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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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Blue Chip Shares

2 dirt cheap ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now with $10,000

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Analysts think these cheap shares could be top buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to end the week in a positive fashion.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be in the buy zone ahead of the new month.

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How to invest

How to invest your first $10,000 across ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey? Read this first.

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How to invest

How to earn a $500 monthly second income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to earn money for doing nothing? Here's one way to do it.

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Real Estate Shares

The best ASX real estate shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

What exposure to the property market? Bell Potter thinks these shares are buys.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is up 8% today and could rocket a further 200%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this mining stock which released an announcement today.

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Dividend Investing

The best ASX dividend shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter thinks these shares are among the best to buy in the new financial year.

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ETFs

Top ASX ETFs to buy in FY 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering in the new financial year. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Bannerman Energy, Life360, Strike Energy, and Xero shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Neuren, Paradigm, and Pilbara Minerals shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is making a 'cutting-edge' US$28m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

What is this tech stock buying? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare stocks making huge moves on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are getting investors excited today. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why are Xero shares crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This cloud accounting platform provider is making big news this week.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 33% return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this blue chip could be cheap at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are four options for income investors to consider right now according to analysts.

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Technology Shares

Broker says DroneShield share price can hit $2.60 this year

| James Mickleboro

It may not be too late to buy this high-flying stock.

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Broker Notes

The A2 Milk share price: Buy, hold, sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this popular stock.

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Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend stocks to buy with $5,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be smart buys for income investors according to brokers.

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Share Market News

Why FY26 could be huge for these ASX mid cap shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts think could be having a big year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs for passive income, growth, and diversification

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top buys for different types of investors.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 top ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

What is the broker recommending to clients this week?

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX 200 shares that money can buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter thinks these are among the best shares to buy now.

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Broker Notes

Why this top ASX 200 stock could deliver a 20%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this growing company.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs that could beat the market over 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be destined for big things over the next decade.

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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 Collins Foods, DroneShield, Star Entertainment, and Virgin Australia shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Betr, Develop Global, Northern Star, and Paragon Care shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Collins Foods shares a buy, hold or sell after its result?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this high-flyer.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jump 11% to a decade high today

| James Mickleboro

This stock is scaling new heights on Wednesday. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

These ASX small cap shares could be tomorrow's blue chips

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these small caps could be great picks right now.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy share price races higher on big announcement

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this uranium producer's shares are charging higher today.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares rocket 20% on huge news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this market darling has announced this morning.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 4%, 5%, and 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stocks brokers have named as buys for income investors.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price halted amid $3.9b game-changing US acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The market darling is aiming to accelerate growth in the US with this major deal.

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How to invest

How to earn $100 a month of passive income from ASX dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to turn the share market into your own personal ATM.

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How to invest

How to choose your first ASX ETF

| James Mickleboro

Are you starting your investment journey? Here's a quick guide to get you going.

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Share Market News

Why these strong ASX dividend shares could be top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these income options.

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