James Dunn

James Dunn

James Dunn is a freelance finance journalist and media consultant. James was founding editor of Shares magazine, and formerly, the personal investment editor at The Australian. His first book, Share Investing for Dummies, was published by John Wiley & Co. in September 2002: a second edition was published in March 2007, and a third edition was published in April 2011. There have also been two editions of the mini-version, Getting Started in Shares for Dummies. James is also a regular finance commentator on Australian radio and television: he gives a daily finance report on Radio 3AW in Melbourne and is a weekly commentator on Sky Business.

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Three spicy Christmas stocks

For those who like some speculative spice on the stock exchange, here are three under-the-Christmas-tree candidates that should give holders at least some excitement – and, hopefully, some juicy gains.

December 11, 2025 · 8 min read
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Three great stocks for 2026

Here are three stocks that I’d like to see under our Christmas tree with my name on the gift card!

December 1, 2025 · 8 min read
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3 stocks heading above $1

Here are three stocks that are on the verge of making (or re-making, in two of the cases) the 100-cent milestone – and are poised to head higher.

November 17, 2025 · 8 min read
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Making sense of the ASX childcare world

Forget datacentres. The childcare centre is critically important! Here are 3 direct and 3 indirect investments in this sector.

November 10, 2025 · 8 min read
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CSL & Myer: two fallen angels that could return to grace

Here are two household names of the Australian share market (CSL & Myer) that have fallen from grace; but which appear capable of turning around the situation and delivering share-price appreciation from current levels.

November 3, 2025 · 6 min read
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Three stocks under 30 cents

Investors should know by now that round-number share prices are meaningless; but here are three stocks priced under 30 cents that I think have a good growth story to justify heading higher.

October 27, 2025 · 6 min read
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Two good value gold stocks

The rise in the gold price past A$6,500 an ounce has pushed share prices well past what analysts can justify. But you can still find good value if you look closely enough – and here are two stocks I think fit this description.

October 20, 2025 · 6 min read
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Two defence stars

With global military spending rising and not expected to change soon, it’s a strong and lasting thematic driver. Here are two Australian stocks that can be expected to benefit.

October 13, 2025 · 8 min read

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