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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on Premier Investments shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on this retailer after its update.

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AI Stocks

Why is this ASX AI share jumping 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Monday with this stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix shares fall despite 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the biotech has announced on Monday.

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AI Stocks

What's going on with this ASX AI share on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this AI stock has announced this morning.

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Gold

Why this emerging ASX 200 gold stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is recommending this gold miner to investors.

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ETFs

The ultimate ASX ETF portfolio for beginners in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Not sure where to begin? Here is an easy way to make your first investments.

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Growth Shares

2 unstoppable ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

These shares are positioned for strong growth over the next decade according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Where to invest $20,000 in ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top picks for income investors this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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How to invest

How to invest your first $1,000 in the share market the smart way

| James Mickleboro

My first investment would look something like this if I were starting again.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for beginner investors in 2026 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey? Here's an easy way to start.

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Growth Shares

Here are the 3 Australian stocks I'd tell a new investor to buy asap

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top picks for new investors right now. Let's dig deeper into them.

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How to invest

The smart way to make a $25,000 passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This could be the smart way to make your money work for you.

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Growth Shares

3 Australian shares to buy and hold for 20 more years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be among the best to buy and hold until the 2040s.

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How to invest

$20,000 in savings? Here's how you can use that to target an $8,000 yearly second income

| James Mickleboro

Having $20,000 saved is more powerful than most people realise. Not because $20,000 can produce an income today, but because…

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ETFs

3 high-quality ASX ETFs to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the best stocks? Here's an easy way to do it.

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Growth Shares

Top ASX shares to buy now for long-term growth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these shares top long term picks for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

3 explosive ASX ETFs to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be destined for big things in the future. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

Macquarie says this top ASX tech stock could rise 15%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Monash IVF, Premier Investments, and Step One shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo Bank, NextDC, Nuix, and Vulcan Energy shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Broker Notes

Down 80% in 2025: Is it time to buy this beaten down ASX stock?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this stock after its heavy decline.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Premier Investments shares crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

The Peter Alexander and Smiggle owner's shares are deep in the red on Friday.

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Materials Shares

'Stronger, sharper, and simpler': Rio Tinto shares fall despite major update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this mining giant has released a strategy update.

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Broker Notes

NextDC shares jump 11% on major OpenAI deal

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator will be home to the AI giant in Australia.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs I'd buy right now to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be destined to deliver big returns over the next decade.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect 4% to 6% dividend yields from these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Good yields are expected from these names in the near term.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on the final day of the week.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients this month.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock could rise 40% in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this tech stock.

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Materials Shares

How much upside does Macquarie tip for Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker thinks of this mining giant.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, DroneShield, Lotus Resources, and Nuix shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Firefly Metals, Pantoro Gold, Step One, and Vulcan Energy shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock is jumping 9% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This uranium producer is reporting major progress in Malawi.

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 20 years

| James Mickleboro

These exciting funds could be destined for big things in the future. But why?

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Share Market News

2 cheap Australian shares under $50 to buy this December

| James Mickleboro

These top shares will cost you less than $50 to buy.

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Share Market News

Why these popular ASX stocks are making big moves on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying and selling these shares on Thursday.

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