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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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Market Crash: Banks sink the S&P/ASX 200

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S&P/ASX 200 sinks 1.6% as banks are hammered

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Melbourne apartment prices have crashed

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Massive overbuilding of apartments means any sale prices have dropped below the price paid off-the-plan

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Iron ore rally runs out of puff

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Iron ore price sinks, now down 12% since high of US$66 a tonne on March 8

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Will half a million Australians quit health insurance?

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Private Health insurance premiums about to rise by around 6% for many Australians from April 1

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AGL Energy Ltd sells 50% share in power station to APA Group

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AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) heads towards target of $1 billion in asset sales

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Why Primary Health Care Limited just sold this asset for $155 million

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Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) sells Medical Director for $155 million

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Why you need to avoid these two environmental services companies

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These two waste management companies have similar traits - but they aren't all good

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4 shares soaring on the ASX today

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The ALL Ordinaries sinks 1%, but these 4 companies posted strong gains

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

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The S&P/ASX 200 closes down 1.1% as banks and resources shares sold off

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ANZ forecasts $100 million blowout in bad debts

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) increases bad debt charges thanks to resources sector

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Iron ore could be about to crash

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Iron ore and steel futures sink overnight

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4 shares plunging on the ASX today

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The S&P/ASX 200 sinks 0.5%, while these 4 companies sank more than 4%

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Woodside Petroleum Limited cans Browse LNG Project

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Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) puts Browse floating LNG project on hold due to low oil price

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4 shares slumping on the ASX today

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The ALL Ordinaries closes up 0.1%, but these 4 companies saw their share prices sink

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4 shares soaring on the ASX today

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S&P/ASX 200 closes flat, but these 4 companies saw their share prices jump

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Sydney property prices fell in December quarter

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Despite the fall, Sydney's median house price increased to $910,000 in the December 2015 quarter

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Australian Careers Network Ltd sinks into administration

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Australian Careers Network Ltd (ASX:ACO) appoints administrators after government withholds funding

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Is iron ore heading back to US$60 a tonne?

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Iron ore may rise in the short term, but the rally appears to be based on temporary factors

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Shareholders set to receive $19 billion in dividends

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The week after Easter promises to be a good one for some shareholders

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Chevron ships its first LNG from Gorgon

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Chevron's giant Gorgon LNG plant has shipped its first cargo to Japan

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Can these three companies turn their share prices around?

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With their share prices having more than halved in the past twelve months, can these 3 companies turn around?

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A two-tier property market is developing

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Auction clearance rates have recovered to more sustainable levels

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4 shares falling on the ASX today

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The S&P/ASX 200 closes up 0.3%, but these 4 companies saw their share prices sink

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Media sector hots up as Nine Entertainment buys into Southern Cross

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Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) takes 10% stake in Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL)

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Banks are clamping down on home loan borrowers

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Are the big four banks being forced to limit credit growth by the regulator?

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Is the BHP Billiton share price headed back to $20?

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BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price jumps 4% to $18

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3 reasons why the Fortescue Metals share price is up today

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up more than 5%

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Nearmap Ltd update: 250+ US customers

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Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) on course and reeling in US customers

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd set to offload Foxtel?

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Will telco Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) list its 50% share of Foxtel on the ASX?

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Is Primary Health Care Limited a takeover target?

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Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) reveals substantial holding by mysterious Hong Kong-based shareholder

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Is PWR Holdings Ltd about to ink a deal with Tesla?

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PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) reported to be working with Tesla on battery cooling

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What now for Surfstitch Group Ltd?

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Retailer Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF) appoints joint CEOs following shock CEO resignation

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Woolworths Limited shoots itself in the foot

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Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) appears to be taking steps which could get its suppliers offside

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UK retailer Tesco turnaround offers lessons for troubled Woolworths Limited

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Tesco records rise in same-store UK sales for the first time in more than 4 years as turnaround continues

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Why these 4 shares fell on the ASX today

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The S&P/ASX 200 closes up 0.2% as all eyes turn to the US Federal Reserve monthly meeting

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Why is the Regis Healthcare share price down in the past 6 months?

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Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX: REG) share price is down 6% over the past six months, despite tailwinds

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Alumina's share price is up 15% this year, is there more to come?

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The Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price is up 17% so far this year

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Karoon Gas Australia shareholders might want to look away now

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The Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX: KAR) share price is down 87% since its all-time high of $12.10 in 2009

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8 shares sinking on the ASX today

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S&P/ASX 200 sinks 1.4%, but these 8 shares fell 5% or more

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Government to target superannuation concessions in budget

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Federal Treasurer hints at tax savings to come from reduced super concessions

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