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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 are Platinum shares sinking 26% to a record low on Thursday?

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Rock bottom! That's where this struggling fund manager's shares are today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why are Syrah Resources shares crashing 32%?

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is being hammered again. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker ahead of the new year.

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Retirement

3 high-quality ASX 200 retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares. Let's see why they could be good options for retirees.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for ~6% yields

| James Mickleboro

These income options have been named as buys by analysts.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Which shares have been named as buys by the broker? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Is the Liontown share price set to make a stellar comeback in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium miner bounce back next year? Here's what one analysts thinks.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares for Australian retirees

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these high-yield shares as buys. Let's see why they are bullish.

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Materials Shares

Broker says this ASX 200 mining stock offers a 20% return

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

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

| James Mickleboro

These funds provide investors with easy access to many of the best shares in the world.

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Energy Shares

Will the Woodside share price bounce back in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Will next year be kinder to the energy giant's shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Silex Systems, SCEE, Titomic, and WA1 shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Life360, Smart Parking, and South32 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 this week.

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small cap stock just rocketed 40%! Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited this morning.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the South32 share price is being smashed today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Sigma shares? Here's the latest on the Chemist Warehouse merger

| James Mickleboro

One year ago today, the two companies announced plans to merge. We could now be just a few months away…

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Communication Shares

'Failed people in real need': Telstra shares lower on triple-0 network outage penalty

| James Mickleboro

The telco giant has been fined by ACMA for the snafu.

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Broker Notes

Top Australian shares to buy right now with $10,000 

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter would approve of investors buying these shares with their hard-earned money.

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ETFs

Invest $25,000 into these 5 ASX ETFs in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Money to invest? Check out these ETFs that could be good options for 2025.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this mining stock to rise strongly over the next 12 months. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why this broker just upgraded Pilbara Minerals shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has just turned bullish on the lithium miner. But why?

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Growth Shares

Invest $5,000 into these ASX 200 growth shares in December

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter and Goldman Sachs are bullish on these names.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these quality ASX blue chip shares for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be great options for investors searching for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by analysts at Bell Potter. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market bounce back today? Let's see what could happen.

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Growth Shares

These dirt cheap ASX growth shares could rise 45% to 50% next year

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has good things to say about these cheap stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Brainchip, Pilbara Minerals, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Perpetual, Premier Investments, and Pro Medicus shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these shares. What's going on?

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ETFs

2 excellent Australian ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these funds this month.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price rocketing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor company is avoiding the tech selloff today. What's going on?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is putting a rocket under this stock today.

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas share price take off again in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo has smashed the market this year. Could it do the same in 2025?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price jumps on big China news

| James Mickleboro

The popular Penfolds brand may have found its home in China.

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Financial Shares

'Extremely disappointing': Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 10%?

| James Mickleboro

Are the financial services company's divestment plans on the rocks?

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Dividend Investing

Down 29%: Buy this cheap ASX stock for a 10% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees potentially big returns on offer with this beaten down stock.

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Dividend Investing

Broker says Coles and this ASX dividend stock are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper stock could be the best to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett is very bullish on this copper miner. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX dividend shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be in the buy zone for income investors according to analysts.

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