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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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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price crashing 10%?

| James Mickleboro

Magellan has started to bleed funds again. Here's what's happening.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and this ASX dividend stock now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

A banking giant and a footwear retailer have been given the thumbs up.

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Bank Shares

Why Goldman Sachs put a sell rating on Bank of Queensland shares

| James Mickleboro

There may be better options out there for investors looking at the banking sector.

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Healthcare Shares

Broker says this ASX 300 healthcare share can rise 60% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker is feeling exceptionally bullish on this share.

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares are a 'best idea' for this broker

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has been given the thumbs up by one leading broker.

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Energy Shares

Should you buy Santos shares in October?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pounce on this energy giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality blue chip ASX 200 shares brokers are bullish on

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason why brokers are tipping these top blue chips as buys.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How much money could I make by investing $10,000 in ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Could a $10,000 investment make you wealthy? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

2 dirt cheap ASX shares with big dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that now could be the time to pounce on these cheap shares.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these are the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Online shopping and pharmaceuticals are getting analysts at Bell Potter excited this month.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Karoon, Mineral Resources, and Pexa shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, SRG, Strike Energy, and Tietto shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

these ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why did the IGO share price just sink to a 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

IGO shares are on a downward trajectory. What's going on?

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Energy Shares

Why are investors selling ASX energy shares today?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a great day for energy shares on Thursday. But why?

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Travel Shares

How bad was September for the Qantas share price?

| James Mickleboro

Last month was one to forget for shareholders of Australia's flag carrier airline.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is rocketing 130% on some big news

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is getting investors excited on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why today is a good day to own Medibank shares

| James Mickleboro

Medibank will be rewarding its shareholders with a dividend today.

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Gold

Newcrest share price rises on big special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest plans to reward its shareholders with a big fully franked special dividend this month.

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Gold

'An asset they can't afford not to own': The ASX 200 gold share with 70% upside

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner could be a takeover target for the big players according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Gaming and travel are on the menu for analysts at Morgans this month.

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ETFs

3 high-quality ASX ETFs for investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be worth considering if you're looking for an easy way to invest.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields are expected from these income shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 have another poor session? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Citi says these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

What is this leading broker saying about these income options?

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Materials Shares

It was an eventful month for the Liontown share price in September. Here's what happened

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share roared higher last month despite the market blues.

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Retirement

Boost your retirement portfolio with these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these top stocks as buys. Here's why they could be a good fit for a retirement portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Noxopharm, Orora, Ramelius, and Silver Lake shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling with the market on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Core Lithium, Lake Resources, and TPG Telecom shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares with 'good growth potential as well as attractive dividend yields'

| James Mickleboro

These could be small caps to buy right now according to one fund manager.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks strong returns could be on offer with these top ASX 200 shares.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price falling on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price is trading lower on Wednesday. In morning trade, the banking giant's shares…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX healthcare stock Noxopharm explodes 165% on FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this healthcare stock will be smiling today. Here's why.

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Materials Shares

What's going on with Fortescue and this green hydrogen unicorn?

| James Mickleboro

Why did Fortescue just lead an investment round in this green unicorn?

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Materials Shares

Dear BHP stock fans, here are 3 important dates to mark on your calendars

| James Mickleboro

BHP's management is going to have a busy few weeks.

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Share Market News

The record CSL dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

It's payday for CSL shareholders. What is heading their way today?

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How to invest

3 simple steps to retire with a million-dollar ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Compounding could be one of the keys to helping you retire rich.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares have been named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors.

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