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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.

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The Ardent Leisure Group share price is sinking on Dreamworld reports

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Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) shares have been smashed today over Dreamworld concerns. Should you buy the dip?

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3 high-yield dividend shares I would buy for retirement

| James Mickleboro

With interest rates at record lows I would suggest retirees buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and two other shares for…

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Natural gas prices crash as Santos Ltd shares come under pressure

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Natural gas prices came crashing down overnight. Should Santos Ltd shareholders be concerned?

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Is Bubs Australia Ltd the next a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia)?

| James Mickleboro

There’s a new infant formula company on the ASX by the name of Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB). Could it be…

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4 small-cap shares at the top of my watch list for 2017

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of four small-caps I’m keeping a close eye on in 2017. Here’s why I think…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the year with a bang

| James Mickleboro

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) is one of four ASX shares starting the year strongly. Here’s why their respective shares have jumped…

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Why the Birimian Ltd share price has gone gangbusters today

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Birimian Ltd (ASX:BGS) shares have gone gangbusters after the company received an offer for its lithium asset. But is it…

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Why the Emerchants Ltd share price surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

Emerchants Ltd (ASX:EML) shares have jumped higher after a major agreement with McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS). Is this exciting fintech…

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Why the ANZ Bank share price is rallying on $1.8bn Chinese sale

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares have started the year strongly after it announced the sale of its…

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Are the 10 most shorted ASX shares in your portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), and Estia Health Ltd (ASX: EHE) are amongst the most shorted shares on…

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Why these 6 ASX shares are ending the year with a bang

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) is one of six shares finishing the year strongly. Here’s why their share prices have jumped…

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Will these 4 beaten down ASX shares bounce back in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a year to forget for shareholders of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and three other shares. But will…

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4 explosive fintech stars that will be on my watch list in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:AFY) is one of four fintech stars that I believe have explosive growth prospects. Here’s why they…

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Why these 6 ASX shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) are two of six ASX shares that have stormed higher today despite the…

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Why I think these 4 ASX shares are bargain buys for 2017

| James Mickleboro

Is Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) the biggest bargain on the ASX right now? It is one of four shares I…

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Here are 3 ASX shares with even bigger dividends than ANZ Bank

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) pays a great dividend, but it’s not the biggest on the market. Here…

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Here are 3 disruptive ASX shares I'm watching in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) is one of three growing shares on the which I think would be worth keeping a…

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Why these 6 ASX shares have gone gangbusters today

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of six shares that have performed strongly following the Christmas break. Here's why...

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CRASH! Why the Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd share price fell 34% today

| James Mickleboro

Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd (ASX:AKP) shares have come crashing to earth today after an announcement. Here’s what you need to…

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8 small-cap shares tipped to shine in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) is one of eight small-cap shares which fund managers have tipped to shine in 2017. Which ones…

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Is Westpac Banking Corp a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have rallied strongly in the last six months. Is it too late to invest?

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Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX: Do you own them?

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) are among the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX. Are any…

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5 ASX shares at risk of disruption in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) are two of five shares which I believe could be at risk of…

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Why these 4 ASX shares got CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of four shares on the ASX that certainly isn’t spreading the Christmas spirit.

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The Tatts Group Limited share price is falling as it rejects Macquarie Group Ltd

| James Mickleboro

Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) shares have plunged after its board decided that the Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) merger was superior…

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Why these 5 ASX shares have rocketed higher today

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Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is one of five shares that is giving shareholders an early Christmas present. Here’s why…

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Why the Admedus Ltd share price went nuts today

| James Mickleboro

In early afternoon trade the shares of Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) are higher by 7.5% following positive news regarding its review.…

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Shares to buy and sell as the iron ore price and Aussie dollar plunges

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares could come under pressure today after a drop in the iron ore price which…

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Should you buy Ramsay Health Care Limited or Healthscope Ltd in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Which private hospital operator should you buy in 2017: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) or Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO)?

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3 reasons I would buy these 3 ASX shares in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) is one of three shares I think investors should buy in 2017. Here are three reasons…

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My 3 market-beating share picks for 2017

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) is one of three shares which I believe will outperform the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in 2017.…

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Why these 4 ASX shares went gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) is one of four shares on the Australian share market today that has put on great…

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Why the PMP Limited share price CRASHED today

| James Mickleboro

PMP Limited (ASX:PMP) shares have been crushed after the ACCC voiced concerns over its merger with IPMG. Should you buy…

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Why the Airxpanders Inc share price rocketed 28% today

| James Mickleboro

Airxpanders Inc (ASX:AXP) shares have gone gangbusters this morning on an incredibly positive announcement. But is it still too soon…

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3 shares I wish I bought at the start of 2016

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of three shares that investors will kick themselves for missing in 2016. Here’s…

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Why the Bega Cheese Ltd share price is soaring on its infant formula update

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) shares have rebounded after the company distanced itself from the problems that Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL)…

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The ANZ Bank share price at a 52-week high: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Yesterday Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) hit a new 52-week high to cap off an incredible turnaround. But…

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Why the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) share price is going nuts today

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) shares have been a big mover this afternoon after management advised that business continues…

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3 tech shares I'm tipping for market-thumping returns in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) is one of three tech shares I’m tipping to outperform the market in 2017. Here’s why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have plummeted today

| James Mickleboro

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is one of four shares sinking lower on a day that the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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