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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

$50,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim for $1,700 a month in passive income

| James Mickleboro

The share market can be used to generate significant income. Here's why I would do it.

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Share Gainers

Why Firefly, Premier Investments, Serko, and Zip shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Tuesday. But why are they rising?

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Growth Shares

Is this growing ASX 300 stock a top buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this high flying company.

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Share Fallers

Why Black Cat, BlueScope, Cettire, and Coronado shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here's your FY24 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank kicks off earnings season in the banking sector next week.

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Materials Shares

5 reasons to buy Rio Tinto shares now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named the reasons why it thinks this mining giant is a buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Myer and Premier Investments shares jump on huge merger news

| James Mickleboro

The two retailers are combining some of their operations. Let's dig deeper into the plan.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited about this buy now pay later provider today.

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Energy Shares

Santos and Woodside fall after oil prices crash

| James Mickleboro

What's going on in the energy sector on Tuesday? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling 8% after downgrading its guidance

| James Mickleboro

What's behind this downgrade? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Technology Shares

Cettire shares crash 17% on sinking profits

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer has had a tough start to FY 2025. Here's what you need to know.

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Technology Shares

Why this top broker just upgraded DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees recent share price weakness as a buying opportunity for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say Telstra and this ASX 200 dividend share are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks right now.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks will pay generous dividends in the near term.

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Blue Chip Shares

These big ASX 200 blue chip shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be cheap at current levels.

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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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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares to buy for market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are feeling bullish about these growing companies.

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Share Fallers

Why Adriatic Metals, Metcash, Paladin Energy, and Westgold shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Newmont, ResMed, and Vulcan Energy shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. 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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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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Energy Shares

Why are Paladin Energy shares crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are selling off this uranium stock on Monday. Let's find out why.

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Cheap Shares

This ASX 300 stock is trading with the widest discount in its history

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be dirt cheap.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares push higher on Samarco settlement news

| James Mickleboro

The miner has finally settled this long-running case. What's the damage?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Coles shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker thinks this investment could turn into.

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 into these ASX ETFs next month

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be quality options for investors in November.

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Dividend Investing

2 dirt cheap ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Major upside and attractive yields are expected by brokers from these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Are Qantas shares a buy for dividends?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on the airline operator and its dividend.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend stocks beat falling interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are great options for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Here are the latest share price forecasts for BHP

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are forecasting for this mining giant's shares.

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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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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000 in this ASX 200 dividend stock for $40 in monthly passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here what analysts think a $15,000 investment could turn into with this stock.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering next month. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will borrowers need to wait until May for a rate cut? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these top ASX dividend shares for ~20% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver market-beating returns over the next 12 months.

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Growth Shares

4 ASX shares to buy now and hold for a lifetime in your super fund

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have very good things to say about these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, DroneShield, Metcash, and Newmont shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, HMC Capital, ResMed, and WiseTech shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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