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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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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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Bank Shares

CBA share price jumps 8% on strong half-year results

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant has impressed the market with its results today.

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Share Market News

Why ASX, CSL, GQG, and Meteoric Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, CBA, Domino's, and James Hardie shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on hump day. Let's find out why.

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Earnings Results

Why AGL shares are jumping 8% on results day

| James Mickleboro

Investors were pleased with this energy giant's update this morning.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares crash 12% on half-year results and shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

It goes from bad to worse for this struggling company.

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Dividend Investing

3 defensive ASX dividend shares that analysts are tipping as top buys

| James Mickleboro

Dividend yields of 4.1% to 6.4% are on offer here.

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How to invest

How ETFs can help investors build significant passive income

| James Mickleboro

This could be the easiest way to build a passive income from the share market.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be perfect for buy and hold investors

| James Mickleboro

These funds could compound strongly over the next decade and beyond.

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How to invest

How to go from zero to $50,000 with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Just $250 a month could get you to $50,000 sooner than you think.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has identified three shares that it is bullish on right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be good or bad? Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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Retirement

The ASX 200 shares I'd be comfortable holding in an SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these blue chips could be good picks for an SMSF.

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Technology Shares

Did you know WiseTech shares are trading at their biggest discount in their history?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks the selloff has been unjustified.

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Small Cap Shares

3 super small-cap ASX shares that could be destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

Big things could come from small places according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock has a 'strong runway' and offers a 24% total return

| James Mickleboro

18% upside and a 6% dividend yield could be on offer with this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 stocks are buys with 20%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

The broker remains positive on these blue chips following their results releases.

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Growth Shares

5 amazing ASX shares that could build serious wealth for investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are five shares that could be destined for big things in the future.

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ETFs

3 easy ways to invest in AI with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Here are three easy ways for Aussie investors to gain exposure to the artificial intelligence megatrend.

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Broker Notes

Morgans upgrades 3 ASX shares to buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

The broker is tipping these buy-rated shares to rise 20% to 75%.

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Share Market News

Why Amplitude Energy, G8 Education, Pmet Resources, and Steadfast shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Elevra Lithium, Pro Medicus, Sims, and Treasury Wine shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing heavily on this stock on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

EOS shares crash 16% on scathing short seller report

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is going on with this popular stock today.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 share could rise 30% and pay a 5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees this stock as a top pick for Aussie investors in 2026.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being recommended by analysts. Here's what they offer.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CAR, REA, and Life360 shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on three popular stocks this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another good session for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $20,000 in February

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these funds offer Aussie investors.

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Small Cap Shares

Experts name 2 small-cap ASX shares to buy and one to sell

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these small caps.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Technology Shares

5 reasons to buy Life360 shares this week

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has been caught up in the selloff unnecessarily according to Bell Potter.

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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 buy these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, CAR Group, Pepper Money, and Web Travel shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Bougainville Copper, Brainchip, Challenger, and HMC Capital shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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

3 quality ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these income shares. Here's what they offer.

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Growth Shares

These beaten down ASX growth shares could rise 50% to 75%

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are down but not out according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

Experts name NAB and these ASX 200 shares as sells

| James Mickleboro

Experts have turned bearish on these big names. Let's see why.

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