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5 ASX stocks getting crushed on the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) and Prima BioMed Limited (ASX:PRR) are amongst the market's worst performing stocks today.

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Woolworths Limited's hardware losses continue: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Will the Masters Home Improvement business ever make a profit for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)?

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OrotonGroup Limited tumbles on profit guidance downgrade

| Tom Richardson

OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) looks another example of the perils of investing in the retail sector.

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This is how you can retire with $1 million

| Mike King

Struggling to see how you can have a comfortable retirement? Then you need to read this.

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Prana Biotechnology Limited responds to ASX speeding ticket: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Prana Biotechnology Limited (ASX:PBT) have been volatile this week, jumping 22% on Thursday and down 10% today.

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to open firmer thanks to higher commodity prices but the positive sentiment may not extend to…

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Cardno Limited has fallen 33%: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) has been smashed, and it reflects poorly on the mining services industry as a whole

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Is it time to buy Medibank Private Ltd, SEEK Limited and REA Group Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) are all trading near their 52-week lows.

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I think Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is in the buy zone, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is a hold and Westpac Banking…

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Ramsay Health Care Limited sets its growth sights on China: Is it a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) has announced a joint venture which could provide scope for significant growth.

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Is time to buy Santos Ltd, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd and APA Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The LNG sector has been volatile in 2015 but there's reason to be bullish on Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Liquefied Natural…

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The ASX is rising but these 4 ASX companies are sinking

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) (ASX: XJO) closes up 0.9% but these stocks were on the nose

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited facing another downturn?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is down 19% over the last three weeks or so, and could be headed lower.

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What's the true value of South32 Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has skyrocketed since Monday, and most analysts believe it could have even further to climb.

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Service Stream Limited jumps on profit update: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

The embattled network services contractor may be starting to redeem itself as its full year earnings are expected to jump…

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Up 604% in 3 days: Is Prima BioMed Limited worth a punt?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Prima BioMed Limited (ASX:PRR) has delivered enormous gains, but can they be sustained?

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Is ARB Corporation Limited a budget buy? 

| Rick Mooney

Is ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) set to benefit from the budget? 

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Tesla Motors co-founder Elon Musk wants to take the planet off the grid 

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Should we cash in the chips with Paladin Energy Ltd. (ASX:PDN) and Energy Resources of Australia Ltd. (ASX:ERA) and jump…

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could come under further selling pressure in the near future.

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Could caps on investor lending hurt Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Andrew Mudie

Bankwest slashes investor Loan to Value Ratios.

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Is Northern Star Resources Ltd best placed for an upgrade?

| Brendon Lau

A string of positive drilling results is likely to trigger a resource upgrade over the next month or two for…

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As the S&P/ASX 200 recovers: Is now the time to buy stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen strongly today, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)…

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6 ASX Dividend Stocks To Beat The RBA's Record Low Interest Rates

| Bruce Jackson

Here are a selection of six dividend stock ideas from our Motley Fool contributors.

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Strategic Elements Ltd surges 600%: What you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX:SOR) invests in technology targeting a $78 billion industry!

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AMP Limited: A turnaround opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has a bright future despite its lacklustre past.

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Prima BioMed Limited: A biotech with blockbuster potential?

| Tom Richardson

Prima BioMed Ltd (ASX:PRR) has announced some new trial results recently.

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7 issues the Australian Stock Exchange needs to address

| Mike King

The ALL ORDINARIES (ASX:XAO) is shrinking

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It's time to act on the National Australia Bank Ltd rights offer

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The retail offer for the landmark rights issue of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) will come to a close in…

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James Hardie Industries plc surges to record high on results: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) is throwing cash at shareholders after posting a solid full year result. There's probably more…

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Cochlear Limited surges 13%: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) have skyrocketed this week, which can likely be attributed to these three factors.

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5 key takeaways Wesfarmers Ltd shareholders need to know

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) recently held its annual Strategy Day, here's what you missed.

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2 stocks I'd buy before Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have run hard in recent years, but right now investors may be better-off turning…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.3% higher

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6 big dividend stocks to avoid and 3 to buy right now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) have all fallen considerably in price. Are any…

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Somnomed Limited downgrades guidance: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) is competing with ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) for growth in the sleep-disorder market.

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3 reasons to buy Brickworks Limited

| Tim McArthur

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) reported a strong set of interim results and the outlook is positive for the remainder of the…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Investors are predicted to sit on their hands this morning as the ASX is heading for a flat open. But…

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Should you reduce your exposure to US stocks?

| Tim McArthur

Stocks such as Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) could be one way to protect…

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Could Woolworths Limited share price fall another 25%?

| Tim McArthur

Buying "blue-chip" Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be a braver decision than you think.

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2 stocks I'd buy before Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) haven't stopped sliding over the past month. Even still, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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