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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 Gainers

Why Challenger, Orora, Sims, and Temple & Webster shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 materials stock is leaping 10% on a $385 million sale

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating these asset divestments.

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Energy Shares

Buy this beaten down ASX 200 energy stock: broker

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks a buying opportunity has arrived for investors.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy ahead of this week's update?

| James Mickleboro

Is this big four bank a buy before its update? Let's find out.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is jumping 16% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is this takeover offer enough to get a deal over the line?

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Earnings Results

Seek share price sinks 10% on FY24 profit crunch and weak guidance

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough 12 months for this job listings company.

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Earnings Results

CSL share price tumbles after FY25 guidance disappoints

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is having a tough time on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares that could rise ~20% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these top stocks could be great options for investors.

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 100 share can deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this top stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Earnings Results

CSL shares on watch amid US$3b FY 2024 profit

| James Mickleboro

Did the biotherapeutics giant deliver on expectations? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy ANZ and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great additions to a balanced investment portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 income stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Why is the broker bullish on these names? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be another positive session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

How big will CBA's profits and dividend be in FY 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What is on the cards for the bank's results this week?

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Car Group, Dicker Data, and JB Hi-Fi shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. 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 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Actinogen, Aurizon, Beach Energy, and PYC shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX healthcare stock crashing 67% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

What's causing investors to hit the sell button in a panic today?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is surging 40% today

| James Mickleboro

This small cap mining stock is catching the eye on Monday. But why?

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Materials Shares

BHP shares fall on Escondida copper strike fears

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's earnings could be impacted materially by a strike.

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi share price rockets on strong result, acquisition, and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant impressed with a stronger than expected performance in FY 2024.

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Technology Shares

Want a 20%+ return? Buy this hot ASX 200 tech stock

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has good things to say about this growing company.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Top broker sees this ASX 200 stock's 'pullback as opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that now is the time to pounce on this stock. Let's find out why.

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker says this ASX 200 blue chip stock could rise 25%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these blue chip ASX dividend stocks this week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Can the record-breaking Life360 share price keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping the high-flying tech stock to continue its ascent.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 300 dividend shares with 4% to ~8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to provide investors with great dividend yields.

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ETFs

Should you invest $2,000 into these top ASX ETFs?

| James Mickleboro

Check out these quality options for investors hunting for ETFs to buy.

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Dividend Investing

Are these the best ASX income stocks to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have very good things to say about the income options.

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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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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% and ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns. Let's see why.

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Growth Shares

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these ASX 200 growth shares before they rocket?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to seize on market weakness to buy these highly rated stocks?

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in Pilbara Minerals and these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in these shares? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and this ASX dividend share next week

| James Mickleboro

There are reasons why brokers rate these stocks as buys. Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why GenusPlus, Life360, News Corp, and REA Group shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Light & Wonder, Neuren, Nick Scali, and QBE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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