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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 Fallers

Why Domino's, Helia, Qantas, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Civmec, Dexus, James Hardie, and Magellan shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is crashing 28% today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors rushing to the exits again? Let's find out.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares tumble on cyber attack impacting 6 million customers

| James Mickleboro

Australia's flag carrier airline has been hit with a major cyber incident.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping 9% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is taking off this morning.

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Dividend Investing

2 dirt cheap ASX dividend stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of cheap stocks that analysts think would be top picks for income investors.

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Big returns were delivered by these shares last month. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend shares with 4% to 8% yields could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts rate these shares as buys.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in CBA shares in FY25 is now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see whether it was a successful 12 months for bank investors in the last financial year.

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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 benchmark index on hump day.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000 in July

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth considering for your hard-earned money.

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Share Market News

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining stocks to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is tipping these shares as buys.

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Materials Shares

$10,000 invested in BHP shares in FY25 is now worth

| James Mickleboro

Did the Big Australian outperform or underperform during the last financial year?

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, HMC Capital, Mineral Resources, and NIB shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Medibank, Orthocell, and Santana Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker names the best ASX healthcare shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX All Ords stock is jumping on record quarter?

| James Mickleboro

This stock reported record sales during the past three months.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is racing higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is making a key acquisition.

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Share Market News

How much upside does Macquarie forecast for Santos shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Macquarie are saying about the energy giant.

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Technology Shares

Was it a good idea to buy DroneShield shares in FY25?

| James Mickleboro

Did this counter drone technology company deliver the goods for investors? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares destroyed the wealth of their shareholders in the last financial year.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares of FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares delivered the good for investors over the last financial year. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name the ASX dividend shares to buy for income

| James Mickleboro

These income options are highly rated by analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the share market start the month in a positive fashion? Let's find out.

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ETFs

The only 3 ASX ETFs you might ever need

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds top long term picks for investors.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares can rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on these shares.

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Gold

Bell Potter names the best ASX gold stocks to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best ways to gain exposure to gold in the new financial year.

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Retirement

Is $500,000 enough to retire in Australia? Here's what the numbers say

| James Mickleboro

Let's see where half a million would get you when it comes time to retire.

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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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Materials Shares

Why did Macquarie downgrade Mineral Resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker is no longer bullish on this mining and mining services company.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares: Buy, hold, sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about the retail giant.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Lynas, Newmont, and Virgin Australia shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why GenusPlus, NIB, Superloop, and Titomic shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Materials Shares

Does Macquarie prefer Rio or BHP shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out which mining giant is the better pick right now according to the broker.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares push higher on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

What is the latest on this potential deal? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

DroneShield shares charge higher on more big news

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock has announced another important contract win.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX 300 mining stock could rise 125%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which funds could be top picks for Aussie investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect these ASX dividend stocks to offer 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as 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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