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

Rising gold share price represented by a green arrow on piles of gold block.
Capital Raising

Australasian Gold (ASX:A8G) share price lifts on capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares look to finish the day in the green.

Read more »

Two large bulls fight against each other in the dust.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price dips as API battle heats up

| Mitchell Lawler

The battle for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries is intensifying. Here are the details...

Read more »

a man stands in overalls and a hardhat with a clipboard in front of stacked black oil drums at an oil industry site.
Mergers & Acquisitions

What this top broker is saying about the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price

| Zach Bristow

The experts have dropped in and set the tone for Ampol shares.

Read more »

A woman sits with her hands covering her eyes while lifting her spectacles sitting at a computer on a desk in an office setting.
Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price slumps amid expert's warning of earlier coal exit

| Brooke Cooper

One expert believes Australian coal-fired power stations might only have 10 years of life left.

Read more »

A woman smiles as she sits on the bus using her phone and listening to music through headphones.
Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Aurelia Metals, Netwealth, & Piedmont Lithium are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

Read more »

share price gaining
Share Market News

Which ASX shares are the top movers in the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX shares are leading the way?

Read more »

a woman holds a banana up to her face, mirroring her own smile as she holds the banana with two hands.
Bank Shares

Here's what happened to the Bank of Queensland share price in the FY22 first quarter

| Bernd Struben

Australia's red hot property market is helping support bank shares.

Read more »

Medical staff wear hero capes, indicting strong shar [price performace for healthcare shares
Broker Notes

Could the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price hit $325 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for the CSL share price?

Read more »

a board room with members sitting around a long table with one person standing and a large floor length window in the background showing a light-drenched cityscape view.
Share Gainers

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price lifts amid new board appointments

| Marc Sidarous

The new appointments are the first steps in the demerger of the company.

Read more »

Hand holding small sack of coins giving to another hand
Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price rises amid coal asset sale rumours

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are up amid rumour it could be thinking of selling its coal business.

Read more »

a man in a business suit stands on top of an office chair in a sea of murky water with shark fins circling.
Share Fallers

Here's why the Seafarms (ASX:SFG) share price is plunging 8% today

| Brooke Cooper

Tuesday isn't a good day for the aquaculture company...

Read more »

A man in a suit looks serious while discussing business dealings with a couple as they sit around a computer at a desk in a bank home lending scenario.
Bank Shares

CBA share price (ASX:CBA) gains amid remedial action plan update

| Aaron Teboneras

The banking giant has released its final report from its independent reviewer

Read more »

man analysing stock market
Communication Shares

What happened for the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price in the FY22 first quarter?

| Sebastian Bowen

How has the Telstra share price been performing lately?

Read more »

Broker Notes

Why the Ansell (ASX: ANN) share price is crashing today

| Brendon Lau

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price took a dive this morning after a leading broker urged investors to dump…

Read more »

share price up
Energy Shares

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price has rallied 24% in 3 weeks

| Bernd Struben

Some analysts are forecasting crude oil will top US$100 per barrel this year.

Read more »

A drawing of a white rocket streaking up, indicating a surging share pirce movement
Resources Shares

Forrestania (ASX:FRS) share price rockets 17% on lithium and gold update

| Zach Bristow

The company jumped aboard the lithium gravy train today.

Read more »

asx share price growth represented by cartoon man flexing biceps in front of charged battery
Share Gainers

ASX lithium shares lift as spot prices hit all-time highs

| Kerry Sun

Lithium spot prices continued to gather momentum in the last two weeks of September.

Read more »

man thinking about whether to invest in bitcoin
Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Westpac's $1.3bn earnings hit, Ansell sinks

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

Read more »

Family smile and laugh as they look at a laptop.
Technology Shares

Why the Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price is up 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's moving Tinybeans shares? We take a closer look

Read more »

co-workers wearing headphone and microphones high five in celebration of good news in an office setting.
Financial Shares

Why the Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price is soaring 7% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a close eye on the fintech lender's growth figures.

Read more »

a group of young people dance together with their hands in the air, moving to music as they celebrate ASX 200 shares rising today.
Bank Shares

Why did the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price have such a great FY22 first quarter?

| Marc Sidarous

There's a couple of reasons for Macquarie's success.

Read more »

Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News
Motley Fool Media

Star Entertainment and SkyCity share prices plunge, Whitehaven Coal up. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investors were fleeing from both gaming operators' shares following new allegations of fraud and money laundering against Star. Meanwhile materials…

Read more »

Teenager holds model plane in the air against the background of a blue sky.
Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price falls amid new budget airline competition

| Brooke Cooper

If all goes to plan, Jetstar won't be Australia's only budget airline for much longer...

Read more »

A woman with black afro hair and wearing a white t-shirt shrugs and purses her lips
Resources Shares

Why has the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price tumbled 22% since August?

| Zach Bristow

It's been rough sailing for the rare earths producer lately.

Read more »

CBA share price money laundering asx bank shares represented by large buidling with the word 'bank' on it
Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? What to expect from its FY21 results

| James Mickleboro

NAB's full year results aren't far away...

Read more »

Young smiling girl stands on the tarmac at an airport with a plane in the background.
Travel Shares

What percentage of Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares are owned by institutions?

| Mitchell Lawler

We take a look at who really owns the bulk of Sydney Airport shares

Read more »

Two pairs of shoes lined up beside a door mat that says the word 'welcome'
IPOs

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) shares set to hit ASX boards today

| Kerry Sun

The Liontown spin-off will make its ASX debut this afternoon.

Read more »

Hand writing Top 5 in white pen
International Stock News

Top 5 global shares held by Aussie investors in Q3 revealed: eToro

| Bernd Struben

You'll find a lot of quality investments on the ASX, but don't ignore the opportunities overseas.

Read more »

A group of market analysts sit and stand around their computers in an open-plan office environment.
Broker Notes

What this leading broker is saying about the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| Zach Bristow

Analysts have weighed in on the iron ore giant's latest plans.

Read more »

A teacher is standing up front of the classroom and is teaching his elementary students about wind turbines and alternative energy sources..
Energy Shares

It's building hydrogen equipment, but what else does Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries do?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's a breakdown of what Fortescue Future Industries has been up to lately

Read more »

woman looks shocked at mobile phone
Share Fallers

Why the Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price is crashing 34% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer could be mining in a protected area...

Read more »

Downward red arrow with business man sliding down it signifying falling asx share price.
Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price edges lower following $1.3bn hit to earnings

| Kerry Sun

Write-down of assets, additional provisions and other costs will weigh on Westpac's second half earnings.

Read more »

Two cheerful miners shake hands while wearing hi-vis and hard hats celebrating the commencement of a HAstings Technology Metals mine and the impact on its share price
Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 7% this week after iron ore cracks US$130 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are bouncing higher this week following a rebound in iron ore prices

Read more »

A youngA young boy dressed as a nerd wears a makeshift helmet and invention which uses many calculators to compute his solutions.
Motley Fool Take Stock

NSW has reopened. Time to buy?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Is there a simple answer to the $64,000 question?

Read more »

Five stars
Broker Notes

2 more of the best ASX share ideas according to this top broker

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

Read more »

asx share price increase represented by golden dollar sign rocketing out from white domes of lithium
Broker Notes

Could the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price hit $2.80 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Are this lithium miner's shares heading even higher?

Read more »

A man in a business suit hangs in mid air facing the floor as he plunges to the ground.
Share Fallers

Why has the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price plunged 27% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has been driving the Vulcan share price lower lately

Read more »

Surge in ASX share price represented by happy woman pointing to her big smile
Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be in the buy zone...

Read more »

Speech bubble containing question mark against red background representing question of whether red bubble share price will burst
Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price could be a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Redbubble shares could be good to consider, according to one broker.

Read more »

Woman holding gold bar and cheering.
Broker Notes

3 reasons this broker thinks the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Newcrest share price could be a buy...

Read more »