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Why the 3P Learning Ltd share price has crashed today

| Tom Richardson

3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL) shares tanked today.

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Here's why the a2 Milk Company Ltd's (Australia) share price fell 9% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) has fallen 26.5% since peaking on Wednesday.

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Smashed! Amaysim Australia Ltd shares plummet 30%

| Tim McArthur

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) has released its interim profit result and the market has been savage in its assessment.

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Santos Ltd shares plunge 8% as loss hits $2.7 billion

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares have been downgraded following the release of its 2015 Annual Report.

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Why the James Hardie Industries plc share price is soaring 

| Tim Dohrmann

Shares in building products maker James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) are on the rise today. Why the spike?

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Northern Star Resources share price jumps after record results

| Mike King

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price jumped 5.7% to $3.93

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Why the Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price crashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price sunk as low as $11 earlier.

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What happens to Gold when share investors turn bullish again?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

But mark my words: the volatility will eventually subside

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What you need to know about the DUET Group profit result

| James Mickleboro

DUET Group (ASX:DUE) posts a 31.4% increase in revenue.

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Medibank Private Ltd rises on 58% profit growth – is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares should have a good day on the market after today's results.

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Here's why the Automotive Group Holdings Ltd share price sunk 5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHG) share price sunk 5% upon the release of its interim results.

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Why has the Integrated Research Limited share price tumbled today?

| Tim McArthur

Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) shares are down 6% after releasing its interim profit result.

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Lovisa Holdings Ltd reports profit of $13.5 milion – Could this share sparkle once more?

| Tim McArthur

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) shares are trading near 52-week lows.

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Is there any value in Domino's, Burson Group Ltd, and IDP Education Pty Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Domino's (ASX:DMP), Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP), and IDP Education Pty Ltd (ASX:IEL) hit their highest points all year…

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Fairfax Media Limited reports: 5 things you must know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) reported a 1.6% increase in revenue.

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S&P/ASX 200 to open lower: 12 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade mostly sideways today. Shares of Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ), Automotive Group…

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EARNINGS WATCH: 3 shares yet to report with potential for upside surprise

| Rachit Dudhwala

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) report next week. Here's what you…

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Here are this week's top 5 gainers from the S&P/ASX 200

| John Hopkins

S&P/ASX200: top 5 weekly share price gains.

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3 fast-growing companies to know about this reporting season

| Motley Fool Staff

You might not have heard of them, but Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM), iSentia Group Limited (ASX:ISD) and BWX Limited (ASX:BWX)…

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Here's why these 4 shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be worse where that came from for shareholders of Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE), Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI), RCR Tomlinson…

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4 ASX shares thumping the market today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) soared almost 2% higher this afternoon, but shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), BHP Billiton…

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Market Wrap: Mining shares roar on stronger commodity prices

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) roared to life, energised by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Sydney Airport Ltd shares soar on surging passenger growth

| Tom Richardson

Sydney Airport Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares keep delivering.

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Here's why resources shares are going nuts

| Mike King

BHP, Rio and South32 share prices are soaring as investor confidence grows

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5 things you must know about Telstra Corporation Ltd's profit result

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) reported its half-year results this morning, showing a 0.4% rise in profit.

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Energy shares go berserk as oil price surges

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Santos Ltd (ASX:SEA) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have both risen strongly today.

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5 construction and engineering beasts crushing the S&P/ASX200

| John Hopkins

The shares in these companies have been rocketing.

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Here's why RCR Tomlinson Limited shares are being crushed today

| Christopher Georges

RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR) shares have fallen more than 25% today after a disappointing earnings report.

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Service Stream Limited shares leap 12%: 6 things you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) has reported an interim profit of $8.8 million.

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Why has the SMS Management & Technology Limited share price soared?

| Tim McArthur

Shares in SMS Management & Technology Limited (ASX:SMX) have jumped over 10% on Thursday morning.

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Why the Arrium Ltd share price was crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) has fallen 46% since Monday.

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What you need to know about Lifestyle Communities Limited 24% profit surge

| Tim McArthur

Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX:LIC) is an out-of-the-spotlight company that's growing profits.

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Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd shares rise after strong result

| Mike King

Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) profit soars on the back of blockbuster movies

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) has announced its first-half earnings results today.

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) reported their results this week.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd not just a retail telco anymore

| Mike King

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) now generates more than 50% of revenues from non-consumer businesses

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Tatts Group Limited shares rally on profit jump

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) has lifted revenue and profit for its most recent half-year reporting period.

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Why the Estia Health Ltd share price crashed today

| Tim Dohrmann

The stock price of aged care provider Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) has taken a hit after reporting half-yearly results. Is…

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has jumped 5.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) shares are trading for just under $17 each right now.

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Why the Burson Group Ltd share price jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) has delivered a strong result for the first-half of financial year 2016.

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