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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

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX ETFs in October

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for investors with money to put into the market next month.

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Energy Shares

Down 50% this year: Is this ASX energy stock a buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has given its verdict on this energy stock. Let's see if it is bullish.

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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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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares fall on new Trump tariff hit

| James Mickleboro

Trump is planning major tariffs on pharma products.

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear, Premier Investments, Siteminder, and Tamboran shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why IperionX, Life360, Liontown, and Vulcan Energy shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if Morgans thinks these giants are in the buy zone.

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How to invest

What could $10,000 invested in ASX shares look like in 20 years?

| James Mickleboro

What could you turn your hard-earned money into? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX lithium stock is up 10% on new 'milestone'?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock thinks it could provide enough product for 500,000 electric vehicles each year.

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue shares and buy this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

The iron ore giant could be heading lower while the other miner could be on the rise according to one…

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Share Market News

2 dead-easy Australian stocks to buy with $500 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be easy buys with plenty of upside.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Telix Pharmaceuticals shares could rocket 50% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that now is the time to buy this beaten down stock.

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How to invest

How to turn a $100,000 ASX share portfolio into a passive income machine

| James Mickleboro

The share market can be your own personal ATM. Here's how...

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Dividend Investing

2 Australian dividend shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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ETFs

$20,000 invested in the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) 5 years ago is now worth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what would have happened if you had bought this popular fund five years ago.

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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 positively? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX stocks that could 10x your $15,000

| James Mickleboro

Here are two candidates I am tipping for big long term returns.

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How to invest

Near-zero savings? Start building wealth with Warren Buffett's golden method

| James Mickleboro

Following the Oracle of Omaha's methods could help you build wealth.

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How to invest

How compounding turns even small ASX share investments into big wealth

| James Mickleboro

This magical force could make you rich.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could power long-term wealth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds standout picks for Aussie investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

Westpac is solid, but this ASX stock offers more upside

| James Mickleboro

This could be the better blue chip to buy now according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate this ASX 200 mining stock a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock following a recent update.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans says these small cap ASX shares could rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

The broker has big things to say about these small caps.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Charter Hall, Invictus Energy, Ramelius shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Nickel Industries, Premier Investments, and Woodside shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with solid gains on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX share offers 40% upside and a 5% yield

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks that investors should be snapping up this cheap stock.

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Earnings Results

Liontown shares tumble on FY25 results and $193m loss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the lithium miner performed over the 12 months.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 retail stock is storming higher after posting 31% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the Smiggle and Peter Alexander owner performed.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 stock is falling amid news its CEO is retiring after 32 years in the job

| James Mickleboro

After over three decades at the helm, the company's CEO is retiring.

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Cheap Shares

3 undervalued Australian stocks set for massive gains

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares could be the hidden gems of 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns next year.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| 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 Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another red day for Aussie investors.

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Materials Shares

Are BHP shares a buy after this big decarbonisation news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this is the time to invest in the mining giant.

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How to invest

How investors can turn $20,000 into income that just keeps coming

| James Mickleboro

This is one way that you could turn the ASX into your own personal ATM.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be perfect for a long-term retirement strategy

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire wealthy? Here's how you can do it with exchange traded funds.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend stocks to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have identified opportunities with these stocks.

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Speculative

Meet the speculative ASX stock Bell Potter says could rise 125%

| James Mickleboro

Which small cap could deliver big returns according to Bell Potter? Let's find out.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Deterra Royalties, DroneShield, Lindian, and Race Oncology shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are defying the market weakness on hump day. But why?

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