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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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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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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is falling despite record quarter

| James Mickleboro

A record quarter was still not enough for this gold miner to meet guidance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock jumps 11% on fresh takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is a bidding war about to start for this financial services company?

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue chip shares could rise 30% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these blue chips could be market-beaters in 2025. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Broker says these ASX 200 dividend stocks are best buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has its eyes on a mining giant and a toll road operator.

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Growth Shares

Invest $10,000 into these ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Market-beating returns could be on offer from these shares this year according to analysts.

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Bank Shares

Here are the 3 best ASX 200 bank shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

The banking sector delivered the goods for investors last year. But which shares were best?

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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

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these high-yield shares as buys right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to watch.

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ETFs

Buy these outstanding ASX ETFs for your SMSF in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Looking for investment options for your SMSF? Check out these three funds.

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Small Cap Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these small caps to generate big returns over the next 12 months.

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Resources Shares

5 of the best ASX 200 mining shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

These miners dug up big returns for shareholders last year.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated shares to offer big yields.

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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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How to invest

No savings at 50? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich and retire early

| James Mickleboro

This simple strategy could be key to retiring rich even if starting late in life.

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 into these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds are being tipped as top picks for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they are bullish on these income options in January.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% and 50% in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to beat the market this year. Let's see why.

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Technology Shares

These were the 4 best ASX tech shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's how much you could have earned investing in these tech stocks last year.

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Energy Shares

Why Paladin Energy and these ASX uranium stocks are rocketing

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for uranium investors on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Gold Road, Imugene, and Paladin Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, Liontown, and Mesoblast shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX small cap stock is jumping on 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

This stock is ending the week in style. Let's see what is giving its shares a boost today.

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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 Market News

Why did the NAB share price jump 21% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

It was a good year for this big four bank. Let's see what happened over the 12 months.

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ETFs

These were the 5 best ASX ETFs to buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These funds were a great place to put your money last year.

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Broker Notes

More of the best ASX stocks to buy in 2025 according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why its analysts are so bullish on these stocks this year.

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