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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

Communication Shares

4 reasons to buy Telstra shares for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees a number of reasons to buy this telco giant's shares now.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy for 2025 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top options for investors next year.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 60% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly from current levels.

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Broker Notes

10 of the best ASX shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are in the buy zone for investors in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

These top ASX dividend shares offer whopping 8%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are forecasting some mouth-watering yields from these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Bowen Coal, Droneshield, Mesoblast, and St Barbara shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week positively. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Digico, KMD, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Friday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in Coles shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts expect good returns from this supermarket 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 right now.

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these ASX growth stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares this month.

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Share Market News

Bell Potter names 2 of the best ASX 300 stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These could be best buys next year according to the broker.

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Cheap Shares

2 dirt cheap ASX shares to buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big returns on offer from these buy-rated shares.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of dividend yields they are forecasting for these buy-rated stocks.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what could make these ETFs top options for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these fantastic ASX 200 dividend shares for 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be good options for income investors according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) went into the Christmas break with a small gain. The benchmark index rose 0.25%…

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Broker Notes

Invest $1,000 into Pilbara Minerals and these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these shares as top picks for a $1,000 investment. Let's see why.

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ETFs

Why these market-beating ASX ETFs could be top buys in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Could these ETFs beat the market again next year? Let's find out.

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How to invest

$20k invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is worth…

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how these stocks have performed since back in 2014.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd start earning passive income to replace my wages

| James Mickleboro

Want to give up work? Here's a long term plan you can put into action.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts at Bell Potter are bullish on these shares next year.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to unwrap this Christmas

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that investors might want Santa to drop off this morning.

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How to invest

How to build a million-dollar portfolio with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps to take to build a seven-figure investment portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy after Christmas

| James Mickleboro

Why are analysts bullish on these income options? Let's find out what they are saying.

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Gold

This ASX gold stock crashing 38% on shocking news

| James Mickleboro

A big announcement is weighing heavily on this gold miner's shares today.

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, GenusPlus, Mesoblast, and Polynovo shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Charter Hall Retail, DroneShield, FBR, and St Barbara shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. 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 stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

If you are in the process of building an investment portfolio, then having a few ASX 200 blue chip shares in there…

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is jumping 7% on US FDA approval news

| James Mickleboro

This share is giving its shareholders an early Christmas present.

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Materials Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in BHP shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker believes could happen with this miner's shares next year.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish on these shares as the new year approaches.

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Energy Shares

2 no-brainer ASX oil shares to buy with $1,500 right now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks these shares would be great options for investors wanting oil exposure.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think that income investors should be buying these top income options right now.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares a buy following the Foxtel sale?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about the telco giant this week.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for growth investors in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great picks for growth investors in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares as Christmas presents

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they could be in the buy zone.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market give investors a little Christmas present today?

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX fintech stock suddenly crashing 22%?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very bad start to the week. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why EML, GQG Partners, IGO, and Integrated Research shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a strong gain. At the time of…

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