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

⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 safe and strong ASX dividend shares to buy during the COVID-19 crisis

| James Mickleboro

I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this safe and strong ASX dividend share would be good options during the COVID-19…

Read more »

Speculative

Are these ASX small cap shares heading for big things?

| James Mickleboro

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) and this ASX small cap share could have very bright futures ahead of them. Here's why I…

Read more »

hand holding wooden blocks spelling the word buy
Share Gainers

Why the Magellan share price might be a post-earnings buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price a buy today after the company reported its earnings and…

Read more »

asx 200 shares
Index investing

Is BetaShares Australia 200 ETF the best ASX ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX:A200) the best ASX exchange-traded fund (ETF)? It has a great claim with its very…

Read more »

Share Market News

Earnings season: Magellan share price climbs higher after positive annual report

| Chris Chitty

The Magellan share price is up 2.7% today after the company released its annual report for the 2020 financial year.

Read more »

plane flying across share markey graph, asx 200 travel shares, qantas share price
Share Fallers

Will the Qantas share price fly high again in 2020?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price has been heavily traded since March as a result of the COVID-19…

Read more »

Share Market News

Earnings preview: What to expect from the NEXTDC FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price will be on watch this month when it releases its FY 2020 results. Here's…

Read more »

wild rollercoaster ride signifying ardent leisure share price
Share Market News

Ardent Leisure share price has wild ride following 23% surge last week

| Bernd Struben

The Ardent Leisure Group share price surged 23% last week, leading the charge on the ASX's start to August. Today…

Read more »

Share Market News

4 ASX shares to buy now for a post-coronavirus world

| Kate O'Brien

More than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we take a look at 4 ASX shares for a post-coronavirus world

Read more »

BHP share price
⏸️ ASX Shares

The BHP share price is up 10% in a month: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price has been a strong performer over the last 30 days. Is it too…

Read more »

Share Market News

How did the CBA FY 2020 result compare with expectations?

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is on the move on Wednesday following its results release. How did…

Read more »

⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX share recently. Here's what you need to know...

Read more »

Growth Shares

Whatever happened to WAAAX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

We don't hear the term 'WAAAX' shares as much anymore. So are tech shares like Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) still…

Read more »

Young woman in yellow striped top with laptop raises arm in victory
Share Market News

These ASX stocks could be the next reporting season heroes

| Brendon Lau

ASX stocks that have delivered pleasant surprises during the reporting season have been outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO).

Read more »

Hands holding sign saying 'Bravo!'
Share Market News

Warren Buffett would applaud the share price gains of these undervalued ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares in the property and travel sectors shine, while the big technology companies share prices take a breather.

Read more »

Man pushing large rock up hill with sunrise in background
Share Market News

How the Santos share price could gain from COVID-19 stimulus

| Bernd Struben

Santos Ltd's share price has yet to recover from the COVID-19 panic selling. But the coming months could see that…

Read more »

hand selecting unhappy face icon from choice of happy and neutral faces signifying worst performing asx shares
Bank Shares

As CBA slashes its dividend, the brutal reality is bank shares have been dogs for 5 years, with more pain ahead

| Kate O'Brien

Bank shares have long been a staple of dividend investors, however ASX bank dividends are no longer as reliable as…

Read more »

Macquarie shre price asx share price opportunity represented by road sign saying opportunity ahead
Share Market News

Is the Seek share price a long-term buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite being heavily sold-down, shares in Seek could be a long-term buy as the online employment company recovers from the…

Read more »

How to invest

2 easy ASX shares to buy for small cap exposure

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I love Wam Microcap Ltd (ASX: WMI) and 1 other ASX share for quality small cap and micro…

Read more »

Happy young man and woman throwing dividend cash into air in front of orange background.
⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000 today

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 3 ASX dividend shares I would buy for strong dividend income…

Read more »

A man stands with hands on hips looking up at symbols of banking and money, wondering what is the right decision.
Share Market News

Is the Bank of Queensland share price a better buy than Bendigo and Adelaide Bank?

| Toby Thomas

Does the Bank of Queensland share price represent a better buy to its regional bank counterpart Bendigo and Adelaide Bank?

Read more »

Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX tech shares to buy for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX tech shares could be quality long term options. Here's why I think they are in…

Read more »

Share market uncertainty
Motley Fool Take Stock

How COVID-19 is locking in our economic future…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

In this time of uncertainty, one thing is clear: Keynesian economics – spend in tough times, and recover it in…

Read more »

Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

Read more »

laptop, pens, calculator and wooden blocks spelling m and a
Share Market News

Downer share price edges higher on takeover bid

| Chris Chitty

The Downer share price edged higher today after the company launched a takeover offer for Spotless and announced its annual…

Read more »

⏸️ Dividend Shares

These high yield ASX dividend shares will help you smash low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this high yield ASX dividend share would be top options for…

Read more »

Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.3%: CBA delivers $7.3bn cash profit, gold miners sink, SEEK's outlook disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

Read more »

⏸️ Shares to Watch

Should you buy these 2 ASX dairy shares instead of A2 Milk?

| Lina Lim

Could you replace Kiwi giant A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) with these 2 ASX dairy shares?

Read more »

Globe on keyboard with investment key, international shares
Share Market News

ASX investors have been buying these international shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) are amongst the international shares that ASX investors were buying last week for their portfolios.

Read more »

man walking up line graph, into clouds, representing asx shares at an all time high
Share Gainers

Why Aurizon, Cochlear, Magellan, & Westpac shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

Read more »

Falling ASX share price represented by young male investor sitting sadly in front of a laptop.
Share Market News

CBA share price dips on FY20 results and slashed dividend

| Kate O'Brien

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price is down 0.80% this morning after the bank slashed its dividend

Read more »

Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Northern Star, SEEK, & WiseTech Global shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

Read more »

Young woman in yellow striped top with laptop raises arm in victory
Share Gainers

Here's why I think the City Chic share price will keep climbing

| Rhys Brock

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price has skyrocketed 320% since March. Here's why I think it can continue…

Read more »

hand holding miniature plane suspended by face mask representing asx travel share price
Share Market News

ASX travel shares stuck in suspended animation

| Kate O'Brien

As the pandemic wears on, ASX travel shares that went into hibernation in March remain in a state of suspended…

Read more »

Share Market News

Computershare share price dips on FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) share price is trading slightly higher in early morning trade following the release of the…

Read more »

⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $500 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares could be great options for a $500 investment right now. Here's why...

Read more »

Technology Shares

Is the Afterpay share price a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shareholders have been on a wild ride in 2020. But is the Afterpay share price a…

Read more »

Tesla car driving along
International Stock News

Tesla plans five-for-one stock split

| Lou Whiteman

The news sent the automaker's shares soaring higher in after-hours trading

Read more »

Young investor watching share chart in anticipation
Share Market News

Earnings: Transurban share price on watch after reporting full year revenue decline

| Phil Harpur

The Transurban share price will be on close watch this morning following the release of the company’s full year financial…

Read more »

xero share price
Technology Shares

Why I think the Xero share price is a futureproof buy

| Ken Hall

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has surged higher in 2020 but could it be a strong 'futureproof' buy…

Read more »