 more of the best ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Banking, wine, and plasma therapies... these could be some of the best shares to buy in March according to analysts…

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price frozen amid short-seller attack

| James Mickleboro

A short seller appears to believe the writing is on the wall for this lithium share.

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Materials Shares

Are Arafura shares still a buy if Tesla ditches rare earths?

| James Mickleboro

Is Tesla ruining the rare earths party or is this all an overreaction?

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