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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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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

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The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) may be lower today, but that hasn’t stopped Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and three other…

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Why the Smartgroup Corporation Ltd share price went nuts today

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Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) shares soar on placement and half year results report. Up 60% in three months, is it…

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UBS upgrade sends fintech star Touchcorp Ltd soaring

| James Mickleboro

Investment bank UBS has rated Touchcorp Ltd (ASX:TCH) a buy with a $2.20 price target. Should you invest today?

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2 ASX shares to benefit from an interest rate cut next week

| James Mickleboro

A weak inflation reading on Wednesday could force the RBA to cut interest rates next week and put pressure on…

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Gold miner Northern Star Resources Ltd posts record profit, is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) delivered record unaudited net profit after tax. But with demand for gold dampening, is it…

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Here are 2 high-yield dividend shares investors should avoid

| James Mickleboro

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) is one of two high-yield dividend shares on the ASX which I believe investors might be…

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Why Pulse Health Limited shares are surging on takeover talk

| James Mickleboro

The share price of Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG) has surged 22% on news of a takeover approach. This comes despite…

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

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The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has started the week strongly thanks to strong gains from Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW). Three other…

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3 income shares retirees should consider buying today

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is one of three ASX shares which I feel retirees should consider buying today.

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Tech share Data#3 Limited surges on profit update, time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) shares jumped 10% in morning trade after releasing a profit update to the market. Is the turnaround…

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Here's why MotorCycle Holdings Ltd shares are speeding higher today

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MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (ASX:MTO) has released a very positive business update to the market. Is it time for you to…

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3 exciting growth shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Medical device company REVA Medical Inc (ASX:RVA) is one of three exciting growth shares which I think would be great…

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp for its market-beating dividend?

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Is Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) a good investment today or one to avoid?

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

| James Mickleboro

Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) is one of 4 shares rocketing higher despite the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) falling today. Here's…

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Here's why EVOLUTION FPO and the gold miners are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) and the gold miners have been pushing higher today. Are they worthy of investment?

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Discover 3 small-cap shares with explosive potential

| James Mickleboro

I believe Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) is one of three small cap shares with great potential that investors should take…

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Here's why Asaleo Care Ltd shares are being annihilated today

| James Mickleboro

The share price of Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) is down 31% at the market open following a disastrous half year…

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Here's why Silver Chef Limited shares plummeted 17%

| James Mickleboro

Silver Chef Limited (ASX:SIV) shares have dropped after the company released what appeared to be a positive business update.

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Kogan.com Ltd shares sink to new lows, is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Newly-listed Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares hit a new low today. With the shares around 19% lower than its IPO price,…

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

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is climbing higher again today, thanks to Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and three other shares. Here’s…

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Qube Holdings Ltd shares surge on Asciano Ltd acquisition approval

| James Mickleboro

Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) shares jumped 5% after the ACCC announced it would not oppose the acquisition of Asciano Ltd…

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Why these 2 unloved ASX shares are bouncing back in July

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) is one of two shares making a comeback this month. Should you invest?

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South32 reports strong production results: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are lower in morning trade, despite releasing a strong quarterly production update. Is it a buy?

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Here's why the Appen Ltd share price has gone gangbusters in 2016

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are up over 90% in 2016. Despite this I still think this exciting tech share is…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have plummeted today

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This is why BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and three other shares have acted as a drag on the S&P/ASX 200…

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Why Infomedia Limited shares are going nuts on a broker report

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Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) shares rocket higher after being given a buy rating and a 75 cents price target. Should you…

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3 shares with better dividends than Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is expected to pay a strong dividend next year despite its cuts. But…

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Why the Admedus Ltd share price is 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Biotech company Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) shares surge higher following the release of its fourth quarter report. Is it time to…

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd still profiting from tourism boom: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) reports 6.7% increase in passenger traffic for the first half of the year. Is it…

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Could Retail Food Group Limited buy Eagle Boys Pizza?

| James Mickleboro

There is speculation Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) may buy the struggling Eagle Boys Pizza company. But would it be…

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Broker names 3 ASX shares to avoid ahead of earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) is one of three ASX shares tipped to disappoint this earnings season.

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Why these 4 shares rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) is one of four shares surging higher despite the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) heading lower…

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Up 118%: Is lithium producer Orocobre Limited still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares have increased by a massive 118% so far in 2016. Is the lithium producer still a…

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4 ways to profit from the Chinese tourism boom

| James Mickleboro

According to Tourism Australia, so far in 2016 Chinese tourists have been Australia’s largest visitor group. I believe Crown Resorts…

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AP Eagers Ltd announces record profit result: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Automotive retailer AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) looks set to deliver a fantastic half year result. But is it a buy?

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Why these 4 shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:AFY) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) are two of four shares rocketing higher on the S&P/ASX 200…

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4 fast-growing dividend stocks for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) is one of four shares which has a growing dividend that could make a great addition to…

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3 dirt cheap ASX shares you can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Could Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) and two other ASX shares be dirt cheap right now?

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Here's why Lynas Corporation Limited shares surged 20% today

| James Mickleboro

The share price of Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) surged by 20% in morning trade. Here’s why…

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Is there value in Westpac Banking Corp and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have risen strongly in the last week and…

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