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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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Why the Santos Ltd share price has gone gangbusters this month

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are up 15% this month. Is it the new Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) is one of four shares sinking lower today on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO).…

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Where I would spend my ANZ BANK and National Australia Bank Ltd. dividends

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) will pay around $5 billion of dividends…

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares have plunged today

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has dropped like a stone after a research note out of Morgan Stanley. Should…

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Why these 3 companies could be the next Treasury Wine Estates Ltd

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) reported bumper profits this years as demand for its products grew across the world. Will…

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Do you own any of the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) are amongst the 10 most shorted shares. One has seen a sharp…

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What's going on with the Crown Resorts Ltd share price?

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Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares are up over 1% this morning as concerns over a crackdown in Macau fade. Is…

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Why Orion Health Group Ltd is one of 4 shares ending the week on fire

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) is one of four shares which look set to finish the week in style. Their…

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How Ramsay Health Care Limited could be the best share on the S&P/ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why I would class Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) as the best buy and hold investment on the S&P/ASX…

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Why Sirtex Medical Limited & these 3 other ASX shares have been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) is one of four shares sinking like stones today. Here’s why…

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The Crown Resorts Ltd share price is tumbling on Macau worries

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) has seen its share price plunge following news of changes to ATM withdrawal limits in Macau.…

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Why the Fastbrick Robotics Ltd share price is going gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

The shares of exciting tech company Fastbrick Robotics Ltd (ASX:FBR) soar after raising $8 million. Is it a buy?

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Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd for its BIG dividends?

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why I would buy Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) ahead of QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Insurance Australia Group…

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Why I rate Westpac Banking Corp as a buy at this share price

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is expected to pay a fully franked 6% dividend in FY 2017. Is this too good…

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Why Catapult Group International Ltd is one of 4 shares skyrocketing today

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of four shares rocketing higher today. Here’s why…

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Is iSentia Group Ltd a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) shares fell from grace in November following a disappointing trading update. Does this make them a…

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5 small-cap shares I'm tipping to shine in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of five small-cap shares I expect to have a great FY 2017. Here are the…

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Why the Brainchip Holdings Ltd share price rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

There’s no doubt that Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) is an exciting company, but is it too soon to make an…

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Iron ore price hits 2-year high: Will the bubble burst in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has rocketed higher after iron ore hit a two-year high. But will the bubble burst…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting walloped today

| James Mickleboro

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) is one of four shares which have made notable declines today despite the ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO)…

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These blue-chip dividend shares could lift after today's GDP data

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and the other big 4 banks have rallied after a poor GDP reading hinted at further…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have been hammered today

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Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is one of four shares sinking lower on the ASX today. Here’s why…

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Why Bapcor Ltd shares are moving up a gear today

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) shares have jumped higher following an upgrade from a leading broker. Is it time to invest?

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3 high-yield dividend shares for retirees in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is one of three shares which I feel could be great options for income…

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Why the oil price is falling on OPEC doubts

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) could be in the red today after OPEC doubts caused oil prices…

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5 retail shares in danger of declining in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) is one of five shares which investors may be best avoiding if the property market…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have rocketed higher today

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a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) is one of four shares which have put on strong gains for their shareholders…

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Why the Aurora Labs Ltd share price is up 142% in a month

| James Mickleboro

Aurora Labs Ltd (ASX:A3D) shares have gone gangbusters this month. Is this exciting tech company a buy or is it…

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Will the Newcrest Mining Limited share price climb higher in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has had a disappointing end to the year. Will things improve in 2017 or should you…

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4 ASX bargains at the top of my Christmas shopping list

| James Mickleboro

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) is one of four bargain buys on the ASX which I would like to find in…

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Is the iron ore price heading to US$56 a tonne?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are likely to lift higher today after a rise in…

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Is Vita Group Limited a bargain buy after dropping 56% in 3 months?

| James Mickleboro

Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) shares are down 56% in three months. Is it a bargain buy or best avoided?

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Why the Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd share price could rally in 2017

| James Mickleboro

It hasn’t been a great year for shareholders of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API), but will 2017 be better?

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd is one of 4 ASX shares cratering today

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) is one of four shares sinking significantly lower today. Here’s why…

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Why this broker thinks it's time to buy big bank shares

| James Mickleboro

Should you add Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the rest of the big four banks into your portfolio?

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Why the DUET Group share price has rocketed 18% this morning

| James Mickleboro

DUET Group (ASX:DUE) shares surge on takeover over. Here’s what you need to know…

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Are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX in your portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) are once again amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX.…

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The 4 best dividend stocks of 2025

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) is one of four shares which I think dividend investors should buy with a long-term view.

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Why these 4 ASX shares sank like stones today

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and three other shares have had a day to forget. Here’s why they have cratered...

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Here are the winners and losers from today's Australian retail sales

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) are two winners from October’s retail sales data. Here are the…

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