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 woman wearing the black and yellow corporate colours of a leading bank gazes out the window in thought as she holds a tablet in her hands.
Bank Shares

What might ANZ's Suncorp deal mean for competition among ASX 200 banks?

| Brooke Cooper

The $4.9 billion transaction could have notable impacts on other ASX 200 banking shares.

Read more »

A man thinks very carefully about his money and investments.
Bank Shares

This is what analysts are forecasting for the Westpac dividend through to FY24

| James Mickleboro

Where is the Westpac dividend heading?

Read more »

A woman holds a tape measure against a wall painted with the word BIG, indicating a surge in gowth shares
Bank Shares

'CBA and Westpac are too big': One fund manager's take on the future of ASX 200 bank shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Could AMP be the next ASX bank to be bought out?

Read more »

a group of three people carry a large block to line it up in ascending order with two other blocks nearby.
Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

Read more »

Three different coloured arrows going up, symbolising a rising share price and record highs.
Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares leaping 10% or more today

| Bernd Struben

Despite a wider market pullback today, these three companies are posting some big gains.

Read more »

Woman thinking in a supermarket.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's a look at what might happen to Woolworths shares in FY2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Woolworths shares a buy or a sell today?

Read more »

a child in a billy cart style car holds a hand in the air as he drives ahead on an open road.
Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 share this billionaire has been topping up on

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are bidding up Eagers Automotive shares after one director decided to increase his holding.

Read more »

A middle-aged woman sits in contemplation over a tablet device considering information about ASX shares and deep in thought.
Bank Shares

Should owners of CBA shares be worried about ANZ's mega deal?

| Tristan Harrison

A big four bank is about to get even bigger. How will this impact CBA?

Read more »

A man reacts with surprise when her see a bargain price on his phone.
Earnings Results

This ASX financial company just became profitable, and its share price is surging 20%

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at Harmoney's FY22 highlights.

Read more »

ETF written on coloured cubes which are sitting on piles of coins.
ETFs

How to successfully invest using only ASX ETFs: expert

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are five ETFs this expert recommends.

Read more »

Red arrow going down on a stock market table which symbolises a falling share price.
Share Market News

Why Allegiance Coal, Hub24, Suncorp, and WiseTech shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Tuesday...

Read more »

two cute young boys dressed in business suits sit amid a pile of papers with a calculator and adding machine looking very happy for themselves.
Share Market News

Could ASX earnings season be 'a lot better than what the market is positioned for'?

| Bernd Struben

Companies are facing headwinds from higher inflation and interest rates along with supply chain snarls.

Read more »

a man in a suit holds up a hand and a stop sign at a roadblock positioned over a bitumen road .
Share Gainers

Why are Pendal shares in a trading halt?

| Zach Bristow

The global investment manager's shares are frozen today pending an announcement.

Read more »

A coal miner wearing a red hard hat holds a piece of coal up and gives the thumbs up sign in his other hand
Energy Shares

These ASX 200 coal shares are smashing 10-year highs on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Read on to find out more.

Read more »

A woman sits at her computer with her hand to her mouth and a contemplative smile on her face as she reads about the performance of Allkem shares on her computer
Share Gainers

Why is the Lake Resources share price rallying 11%?

| Zach Bristow

The lithium share is reversing its short-term losses today.

Read more »

Green arrow going up on stock market chart, symbolising a rising share price.
Share Gainers

Why JB Hi-Fi, Mesoblast, Pendal, and Woodside shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

Read more »

Red arrow going down and symbolising a falling share price.
Resources Shares

Why did ASX coal share Allegiance just plunge 65%?

| Bronwyn Allen

Money's too tight to mention.

Read more »

white arrow pointing down
Resources Shares

Why has the Piedmont Lithium share price tumbled 30% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

Piedmont extends losses today.

Read more »

Female oil rig worker wearing high vis vest, red gloves and hardhat smiles at camera with a green painted oil rig in the background
Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price on such a tear today?

| Brooke Cooper

Oil prices might be bolstering the ASX 200 energy giant's stock on Tuesday.

Read more »

Three miners stand together at a mine site studying documents with equipment in the background
Materials Shares

What's the outlook for the iron ore price in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the iron ore price heading in 2023 and beyond?

Read more »

A smiling man at a shop counter takes payment from a customer, with racks of plants in the background.
Retail Shares

ASX 200 retail shares rise as consumer confidence improves

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at some of the ASX 200 retail shares in the green today.

Read more »

Businessman holding bear figurine in one palm and bull figurine in other
Opinions

Fundie reveals 2 indicators the bear market may be coming to an end

| Bronwyn Allen

'This is the best period I’ve seen to make a case for a new bull market in equities', says WealthLander…

Read more »

A group of young people sit together watching a television very intently with wide-mouthed, awed expressions while one holds a large bowl of popcorn with a bottle of beer in the foreground.
International Stock News

The end of 'Stranger Things' might actually be a boost for Netflix

| Dani Cook

The Netflix hit will continue to be an asset for the streaming giant even after the series ends.

Read more »

Boy looks quizzical standing in front of a graph.
Economy

ASX 200 slips as RBA minutes foretell further interest rate hikes in 2022

| Bernd Struben

The central bank expects inflation will return to its 2% to 3% target range in 2023.

Read more »

Santos share price worker in front of oil mine puts thumbs up
Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares having such a stellar Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the ASX 200 energy shares on the market 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
Broker Notes

How to beat the market with 'boring' ASX shares: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Find out more.

Read more »

Man looks shocked as he works on laptop on top a skyscraper with stockmarket figures in graphic behind him.
Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP's Q4 update, JB Hi-Fi delivers record result

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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

Why is the Woodside share price leaping today?

| Monica O'Shea

Oil producers are reaping the benefits of oil price rises overnight.

Read more »

Rising rocket with dollar signs.
International Stock News

Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, Solana surge higher: Where are meme coins headed from here?

| Chris MacDonald

Is another bull market in meme coins just getting started?

Read more »

Mining worker wearing hard hat and high vis vest holds thumbs up and smiles
Resources Shares

BHP share price climbs amid record year for iron ore

| James Mickleboro

BHP's iron ore operations had a strong year...

Read more »

A silhouette shot of two business man shake hands in a boardroom setting with light coming from full length glass windows beyond them.
Financial Shares

'Important period': Here's why the Magellan share price is shedding today

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Magellan update the ASX with on Tuesday?

Read more »

A man sits in deep thought with a pen held to his lips as he ponders his computer screen with a laptop open next to him on his desk in a home office environment.
Technology Shares

What's in store for the Megaport share price this earnings season?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what may be ahead for the cloud technology company.

Read more »

A male sharemarket analyst sits at his desk looking intently at his laptop with two other monitors next to him showing stock price movements
Financial Shares

Here's what's moving the QBE share price on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurer will record a US$75 million pre-tax provision in 1H22 to cover expected remediation costs.

Read more »

Young doctor raising arms in air with hands in fists celebrating a new development
Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price jumping 14%?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech is booming on Tuesday...

Read more »

a car driver sits up and looks alert with wide eyes and an expression of concentration while he holds the wheel of a car.
Transport Shares

Is the Transurban share price a buy ahead of earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors drive Transurban shares into their portfolio?

Read more »

woman happy while charging her Tesla
International Stock News

Why Tesla stock popped today

| Chris Neiger

Positive sentiment in the broader market and some analysts' comments boosted these electric vehicle stocks.

Read more »

A man sits in deep thought with a pen held to his lips as he ponders his computer screen with a laptop open next to him on his desk in a home office environment.
Technology Shares

Hub24 share price sinks 7% despite record year

| James Mickleboro

Hub24's shares are taking a bath on Tuesday...

Read more »

Woman checking out new iPads.
Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price up 5% following record full year results

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi had a record 12 months in FY 2022...

Read more »

A woman sits at her computer with her chin resting on her hand as she contemplates her next potential investment.
Financial Shares

Own WAM Alternative Assets shares? Here's what you're invested in

| Tristan Harrison

This listed investment company owns a diverse array of unlisted assets including water entitlements, manufacturers, and real estate.

Read more »

a young boy dressed up in a business suit and tie has a cute grin and holds two fingers up.
Broker Notes

Brokers: Buy these 2 leading ASX 200 shares in July

| Tristan Harrison

Breville is one of the ASX 200 shares recently named as a good opportunity in July.

Read more »