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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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ETFs

4 excellent ASX ETFs to buy with $4,000 for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few options for Aussie investors to choose from on the Australian share market.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors this week.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy with $2,000 in February

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by analysts at Bell Potter. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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How to invest

I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich and retire early with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Following the Oracle of Omaha's lead could be the ticket to retiring rich.

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Technology Shares

Should you buy WiseTech shares before earnings season?

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech star a buy? Let's see what analysts are saying about it.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Hansen, Lynas, and Selfwealth shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Monday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Magellan, Resolute Mining, and Westgold shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Gold

This ASX gold stock is sinking 8% on shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

What's going on at this gold miner? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue, Bell Potter says this ASX 200 mining stock could rise 75%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter says this mining share could deliver big returns in 2025.

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Earnings Results

7 ASX 200 stocks that could positively surprise during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping these shares to surprise to the upside during earnings season.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 4%, is the ResMed share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think investors should be buying the dip? Let's see what they are saying.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 100 share is sinking 8% because of Trump's tariffs

| James Mickleboro

Donald Trump has dealt this company a big blow. What's happening?

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Technology Shares

2 of the best ASX 300 stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named these as best buys. Here's what you need to know.

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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 top ASX All Ords dividend stocks for ~4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few income options that analysts are recommending this month.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX dividend shares to buy in February

| 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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Retirement

How to build a winning retirement portfolio with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see these shares as great options for retirees in 2025.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to tumble on Monday. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

These top ASX shares could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are so bullish on these names this week.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what funds could be top picks for investors this month.

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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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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in January 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares had a month to forget. Why were investors selling them? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares with $3,000 in February

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could be great options for investors with money to put into the share market.

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Broker Notes

Got $7,000? The best Australian stocks to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top options for your hard-earned money this month.

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Growth Shares

2 no-brainer ASX All Ords shares to buy with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these stocks. Let's see why they are so bullish.

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Bank Shares

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Does Australia's oldest bank think the central bank will cut rates this month?

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares were on fire last month. Why were investors buying them? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why Lendlease, Mesoblast, St Barbara, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Medadvisor, Origin Energy, and Pointsbet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Earnings Results

ResMed shares rise on strong Q2 result

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this sleep treatment company performed during the second quarter.

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Energy Shares

Why are Origin Energy shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this energy company's shares today.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto stock: Buy, sell, or hold in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think investors should be loading up or avoiding this mining giant?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock in February

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be buys for income investors. Let's see what they are saying.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips these ASX 200 shares to rise 35%+

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker is recommending investors buy these stocks this week.

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Healthcare Shares

$1,000 invested in Mesoblast shares at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did this biotech company deliver the goods for investors? Let's see what a $1,000 investment would be worth.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be quality options for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to double up on right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping these shares up while they can.

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