Why these 4 ASX shares are starting the week in the red

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here's why…

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The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has certainly had a strong start to the week. In afternoon trade the benchmark index is up 0.6% to 5,746 points.

Four shares which haven't been able to follow the market higher are listed below. Here's why they started the week in the red:

The AuMake International Limited (ASX: AU8) share price has plunged 20.5% to 15.5 cents. AuMake is an Australian-owned retail company which connects Australian suppliers directly with daigou and Chinese tourists. It hit the ASX boards at a listing price of 8 cents last week, meaning its shares are still up almost 100% despite today's decline.

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has fallen almost 2.5% to $5.05. This morning Deutsche Bank suggested that the recent dip in the iron ore price might be a buying opportunity for rivals Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP), but didn't appear to believe it was for Fortescue.

The Oliver's Real Food Ltd (ASX: OLI) share price has tumbled 9% to 20 cents despite there being no news out of the healthy fast food company. After a strong start to life on the Australian share market, its shares have now fallen almost 55% from their high. The current share price could make it worth a look potentially.

The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price is down almost 3% to $5.01 today. Most of the lithium miners are lower today as their bullish run starts to show signs of fading. Whilst I think they all have bright futures due to the insatiable demand for lithium carbonate, I believe that this has now been built into their respective share prices.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

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