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6 stocks sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 closes down 0.2%, but these 6 companies crumbled

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Market Wrap: ASX drops as Spotless Group Holdings Ltd crashes

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Spotless Group Holdings Ltd's (ASX:SPO) share price was slammed nearly 40% today.

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The QBE Insurance Group Ltd share price is up 12% this year: Will it go higher in 2016?

| Tim McArthur

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) business appears to have stabilised and could be set to resume growth.

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Why one broker thinks Mesoblast limited shares could soar 171% from here

| Tom Richardson

Are Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares a good buy?

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Samarco update: Here's how much BHP Billiton Limited is being sued for

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has fallen 19% since the Samarco incident. Now, it's part of a group…

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The Metcash share price is up 40% in the past month. Could it go higher?

| Mike King

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price takes a dive today, but still up more than 40% over the past month

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What to expect when Santos Ltd shares exit the trading halt

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) could come under further selling pressure in the near term at least.

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The Myer Ltd share price is up 40% in 10 weeks – is it time to sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Has Myer Ltd's (ASX:MYR) share price moved beyond fair value?

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What's next for the Oil Search Limited share price?

| Tim McArthur

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) remains a takeover candidate.

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A2 MILK FPO NZ share price surges 45%: Can it go higher from here?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) has experienced phenomenal growth, as have Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL)

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Why you should avoid the top 20 most shorted shares on the ASX

| Qaiser Malik

Taking a short position is betting on making a profit when the share price drops.

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Is Mitula Group Limited the best new tech stock on the ASX?

| Motley Fool Staff

There were some standout performers among the IPO newcomers, and Mitula Group Limited (ASX:MUA) and Baby Bunting Group Limited (ASX:BBN)…

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Why the Dick Smith Holdings Ltd share price skyrocketed 24%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Should you buy shares of Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH)?

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CRASH: Why Spotless Group Holdings Ltd's share price plunged 42% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) joined the list of big-name companies to plummet today.

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Collins Foods share price jumps more than 12%

| Mike King

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price gains on positive first-half results

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Fortune Favours The Brave

| Andrew Page

There are few guarantees with investing in shares; even the bluest of the blue chips can prove poor investments in…

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price is soaring today

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares are rebounding.

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Cardno Limited share price crashes down 46%

| Mike King

Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) share price tumbles 45.7% after capital raising

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BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Iron ore has fallen to a new low, putting greater pressure on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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Dick Smith's suicide sale

| Mike King

The Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) share price is becoming highly volatile with wild swings both up and down

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Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited, Dick Smith Holdings Ltd, and Directmoney Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share price of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH), and Directmoney Ltd (ASX:DM1) hit…

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5 reasons why Bellamy's Australia Ltd' share price is skyrocketing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd's (ASX:BAL) share price is flying in 2015.

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Should you buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd, or Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Know this before investing in QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG)…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) continue to rally?

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Is there any value to be found in Bellamy's Australia Ltd, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd, and Rent.com.au Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share price of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), and Rent.com.au Ltd…

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2 bargain blue-chips: Wesfarmers Ltd and JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have huge investment appeal: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH).

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Why the Dubber Corp Ltd share price has soared 350% in 2015

| Mike King

Call recording company Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX: DUB) sees its share price soar despite little revenue

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are crashing today

| Tom Richardson

Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN) and 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) dropped steeply today.

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4 stocks soaring more than 10% on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 climbed 1.9% today, but these 4 stocks all posted double-digit gains

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Where to now for the Dick Smith Holdings Ltd share price?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd's (ASX:DSH) share price has been on a roller-coaster ride of late. Here's where I think it's…

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Oil prices set to fall even further: Bad news for the Santos share price

| Mike King

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price could fall much further if this prediction comes true

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RBA Interest Rate Decision: HOLD

| Owen Raszkiewicz

RBA Interest Rate Decision: HOLD. The local S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) continued to push higher on the news.

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Metcash Limited share price soars on strong trading update

| Sean O'Neill

The share price of Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) has lifted more than 30% since the start of November.

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Bellamy's share price is now up an amazing 637% in 2015: Can anything stop it?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has posted an unbelievable rise in 2015.

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Is REA Group Limited the best growth stock on the ASX?

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) remains one of the best shares to own on the ASX.

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Why the Norwood Systems Ltd share price is up 700% this year

| Mike King

Norwood Systems Ltd (ASX:NOR) share price is up 700% so far this year and more could be in store

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Will Slater & Gordon Limited go broke?

| Sean O'Neill

What do the numbers have to say about Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)?

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1 bargain dividend stock I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re seeking income from the sharemarket, my advice is to look past the usual suspects like National Australia Bank…

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TFS Corporation share price flat despite soaring earnings

| Mitch Sonogan

TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) released a strong set of quarterly results for Q1 FY16, possibly setting it up for a…

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Slater & Gordon Limited share price soars again after horror week

| Sean O'Neill

The share price of Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has soared again today after a 35% rise yesterday.

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