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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.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will borrowers need to wait until May for a rate cut? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these top ASX dividend shares for ~20% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver market-beating returns over the next 12 months.

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Growth Shares

4 ASX shares to buy now and hold for a lifetime in your super fund

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have very good things to say about these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, DroneShield, Metcash, and Newmont shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, HMC Capital, ResMed, and WiseTech shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper stock could rocket 75% higher

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has just slapped a buy rating on this miner.

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Travel Shares

What big news is driving Qantas shares higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo has provided the market with an update today. Let's see how it is performing.

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Bank Shares

Why are investors selling Bank of Queensland shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this regional bank is ending the week in the red.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares rocket 22% on new CEO bombshell

| James Mickleboro

There's been some big news out of this sold off tech stock today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares jump 8% on stellar start to FY25

| James Mickleboro

This high-quality company continues to deliver the goods.

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Technology Shares

Why is the DroneShield share price sinking 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are hitting the sell button on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Origin Energy and this ASX dividend share now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these buy-rated stocks.

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Materials Shares

Warning! This broker just downgraded Fortescue shares

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares have been downgraded to a sell rating

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these quality ASX 200 dividend stocks in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be top options for income investors next month.

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Dividend Investing

Forget the big four banks, these ASX dividend shares offer ~7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated shares to offer big dividend yields.

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Lotus Resources, Newmont, and Reece shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on with their shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Chrysos, Karoon Energy, and Telix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on Thursday. But why?

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Energy Shares

This ASX 300 energy stock was up 50% since early September, but it's just crashed. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having its wings clipped on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Here's why over 27 million Sayona Mining shares have already traded today

| James Mickleboro

There have been a lot of buyers and sellers of this lithium miner today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX 200 retail stock taking a tumble on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing investors to hit the sell button today.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is rising on big FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is giving this stock a major lift on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares fall on disappointing quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

How did the miner perform during the first quarter?

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Share Market News

How much will Woodside shares pay out in dividends in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about Woodside and its dividends? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 uranium stock could power your portfolio with a 60% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes big returns could be coming from this stock.

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Materials Shares

Own Liontown shares? Here's your first quarter preview

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium miner roar next week when it releases its update?

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these stocks among the best on the market right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A tough session could await Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these top income stocks could be great options for smart investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 200 share is one of the 'highest-quality names'

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is a huge fan of this blue chip. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Codan, Domain, Playside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Brazilian Rare Earths, Treasury Wine, and WA1 shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is crashing 37% today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here's when the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Are rate cuts now off the cards in 2024? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares rise on FY24 profit update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the banking giant is expecting next month.

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Financial Shares

$25 billion ASX 200 stock falls on ASIC probe

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is facing civil penalties, declarations and adverse publicity orders.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 5% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these dividend payers.

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Materials Shares

2 dirt cheap ASX mining stocks to buy for massive returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect ~30%+ returns from these stocks over the next 12 months.

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