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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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Materials Shares

What will the lithium price be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will lithium prices continue to fall next year?

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ETFs

2 ASX mining ETFs to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Lithium and uranium exposure is a doddle with these ETFs.

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Bank Shares

Could ANZ shares offer big returns for investors in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant has beaten the market in 2023. Can it do the same next year?

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Technology Shares

Is the Appen share price finally good value after crashing 75% in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down tech stock a buy or one to avoid?

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Financial Shares

Why is the QBE share price charging higher on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is making investors smile on Monday.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap share is rocketing 24% after rejecting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This online beauty retailer is in the sights of a UK rival.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue-chip shares could be buys in December

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips are highly rated for a reason. Here's what analysts are saying.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts are tipping these ASX dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to start the week positively.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Materials Shares

5 ASX lithium shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these could be the shares to buy if you want exposure to lithium.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares can rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Energy Shares

Why you should vote your Origin shares in favour of its takeover

| James Mickleboro

Brookfield believes investors should be accepting the offer that's on the table.

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ETFs

Are these the ASX ETFs to buy and hold until 2043?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be top long-term investment options for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these high yield ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big paychecks could be coming for owners of these shares.

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Materials Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner a good option for income investors?

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Dividend Investing

Want extra monthly cash? One ASX dividend stock to buy now and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Here's how successful buy and hold investing can be for income investors.

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX uranium stock is rising (and could jump 25% more)

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about this uranium stock.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy or sell Fortescue shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy this miner's shares or should you be hitting the sell button?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Why is the WiseTech share price ending the week in the red?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is under pressure on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Delta Lithium, Healius, and Origin shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Select Harvests, Temple & Webster, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

CBA vs ANZ shares: Which to buy and which to sell?

| James Mickleboro

Which big four bank is the better buy right now?

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Healthcare Shares

Broker tips big gains and yields from NIB shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying good things about this health insurance provider.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price crashing 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares are falling heavily on Friday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Adairs share price sinking 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

What has spooked investors today? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX 200 shares with ex dividend dates coming up next week

| James Mickleboro

You'll need to act fast if you want to receive these dividends.

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Energy Shares

Own Origin shares? Why you should vote against its takeover

| James Mickleboro

AustralianSuper says investors should say no to a takeover.

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Retirement

Here are 2 high quality ASX retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be good options for a retirement portfolio according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend shares could be buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these top dividend stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week on a positive note.

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Growth Shares

Morgans rates these ASX growth shares as strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans.

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet share price good value?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to pick up this travel share? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Should you buy this ASX 200 tech stock following its results?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this tech stock.

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Share Market News

Why did this ASX 300 share just jump 10%

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been pleased with an announcement this afternoon.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Bowen Coking Coal, Nick Scali, and Northern Star shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a disappointing session. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Kogan, Lovisa, and Webjet shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been bidding these shares higher on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Origin Energy share price storms higher on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Will this new offer be enough to get a deal over the line?

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