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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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10 ways Paul Zahra can save David Jones

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If Mr Zahra stays with the retailer, here's my tips on how the company can thrive

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Why I love you Telstra

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SPC Ardoma saved – Coca-Cola Amatil and Vic government pour in cash

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2,500 jobs saved

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Market darling increases dividend, but still has plenty of gas left in the tank

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I admit I was wrong on Commonwealth Bank

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BUMPER results from Commonwealth Bank...

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Is this one diamond in the mining services rough?

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Tough times continue in mining services sector but there may be an opportunity

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Toyota quits Australia despite $500 million in grants

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"An entire industry will disappear"

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10 money lessons from those who have seen it all

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The death of the Australian economy has been greatly exaggerated

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The Illusion of Choice

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10 giant global companies and the brands they control

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Woolworths versus Qantas Airways in one picture

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Westpac's shareholders are cheering: Here's why

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Big bank wins Chinese derivatives licence

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Virgin Australia Holdings shares soar

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Shares rise 5.4%, despite Virgin's forecast of $49 million loss for the first half

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10 facts you need to know about Woolworths Limited

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First half sales reports reveals some interesting numbers

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Woolworths's Masters delivers stunning sales

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49.4% increase in sales

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Why this could signal the start of 2014's bull market

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Crash! 3 ways to beat the stock market correction

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The ASX is headed for its biggest one-day fall of the year, following in the steps of US markets.

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Market crash: $20 billion wiped out

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ASX drops 1.6% as investors rush for the exits

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How to get rich, stay rich and feel rich

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How to feel rich, even if you aren't worth millions

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David Jones says maybe to a new Myer Holdings bid

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ASX flat in afternoon trading on last day of trading for January

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Why the David Jones – Myer Holdings merger is a no-goer

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Don't get your hopes up David Jones shareholders

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Why the SMSF property bubble is a myth

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Is Treasury Wine Estates Ltd a bargain after 20% drop?

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Investors hammer Treasury Wine after earnings downgrade

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$11 billion of IPOs coming in 2014

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2014 could easily eclipse 2013 for the value raised by IPOs

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Your nest egg is safe

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The timing of the latest Taper Tantrum could be perfect for investors

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Why you'll soon be cheering the stock market higher

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Is your retirement nest-egg about to be obliterated?

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ASX sinks 0.9% as US Fed continues tapering

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4 dirt cheap commodity stocks the market is forgetting

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Two with P/Es under 6!

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4 dirt cheap commodity stocks the market is forgetting

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Prepare for some turbulent waters ahead, and prepare to dust off your stock picking skills.

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Market wipes off $22 billion

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ASX falls 1.5% before recovering somewhat

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Echo Entertainment Group Ltd gambles on growth

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Echo sells Townsville casino for $70 million

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The Reject Shock

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Shares in The Reject Shop slammed down 23% as company disappoints investors

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"You guys are making fools of yourselves"

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'Twiggy' Forrest's plan to free 2.5m from slavery

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This dirt-cheap Healthcare IPO has me excited…

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Is this stock a potential multi-bagger?

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Official: Your big 4 bank stocks are expensive

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And here’s a guarantee I’m prepared to make…The market will go up over the long term as surely as the…

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Is Ainsworth Game Technology Limited a buy?

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