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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 strong ASX blue chip shares with stellar long term growth prospects

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these strong blue chip ASX shares could be great long term investment options...

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52-Week Lows

The Telstra share price just hit a 52-week low: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price dropped to a 52-week low on Tuesday. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Zip and Brainchip were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Share Gainers

Why Lendlease, Redbubble, SeaLink, & Starpharma shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.7%: Afterpay sinks on PayPal news, QBE sacks its CEO, bank shares lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, Helloworld, & QBE shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Zip share price drops lower despite completing QuadPay acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday despite announcing the successful completion of its QuadPay…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and Zip shares sink lower after PayPal announces Pay in 4 BNPL product

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are sinking lower on Tuesday after PayPal announced a buy now…

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Share Market News

Starpharma share price rockets to record high on DEP remdesivir COVID-19 news

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher today after announcing the development of DEP remdesivir...

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Share Market News

QBE share price tumbles lower after shock CEO sacking

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after the shock sacking of its CEO...

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Share Gainers

Why the Zip Co share price rocketed 54% higher in August

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price was a very strong performer in August and rocketed a massive 54% higher.…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the best performing ASX 200 shares in August...

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Share Gainers

The Afterpay share price jumped 33% in August: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was on fire again in August and zoomed 33% higher. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares were among the worst performing ASX 200 shares in August...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these ASX dividend shares if the RBA cuts rates

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be buying Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share in this low interest rate environment...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat low interest rates with Coles and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Beat low interest rates by buying Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share right now....

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Share Fallers

Event share price drops lower after COVID-19 smashes FY 2020 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) share price dropped lower on Monday after revealing a big COVID-19 hit…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investing $20,000 into Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this growing ASX share could lead to strong long term…

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Share Fallers

Why the Orocobre share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is crashing lower on Monday. Here's why the lithium miner is the worst performer…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Forbidden Foods share price doubles after completing its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Forbidden Foods Limited (ASX:FFF) share price doubled in value on its first day on the ASX boards. Here's what…

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Openpay, Pointsbet, & Sezzle shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's…

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Growth Shares

4 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and these ASX growth shares could be great options for investors in September. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges higher: Fortescue sinks, NAB sells MLC Wealth, Costa jumps

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Harvey Norman, NEXTDC, & Splitit shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Bubs share price halted following FY 2020 results and capital raising plans

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is in a trading halt on Monday after releasing its full year results…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue share price is sinking over 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking lower on Monday morning...

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Share Market News

NAB share price pushes higher on $1.44 billion MLC Wealth sale to IOOF

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing the sale of its MLC…

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Share Gainers

Sealink share price jumps higher after delivering strong profit growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX: SLK) share price is jumping higher today following its FY 2020 results release...

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Share Fallers

Splitit share price drops lower on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is on the move today following the release of its half year results. Here's…

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Share Market News

Sezzle share price on watch after explosive first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price will be on watch on Monday after revealing explosive growth during the first half…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Splitit and these ASX shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) and these ASX shares are hitting new highs and why I would be very careful…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy these strong ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be buying Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this strong ASX dividend share for income next week...

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX tech shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these exciting ASX tech shares in September...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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⏸️ Income

Will the RBA keep the cash rate on hold for 3 more years?

| James Mickleboro

The RBA will meet next week to discuss the cash rate. The economics team at Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects…

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