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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are recommending as buys for a passive income portfolio.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for your hard-earned money.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for growth investors in FY 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds top picks for growth investors.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Amaero, AMP, Block, and South32 shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brightstar, Eagers Automotive, Regis Resources, and Westpac shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

AMP share price jumps on strong Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the financial services company reported for the quarter.

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Blue Chip Shares

This beaten-down ASX 200 stock could be a turnaround story

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think this stock is a buy after its heavy decline.

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Broker Notes

3 high-conviction ASX share picks from Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be the best of the best right now according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP and CBA and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these shares as top buys for income investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Mesoblast shares can keep storming higher

| James Mickleboro

More big returns could be on the way for buyers of this high risk stock according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Why this top broker is underweight CBA shares

| James Mickleboro

It thinks that investors need to be underweight the banking giant if they want to outperform the marlet.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Pilbara Minerals shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think investors should be buying the lithium giant's shares.

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Share Market News

3 strong ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of stocks these funds give investors exposure to.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market continue climbing on Monday? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Expert says this ASX mining stock could rise almost 30%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which miner is being tipped as a buy for investors right now.

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Share Market News

Broker gives its verdict on BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about the Big Australian.

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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

The best ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 20 years

| James Mickleboro

It could pay to hold onto these funds for the long term. Let's find out why.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for beginners (and experts) to buy and forget

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great additions to a portfolio.

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How to invest

$20,000 in savings? Here's how to target $1,000 of passive income each month

| James Mickleboro

This could be the easiest way to build a meaningful passive income from the share market.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 55

| James Mickleboro

How does your superannuation compare? Let's find out.

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How to invest

The 3 rules new ASX share investors should always follow

| James Mickleboro

These rules could help you generate wealth in the share market.

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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 Gainers

Why BHP, Catalyst Metals, Mesoblast, and Pilbara Minerals shares are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Atlas Arteria, DroneShield, and Yancoal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are ending the week in the red.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares charge higher on record copper and iron ore production

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the miner performed during the fourth quarter.

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Technology Shares

Is it too late to buy DroneShield shares?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is up 90% since this time last month. Where next? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling very positive on the investment opportunities here.

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ETFs

Why these fantastic ASX ETFs could be buys with $2,500

| James Mickleboro

Let's dig deeper into these funds and see what they offer investors.

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Share Market News

3 of the best ASX shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be among the best to buy now according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Let’s see which shares brokers think are in the buy zone right now.

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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 strongly? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares set to dominate the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be great long term picks for Aussie investors.

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Financial Shares

Forget CBA, Macquarie is tipping a 40% return for this ASX financial stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock could be a better buy than Australia's largest bank.

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Share Gainers

Why Auckland Airport, Australian Ethical, Breville, and Clarity shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, CAR Group, DroneShield, and Santana Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just jumped 9% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited today.

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