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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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3 growth shares to buy in October

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Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) is one of three growth shares that could potentially give your portfolio a lift in October…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares were hammered today

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OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) was one of the biggest losers today after a drop in the gold price. Here’s why the…

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Here's why Syrah Resources Ltd shares are getting crushed

| James Mickleboro

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares have plummeted over 16.5% today after a shock announcement. Is it a bargain buy now?

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TPG Telecom Ltd share price sinks again, should you be selling now?

| James Mickleboro

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares have now lost over a third of their market value in the last month. Is…

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Australia's gold miners get smashed. Is there more to come?

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) is one of a number of gold producers that has been slammed today, causing the S&P/ASX…

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Bapcor Ltd shares climb higher on acquisition news, is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) has been busy making yet another acquisition. Should you be investing in this rapidly growing company?

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Is Medibank Private Ltd a bargain after dropping 27% from its high?

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) looks set to have a difficult FY 2017, but could it prove to be a great…

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

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) continues to be the most shorted share on the ASX. Are any of the top ten…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) was one of the big movers today, despite the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) having a subdued day.

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Are these 3 ASX shares bargain buys or best avoided?

| James Mickleboro

After their respective share prices plunged in the last three months, are Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) and two other ASX shares…

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3 must-buy dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

With interest rates at record lows, I believe investors should look for income with investments in AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL)…

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Does MNF Group Ltd's deal with Telstra Corporation Ltd make it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

This morning MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) announced a mobile virtual network operator deal with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS). Is this…

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Is it time to sell your Cochlear Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great year for Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shareholders so far. But with its shares trading at 40x…

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5 fast-growing dividend shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) pays a great dividend. But those that are concerned that it will cut it in the…

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3 rapidly growing fintech shares to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) is one of three Australian fintech stars which I believe would be great additions to portfolios next…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) may be lower, but that hasn’t stopped Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) are three other shares…

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3 ASX shares I would buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) is one of three ASX shares which I believe would make great buy and hold investments today.

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Here's why ASG Group Limited shares rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

ASG Group Limited (ASX:ASZ) shares have surged today following a takeover from Tokyo-based Nomura Research Institute.

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Top broker names 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is one of three shares labelled as buys by analysts at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG). Should…

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Up 20% this month: Is it too late to buy Webjet Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are up around 20% this month, compared to a flat S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO). Is it…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) may be having a great day, but the same cannot be said for Programmed Maintenance…

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Here's why tech share Brainchip Holdings Ltd doubled in value today

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) is an exciting company trying to make in-roads into a $4.5 billion casino security industry. But…

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BHP Billiton Limited surges: Are shares heading higher?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are up 4% following OPEC’s proposed production cut. Should you take profits now?

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Crash: Why Programmed Maintenance Services Limited shares tumbled 19% today

| James Mickleboro

Programmed Maintenance Services Limited (ASX:PRG) shares have plunged 19% in morning trade following an earnings guidance revision. Should you buy…

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Where should you invest your Commonwealth Bank of Australia dividends?

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) will pay out almost $4 billion of dividends today. Where should you reinvest yours? These…

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How to profit from the tourism boom with these 4 companies

| James Mickleboro

With 8 million overseas visitors expected into Australia this year, Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is one of four shares I…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) has been one of four shares climbing higher today. Here’s why these shares are soaring…

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AGL Energy Ltd shares surge on buyback & profit guidance: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Australia’s largest retail energy generator and seller AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) is up 5% today following the release of two…

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Are South32 Ltd and Western Areas Ltd about to ride a surging nickel price?

| James Mickleboro

Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) could be shares to buy if the Philippine government shuts down half…

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Here's why gold miner OceanaGold Corporation plunged 19% this week

| James Mickleboro

OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) shares plunged 19% this week. But is their further to fall after yesterday’s shocking news?

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Why these 4 ASX shares have doubled in value this year

| James Mickleboro

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) is one of four shares which have doubled in value this year. Here’s why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting slammed today

| James Mickleboro

OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) shares have been one of four stocks getting slammed today as the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) drifts…

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Supercharge your portfolio with these 4 small cap stars

| James Mickleboro

I believe that looking beyond blue chips such as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and adding emerging companies like Appen Ltd (ASX:APX)…

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Why the Intueri Education Group Ltd share price has crashed 77% today

| James Mickleboro

Intueri Education Group Ltd (ASX:IQE) shares have dropped 77% today after coming out of a trading halt. Here’s why you…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd expands into Europe: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares have drifted lower today following the announcement of another acquisition. Is this an…

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Is the iron ore price set to crash?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is having a great year, but could iron ore prices be heading to US$45 a…

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Forget Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd and invest in these 3 growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is a great company, but its shares are expensive. These 3 growth shares could be…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) may be lower, but that hasn’t stopped SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI) and three other shares…

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Why these 4 shares have crashed over 20% in the last month

| James Mickleboro

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) is one of four shares which have been crushed in the last 30 days. Here’s why…

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Forget Westpac Banking Corp and buy these 3 fast-growing dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

If you have an aversion to Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and the rest of the big four banks, these three…

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