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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

Rio Tinto shares fall despite big acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant has announced a deal to increase its aluminium exposure.

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Technology Shares

EOS shares tumble on European listing update

| James Mickleboro

Could this popular stock be leaving the ASX boards in the future? Let's find out.

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ETFs

5 exciting ASX ETFs to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out in February.

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Gold

Buy this record-breaking ASX 200 gold stock after the selloff: Expert

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this gold miner. Let's find out why.

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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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Small Cap Shares

Bell Potter names 2 small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares Bell Potter is recommending at the small side of the market.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares for smart investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be smart picks for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX growth shares could still be early in their story

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long-term winners? Here are three that could be worth considering.

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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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How to invest

Why buy and hold investing with ASX shares could make you rich

| James Mickleboro

Here is the easy way to build wealth on the share market.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, DroneShield, and Santos shares

| James Mickleboro

How do brokers rate these popular shares? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Investors were selling off these shares in January. But why?

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Growth Shares

These 2 ASX shares are set to soar in 2026 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes these shares could rise materially this year.

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Dividend Investing

Aussie income stocks: A once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to build a meaningful income? Now could be your opportunity.

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Economy

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates going to increase next week? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were bidding these shares higher during the month.

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ETFs

3 amazing ASX ETFs to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in exciting stocks? These funds provide an easy way to do it.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names 2 small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these small caps.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Life360, Liontown, and Mineral Resources shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these shares.

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Gold

Why Bell Potter just upgraded its valuation of this ASX gold stock by 39%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is a big fan of this gold miner and was impressed with its quarterly update.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Appen, Nine Entertainment, and ResMed shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Imricor, Ioneer, Star, and Whitehaven Coal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock crashing 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

What is causing this lithium developer's shares to crash deep into the red? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price jumping 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sleep disorder treatment giant delivered another three months of strong growth.

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Financial Shares

Forget CBA shares and buy this ASX financial stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could deliver big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Is the Mineral Resources share price going to hit $70.00 this year?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this mining stock could be heading to new 52-week highs.

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Healthcare Shares

Could Mesoblast shares hit $4.45 in 2026?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this biotech could be cheap and heading much higher.

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Growth Shares

2 stocks that could turn $100,000 into $1 million by 2035

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Here are two stocks with bucketloads of growth potential.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares that smash term deposits

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares could be great options for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week positively? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why Liontown shares could continue to roar higher

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this high-flying lithium stock following its update.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs for Australian investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out from the rest.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this speculative ASX stock could rise 80%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this small cap.

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Broker Notes

Is it too late to buy Boss Energy shares for uranium exposure?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium stock has rallied higher in January. Let's see what Bell Potter thinks of this.

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How to invest

An easy and effective ASX portfolio with just 3 investments

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to try and build a winning portfolio.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has disappointed investors with its update.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Galan Lithium, Iluka, and Ora Banda shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold down on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Imricor, Sunrise Metals, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday. But why?

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