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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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Share Fallers

Why Coronado Global, Kogan, Nanosonics, and Regis shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity, Genesis Energy, IGO, and Wesfarmers shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week positively. But why?

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ETFs

Invest $500 into these excellent ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be quality picks for investors looking to put money into the market this month.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 biotech stock is jumping 15% on big US FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock ending the week on a high? Let's see what is getting investors excited.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Kogan shares crashing 13% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are selling this stock on Friday.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares are 'fallen angels' to buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these beaten down shares are buys ahead of earnings season.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares could deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these growth shares.

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Materials Shares

Why Fortescue shares are still a sell

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs doesn't believe that this miner deserves to trade at a premium to peers.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about the Bunnings and Kmart owner.

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Dividend Investing

Forget ANZ and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares would be better options than the big four bank for income investors.

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How to invest

My $25-a-day plan to build a second income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Want a second income? Here's an easy way to achieve one from the share market.

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Dividend Investing

Why analysts love these ASX dividend shares with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Here's how big their dividend yields could be in 2025 and 2026.

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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 high? Let's find out.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10+ years

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be top options for investors looking for long term picks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Myer shares race higher on 'overwhelming support' for merger

| James Mickleboro

The department store expects the merger to create a stronger business.

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado, Insignia, Netwealth, and Praemium shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Fortescue, and Vulcan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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BNPL shares

Are Zip shares a sell or could they keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their opinions on this high-flying stock.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is down 14% from its 52-week high. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think that investors should be snapping up this quality company's shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

What is giving the energy giant's shares a boost today? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares fall despite record-breaking first half performance

| James Mickleboro

Not even a record-breaking performance was enough to please investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping amid huge profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The company is forecasting its profits to more than double in the first half.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in NAB shares 12 months is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did NAB deliver the good for investors over the past 12 months? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

Top Australian shares to buy right away with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying very good things about these top stocks. Let's see why they are bullish on them.

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Dividend Investing

Income investors: 3 ASX dividend shares to consider buying while they are down

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks to smash the market in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these fantastic ASX dividend stocks for a second income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are in the buy zone for income investors.

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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 ASX 200 on Thursday.

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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 Fallers

Why Iluka, Sigma, Wildcat, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Chrysos, JB Hi-Fi, and Paladin Energy shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

ASX All Ords stock jumps 9% on 'significant sales success'

| James Mickleboro

This technology stock is catching the eye on Wednesday. Let's find out why.

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Materials Shares

Why this $2.3 billion ASX 200 mining stock just crashed 9%

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been quick to hit the sell button today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is rocketing 22% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited about this small cap today.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock higher on record-breaking quarter

| James Mickleboro

It was a golden three months for this miner. Here's how much cash it generated.

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Materials Shares

Are BHP shares dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has given its verdict on this mining giant following its update.

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Materials Shares

Big returns! Broker tips Liontown shares to double in value

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner could be heading higher from here according to one broker.

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Blue Chip Shares

Should you buy CSL and ResMed shares in January?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about these blue chips.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why the broker is feeling bullish about these dividend payers.

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