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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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Freelancer Ltd shares soar on rocketing quarterly growth

| James Mickleboro

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) reported great first quarter results, showing strong levels of growth. Is it time to buy some shares?

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2 beaten-down shares with turnaround potential

| James Mickleboro

It might just pay to be patient with Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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Are these 2 ASX shares bargains or losers?

| James Mickleboro

Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX:CAB) and Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) trade on extremely low earnings multiples. Are they a bargain or…

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Are Westpac Banking Corp shares cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has climbed over 6% this week. Is it too late to invest in its shares now?

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Why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has continued its good run and climbed by 1.2% today. But four shares in particular…

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Which shares will benefit from Australia's low unemployment?

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) one of the potential winners from today’s surprising job numbers.

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Brokers downgrade 3 ASX shares: Should you avoid them?

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) are two of three shares that have been downgraded. Should you…

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3 growth shares with explosive potential

| James Mickleboro

Could an investment in Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT), or Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) have…

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2 cheap financial shares that could be bargain buys

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) have been thoroughly beaten down so far in…

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Should you invest in Freelancer Ltd instead of SEEK Limited?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) and sell SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) today?

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Why I think Cochlear Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited are shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Australians are living longer than ever before. Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are two healthcare companies…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) are two of three shares upgraded to a buy rating by brokers.…

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3 massive dividend shares that need your attention

| James Mickleboro

AIR N.Z. FPO NZ (ASX:AIZ) and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) are two of three shares paying market-beating dividends…

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Why the Blackmores Limited share price has crashed

| James Mickleboro

Regulatory changes in China could be about to negatively impact Blackmores Limited's (ASX:BKL) explosive growth prospects.

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Better buy: JB Hi-Fi Limited or Harvey Norman Holdings Limited?

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) should benefit from Dick Smith’s demise. But which should you…

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3 shares to profit from a weaker Australian dollar

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC), and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) could get a lift in earnings…

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Down 27%: What's happened to the BT Investment Management Ltd share price?

| James Mickleboro

BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) shares have been beaten down this year. Is it time to buy them?

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4 under-the-radar growth shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The growth of Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) has been explosive, could iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) be one of four…

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Buy or sell? Retail Food Group Limited and Myer Holdings Ltd

| James Mickleboro

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) could both be affected by a mild winter. Which will…

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7 great shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are two of seven shares which I believe could make great buy and…

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Better buy: Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd or Mantra Group Ltd?

| James Mickleboro

Inbound tourism continues to increase. I expect Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) and Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) to benefit. But…

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Is Westpac Banking Corp a bargain at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Last time Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) dropped to this level it rallied 15%. I can see it doing similar again.

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd could be the best share to buy on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is a model company which I believe will provide shareholders with strong gains for…

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Are Ansell Limited and Bega Cheese Ltd bargain opportunities?

| James Mickleboro

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) have been beaten down in 2016. At the current share price I…

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4 small-cap shares growing at explosive rates

| James Mickleboro

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX:LIC) are just two companies with explosive growth rates you should…

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Up 60% in 2016: Can the Primary Health Care Limited share price go higher?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy or avoid Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) shares now after its 60% gain this year.

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Qantas Airways Limited & Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited: 2 shares thumping the S&P/ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited (ASX:SIP) are up considerably in the last month. Can it continue?

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5 dividend shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are two of five shares which I think could be…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares they rate as sells

| James Mickleboro

Watch out shareholders! Brokers have downgraded Adelaide Brighton Ltd. (ASX:ABC), Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH), and Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd…

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3 retail shares that could pick up steam in 2016

| James Mickleboro

The ABS released February’s retail sales data today, and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) were…

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4 shares I think bargain hunters could buy today

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) are two of four shares that could be great…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW), and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) have been upgraded by brokers to…

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd or TPG Telecom Ltd shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are two of Australia’s leading telcos. But which should you add…

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4 disruptive tech shares that could deliver gangbusters growth

| James Mickleboro

Does the Australian Stock Exchange have any “disruptors” that are worth keeping an eye on? I think it does.

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Fairfax Media Limited & McMillan Shakespeare Limited: 2 shares that could rebound higher

| James Mickleboro

Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) had a great March, but will it be the same story…

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2 high-yield dividend shares you won't need to babysit

| James Mickleboro

I think that Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are great buy and hold investments without…

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Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. & Premier Investments Limited: 2 growth shares you should buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) are my two favourite growth shares on the…

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Down 9% in March: Is it time to buy Ramsay Health Care Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

After a disappointing month, now could be a great time to buy Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC).

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Why I think QBE Insurance Group Ltd is a buy for growth and dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is my pick of the insurance shares right now.

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Here's why the Emerchants Ltd share price is skyrocketing today

| James Mickleboro

The share price of Emerchants Ltd (ASX:EML) is up over 20% today following an agreement with British bookmaking giant bet365.

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