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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

3 Australian shares that could turn $20,000 into $200,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think shares could be destined for big things in the future.

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How to invest

How to build a $250,000 ASX share portfolio from scratch

| James Mickleboro

It may not be as hard as you think to build a life-changing investment portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 10% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could deliver a big income boost in the near term.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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How to invest

Investors: How to turn $20k into a cash flow machine

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to make the share market your own personal ATM.

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ETFs

The smartest ASX ETFs for beginner investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great options for Aussies that are beginning their investment journeys.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Alcoa, ASX, and Super Retail shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold by investors on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Karoon Energy, MA Financial, and Silex shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why buying this ASX 200 stock could deliver a 30% annual return

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie thinks that investors could get a great return from this stock.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price rises on record-breaking quarter

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant is breaking records again. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

IAG shares charge higher after insurance giant upgrades FY26 guidance

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited today with this insurance giant.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares race 4% higher on big US news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this energy giant has announced on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Telix shares could rise almost 40%

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks this stock could be a cheap buy at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

The best ASX dividend stocks to buy before the rest of the market does

| James Mickleboro

Analysts don't think these stocks will be cheap for much longer.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small-cap ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could be destined for big things according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are top picks for investors seeking passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs I'd buy if I could only invest once a year

| James Mickleboro

Time-poor? Don't let that stop you from investing.

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Technology Shares

Up 70% in 12 months: Why this high-flying ASX 200 tech stock can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this high-flyer. Let's see why it is bullish.

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Speculative

This speculative ASX stock is tipped to rise 50%+

| James Mickleboro

This small cap could be heading a lot higher according to Bell Potter.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Beetaloo, Pinnacle, Sigma, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoid the market weakness on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Bapcor, Codan, and Newmont shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Macquarie raises price target on BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about this mining giant.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech stock sinks 6% following mixed Q1 update and continued 'uncertainty'

| James Mickleboro

This struggling stock is under pressure on Wednesday. Let's find out why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock just downgraded its guidance

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this stock has announced on Wednesday.

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Gold

ASX 300 gold miner sinks 10% after gold price crash overshadows strong quarter and sparks selloff

| James Mickleboro

The crashing gold price is weighing on the industry today.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks trading at significant discounts

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these income options are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Growth Shares

2 high-conviction ASX growth stocks that could rise 30% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these could be among the best stocks to buy right now.

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Dividend Investing

Where to invest $2,000 in ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these shares that brokers rate as buys.

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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 hump day on the local market.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for Aussies over 60

| James Mickleboro

Not ready for income stocks? Here are three funds that could help grow your wealth further.

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Blue Chip Shares

Guess which $6bn ASX 200 share is being sold off today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this blue chip is tumbling on Tuesday.

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Gold

Macquarie's top picks to take advantage of the surging gold price today

| James Mickleboro

It isn't too late to buy these gold miners according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Cleanaway, Sunrise, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, DroneShield, Hub24, and Northern Minerals shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips nearly 60% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up this undervalued stock.

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Materials Shares

Why this rocketing ASX rare earths stock is a big winner from the Trump-Albanese meeting

| James Mickleboro

This stock has received a major boost from the United States.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares push higher following 'strong start to the year'

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian has received a big thumbs up from investors.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock is jumping 9% to all-time high on record quarter

| James Mickleboro

It was another strong quarter for this tech stock.

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