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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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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, BSA, Clarity, and Perpetual shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Speculative

Why this speculative ASX stock could rise ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for big returns over the next 12 months.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is rocketing 42% on Mercedes-Benz deal

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is ending the week with a very strong gain.

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Energy Shares

Beach Energy shares race 4% higher on strong quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This energy stock is ending the week strongly. Let's see why.

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Blue Chip Shares

Top Australian stocks to buy with $3,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares would be great destinations for an investment.

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Materials Shares

Why Lynas shares were just downgraded by a leading broker

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about the rare earths producer.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Fortescue shares and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Buy alert! Broker says this ASX 200 share can rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this blue chip according to Bell Potter.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX income ETFs to beat falling interest rates

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could help income investors when interest rates fall.

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Healthcare Shares

Why 'significant upside remains' for CSL shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks very highly of this world-class stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A subdued finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these income options. Here's what they are forecasting.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Neuren, Ora Banda, and Paladin Energy shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock just surged 100%

| James Mickleboro

Something is getting investors very excited today. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, DUG, OFX, and WiseTech shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares being sold off today? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

ASX uranium shares soar on Amazon news

| James Mickleboro

Another tech giant is turning to nuclear power to fuel its data centres.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares rising on big news

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price higher on first-quarter update

| James Mickleboro

BHP had a solid start to FY 2025. Here's what you need to know.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price charges higher on 'strong' start to FY25

| James Mickleboro

Investors are saying cheers to a trading update from the wine giant this morning.

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Materials Shares

Buying Fortescue shares? Here's what to expect from the miner's Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the market is expecting from the iron ore giant.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy the 6% October dip on Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy this mining giant's shares? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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Technology Shares

Buy and hold these ASX 200 tech stocks for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is bullish on these rapidly growing companies.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15k in this ASX dividend stock for $750 in passive income

| James Mickleboro

A top broker says this buy-rated stock could be a good source of income.

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Materials Shares

The Sayona Mining share price rocketed 9% on ex-Rio Tinto hire

| James Mickleboro

This news seems to have got investors excited.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good day for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Invest $2,000 into these top ASX ETFs this week

| James Mickleboro

Money to invest? Then check out these funds that offer easy access to quality stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Boss Energy, Challenger, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Why are investors hitting sell?

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, EBR Systems, Evolution Mining, and Peninsula Energy shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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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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Gold

Why this $9.6 billion ASX 200 gold stock is smashing the market today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has hit a 52-week high on Wednesday. What's going on?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best blue chip ASX 200 shares to own for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these high-quality stocks very highly. But why? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price higher on strong Q3 update and London exit

| James Mickleboro

Records were broken during the third quarter of FY 2024.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price tumbles on Q3 production miss

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant failed to live up to expectations during the third quarter.

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Share Market News

Why is this $1.7 billion ASX 200 stock falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks with 4% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Technology Shares

The best ASX stock for Australians to buy with only $1,000 on hand

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes this stock could generate big returns for your money.

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How to invest

If I'd put $20,000 into the ASX 200 at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in the share market this year?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks to have run out of steam and could drop into the red.

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