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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 Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What is Bell Potter saying about the Woolworths share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is it recommending Woolies as a buy?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock was just upgraded to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Why did the broker just turn bullish? Let's find out.

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Retirement

3 super strong ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these strong stocks could be great options for investors right now.

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Share Gainers

Why Brickworks, James Hardie, Megaport, and OFX shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Insignia, Light & Wonder, Mineral Resources, and Nuix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX tech stock crashing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Why are ANZ shares tumbling 4% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

What’s going on with the big four bank’s shares today? Let’s find out why they are falling.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares are being tipped to smash the market

| James Mickleboro

Returns of 14% to 68% could be on the cards for buyers of these shares according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

3 smart ASX dividend shares to buy with $500 now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great options for income investors working on a budget.

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Earnings Results

CBA shares on watch after delivering $2.5b quarterly profit

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant has made a big quarterly profit. But will it be enough for the market?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the highest-quality blue chip ASX 200 stocks money can buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips are top buys for investors right now. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These small caps come with big buy ratings from brokers. Let's see what they are saying.

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Dividend Investing

Want a 6% yield? 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting these shares to deliver the goods for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market return to form today? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Invest $2,000 into these 5 ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Looking for quality options for your money? Check out these ETFS.

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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 Gainers

Why ANZ, Block, Neuren, and Pilbara Minerals shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a solid session on Tuesday. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Endeavour, Global Data Centre, OFX, and Paladin Energy shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares under pressure today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Why now is the time to buy this beaten down $8b ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that now is the time to invest in this beaten down drinks giant.

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Bank Shares

Why are NAB shares tumbling from their 17-year high?

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank's shares have run out of steam. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share that is swimming in cash

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potentially big returns on offer from this cashed-up stock.

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Dividend Investing

The perfect ASX dividend shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think that these shares could be great long-term options for income investors.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy BHP shares amid 2024's weakness?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on the mining giant's shares? Here's what analysts are saying.

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Dividend Investing

This 6% ASX dividend stock pays cash every quarter

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter says that this income option is a great option for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday. Here's what is happening.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Liontown share price could rise almost 70%!

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this lithium miner could be a high risk/high reward option for investors.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% today

| James Mickleboro

These shares started the week with a bang. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why Black Cat, Dicker Data, Novonix, and Pointsbet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Champion Iron, Endeavour, Infomedia, and Resolute Mining shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Why is the Novonix share price rocketing 16% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Big news is giving this stock a huge lift on Monday morning.

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares fall on major guidance and cost update

| James Mickleboro

Big changes are being made at this lithium miner due to weak prices.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 32% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are hitting the panic button this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Why are Macquarie shares slumping today?

| James Mickleboro

This investment bank's shares are out of form today. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

This buy-rated small cap ASX stock has a 'strong underlying business with pricing power'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this buy-rated stock.

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ETFs

4 market-beating ASX ETFs to buy

| James Mickleboro

These funds have beaten the market. Here's what they offer investors.

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Growth Shares

These ASX 200 growth shares could rise 50% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting these stocks to rise materially from current levels.

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares to buy in November for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these shares are buys for income investors.

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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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