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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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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price sank 12% in April: Time to pounce?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were selling this lithium miner's shares again last month. Is now the time to invest?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares outperform on $468m Endeavour selldown and capital return

| James Mickleboro

Woolies plans to return capital to shareholders following the sale.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock is surging 19% on a deal with LG

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is avoiding the market sell-off. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why Liontown shares could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock could have huge upside according to Bell Potter.

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Technology Shares

Up 120% in 2024, is it too late to buy DroneShield shares?

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has just upgraded this high-flying stock.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in April 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares overcame the market sell-off last month and delivered very strong gains.

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Share Market News

5 top ASX dividend stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great options for income investors this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Growth Shares

Brokers say these ASX growth shares are top buys in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon these shares could offer big returns.

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How to invest

2 ASX shares to buy in May 2024 and hold for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big return potential from these shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 200 energy stock getting thumped by the market today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were not overly impressed with its quarterly update.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Mesoblast, Pointsbet, and Worley shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, DroneShield, IGO, and Serko shares are surging

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price taking a dive on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying share is under pressure today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares dirt cheap at two-year lows?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares just hit a two-year low.

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Technology Shares

Why are Pointsbet shares crashing 45% today?

| James Mickleboro

Is this decline actually a good thing? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 11% after its largest shareholder dumped $1.4b of shares

| James Mickleboro

This company's largest shareholder is heading to the exit today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price falls following Q3 sales update

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant continued its growth during the third quarter. So why are its shares falling?

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Materials Shares

Why is the IGO share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Weak lithium prices weighed heavily on this miner's performance. But something has got investors excited.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue-chip shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is tipping big returns for these blue chips.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX income shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these stocks. But why?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 iron ore stock could rise 30%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this miner could deliver big returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy according to Morgans

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling very positive about these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in BHP shares and get $480 in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of passive income Goldman Sachs expects from the Big Australian.

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Bank Shares

Own Macquarie shares? Here's what to expect from its FY24 results this week

| James Mickleboro

A sharp cash earnings decline is expected in FY 2024. But what about FY 2025?

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ETFs

Buy these excellent ASX ETFs for your income portfolio in May

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for income investors.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans rates these ASX small-cap shares as best buys

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these small caps according to the broker.

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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 Betmakers, Brainchip, Core Lithium, and Megaport shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Monday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Pacific Smiles, Perpetual, and ResMed shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this ASX All Ords stock is sparkling 15% brighter today

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock are smiling widely today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price surging again and up 14% in two sessions?

| James Mickleboro

A recent update has gone down exceptionally well with investors.

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Share Market News

Liontown share price charges higher on 'tremendous' quarter

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Materials Shares

BHP shares fall again after Anglo American rejects takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's offer 'significantly undervalues' the miner.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price tumbles to multi-year low following quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has released its first update since suspending mining activities.

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price sinks 8% despite juiced-up growth forecast

| James Mickleboro

This market darling upgraded its guidance but is still being sold off. Why?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are in the buy zone right now. But why?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Blue Chip Shares

Forget CBA shares and buy these ASX 200 stocks in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be in the buy zone instead of Australia's largest bank.

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