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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rocketing 26% on better than expected results

| James Mickleboro

The KFC operator has delivered on expectations with its FY 2025 results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine shares jump 6% on investor update and share buyback news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how investors are reacting to this big news on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Blue Chip Shares

5 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in FY26 with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for the new financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these strong ASX dividend stocks for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers rate these shares as buys for passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Retirement

Passive income in retirement: Where to invest now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three options for retirees to consider when building a retirement portfolio.

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ETFs

5 amazing ASX ETFs to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for Aussie investors next month.

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Materials Shares

Are BHP shares a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish on this beaten down mining stock? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX 200 growth shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be top picks for growth investors.

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Broker Notes

Guess which popular ASX 200 stock Bell Potter just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying on this blue chip.

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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 BWP, Metcash, Resolute Mining, and SHAPE shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, ANZ, Aurelia Metals, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough start to the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 28% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this beaten down miner.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing on takeover news?

| James Mickleboro

This payments company has accepted a takeover offer.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are smart buys. Let's find out what they are.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is crashing 32% on big news today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button today? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX 200 stock is up 5% to a 52-week high on results day?

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is having a strong start to the week. Let's find out why.

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Healthcare Shares

Why CSL shares could be a bargain buy at $240

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this blue chip.

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Cheap Shares

3 popular ASX stocks that look dirt cheap right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts think are being undervalued by the market.

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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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Dividend Investing

Buy Fortescue and these fantastic ASX dividend shares with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been named by brokers as buys for income investors. Let's see what they offer.

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Broker Notes

5 Australian shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are urging investors to snap up these shares right now.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top alternatives to term deposits.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is expected on the local market today.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs every beginner should know about

| James Mickleboro

These funds provide investors with easy access to the best stocks in the world.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 40% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Macquarie see potential for these shares to deliver the goods for investors.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF could be the best to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

This fund could be perfect for set and forget investors.

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $50,000 in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great destinations for your hard-earned money.

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Dividend Investing

2 fantastic ASX dividend shares to buy while they are cheap

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why brokers think these shares are buys for income investors.

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How to invest

3 common investing mistakes with ASX shares (and how to avoid them)

| James Mickleboro

Avoiding these mistakes could protect your capital when investing.

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Share Market News

$20,000 invested in CBA and these ASX 200 shares 5 years ago is worth

| James Mickleboro

Did these shares deliver the goods for investors? Let's find out.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that could be worth holding tightly to until 2035.

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Dividend Investing

5 top ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares. Let's see what they offer.

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How to invest

How to generate $52,000 of annual passive income starting at $0

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to generate income. Here's how to do it.

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Cheap Shares

Recent dip buyers won big: 3 ASX shares that could repeat the feat

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these cheap shares could bounce back strongly.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth shares with room to run in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares are top picks for growth investors in the new financial year.

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ETFs

This 1 ASX ETF could be all you need for global growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's one easy (and great) way to invest across the globe.

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