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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks to supercharge your passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that these buy-rated stocks will provide income investors with some great yields in the near term.

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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

3 ASX shares yielding over 7% for your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting big yields from these buy-rated shares in the near term.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The local market looks set to have a positive start to the week.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these names this month. Let's find out why.

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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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Growth Shares

Turn $300 into significant wealth: 3 explosive ASX opportunities for Aussie investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great picks for growth focused investors.

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Cheap Shares

3 beaten-down ASX 200 shares to consider buying before the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be cheap according to analysts. Here's why now they could be a buy.

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Dividend Investing

A 5% yield? Here's the dividend forecast for an ASX 200 powerhouse

| James Mickleboro

Are the generous dividends growing or getting smaller? Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 high-conviction ASX ETFs to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be quality picks for investors looking for buy and hold options.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 50

| James Mickleboro

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Let's dig into the numbers.

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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 Fallers

Why Block, Corporate Travel Management, Judo, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Capstone, Dimerix, and Platinum shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good finish to the week. Let's find out why.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

These shares were out of form last month. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price crashing 33%?

| James Mickleboro

This payment giant's shares are being hammered today. But why?

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Broker Notes

5 top ASX stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be quality picks for investors this month according to analysts.

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Technology Shares

These ASX 200 tech stocks could rise 20% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping these shares to rise strongly from current levels.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares charge higher on $3.5b acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is ending the week positively. But why?

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Share Market News

Fortescue shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

How are analysts feeling about this popular stock? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker watch: Are Woolworths shares a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this supermarket giant would be a good pick for investors? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend shares in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect good yields from these buy-rated shares.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are five funds that could be top picks for Aussie investors this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Beat falling interest rates with these growing ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors now interest rates are falling.

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ETFs

Should you invest $3,000 into these top ASX ETFs this month?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy these funds? Let's find out.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just crashed 19% on shock news

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button in a panic this afternoon.

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Growth Shares

What I'd buy with $2,000 on the ASX right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three options for investors to look at this month.

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Share Gainers

Why Cedar Woods, Healius, NextDC, and Platinum shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising on Thursday. But why are investors buying them? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, DroneShield, Resolute Mining, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. What's going on?

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Financial Shares

This ASX 300 stock is jumping on surprise merger news

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be having a very big makeover.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 58% on big US news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Why did CBA shares jump over 10% in April?

| James Mickleboro

It was a great month for owners of this banking giant's shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares storm higher on strong Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The supermarket giant outperformed expectations during the quarter.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

These shares were in fine form in April. Let's see why they outperformed.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks in May

| James Mickleboro

Interest rates could be heading lower so consider these shares that analysts rate as buys instead.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts rate these top ASX dividend shares as buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated shares.

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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 Australian share market today.

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ETFs

AI, cybersecurity, and defence: 3 megatrend ASX ETFs to watch now

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in some of the most exciting megatrends? Check out these funds.

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Broker Notes

Invest $500 in these top ASX shares in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be in the buy zone for the month ahead.

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