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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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ETFs

2 growing ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for some new ETFs to buy for your portfolio? Here are two to consider.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

This ASX copper stock could be cheap compared to BHP and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this copper miner as a buy after another impressive quarter.

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Share Fallers

Why Dateline Resourcs, Northern Star, Rox Resources, and Wesfarmers shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Eden Innovation, Elsight, Paladin Energy, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Evolution Mining, Netwealth, and Nufarm shares

| James Mickleboro

What is Morgans saying about these popular shares? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Technology Shares

Looking for another DroneShield? Check out this buy-rated ASX defence stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on this exciting company. Let's find out why.

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BNPL shares

Why are Zip shares rocketing 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

This buy now pay later provider released a strong update this morning.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy shares are jumping 7% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This uranium producer is outperforming expectations in FY 2026.

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Broker Notes

Is the Telix share price heading to $19? This broker thinks it is

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter remains bullish on this name. Here's what it is saying.

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 stock can deliver a 20% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on this fintech stock. Let's see what is saying about this one.

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Dividend Investing

3 cheap ASX dividend shares offering 5% to 6% yields (and major upside)

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Financial Shares

Forget Westpac, this ASX financials share could have 30%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that this share is a better buy than Australia's oldest bank.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Looking to add some growth shares to your portfolio? Here are three that brokers rate as buys.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about the shares this month.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, DGL, Fletcher Building, and Newmont shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form and sinking on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Life360, Netwealth, and Ora Banda shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. What's going on?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 300 shares that could be much bigger in 5 years

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these shares according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares downgraded by Morgans this week

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these two names.

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ETFs

3 amazing ASX ETFs that are beginner-friendly

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great options for beginner investors in 2026.

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How to invest

How to build a $100,000 ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to build your portfolio? Here is one way to do it.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Boss Energy shares for uranium exposure?

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter has given its verdict on this uranium producer.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bank of Queensland, Koala, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these shares.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs that could supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out right now.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock could be a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is highly rated by analysts at Bell Potter. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 share could be heading 40%+ higher

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Bell Potter thinks this stock could be a buy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's to expect on the Australian share market today.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Looking to invest for the long term? Here are three funds to consider.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Mesoblast shares jumping 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

The biotech star has announced an exciting acquisition on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about A2 Milk and these ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these names.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Telix, Woodside, and Yancoal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Mesoblast, Nufarm, and Virgin Australia shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Growth Shares

5 ASX growth shares to buy and hold for 5 years

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined for bright futures.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Telix shares sinking 7.5% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this healthcare stock has announced today.

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Energy Shares

Why are Boss Energy shares crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough quarter for this uranium producer.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stock higher on US$2.4 billion deal

| James Mickleboro

The company has agreed to pay up to US$2.4 billion for an 80% stake in a major coal mine.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to get better acquainted with these funds.

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How to invest

How to invest $300 a month in Australian shares to target a $50,000 annual second income

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place for investors to build a second income.

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