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

A smartly-dressed businesswoman walks outside while making a trade on her mobile phone.
Growth Shares

2 stocks to help turn $100,000 into $1 million

| Grace Alvino

You don’t need moonshots to build wealth.

Read more »

a woman wearing a flower garland sits atop the shoulders of a man celebrating a happy time in the outdoors with people talking in groups in the background, perhaps at an outdoor markets or music festival, in an image portraying young people enjoying freedom.
Dividend Investing

The ASX dividend portfolio I'd build for financial independence

| James Mickleboro

Here's the way I would aim to achieve this goal.

Read more »

A young man looks like he his thinking holding his hand to his chin and gazing off to the side amid a backdrop of hand drawn lightbulbs that are lit up on a chalkboard.
Energy Shares

The ASX energy shares that surged ahead of the rest this year

| Aaron Bell

Why did these energy shares outperform this year?

Read more »

A happy young couple lie on a wooden deck using a skateboard for a pillow.
Growth Shares

10 ASX shares I would buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

I think these are among the best stocks to buy for an ASX share portfolio in the new year.

Read more »

Five happy friends on their phones.
Share Market News

6 most traded ASX shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The top six are all in the ASX 200.

Read more »

a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow
Opinions

Why this could be the easiest way to become a millionaire with shares on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

This investment could offer everything an investor is looking for.

Read more »

Young fruit picker clipping bunch of grapes in vineyard.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down over 50%, is this the ASX 200's greatest recovery share for 2026?

| Aaron Teboneras

After a brutal year, Treasury Wine shares have been deeply sold off. Is a recovery starting to take shape for…

Read more »

A male ASX investor on the street wearing a grey suit clenches his fist and yells yes after seeing on his ipad that the Paladin share price is going up again today
ETFs

The best performing Vanguard ASX ETFs of 2025

| Aaron Bell

Were any of these funds in your portfolio this year?

Read more »

Australian dollar notes in the pocket of a man's jeans, symbolising dividends.
How to invest

My blueprint for monthly income starting with $40,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's a plan that could help you generate a sustainable income from the share market.

Read more »

a man holds a firework sparkler in both hands as a shower of sparkly confetti falls from the sky around him as he smiles and closes his eyes in a celebratory scene.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the Australian share market is expected to end the year.

Read more »

Pictured is two gold fish bowls one with six goldfish and one with none and one goldfish is jumping from the full bowl to the empty bowl representing this ASX share breaking away from its peers
ETFs

This ASX ETF has returned 12.5% annually since inception

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX exchange-traded fund is a bit different to other ETFs.

Read more »

Three satisfied miners with their arms crossed looking at the camera proudly
Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares with buy ratings for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Stronger commodity prices are a tailwind for ASX mining shares going into the new year.

Read more »

Magnifying glass on a rising interest rate graph.
Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Why, and how, you should prepare for higher interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The odds of RBA interest rate hikes in 2026 are rising. Here’s what that means if you’re buying ASX shares.

Read more »

Man holding different Australian dollar notes.
Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying CBA shares in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to look at the bank?

Read more »

A man points at a paper as he holds an alarm clock, indicating the ex-dividend date is approaching.
Growth Shares

In 2036, you will be glad you bought these ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Want to make long term investments? I think these shares could be top picks.

Read more »

Rising green bar graph with an arrow and a world map, symbolising a rising share price.
Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade!

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have a very exciting outlook.

Read more »

Smiling woman with her head and arm on a desk holding $100 notes out, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

Own IVV or IOO ETFs? Here's your next dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX ETF provider BlackRock has announced the next round of dividends for its iShares ETFs.

Read more »

women with her fingers crossed and eyes shut
Technology Shares

Will the WiseTech share price crash again in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

WiseTech shares fell over 45% in 2025.

Read more »

A panel of four judges hold up cards all showing the perfect score of ten out of ten
Opinions

The best ASX 200 stocks to own in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Not all ASX 200 stocks are built for the long haul.

Read more »

A woman holds a gold bar in one hand and puts her other hand to her forehead with an apprehensive and concerned expression on her face after watching the Ramelius share price fall today
Gold

What on earth is going on with ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing ASX 200 gold stocks today. But why?

Read more »

A man and woman high five each while sitting down after working out at the gym.
Broker Notes

Bell Potter rates these ASX shares as strong buys for 2026

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's find out more.

Read more »

A woman in a red dress holding up a red graph.
ETFs

The three ETFs I'd buy to set up a starter portfolio

| Cameron England

Looking to set up an ETF portfolio? This might be a good place to start.

Read more »

Two people lazing in deck chairs on a beautiful sandy beach throw their hands up in the air.
Dividend Investing

2 Australian dividend giants to buy and never sell

| Aaron Teboneras

Looking for reliable income? These 2 Australian shares stand out for their ability to pay steady dividends over time.

Read more »

A young well-dressed couple at a luxury resort celebrate successful life choices.
Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX giants to buy and hold for the next 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking for the best shares to buy and hold? Here are two blue chips to consider.

Read more »

Woman and man calculating a dividend yield.
International Stock News

2 billionaires just loaded up on Microsoft stock. Do they know something we don't for 2026?

| Keithen Drury

Microsoft is a popular holding among billionaires.

Read more »

A man slumps crankily over his morning coffee as it pours with rain outside.
Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, FireFly, Unico Silver, and Weebit Nano shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. What's going on?

Read more »

Australian dollar notes in the pocket of a man's jeans, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

Three under-the-radar dividend plays for your portfolio

| Cameron England

These three companies are dependable dividend payers across very different industry sectors.

Read more »

Investor covering eyes in front of laptop
Share Fallers

Why are ASX silver stocks getting hammered today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX silver stocks are closing out the final full trading day of 2025 with a whimper. But why?

Read more »

Man looking happy and excited as he looks at his mobile phone.
Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, IPD, Mesoblast, and Woodside shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. Let's see why.

Read more »

research with microscope
Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare stock just changed its debt. Here's why it matters

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Mesoblast edge higher after the company announces a major change to its debt and funding structure.

Read more »

A woman stands at her desk looking a her phone with a panoramic view of the harbour bridge in the windows behind her with work colleagues in the background.
Technology Shares

5 ASX tech shares to buy and hold until 2035

| Grace Alvino

I'm betting on these tech companies performing out of this world over the coming decade.

Read more »

Ten happy friends leaping in the air outdoors.
Opinions

My top 10 ASX stocks to buy for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for 2026.

Read more »

A mine worker looks closely at a rock formation in a darkened cave with water on the ground, wearing a full protective suit and hard hat.
Materials Shares

Why this ASX mid-cap stock is back in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

FireFly has secured fresh funding as investors assess the next phase of work at its Green Bay project in Canada.

Read more »

Two hands being shaken symbolising a deal.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share is leaping higher today on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords share following a strategic acquisition.

Read more »

Smiling miner.
Resources Shares

Why I'm bullish on the BHP share price as copper prices surge

| Grace Alvino

Iron ore gets the headlines, but copper is the real long-term story at BHP.

Read more »

Excited couple celebrating success while looking at smartphone.
Technology Shares

DroneShield share price jumps 6% on new contract win

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying this popular stock today.

Read more »

A male investor sits at his desk looking at his laptop screen holding his hand to his chin pondering whether to buy Macquarie shares
International Stock News

1 unstoppable stock that could join Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft in the $3 trillion club in 2026

| Anthony Di Pizio

Amazon is making a habit of beating Wall Street's expectations, so its stock might be undervalued right now.

Read more »

An oil refinery worker stands in front of an oil rig with his arms crossed and a smile on his face as the Woodside share price climbs today
Energy Shares

Woodside shares lift off amid big news out of Turkey

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Woodside shares on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

Read more »

A male investor sits at his desk looking at his laptop screen holding his hand to his chin pondering whether to buy Macquarie shares
Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising on big news

| James Mickleboro

Origin's investment in Kraken has proven to be a very smart move.

Read more »

Two fists connect in a surge of power, indicating strong share price growth or new partnerships for ASC mining and resource companies
Resources Shares

This strategic ASX mining stock has rocketed 3,122% just this year. Here's why

| Bart Bogacz

Strategic project.

Read more »