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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

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining stocks to buy in FY26

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Let's see why the broker is tipping these shares as buys.

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Materials Shares

$10,000 invested in BHP shares in FY25 is now worth

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Did the Big Australian outperform or underperform during the last financial year?

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, HMC Capital, Mineral Resources, and NIB shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Medibank, Orthocell, and Santana Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker names the best ASX healthcare shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX All Ords stock is jumping on record quarter?

| James Mickleboro

This stock reported record sales during the past three months.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is racing higher on big news

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This tech stock is making a key acquisition.

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Share Market News

How much upside does Macquarie forecast for Santos shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Macquarie are saying about the energy giant.

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Technology Shares

Was it a good idea to buy DroneShield shares in FY25?

| James Mickleboro

Did this counter drone technology company deliver the goods for investors? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares destroyed the wealth of their shareholders in the last financial year.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares of FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares delivered the good for investors over the last financial year. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name the ASX dividend shares to buy for income

| James Mickleboro

These income options are highly rated by analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the share market start the month in a positive fashion? Let's find out.

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ETFs

The only 3 ASX ETFs you might ever need

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares can rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on these shares.

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Gold

Bell Potter names the best ASX gold stocks to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best ways to gain exposure to gold in the new financial year.

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Retirement

Is $500,000 enough to retire in Australia? Here's what the numbers say

| James Mickleboro

Let's see where half a million would get you when it comes time to retire.

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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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Materials Shares

Why did Macquarie downgrade Mineral Resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker is no longer bullish on this mining and mining services company.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares: Buy, hold, sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about the retail giant.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Lynas, Newmont, and Virgin Australia shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why GenusPlus, NIB, Superloop, and Titomic shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Does Macquarie prefer Rio or BHP shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out which mining giant is the better pick right now according to the broker.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares push higher on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

What is the latest on this potential deal? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

DroneShield shares charge higher on more big news

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock has announced another important contract win.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX 300 mining stock could rise 125%

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which funds could be top picks for Aussie investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect these ASX dividend stocks to offer 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as buys for income investors.

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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for big yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated shares to offer very generous yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Growth Shares

3 high-conviction ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are among the best to buy now.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these cheap shares.

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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 reasons to buy the iShares S&P 500 IVV ETF

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason this fund is a popular option for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

Buy and hold NDQ and these ASX ETFs for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for investors wanting to grow their wealth over the long term.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX tech stocks to buy in FY 2026

| James Mickleboro

Looking for tech sector exposure? These shares could be worth considering.

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Broker Notes

10 Aussie stocks to buy in FY 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts think could be buys in the upcoming financial year.

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ETFs

5 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Not a fan of stock picking? Then take a look at these funds.

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Growth Shares

The smartest ASX growth stocks to buy with $3,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be top picks for smart investors.

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