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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

How much invested in ASX shares could earn me $500 of passive income each month?

| James Mickleboro

The ASX is a great place to pull in passive income. Here's how to do it.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap is up 92% in just 2 days!

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been fighting to get hold of this stock this week. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Brazilian Rare Earths, Carnarvon Energy, Computershare, and Novonix shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why HMC, Hub24, Liontown, and Yancoal shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session. What's driving them higher?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy with $500 now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these growing companies as buys. Let's find out why.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX 200 energy shares on the move following quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares having a good session? Let's find out what they have announced.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price crashes 10% on shock news

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button on Tuesday? Let's find out what is happening.

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares roaring 14% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are fighting to get hold of this lithium miner's shares. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price higher on Catch closure

| James Mickleboro

The Kmart owner is closing down one of its loss-making businesses.

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Share Market News

BHP share price pushes higher on solid half year update

| James Mickleboro

How did the miner perform in the first half? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech stock jumps 10% on stellar Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying tech stock delivered further strong growth during the second quarter.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to buy and hold until 2035

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these income options as buys. Let's see why.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be great for passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? These ETFs could be top options right now. Let's see why.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords stock could rise 25% and pay a 5% yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this stock. Let's see why it is bullish.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star shares sink 7% on Q2 update and 'going concern' warning

| James Mickleboro

Are this casino operator's days numbered? Let's find out what is happening.

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Materials Shares

South32 shares higher on solid half year update

| James Mickleboro

The market has responded positively to the miner's update. Let's dig deeper into it.

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Share Gainers

Why Canyon Resources, Ioneer, Iress, and Predictive Discovery shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, PYC, Resolute, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Which ASX 200 tech stock is surging today on big news?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this news. Let's see what the company announced this morning.

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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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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock is jumping 29% on $1.6b funding boost

| James Mickleboro

Big news is getting investors excited on Monday. Let's dig deeper into what is happening.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in 2 ASX shares, create $1,500 in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares will generate big dividend income for investors.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here are some quality buy and hold options for investors to consider loading up on now.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock could rocket over 100%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this is a high risk, high reward option for investors.

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Gold

Why this ASX gold stock could surge 30%

| James Mickleboro

Golden returns could be on offer from this miner according to one leading broker.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans is feeling bullish about these income options.

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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

2 blue chip ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these buy-rated blue chips.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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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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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver big returns in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these excellent ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these top income options in 2025.

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 into these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great picks for Aussie investors with money to put into the market.

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How to invest

Here's how an ASX beginner investor could get going in 2025 with a spare $500!

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how investors can grow their wealth starting with just a $500 investment.

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Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend shares to buy with $1,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares. Here's why they could be buys.

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Growth Shares

The ultimate ASX growth stock to buy with $1,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this high-quality company is a top buy.

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Dividend Investing

1 magnificent Australian dividend stock down 30% to hold for years to come

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is forecasting a growing stream of dividends from this buy-rated stock.

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