James Mickleboro, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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ETFs

Why 2025 is the year to buy quality ASX shares

March 31, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on where it thinks investors should be putting their money.

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How to invest

3 reasons why I'd buy cheap ASX shares right now and hold them to 2035

March 31, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Buy and hold investing after the market selloff could be a smart move. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

March 31, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

March 31, 2025 | James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

March 30, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Blue Chip Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX 200 shares in April

March 30, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be worth checking out in April. Here's why.

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ETFs

Forget CBA shares and buy these ASX ETFs

March 30, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be better picks than Australia's largest bank.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares down 30% or more to buy right now

March 30, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting these shares to rebound strongly from recent weakness.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in April

March 29, 2025 | James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for Aussie investors next month. Let's see why.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

March 29, 2025 | James Mickleboro

The RBA is meeting on April Fool's Day. Will it cut rates? Let's find out.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in NDQ ETF 5 years ago is now…

March 29, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Let's see if investing your hard-earned money into this ETF 5 years ago was a good idea.

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How to invest

How investing $50 a week into ASX shares could make you a millionaire

March 29, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Small investments can deliver big results over time.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Orthocell, QBE, and Ramelius shares are pushing higher today

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Corporate Travel, Incitec Pivot, and Pro Medicus shares are falling today

March 28, 2025 | 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

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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52-Week Lows

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking to a new 52-week low today following an update

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

This stock is having a poor finish to the week. But why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX growth shares could rise 30%+

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are undervalued. Let's see what they are saying.

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ETFs

Should I buy VTS or VAS ETF?

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Which is the best ETF to buy now? Let's see.

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares in focus: 3 key takeaways from Bunnings investor day

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about the main event this week.

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Technology Shares

Why this amazing ASX 200 tech stock could rise 30%+

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that now could be a good time to snap up this tech stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to buy for 6%+ yields in April

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these stocks next month.

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Small Cap Shares

3 top small cap ASX shares that brokers are tipping for big things

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Let's see which small caps are being tipped as buys by brokers.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares to supercharge your passive income

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares would be good options for income investors.

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Share Market News

3 smart ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

Here are three shares that could be top picks according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

March 28, 2025 | James Mickleboro

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