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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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Dividend Investing

3 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are predicting from these income options.

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Dividend Investing

2 unstoppable ASX dividend shares to buy if there's a stock market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these top stocks as buys. Here's why they could be even more attractive if the market crashes.

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How to invest

3 steps to build an ASX passive income machine in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Put your money to work for you with these easy steps.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market rise again? Let's see what awaits Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these high-yield ASX 200 dividend stocks in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Which dividend stocks are getting the thumbs up from analysts right now? Let's find out.

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Small Cap Shares

Why these small cap ASX shares could deliver very big returns in 2025

| James Mickleboro

High risk, high reward is the game with these shares according to analysts.

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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 right now.

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Share Gainers

Why Deterra, DroneShield, Regis Resources, and West African shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. Why are investors buying them?

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Block, Computershare, and GQG Partners shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Communication Shares

Was 2024 a good year for Telstra shares?

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to have this telco giant in your portfolio last year? Let's find out.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which ASX small cap stock is jumping 54% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Is Donald Trump behind this small cap's rise? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares rocketed 161% in 2024: Is it still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see whether analysts think this high-flying stock can keep rising.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 17%?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock being sold off? Let's see what investors are not happy about.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys this month. Let's see what they are saying.

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Growth Shares

Top ASX shares to buy right now with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good options for an investment this month.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is speaking very highly about these stocks this month.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these excellent ASX ETFs until 2035

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why these funds could be great options for long-term focused investors.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been tipped as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the local market today. Will it be a good session?

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How to invest

Here's how an ASX investor might aim to turn $20,000 into $2,000 per month of passive income

| James Mickleboro

If you are sitting on $20,000 then it could be worth putting it to work in the share market. Especially…

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, IDP Education, Life360, and Opthea shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why? Let's find out.

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small cap stock is surging 9% on big Fortescue news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is putting a rocket under this tech stock on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Mesoblast, and St George Mining shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. Why are investors selling them?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is up 31% on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited on Tuesday? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Brainchip shares crash 10% on capital raising news

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor company is raising funds via a put option agreement again.

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Bank Shares

Was it a good idea to own Westpac shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Were the bank's shareholders smiling at the end of last year? Let's find out.

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Cheap Shares

Down 40% and 25%: Are these ASX shares dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think these shares are cheap? Let's find out what they are saying about them.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did Coles shares smash the market with a 21% return in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Super returns were delivered by this supermarket giant last year.

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been given buy ratings by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for 5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to provide income investors with great yields.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what could make these funds great options for investors this month.

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Dividend Investing

Broker says these ASX dividend stocks could generate massive returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these shares to generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

This beaten down ASX 200 stock could rise 90%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be dirt cheap after a recent selloff.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue, BHP, Brainchip, and Peninsula Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Block, DroneShield, EBR Systems, and Insignia shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a high. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Up 130% in a year, why this ASX defence stock is soaring again today

| James Mickleboro

It takes just five weeks for this company to do something that used to take 17 months.

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Bank Shares

Insider buys $215k of Westpac shares. Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think you should buy shares in this big four bank like one of its insiders? Let's find out.

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Gold

Why this $1.4 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 14%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing investors to smash the sell button today.

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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 stocks.

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