Home / Australian Share Market News & Commentary

Australian Share Market News & Commentary

Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

Latest News Articles

Concept image of a businessman riding a bull on an upwards arrow.
Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks like WiseTech and Life360 going gangbusters on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling back into ASX 200 tech stocks today. But why?

Read more »

Young successful engineer, with blueprints, notepad, and digital tablet, observing the project implementation on construction site and in mine.
Resources Shares

Which ASX rare earths company's shares are trading higher on new funding news?

| Cameron England

Two major government finance agencies have signed on.

Read more »

Smiling miner.
Resources Shares

3 reasons why the Rio Tinto share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth why Rio Tinto could be an opportunity worth digging into.

Read more »

Young boy in business suit punches the air as he finishes ahead of another boy in a box car race.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this ASX giant's shares just hit the accelerator today

| Aaron Teboneras

Eagers shares jump after announcing two new metro dealership deals.

Read more »

A man and a woman sitting in a technology-related work environment high five each other while the man wears headphones around his neck and the woman sits in front of a laptop.
Technology Shares

Tech rebound: Bell Potter says this ASX 300 stock is a top buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks now could be a good time to buy this beaten down tech stock.

Read more »

three businessmen high five each other outside an office building with graphic images of graphs and metrics superimposed on the shot.
Energy Shares

Why are AGL shares rising today?

| James Mickleboro

The energy giant's shares are in the spotlight on Wednesday.

Read more »

a man wearing old fashioned aviator cap and goggles emerges from the top of a cannon pointed towards the sky. He is holding a phone and taking a selfie.
Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 300 uranium stock is rocketing today on a 'fantastic milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX 300 uranium stock on Wednesday. But why?

Read more »

Young couple standing next to a sold sign after buying a house.
Communication Shares

Are the glory days over for REA shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The key will be how quickly the property market bounces back.

Read more »

Man wearing a clown hat in front of a board that says Fool's Day.
Motley Fool Take Stock

Announcing FoolTrade

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The opportunity to hear, react and trade in a single platform.

Read more »

Two workers working with a large copper coil in a factory.
Resources Shares

Up more than 90% over the past year, analysts say this ASX copper stock can keep going

| Cameron England

Canaccord Genuity says this is a copper stock to watch.

Read more »

A shadow bear faces a man against the backdrop of a falling share price.
Opinions

How to invest during an ASX share bear market when you're worried about prices falling more

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the time to be brave or cautious about investing?

Read more »

Three different hands against a blue backdrop signal thumbs up, indicating share price rise on the ASX market
ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs for income investors in 2026

| Marc Van Dinther

These funds offer instant access to Australia’s top dividend stocks.

Read more »

A group of people gathered around a laptop computer with various expressions of interest, concern and surprise on their faces as they review the payouts from ASX dividend stocks. All are wearing glasses.
Dividend Investing

Is it time to load up on these high-yielding ASX dividend shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Tumbling share prices have pushed the yields up to 9%.

Read more »

Half a man's face from the nose up peers over a table.
Healthcare Shares

If I could buy only 1 ASX 200 share right now, it would be…

| Samantha Menzies

This stock looks underpriced and oversold to me.

Read more »

A bland looking man in a brown suit opens his jacket to reveal a red and gold superhero dollar symbol on his chest.
Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Here are the best-performing shares from the ASX 200 index last month.

Read more »

A man with a beard and wearing dark sunglasses and a beanie head covering raises a fist in happy celebration as he sits at is computer in a home environment.
Technology Shares

Is this smashed ASX tech stock gearing up for a hefty comeback?

| Marc Van Dinther

If confidence returns, the tech share could be tripling in value.

Read more »

woman testing substance in laboratory dish, csl share price
Healthcare Shares

CSL shares slide again in March — but is a comeback brewing?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers remain upbeat and see upside up to 95% for the biotech stock.

Read more »

Smiling man with phone in wheelchair watching stocks and trends on computer
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very good day for Aussie investors today.

Read more »

Part of male mannequin dressed in casual clothes holding a sale paper shopping bag.
Growth Shares

2 ASX financial stocks that could double – or even triple – in value

| Marc Van Dinther

If sentiment turns and execution delivers, this could be an opportunity investors won’t want to miss.

Read more »

A male investor sits at his desk pondering at his laptop screen with a piece of paper in his hand.
Share Market News

Paladin Energy shares: Judicial review challenges EIS approval

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy shares are in focus after a judicial review was filed against its key project’s EIS approval.

Read more »

Children skipping and jumping up a hill.
Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares Bell Potter says can race 30-100% higher

| Aaron Bell

These ASX small-caps could continue to rise.

Read more »

ASX shares buy Street signs stating 'Winners' and 'Losers' in front of urban backdrop
Blue Chip Shares

How are these 5 ASX share giants really tracking in 2026?

| Marc Van Dinther

Some are struggling, while others are thriving, proving that opportunity is never far away.

Read more »

Person with a handful of Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

3 must-own ASX dividend shares which belong in every portfolio

| Samantha Menzies

If you want long-term passive income you need to consider these three ASX dividend shares.

Read more »

Woman calculating dividends on calculator and working on a laptop.
Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to hold for the next 7 years

| Grace Alvino

Income investing doesn’t have to be complicated. These two ASX shares stand out to me.

Read more »

Close-up of a business man's hand stacking gold coins into piles on a desktop.
Financial Shares

Experts name 2 ASX financials stocks to watch closely

| Aaron Bell

These stocks have drawn buy recommendations.

Read more »

Ecstatic woman on her phone giving a fist pump after reading some good news.
Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

I expect these shares to rebound over the next 12 months.

Read more »

man analysing share price
Share Market News

AGL Energy gives green light to $490m Kwinana gas project

| Laura Stewart

AGL gives final approval to its $490 million Kwinana gas project, targeting new growth and returns in Western Australia.

Read more »

A casually dressed woman at home on her couch looks at index fund charts on her laptop.
ETFs

Why I think these Vanguard ETFs could be top buys for next month (and forever)

| Grace Alvino

A funds offer a simple mix of growth, diversification, and long-term potential.

Read more »

A businessman wears armour and holds a shield and sword.
How to invest

The Iran war has changed investing. Here are 3 ways to position an ASX share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

2026 is making 2025 look like a lost paradise.

Read more »

A girl sits on her bed in her room while using laptop and listening to headphones.
ETFs

A simple 3-ETF portfolio I'd use to build long-term wealth

| Grace Alvino

Looking to simplify your investing? These three ETFs could form a strong foundation.

Read more »

Excited couple celebrating success while looking at smartphone.
Dividend Investing

3 ASX income stocks trading at attractive prices

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts tip an upside ahead for each of these ASX shares.

Read more »

Multi-ethnic people looking at a camera in a public place and screaming, shouting, and feeling overjoyed.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile but positive Tuesday.

Read more »

A man standing in a red rock mine is covered by a sheet of gold blowing in the wind.
Gold

ASX gold shares tumble as bull run faces its first big test in 1Q CY26

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX gold shares soared before a commodities sell-off and a new war sent them into the red.

Read more »

A young woman holding her phone smiles broadly and looks excited, after receiving good news.
Share Market News

Why I'd buy DroneShield and these ASX 200 shares next month

| Grace Alvino

These ASX shares offer a mix of growth, resilience, and long-term opportunity.

Read more »

A woman sits on a step laughing at something on her mobile phone as it is being charged by a lithium-powered battery.
Dividend Investing

5 reasons why I'd buy Telstra shares for passive income

| Grace Alvino

Looking for reliable passive income? Here’s why Telstra stands out to me right now.

Read more »

A kid and his grandad high five after a fun game of basketball.
52-Week Highs

Telstra just hit a 10-year high. Has this ASX income giant still got more to give?

| Aaron Teboneras

Telstra’s breakout to a multi-year high is turning heads.

Read more »

Close-up of a business man's hand stacking gold coins into piles on a desktop.
Dividend Investing

Should I put 100% of my money into this ASX dividend stock for passive income?

| Aaron Teboneras

Should passive income investors go all in on Dicker Data shares?

Read more »

Woman looks amazed and shocked as she looks at her laptop.
ETFs

Why is this ASX ETF up nearly 50% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

This is an astounding result.

Read more »

A view of New York at sunrise looking from inside an aeroplane window.
ETFs

Why this looks like a great time to buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market looks too good to ignore!

Read more »

A man clenches his fists in excitement as gold coins fall from the sky.
Gold

Why Northern Star, Newmont, and Evolution shares are rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX gold stocks move higher as bullion recovers to US$4,575 an ounce.

Read more »