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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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Echo and Crown to gamble on joint venture?

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There are a few hands left to play in the fight for Echo

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Shale gas: A Ponzi scheme?

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Is this the first of more writedowns for BHP?

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"Whatever it takes" helps shares jump

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More words from eurozone and the ASX jumps 1.5%

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The sponsors' Games

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Even businesses will be competing in London

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Can these companies survive a falling iron ore price?

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Is there a floor to iron ore prices?

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Will job cuts turn around flagging fortunes?

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Caltex and Qantas cut hundreds of jobs

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Companies manoeuvre to cut costs

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ASX up on renewed hopes

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What if Dr Doom is right?

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Here are some stocks to consider

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Qantas to end European flights?

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Is the Flying Kangaroo set to focus only on Asia and the US?

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Are Australian banks too big to fail?

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Implied government support doesn't mean shareholders will be protected

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Shares fall as chances of rate cut grow

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Inflation falls outside RBA's preferred range

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Who will fix these renovators?

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Soft new home starts and a cautious consumer are bad news for these renovators

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More pain ahead for these companies' shareholders

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Building and construction companies face toughest conditions in 20 years

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Full steam ahead for these 3 resources companies

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Volumes are up. Commodity prices remain a challenge

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Goodman Fielder: Takeover target?

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Big supermarkets pressure proprietary brand suppliers

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Chinese data rescues ASX market

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Tabcorp's ATO gamble comes up trumps

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ASX under attack again

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Is this an opportunity in disguise?

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BHP gets cold feet on mega-projects

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Tough times ahead for mining services?

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TPG takes second bite of Billabong, who's next?

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Could Woolies make a play for JB Hi-Fi?

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Is this the time to be greedy?

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Market fear rises as investors fret

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Woolies wows investors

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But price deflation and intense competition are still issues

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DuluxGroup sweetens Alesco offer

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Will investors like the new deal?

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Is this the end for this Intrepid miner?

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Operating in foreign countries has its risks

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Is the mining boom over?

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How will iron ore and coal miners fare?

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The 100 things I've learnt in investing – Part 4

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The fourth and final instalment in our series of lessons to invest by

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Focus on retailer results and the latest on Alesco

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Woolworths to report full year sales today, while ASX set for early falls

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The 100 things I've learnt in investing – Part 3

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The third part in our series on investing lessons

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The 100 things I've learnt in investing – Part 2

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The second in our series of lessons to invest by

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Ten sells Eye, while Hastings battle looms

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ASX ends best week in eight months on a soft note

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The 100 things I've learnt in investing – Part 1

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The first of a four part series of what we've learnt so far

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Coles and Woolies walk a fine line

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Have the big two pushed suppliers too far?

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Higher Aussie dollar – good for airlines and travel agents

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Is the Aussie dollar set to hit new highs?

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A rising tide lifts most boats

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Corporate moves and positive news pushes the market higher

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Resources: A new beginning?

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The start of a new bull run?

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Gas and oil giants set to rocket?

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Woodside and Santos post strong rises in production, sales and revenues

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Aussie builders to benefit from strong US home construction

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US outlook improves, ASX likely to show strong early gains

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BHP's record result fails to impress and another banking downgrade

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ASX falls 0.4%, resources stocks hammered

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Four train wreck stocks you're glad you didn't own

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Have you been burnt by these four stocks?

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Company directors on notice: 2 strikes and you're out

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Shareholders' pressure forcing directors to cut fees

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Is bank profit growth over? Cost-cutting back in vogue

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CBA announces executive pay freeze

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