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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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Superannuation

Should you set up an annuity in your superannuation?

| James Mickleboro

Would you get more value by investing some of your hard-earned money into an annuity during retirement?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 consumer stocks making big moves on results day

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how investors have responded to these results on Friday.

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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 Guzman Y Gomez, Jumbo, PWR, and REA Group shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Domain, Mayne Pharma, QBE, and Telix shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. Here's why they are jumping.

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Healthcare Shares

Can you guess which ASX 300 healthcare stock is rocketing 34% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This share is rocketing on Friday after accepting a takeover offer.

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Earnings Results

Guzman Y Gomez share price sinks 8% on half year results

| James Mickleboro

A poor performance in the US appears to be overshadowing strong growth in Australia.

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Earnings Results

Telix share price jumps 13% on FY24 profit surge

| James Mickleboro

This pharma stock has delivered another stunning result. Here's what it reported.

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Real Estate Shares

Domain shares shoot 50% higher on big takeover news

| James Mickleboro

A NASDAQ listed stock is looking to acquire this property listings company.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts recently put buy ratings on these high quality growth shares. Let's see why.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Telstra dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra dividend going to continue growing? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Is now the perfect time to buy Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Does Goldman Sachs expect some big returns from this mining giant's shares?

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac and the big four banks and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options. Here's what you need to know.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Woolworths shares? Here's your half year results preview

| James Mickleboro

A sizeable profit decline is expected from the retail giant during the half.

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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 on a better note? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Are BHP and these ASX 200 dividend shares buys?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if brokers think these shares are buys right now.

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Materials Shares

Down 25% in a week: Should you buy Mineral Resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this beaten down mining and mining services company.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX dividend stocks to buy for 5% to 8.7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top buys this month. Let's see what sort of yields they offer.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 300 gaming shares making big moves today

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is making these shares head in different directions on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

IGO share price crashes 7% on 'significant challenges' and $782m loss

| James Mickleboro

This mining share has had a very difficult time so far in FY 2025.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 healthcare shares making big moves on earnings updates

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these two shares reported on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Megaport, Nanosonics, Telstra, and Universal Store shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday with strong gains.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Goodman, Magellan, and Super Retail shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why is the Megaport share price rocketing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is having a stunning session. But why?

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Earnings Results

Telstra shares storm 4% higher on 'solid result'

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's shareholders are smiling on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Goodman share price crashing 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is weighing down this blue chip this morning.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals share price pushes higher despite $69m half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this lithium miner performed during the first half.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price falls on mixed FY24 result and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's copper operations were on fire in FY 2024. But not enough for dividend growth.

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Earnings Results

Telstra share price on watch after dividend boost and $750m buyback

| James Mickleboro

How did Australia's largest telco perform during the half? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers share price on watch amid half year profit and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

How did the Bunnings and Kmart owner perform during the first half?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock Goldman Sachs says could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker thinks the market is undervaluing this stock.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these shares as buys. Let's see what sort of yields they offer.

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ETFs

4 excellent ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be among the best out there for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors. Here's what to expect.

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold until 2035

| James Mickleboro

Let’s see why these buy-rated shares could be long term wealth generators for investors according to analysts.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX 200 pharmaceutical shares surging on big US news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is getting investors excited on Wednesday. Let's find out what is happening.

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Earnings Results

Santos share price tumbles on weak FY24 result

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing investors to sell this energy giant's shares.

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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 Corporate Travel, Light & Wonder, Navigator Global, and St Barbara shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Cleanaway, NAB, Step One, and Stockland shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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