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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 these 4 ASX shares were SMASHED today

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Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) were amongst the worst performers on the ASX today. Here’s why they…

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Why the gold price is sending the miners higher today

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Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) have climbed higher today as traders become bullish on gold again. Here’s…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a BANG

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Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) is one of four ASX shares which have rocketed significantly higher today. Here’s why…

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3 new IPOs at the top of my watch list

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Autosports Group Ltd (ASX:ASG) is one of three recent IPOs which I feel could be worth keeping a close eye…

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Why the Atlas Iron Limited share price rocketed 18% today

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Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) shares have rocketed higher today as its debt levels drop. Is this iron ore producer a…

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Why these 3 ASX shares have gone gangbusters over the last month

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Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) is one of 3 ASX shares which have gone gangbusters in the last month. Here’s why…

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The Ardent Leisure Group share price is being slammed on Dreamworld update

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Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) shares have fallen in morning trade following an update on its theme park business. Should you…

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Is Vocus Communications Limited a better buy than Telstra at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is a high quality and safe share to own, but would you be better off with…

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2 top tech shares to consider in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) is one of two tech shares on the ASX which I believe could be worth a closer…

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Is G8 Education Ltd's huge dividend yield too good to refuse?

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) is one of the most generous dividend payers on the ASX. Is its fully franked 6.5%…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have surged higher today

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It has been another fantastic day for shareholders of Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB). Here’s why Bubs and three other shares…

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Why the Brainchip Holdings Ltd share price rocketed 12% today

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Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) shares rocketed higher again today after another positive announcement. But is it too soon to invest?

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Why the Bubs Australia Ltd share price has TRIPLED in just 3 days

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Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) shares have gone gangbusters for a third day in a row. Here’s why they are rocketing…

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3 explosive ASX shares you can buy for less than $5

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a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) is one of three shares which investors can buy for less than a cup…

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3 healthcare shares I would buy with $15,000 today

| James Mickleboro

I believe the healthcare sector will provide investors with great returns in the next decade. In light of this Ramsay…

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Should you punt on the Crown Resorts Ltd share price in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shareholders had a year to forget in 2016. But will 2017 be any better?

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Why these 5 ASX shares have rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) has been one of the standouts on the ASX today with a massive gain. Here’s why…

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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

| James Mickleboro

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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