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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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Technology Shares

Why did the Audinate share price just sink 10%?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is back from a trading halt and is tumbling into the red.

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Materials Shares

Is there something strange going on with Liontown shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is a bidding war about to break out for Liontown?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra share price higher on $400m cloud acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Telstra has its eyes on a cloud transformation comapny.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Apple share price falling this week?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a difficult week for this tech behemoth.

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Dividend Investing

8 popular ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until these shares reward shareholders with their latest dividends.

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Growth Shares

Analysts are tipping big returns from these ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

There are plenty of ASX growth shares to choose from on the Australian share market. But which ones could be…

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Dividend Investing

Boost your income with these ASX dividend shares with ~7%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are forecasting some very big dividend yields from these ASX shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) continued its losing streak with another disappointing decline. The benchmark index fell 1.2% to…

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be top options for beginners

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be good options for investors starting their investment journeys.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these high-yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares are expected to offer very generous yields.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been given the post-earnings seal of approval by one broker.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Syrah Resources share price crashed 70% in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good year for shareholders of this graphite producer.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy beaten-up Metcash shares in September for the 6% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy Metcash shares?

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Materials Shares

Beaten-up Novonix share price dives to fresh, 3-year low

| James Mickleboro

What's going on over at this battery materials technology company?

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Lake Resources, Qantas, and Super Retail shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Beach Energy, Chalice Mining, and Liontown shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a positive session despite the market selloff.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price now higher than Albemarle's takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this lithium share roaring higher on Thursday?

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the Mineral Resources dividend? Time is running out

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until Mineral Resources makes its next dividend payment.

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Technology Shares

Why has ASX 300 tech stock Audinate just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this tech stock halted on Thursday?

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant's shares are under the pump on Thursday. But why?

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think investors should snap up these growth shares while they can.

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Materials Shares

What could $10,000 invested in Pilbara Minerals shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are expecting from this lithium miner's shares.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank just acquired Xero's Waddle business

| James Mickleboro

CBA is making an acquisition. What is the banking giant buying?

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Small Cap Shares

Goldman Sachs names its top small cap ASX share to buy

| James Mickleboro

This could be the best small cap around according to one broker.

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Share Market News

Want an income boost? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend stocks as buys. Here's why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a tough time on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and these ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these dividend shares are top options for income investors.

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Materials Shares

Down 12% in a month, should I pounce on South32 shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to load up on this mining giant's shares?

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Broker Notes

More of the best ASX shares to buy this month according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of highly rated shares for investors to check out.

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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 Fallers

Why Macquarie, Orora, Pointsbet, and Sonic shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is out of form and has dropped into the red. The benchmark index…

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Piedmont Lithium, Qantas, and Syrah shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid session on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

The Pilbara Minerals boss has sold $5.8 million worth of company shares in a week. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Why has this lithium giant's CEO been selling shares?

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares just hit a new 52-week low. Should I snap some up?

| James Mickleboro

Should be snapping up this medical device company's shares while they're down in the dumps?

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Technology Shares

Why are Pointsbet shares plunging 58% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are being crushed. But what's the real reason for this?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Orora share price crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This packaging company's shares are back from their suspension. Why are they crashing?

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price rises despite fund outflows continuing

| James Mickleboro

Investors have continued to pull money out of Magellan's funds.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price falls on first-half trading update

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has updated the market on its first-half performance this morning.

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Materials Shares

Own ASX lithium shares? Here's the latest lithium price forecast

| James Mickleboro

Is the price of the white metal going to continue falling?

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares a good buy in September?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for investors to snap up this supermarket giant's shares?

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