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 man holds his head in his hands, despairing at the bad result he's reading on his computer.
Earnings Results

Why did Goodman shares miss out on the market rally?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this blue chip missed out on the market rally today.

Read more »

A group of friends throw gold confetti in the air in celebration as they sail on a boat on a river.
52-Week Highs

16 ASX 200 shares roar to multi-year highs amid new market milestone

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price highs amid the ASX 200 surpassing 9,000 points for the first time.

Read more »

A mature-aged woman wearing goggles and a red cape, rides her bike along the beach looking victorious.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a historic day for the Australian stock market.

Read more »

A toy house sits on a pile of Australian $100 notes.
Dividend Investing

3 top ASX REITS to consider for long-term passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're looking for income, REITs can pay big cheques.

Read more »

A young man stands facing the camera and scratching his head with the other hand held upwards wondering if he should buy Whitehaven Coal shares
Financial Shares

Why is the IAG share price falling on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The general insurance giant is among the biggest fallers of the ASX 200 today. Here's why.

Read more »

A couple sits in their lounge room with a large piggy bank on the coffee table. They smile while the male partner feeds some money into the slot while the female partner looks on with an iPad style device in her hands as though they are budgeting.
Blue Chip Shares

2 amazing ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be worth holding tightly to for the long term.

Read more »

two children dressed in business attire with joyous, wide-mouthed expressions count money at a desk covered in cash and sacks of money either side.
Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just downgrade The Lottery Corp shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The Lottery Corp's share price climbed 2.39% in early afternoon trading.

Read more »

REIT written with images circling it and a man touching it.
REITs

Why Macquarie tips this dividend paying ASX 200 REIT to outperform in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie is bullish on the outlook for this ASX 200 REIT. But why?

Read more »

A man with his back to the camera holds his hands to his head as he looks to a jagged red line trending sharply downward representing the ASX tech share sell-off today
Earnings Results

Why did this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend share just crash 22%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dividend share has come under heavy selling pressure. But why?

Read more »

Shot of a young businesswoman looking stressed out while working in an office.
Share Fallers

Why Goodman, Healius, IPH, and Sonic Healthcare shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday. But why?

Read more »

An old man with wavy white hair folds his arms in a stubborn gesture as he stands defiantly in an outdoor setting.
Retirement

First change to deeming rates in 5 years – will your pension be affected?

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher deeming rates may affect your eligibility for the pension, or how much you receive, from next month.

Read more »

Electric vehicle such as Tesla being charged at charging station.
Opinions

I just sold my best-performing stock of all time. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock was a 5-bagger for me, but I sold out.

Read more »

A young women pumps her fists in excitement after seeing some good news on her laptop.
Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Codan, Objective Corp, and Super Retail shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very strong day. But why?

Read more »

A man in a blue collared shirt sits at his desk doing a single fist pump as he watches the Appen share price rise on his laptop
Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rocketing to 52-week highs on results day?

| Bart Bogacz

Strong performance in FY25.

Read more »

Many cars travell on a busy six lane road way with other cars in the background travelling in the opposite direction, going the other way.dway
Transport Shares

This ASX heavy weight is on the rise on Thursday: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

The share price is 8.56% higher at lunchtime trading.

Read more »

An elderly retiree holds her wine glass up while dancing at a party feeling happy about her ASX shares investments especially Brickworks for its dividends
Retirement

Pension boost: Here's how much extra you'll get from next month

| Bronwyn Allen

The next round of indexation changes to the age pension will come into effect on 20 September.

Read more »

A graphic showing a businessman running up a white upwards rising arrow symbolising the soaring Magellan share price today
Record Highs

Big news: ASX 200 hits 9,000 point record for the first time ever

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has never seen 9,000 points... before today.

Read more »

A man sits at a desk holding a small replica house in his hand, upset at the sale of his property.
Broker Notes

Down 38% in 2 days, here's Macquarie's 12-month forecast for James Hardie shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on James Hardie shares following this week’s brutal sell-down.

Read more »

Happy construction worker at a building site with a group of workers at the background.
Industrials Shares

Macquarie thinks this ASX 200 stock could crash 45%

| Samantha Menzies

The company's shares are trading in the red today.

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.
ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to ride the next decade of tech growth

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be well-positioned for growth over the next decade.

Read more »

A young man wearing glasses and a denim shirt sits at his desk and raises his fists and screams with delight.
Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 21% today! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher today. But why?

Read more »

Happy shareholders clap and smile as they listen to a company earnings report.
Earnings Results

Codan surges 12% on blockbuster FY25 result

| Laura Stewart

Codan has risen more than 100% over the past 12 months.

Read more »

Business people discussing project on digital tablet.
Earnings Results

Charter Hall Group FY25 earnings: 7% lift in profits and guidance upgrade

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Group posts 7.3% profit growth, higher distributions, and upbeat FY26 earnings guidance.

Read more »

Electric vehicle such as Tesla being charged at charging station.
International Stock News

3 serious Tesla problems investors aren't talking enough baout

| Daniel Miller

While there are plenty of negative developments to choose from, Tesla investors need to remember these three.

Read more »

A bearded man holds both arms up diagonally and points with his index fingers to the sky with a thrilled look on his face over these rising Tassal share price
Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is rocketing today on a 50% final dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 share following resurgent full-year results.

Read more »

Wife and husband with a laptop on a sofa over the moon at good news.
Earnings Results

Why are Objective Corporation shares up 20% today?

| Laura Stewart

Objective Corporation has impressed investors today.

Read more »

A man flies into the sky over a city building-scape with a rocket jet pack sketched onto his back representing the Imugene share price skyrocketing today
Healthcare Shares

A $115 million growth opportunity!? Is this ASX 200 stock about to skyrocket?

| Samantha Menzies

The company's share price has jumped 141.67% over the past 12 months.

Read more »

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

Netwealth FY25 earnings: Profit and flows surge, dividend up

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth posted record FY25 results with double-digit growth in key metrics and a higher dividend for shareholders.

Read more »

Happy woman holding up shopping bags
Earnings Results

Universal Store Holdings improves sales

| Leigh Gant

The fashion retailer has delivered a solid set of FY25 results.

Read more »

Three healthcare workers standing together and smiling.
Earnings Results

Sonic Healthcare FY25 earnings: profit up 7%, guidance strong

| Laura Stewart

Sonic shares have opened 8% lower today.

Read more »

Woman with gold nuggets on her hand.
Earnings Results

Northern Star shares lift off as FY 2025 profits more than double

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Northern Star shares today on rising profits and dividends.

Read more »

A female coal miner wearing a white hardhat and orange high-vis vest holds a lump of coal and smiles as the Whitehaven Coal share price rises today
Earnings Results

Whitehaven Coal FY25 earnings: Profit, revenue, dividend highlights

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal delivered record revenues and robust profit.

Read more »

Businessman puts hand over eyes on a sinking boat in ocean
Earnings Results

Why are Megaport shares crashing today?

| Laura Stewart

Megaport shares have opened 19% lower, despite delivering double digit revenue growth.

Read more »

A happy elderly couple enjoy a cuppa outdoors as the woman looks through binoculars.
Bank Shares

Where next for the CBA share price?

| Aaron Bell

After dominating so much of the ASX headlines this past year, is the run over for CBA?

Read more »

An older man throws his hands up in excitement as he rides a carnival swing high up in the air.
Industrials Shares

This ASX industrials stock is up 50% YTD and is set to keep going

| Aaron Bell

One broker believes there’s more room to run on this company.

Read more »

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

Why this ASX 200 share could deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this blue chip could be in the buy zone right now.

Read more »

a man sits back from his laptop computer with both hands behind his head feeling happy to see the Brambles share price moving significantly higher today
Earnings Results

Brambles FY25 earnings: Cash flow surges, new buy-back announced

| Laura Stewart

Brambles announced solid FY25 earnings and a new share buy-back, with strong results in cash flow and profitability.

Read more »

Business people discussing project on digital tablet.
Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these popular stocks.

Read more »

Two boys looking at each other while standing by start line on stadium against two schoolgirls.
Earnings Results

Super Retail Group posts record sales in FY25, lifts dividends

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group posted record FY25 sales, higher online revenue, and announced both ordinary and special dividends.

Read more »

Ecstatic woman looking at her phone outside with her fist pumped.
Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 14% return for this ASX 200 stock after its FY25 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Macquarie is tipping as a buy after results day.

Read more »