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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 oil price is falling on OPEC doubts

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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

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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

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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

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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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3 beaten-down bargains to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Could BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) and two other shares be the beaten down bargains which investors should buy in December?

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares are up 230% this year: Can they go higher?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have gone gangbusters this year. Could they keep climbing thanks to high prices and…

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Is Virtus Health Ltd a buy after its latest overseas acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

IVF specialist Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) announced the acquisition of Aagaard Fertility Clinic in Denmark. Is it time to buy?

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Top broker slaps $9.80 price target on TPG Telecom Ltd shares

| James Mickleboro

Is TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) a bargain buy that investors shouldn’t ignore? This broker thinks so and I would have…

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a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) shares hit record high: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) shares just hit a new all-time high of $2.48. Is there still time to…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have smashed the market today

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is one of four shares on the ASX that has produced market-beating gains today. Here’s why…

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3 high-yield dividend shares to beat Westpac Banking Corp

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) pays a great dividend but if you have exposure to the banks already you might want…

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Look out below: ASX gold miners CRUSHED again

| James Mickleboro

Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) has been one of the worst-performers today as the gold miners continue to be hit hard.…

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The Australian dollar just got annihilated: Will it fall further?

| James Mickleboro

The Australian dollar took a tumble overnight. I believe there are more declines to come, making exporters such as Treasury…

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How OPEC has sent the oil price and shares rocketing

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) could be a big mover today after OPEC agreed to its first production cut in eight years,…

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5 explosive growth shares I will be watching in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) are two of five explosive growth shares I’ll be watching in 2017.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are flying higher today

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and a small-cap pot stock have been big movers today. Here’s why their shares are flying…

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Hammered: Are Amaysim Australia Ltd shares a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) is being hammered today following the release of a trading update. Is it a bargain buy?

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How pot stock Zelda Therapeutics Ltd just SMOKED the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Pot stock Zelda Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:ZLD) rocketed 48% this morning following promising results from its proof of concept study. Is…

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Why the Aristocrat Leisure Limited share price is soaring today

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares climbed higher in morning trade following the release of its full year results. Is it…

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Has the iron ore price bubble burst?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch today after iron ore prices fell 4.4% overnight, after attempts to…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are cratering today

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) has been one of the worst performers on the market today. Here’s why it and three…

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Cash Converters International Ltd shares are being SMASHED today

| James Mickleboro

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) shares are down almost 7% after the government supported changes to SACC law. Is it…

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Gold miners are soaring as Italian banks face collapse

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) has been one of the best-performers amongst the gold miners after a small rise in the…

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Mayne Pharma Group Ltd doubles sales: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

At its AGM today pharmaceutical company Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) reported staggering growth. Is it a buy?

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Is Suncorp Group Ltd's HUGE dividend too good to ignore?

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is expected to provide a fully franked 5.8% dividend this year. Is this too good to…

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Why these 3 ASX shares have gone gangbusters in November

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) has been one of three big movers on the market in November. Is it…

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4 explosive small-cap shares at the top of my buy list in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) is one of four shares from the S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXSO) (ASX:XSO) which could be set…

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Why these 3 ASX shares have been crushed in November

| James Mickleboro

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) is one of three shares that have been crushed in November. Are they bargain buys now?

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