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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 have been CRUSHED today

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is one of four shares on the ASX which have dropped lower today. Here’s why they’ve been…

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Is the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) share price in the buy zone?

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a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) shares have fallen over 16% since the start of December. Is this a buying…

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Why Ellex Medical Lasers Limited shares have surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX:ELX) shares surged today, bringing their year-to-date return to 87%. Here’s why they’ve gone gangbusters…

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CRASH! Why Newcrest Mining Limited and the gold price tumbled today

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares have plunged following the Fed’s rate hike. Is it downhill from here?

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10 dividend shares I'm tipping to shine in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) are two of 10 dividend shares I believe are great options for…

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The Syrah Resources Ltd share price is rocketing on South32 Ltd takeover rumours

| James Mickleboro

Is mining giant South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) about to launch a takeover of Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR)?

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Caltex Australia Limited share price jumps on broker upgrades: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) is flying higher after finding favour with brokers. But is a turnaround coming?

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Why Corporate Travel Management Ltd is among 5 shares taking off today

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Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) is one of 5 ASX shares pushing significantly higher today. Here’s why…

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares have gone gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares have jumped 9% after announcing 2017’s pricing agreements. But is it a buy?

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5 share picks for a blue-chip retirement

| James Mickleboro

Do you have retirement on the horizon? I believe investments in Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and four other shares…

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3 healthcare shares I'd buy in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) is one of three healthcare shares that I expect to perform well in 2017. Here’s…

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3 ASX bargains on my Christmas shopping list

| James Mickleboro

I think that tech share iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) is one of three bargain buys on the ASX right now.…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are SMASHING it today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) and three other ASX shares are climbing higher today...

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Why the share price of Freelancer Ltd jumped today

| James Mickleboro

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) shares are up 5% after announcing two acquisitions. Is it time to invest?

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10 growth shares I'm tipping to shine in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are among the 10 growth shares I’m tipping to shine in…

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These 4 ASX shares have more than doubled in value this year

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Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) is one of four ASX shares which have gone absolutely gangbusters this year. Here’s why…

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Why the Santos Ltd share price has gone gangbusters this month

| James Mickleboro

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?

| James Mickleboro

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

| James Mickleboro

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

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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

| James Mickleboro

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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