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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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Growth Shares

4 of the best ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these growing companies as buys. Let's dig deeper into them.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend stocks are top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend payers.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these big names.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend share in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why analysts are bullish about these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The benchmark index is expected to end the week in the red.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy Woolworths, ResMed, and this ASX 200 share in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the supermarket giant and these shares are in the buy zone this month.

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Materials Shares

Why did the BHP share price crash 21% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant had a disappointing year. Will things be better in 2025?

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Real Estate Shares

What's going on with Lendlease shares today?

| James Mickleboro

An announcement is failing to excite investors. Let's see what is happening.

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Mesoblast, and QBE shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the year in a positive fashion. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, DroneShield, Lendlease, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the year in the red. What's happening?

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs for growth investors in January

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these top ETFs this month.

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Dividend Investing

Revealed! 4 of the best ASX 200 dividend shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares made income investors smile in 2024. Let's see what they returned.

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Why did investors sell off these shares last year? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is sinking 6% despite some very big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is happening with this tech stock today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks for 5.5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could be top options for income investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 blue chip shares are top buys in January

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been named as buys by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Harvey Norman and these ASX dividend shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options in January.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when the market returns in 2025.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to quality companies from a range of industries and locations.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price rocket 37% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares smashed the market in 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares delivered massive returns last year.

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Share Market News

ASX shares in 2024: A year in review

| James Mickleboro

As we move into 2025, now would be a good time to reflect on the year that was for ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to own in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares outperformed the market in December.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL and this ASX 200 healthcare stock buys in January?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up these shares? Let's see what analysts are saying.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Invictus Energy, Mesoblast, Weebit Nano shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are on course to end the year on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Life360, Newmont, and St Barbara shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the year in the red. Let's see what is going on.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price crash 45% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors selling off this lithium giant this year? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Retirement

Analysts say these fantastic ASX retirement shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these top shares could be great picks for retirees.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs for a $1,000 investment in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's look at four funds that could be worth considering in the new year.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX 200 stocks could be strong buys in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bullish on these stocks and are tipping them as buys in January.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend stocks for retirees to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is tipping these stocks as buys ahead of the new year.

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX 200 growth stocks to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could be top picks for investors next month.

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Broker Notes

Down 50% and 70%: Why these ASX 200 shares could be cheap buys

| James Mickleboro

Although the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has been trading within sight of a record high, the same cannot be said…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough session for Aussie investors.

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How to invest

How I'd build a winning portfolio by investing in top ASX shares now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what steps you could take to build a winning portfolio.

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts say these small cap ASX shares can deliver big returns

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they are tipping these shares to deliver big returns for investors.

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Imricor, Strike Energy, and Wildcat shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares starting the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why APA Group, Block, Empire Energy, and Transurban shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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