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Mike King

Mike King is a Fool.com.au Investment Analyst and Writer. He caught the investing bug more than a decade ago, at a time when the U.S. had invaded Iraq and fear reigned in the markets. His initial success as the markets took off encouraged his passion and thirst for knowledge. With 13 years behind him at one of Australia's largest domestic banks, Mike's passion for stocks led him to join a boutique funds management firm, where he stayed for four years. A seven-year stint in equity research at one of the largest investment banks in the world followed that, giving Mike a thirst to pursue his passion further. Mike holds a Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning. His passion is to help retail investors invest better, and that passion was one of his primary reasons for joining The Motley Fool Australia in late 2011. Mike has written thousands of articles since joining, including for Fairfax Media, Yahoo!7, Ninemsn and has also appeared on ABC's The Business. You can see all of Mikes' holdings here

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Australia's Top 5 infrastructure companies

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Could these companies be worthy additions to your portfolio?

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Kogan.com to list on ASX today. Should you Buy?

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Could Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) become Australia's Amazon?

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Why the Lynas Corporation share price soared today

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Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) share price soars 20.7% after beating production targets

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Big four banks' shares slide as royal commission chances grow

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A royal commission to investigate banks' conduct appears more likely as election results stream in

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Onthehouse Holdings Ltd share price soars on takeover

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Onthehouse Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTH) share price jumps 16.9% to 82.5 cents

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Renewed Brexit fears drive gold price higher: Miners to follow

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Gold price surges above US$1,360 an ounce

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Retailers sink on weak sales data: Is there more to come?

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Retailers sink on weak May retail data

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10 tips to save you thousands of dollars each year

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Australians could save themselves thousands each year with these 10 simple tips

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Why the Catapult share price has jumped today

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Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) reports strong sales

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Is REA Group Limited under threat?

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Competitors are assaulting the castle walls - can REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) defend its moat?

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Big four banks: More capital required says APRA

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Big four banks will need to hold more capital says regulator - which could impact on earnings and dividends

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4 ASX-listed companies flying under the radar

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These four companies could be opportunities for astute investors

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3 reasons why the Fortescue Metals Group share price could soar from here

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) could see a share price with a 4 in front of it

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Has the oil price stabilised?

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US oil production is falling, suggesting oil prices may have bottomed out

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Why the XPED Ltd share price is up 22% today

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XPED Ltd (ASX:XPE) share price soars 22% on new licencing agreement

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Australia's largest gold producers have doubled in the past year

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Share prices of Australia's largest gold miners have doubled in the past year

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Iron ore price could soar after Rio Tinto Limited cans monster project

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Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shelves US$20 billion Simandou project

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Could these 10 be the next ASX billion-dollar stocks?

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Could these companies grow into billion-dollar companies, rewarding shareholders along the way?

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3 more big dividend stocks for your portfolio

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These three dividend stocks offer yields of more than 7%. Take that bank deposits!

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Australian house prices continue to rise but warning signs in Sydney

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House price growth is slowing and warning signs appearing in Sydney

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Shaver Shop Group Ltd to list on ASX today. Is it a Buy?

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Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX:SSG) to list on ASX today

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Why this top fund manager is buying these 4 stocks

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Recent stock market volatility means some fund managers are wading back into the market

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Are these the S&P/ASX 200's best bargains?

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Trading on low P/E ratios could these 3 companies be bargains?

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Why property is not always the great investment it's cracked up to be

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One fifth of units sold in the last quarter were sold at a loss

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Is Nextdc Ltd next on the takeover list?

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Is there more consolidation coming in the telecommunications and technology sector?

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3 overlooked and cheap companies with big dividends

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These 3 small-to-medium companies trading on cheap prices and paying big dividends are being missed by the market

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Why the Praemium Ltd share price soared today

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Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) wins contract with JB Were

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Why you need to read this before you buy dividend stocks

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Buying stocks for income has some benefits and disadvantages investors may not be aware of

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Vocus Communications Limited takes another leap forward

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Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) acquisition of NextGen makes plenty of sense

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Brexit bargains on the ASX

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Could these 3 companies be bargains if Brexit proves to be a storm in a teacup?

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3 post-Brexit investor survival strategies to consider

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How to handle the volatility following the Brexit

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6 stocks soaring on the ASX today

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The S&P/ASX 300 is down 0.5%, but these 6 are posting positive results

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Lessons for Australian bank shareholders from the Brexit

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UK banks' share prices hammered in aftermath of Brexit. Could the same happen in Australia?

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Add these 4 defensive stocks to your watchlist

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Time to add some protection to your portfolio if you haven't already

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Iron ore price rockets up 6%: Excellent news for miners

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Iron ore price gains 6% to US$53.86 a tonne and more gains could be coming

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Ozforex Group Ltd share price jumps on highest-ever activity

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Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) share price gains 5.5% to $2.29

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is soaring today

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price zooms higher

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National Australia Bank Ltd joins big three to ban foreign property buyers

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National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) finally moves to block foreign buyers with no domestic income

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2 companies to beat the Brexit blues

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With their share prices punished, these two growing companies could be the perfect antidote to those Brexit blues

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How Brexit could hit Wesfarmers Ltd

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) UK Homebase acquisition doomed?

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