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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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Fortescue Metals Group share price sinks on debt downgrade

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Moody's cuts Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) credit rating on China growth fears

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Is it time to jump into resources shares?

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Some resources companies have seen their share prices rise by as much as 50% and 60% in the past month…

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Qube Holdings Ltd set to takeover Asciano Ltd today

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Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) in trading halt pending capital raising and announcement of acquisition of Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO)

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Market wrap: ASX up as Telstra pulls its weight

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S&P/ASX 200 rally fizzes out - ends up 0.3%

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Why investors need to consider these 11 smaller companies now

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The Small Ordinaries index has outperformed the ASX 200 index over the past six months

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4 ASX shares soaring today

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The S&P/ASx 200 closes up 0.4%, but these 4 shares jumped much higher

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Have oil prices bottomed?

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The International Energy Agency says it sees signs that suggests oil may have bottomed

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4 Fin tech companies to add to your watchlist

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Can these 4 companies take advantage of the trillions (and growing) in Australian super?

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Why the Telstra share price is rising today

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The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is up 2.1% in early trading

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S&P/ASX 200 opens higher following big gains offshore

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S&P/ASX 200 opens up 0.7% led by Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)

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Origin Energy Ltd booted out of the top 20

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Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price has dropped 56% since March 2015

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McGrath Ltd share price sinking as property market cools

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The McGrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) share price is down 35% in 3 months and the worst has yet to come

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Gold shares jump as volatility returns

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Falling stockmarkets drive investors to the gleaming metal

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 Is Mitre 10 coming after Bunnings?

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Could Mitre 10 combine with Home Timber & Hardware to take on the titan Bunnings?

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Median house price sinks for first time in 13 quarters

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Median house prices are starting to fall thanks to a number of factors

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Why the Resapp Health Ltd share price is up 1,158% in the past year

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A medical technology company: What could be better?

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Can these 3 cheap, beaten-up shares turn things around?

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The outlook for these 3 companies isn't looking great, but do their cheap prices and monster dividend yields compensate?

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5 high-quality blue chip shares trading at bargain prices

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Decent dividends, strong earnings growth and a cheap price make these 5 companies attractive

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Iron ore price is set to fall as early as tonight

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Iron ore price looks set to sink according to MetalBulletin

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Are these 4 high-yielding property companies worth a look?

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With yields above 6%, these 4 property companies might be worth adding to your watchlist

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Home loans sink: Another sign the property market is cooling

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Property investors continue to leave the market in droves

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Resource shares come back down to earth

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Resources and energy companies slide as commodities prices fall

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Are these 3 high-quality companies a bargain?

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3 high-quality companies that deserve a spot on your watchlist

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What's behind the extraordinary trading in Fortescue Metals Group shares?

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price soared more than 20% yesterday, down 8% today

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Iron ore miners are soaring

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Have the junior iron ore miners been given a new life?

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Fortescue Metals Group share price soars

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price jumps 24% today to $3.08

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Ethane Pipeline Income Fund share price explodes

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Ethane Pipeline Income Fund (ASX:EPX) share price rises 30% to $1.91

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Why the Worleyparsons share price has doubled since January

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Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) share price adds another 7.4% today

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What housing crash?

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Will another property doomsayer been forced to eat his words as strong auction results show the property market is alive…

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The iron ore price is flying, taking company share prices with it

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The question is, can it be sustained?

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Is this the biggest risk to the big four banks?

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Looming corporate failures could weigh on bank earnings and share prices

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Market Wrap: Banks, resources and energy companies lead the way

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S&P/ASX 200 index closes up 0.2%

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ASIC takes Australia and New Zealand Banking Group to court

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Did Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) traders rig interest rates?

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3 great stocks to add to your SMSF

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Growing earnings and dividends in stable businesses make these three companies ideal for an SMSF

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Supermarket price war erupts: Coles fights back against Woolworths Limited

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Coles lowers prices for its top-selling brands

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Iron ore shares rise despite sinking commodity price

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Iron ore falls 2.5% to US$51.20 a tonne

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

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The S&P/ASX 200 gains 1.2%, but these four shares sank

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4 shares soaring on the ASX today

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The S&P/ASX 200 Indexrises 1.2%, but these four shares saw gains of more than 7%

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20 ASX Companies Warren Buffett could consider buying

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Could a portfolio of these 20 shares blast your returns into the stratosphere?

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Has the time come to buy the big four banks?

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Is this the start of a recovery for the big four banks' share prices?

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