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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 29Metals, Brainchip, Platinum, and Premier Investments shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day.

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Dividend Investing

The 8% yield ASX 200 dividend stock insiders are buying up big

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying this dividend stock and could receive big pay checks in the near future.

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How to invest

Where to invest $8,000 in April 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of returns could be on offer from these ASX shares according to analysts.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price sinking over 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this tech stock on Wednesday?

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Financial Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 23% today?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock have been hit with some bad news.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares push higher on $9.8b technology simplification plan

| James Mickleboro

Westpac plans to spend big on technology to close the gap on its rivals.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this could be one of the best blue chip ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans sees this blue chip as a best idea for investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Why today is a good day to own Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of the Bunnings and Kmart owner will be smiling today.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this ASX small cap stock could rocket 60%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees huge upside potential from this small cap.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share offers 12% upside and a 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter just slapped a buy rating on this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys and will offer great yields.

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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 ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

2 Australian dividend shares to buy under $2

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these stocks could be great options for income investors.

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Growth Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these top shares are in the buy zone right now.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 36%?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why Telstra and these ASX 300 stocks just hit 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been selling down these shares this year.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Atlas Arteria, IDP Education, and Mineral Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Elders, Lake Resources, and Premier Investments are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session, but why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap stock is rocketing 45% on 'pivotal moment'

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very positively to an announcement.

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Energy Shares

Buy Woodside shares for a 20% gain and 4.5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks investors could get big returns from this energy giant.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares tumbling amid major management moves

| James Mickleboro

Changes are happening at these companies.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares fall despite 'exceptional results'

| James Mickleboro

This mining and mining services company has provided an update on its energy business.

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments share price jumps 9% on results and demerger plans

| James Mickleboro

The Smiggle and Peter Alexander owner has released its results. How did it perform?

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this travel agent's shares?

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares in the buy zone or overvalued?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Bell Potter is saying about the lithium giant.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these ASX 200 blue chip shares for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be in the buy zone according to analysts.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons to sell Core Lithium shares

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's decline may not be over according to Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see better returns on offer with these dividend shares compared to term deposits.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as buys by brokers. Here's what they are expecting from them.

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Retirement

3 high-quality ASX retirement shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top options for a retirement portfolio.

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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 Gainers

Why Fortescue, Gold Hydrogen, MMA Offshore, and Sims shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, EOS, NRW, and Patriot Battery Metals are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Resources Shares

These ASX 200 mining stocks could rise 40% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these miners are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's the tech stock the banking giant just invested in

| James Mickleboro

CBA has made an interesting investment. Here's what you need to know.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares charge higher on $57.5 million class action settlement news

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shares have continued their positive run on Monday.

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX 50 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These giants are in the buy zone according to analysts at Morgans.

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Technology Shares

Guess which high-flying ASX All Ords stock is crashing 19% today

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having its wings clipped on Monday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares fall despite downstream deal with Ganfeng Lithium

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant may be making a big move downstream with a Chinese giant.

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