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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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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is up 7% after smashing FY24 guidance

| James Mickleboro

This growing company has outperformed expectations in FY 2024 with another impressive 12 months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 stock is racing higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

This company has become tired of its tyre business. Let's see what is happening.

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Retail Shares

Woolworths shares crashed 18% in 2024: Will they rebound this year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why this supermarket giant's shares crashed last year.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock could rise 28% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes a bull market is coming for uranium and this stock could be a buy.

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Gold

Why Goldman Sachs just slapped a buy rating on this ASX 200 gold stock

| James Mickleboro

This is the gold miner to buy now according to the leading broker.

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Dividend Investing

Top Australian shares to generate passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could generate big income for investors this year.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that could be top options for investors at the start of the year.

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These income options have recently been given buy ratings by analysts. Let's see what sort of yields they offer.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 300 mining stock just jumped 18% on $269m boost

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock starting the week on a high? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX 200 uranium stock could rise over 80%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes that this stock could generate big returns for investors in 2025.

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Share Fallers

Why Alkane, Myer, Premier Investments, and St Barbara shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor start to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Boss Energy, Syrah, and Vulcan shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are starting the week on a high.

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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 shares.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is jumping 12% despite the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are buying this small cap today.

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ETFs

Invest $5,000 into these ASX ETFs now

| James Mickleboro

Let's look at four ETFs that could be worth considering for investments this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These ASX retail stocks are crashing 15% on trading updates

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Monday. What's going on?

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financial stock races higher amid takeover bidding war

| James Mickleboro

This stock has received competing takeover bids this month.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why brokers are tipping these blue chips as buys this month.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 into these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be great options for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips this ASX 300 stock to deliver a 25%+ return in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be a great option for investors right now.

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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

Why these ASX dividend shares could be top picks for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should be buying these shares this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| 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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

High-yield alert: 3 ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be great options for income investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see more value and income on offer from these stocks.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Were CBA and these shares a good option for your money over the past decade?

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Bank Shares

Here's when Westpac says the RBA could cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates be heading lower next month? Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold forever in your superannuation fund

| James Mickleboro

Managing your own superannuation fund? Here are a few ETFs to consider for it.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors this year.

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Travel Shares

An insider just snapped up 100,000 shares of this beaten-up ASX 300 stock

| James Mickleboro

Insiders appear to believe this beaten down stock is in the buy zone.

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs for passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth considering if you're an income investor.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Rio Tinto, St Barbara, and Structural Monitoring shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, GQG, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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BNPL shares

Zip shares rocketed 363% in 2024! Can they keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Why did this BNPL stock smash the market? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares lower despite deal with Elon Musk's Starlink

| James Mickleboro

The telco giant wants to make sure text messaging is available anywhere in Australia.

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Share Market News

Why is the Novonix share price pushing higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this battery materials stock ending the week higher? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

The ASX 200 stock with 'compelling growth opportunities', and a new ticker code!

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers are saying good things about this tech company.

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