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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 Fallers

Why Imricor, Ioneer, Star, and Whitehaven Coal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock crashing 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

What is causing this lithium developer's shares to crash deep into the red? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price jumping 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sleep disorder treatment giant delivered another three months of strong growth.

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Financial Shares

Forget CBA shares and buy this ASX financial stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could deliver big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Is the Mineral Resources share price going to hit $70.00 this year?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this mining stock could be heading to new 52-week highs.

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Healthcare Shares

Could Mesoblast shares hit $4.45 in 2026?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this biotech could be cheap and heading much higher.

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Growth Shares

2 stocks that could turn $100,000 into $1 million by 2035

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Here are two stocks with bucketloads of growth potential.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares that smash term deposits

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares could be great options for income investors.

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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 positively? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why Liontown shares could continue to roar higher

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this high-flying lithium stock following its update.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs for Australian investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out from the rest.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this speculative ASX stock could rise 80%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this small cap.

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Broker Notes

Is it too late to buy Boss Energy shares for uranium exposure?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium stock has rallied higher in January. Let's see what Bell Potter thinks of this.

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How to invest

An easy and effective ASX portfolio with just 3 investments

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to try and build a winning portfolio.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has disappointed investors with its update.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Galan Lithium, Iluka, and Ora Banda shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold down on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Imricor, Sunrise Metals, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX stock is jumping 18% on FDA approval news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is getting investors excited on Thursday.

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AI Stocks

Why are Appen shares rocketing 32% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This AI stock is having a day to remember. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why are Brainchip shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

This struggling stock is barely pulling in any cash each quarter.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares charge higher on lithium guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is upgrading its lithium production guidance to take advantage of stronger prices.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares I would buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

I think these shares would be great options for investors looking for exposure to the tech sector.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: DroneShield, Regis Resources, and Suncorp shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular shares.

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How to invest

How a beginner investor could build a $250,000 ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Want to start investing? Here's one way to do it.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares brokers are recommending for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Cheap Shares

Why these ASX 200 shares could be dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks there's a lot of value on offer with these buy-rated shares.

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Industrials Shares

Broker says these ASX defence stocks are investment weapons

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares are going places thanks to structural trends.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These five funds could be used by investors to generate income.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Benz Mining, Boss Energy, Develop Global, and Digico shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. Let's find out why.

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Share Fallers

Why AUB, Aurelia Metals, DroneShield, and Elevra Lithium shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Big news is making Bank of Queensland shares fall today

| James Mickleboro

There has been some big news out of this bank today.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 200 uranium stock jumping 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited today.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares storm higher on record production

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the energy giant reported for the fourth quarter and the whole of FY 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Why analysts are recommending these ASX dividend stocks to their clients

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income options? Analysts think these are the ones to buy.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX real estate stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about these shares. Let's find out why.

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Technology Shares

Why the DroneShield share price could be undervalued

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker has good things to say about this high-flying stock.

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ETFs

3 Australian ETFS to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great long-term picks for Aussie investors.

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Speculative

Is this ASX defence stock the next DroneShield? Broker tips 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this speculative stock could more than double in value.

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