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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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4 stocks hammered on the ASX today

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S&P/ASX 200 ends the week down 4.5%, but these 4 fell heavily

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Aussie dollar plunges into the 60's…again

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The Australian dollar is getting smoked

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12 stocks this high performing fund manager bought recently

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Want to have your say on our articles? Now you can

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5 ASX stocks that have gained more than 300% in the past year

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The Markets might be volatile but these five companies have still managed to gain more than 300% in the past…

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There's more to Woolworths hardware than Masters

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Masters is only half the Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) story

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Dividends are still king

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Why you need high dividend paying stocks in your portfolio

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3 things ordinary investors can learn from Australia's Future Fund

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No recession ahead but a warning for investors

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If you haven't diversified offshore, there's still time

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4 stocks sinking on the ASX today

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S&P/ASX 200 gains 0.6% for the day and 0.7% for the week, despite massive recent volatility

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2 reasons why Woolworths Limited's profit will sink in 2016

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Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) implies lower profits ahead

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Australia Post wants to charge you $1 for a stamp

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Australia Post also introduces two-speed delivery

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Newcastle Council dumps fossil fuel investments

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Fossil Fuel divestment continues as another institution takes action

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S&P/ASX 200 surges higher at the open

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S&P/ASX 200 soars higher in early trading

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Here comes the relief rally…again

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ASX expected to take off at the open

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5 ASX stocks crushed by 5% or more today

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All Ordinaries soars 1.2%, but these 5 stocks saw their share prices fall by 5% or more

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Will Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) surprise the market tomorrow?

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Stock markets are increasingly volatile: Here's what you should do

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Don't panic for a start

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This unloved retailer has soared 29% since Monday

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You should've bought Pacific Brands Limited's (ASX:PBG) shares on Monday

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Iron ore: The chart that shows who's making money

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3 overlooked property plays with juicy dividends

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Blackmores' share price hits $100

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Why BHP Billiton's dividend yield is unsustainable in one chart

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4 ASX stocks up more than 8% today

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3 Bargain Growth Stocks at Discounted Prices

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These 3 companies have been dumped by investors but are now trading at bargain prices

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Private Equity just flipped takeovers on their head

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Calling all doomsayers: ASX soars in early trading

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S&P/ASX 300 soars 2.5% and is still rising

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Bargains galore as markets plunge

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S&P/ASX 200 set to plunge as fear rises, but this is an opportunity for savvy investors

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3 Cheap Small-Cap Dividend Stocks with Huge Appeal

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If you want 3 cheap small cap ideas paying awesome fully franked dividends, look no further

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Why women still miss out when it comes to super

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Australian men still have much higher super balances than women

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Australian investors missing out says top ASX fund manager

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Platinum Asset Management Limited's (ASX: PTM) Kerr Nielson laments our unwillingness to invest offshore

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Warren Buffett loses $22m as Insurance Australia Group shares sink

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares sink on full year results

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MAULED: Bears in control as S&P/ASX 200 sinks

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S&P/ASX 200 index sinks as global growth concerns rise

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Bear-crash as ASX plunges 1.7% while these 5 stocks fell even further

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Why the Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd share price dropped 9% today

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Abbott's pension cuts bad news for retirees

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