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
Defensive Shares

Are Nanosonics shares a good defensive buy?

| Ken Hall

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) shares are up nearly 300% in 5 years, but are they a good defensive buy in…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ ASX Shares

Will the ASX 200 act like 2008 or 2009?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) act like 2008 or 2009? There are two interesting years in history to look…

Read more »

a woman
Coronavirus News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares on watch after COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price will be on watch today after the release of a COVID-19…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX 200 dividend shares climbing higher in April

| Ken Hall

Many of the ASX 200 dividend shares have been smashed by the 2020 bear market, but here are 3 big…

Read more »

a woman
Motley Fool Take Stock

Investing is just like riding a (motor) bike

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What I learned before I crashed my motorbike.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 safe and high yield ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these safe high yield ASX dividend shares could be a great option for income investors...

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares to buy after the coronavirus crash and before the recovery

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares could be great options to buy before the market recovers...

Read more »

a woman
Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares have proven themselves during the coronavirus selloff, such as infrastructure giant APA Group (ASX:APA).

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 shares that every retiree should have in their portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that every retiree should have in their portfolio, including the likes of WAM Global Limited…

Read more »

a woman
52-Week Highs

The a2 Milk Company share price just surged to an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is rocketing higher in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic...

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ TMF AMP

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with sustainable yields above 5%

| Michael Tonon

Finding a sustainable dividend doesn't necessarily mean it has to be low yielding. I believe these 3 ASX shares have…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to help you grow your wealth

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX 200 shares could help you grow your wealth over the long term...

Read more »

a woman
Bank Shares

Why this leading broker thinks NAB shares are the best ones to buy in the banking sector

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares could be the ones to buy in the banking sector according to analysts at…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ TMF AMP

Market close: ASX 200 finishes lower 0.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished lower today by 0.4% at the market close. Here are some of the highlights.

Read more »

a woman
Bank Shares

Why this top broker still rates Westpac a "buy" despite its $1.4bn profit warning

| Brendon Lau

Even with a deeper than expected dividend cut, is the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) still a good buy during…

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that are up over 100% in the last month

| Michael Tonon

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and these 2 ASX shares have each seen share price gains of over 100% in just the…

Read more »

a woman
Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy today for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that I’d buy for growth and income, including telecommunications business MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF).

Read more »

a woman
Growth Shares

Should you buy these beaten down ASX growth shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and these ASX growth shares now the bear market has ended...

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Are ASX baby formula shares recession proof?

| Nikhil Gangaram

ASX baby formula shares have performed strongly despite the coronavirus pandemic and could offer investors growth if there is a…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

This could be the best investment opportunity for ASX investors in a decade

| James Mickleboro

One leading money manager believes this could be the best investment opportunity that Australian investors have had in a decade.…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

2 growing trends to invest in on the ASX today

| Michael Tonon

Below are 2 long term tailwinds which will provide a strong source of growth for many ASX shares.

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Afterpay share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is tumbling lower after being downgraded by a leading broker on Wednesday...

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

Read more »

Couple at an airport waiting for their flight.
Share Market News

Virgin threatens to enter voluntary administration

| Kate O'Brien

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) continues to teeter with the airline threatening to call in voluntary administrators.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ ASX Shares

Take a deep breath and get ready to invest

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors should take a deep breath and get ready to invest their money into great ASX shares at…

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, BlueScope, Corporate Travel, & Santos are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 update: Appen reiterates guidance, Afterpay downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

Why ASX oil stocks like Woodside are tumbling today

| Brendon Lau

The energy sector is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) this morning despite the historic agreement between…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Why are shares in this small cap ASX fintech skyrocketing today?

| Kate O'Brien

Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) shares are up more than 20% this morning following an announcement by the online lender that…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Major ASX banks increase mortgage market share

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian home loan market saw heightened activity in the March quarter despite the looming threat of coronavirus.

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Why Appen, Bubs, InvoCare, & Volpara shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the Treasury Wine share price a buy right now?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Does a potential demerger and recovery in Chinese operations make the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price a…

Read more »

a woman
Technology Shares

Are Afterpay and ASX buy now, pay later shares immune to coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and other ASX buy now, pay later shares were smashed in the March downturn. Since then,…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chips I'd love to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 quality S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) blue chip share that I’d love to buy for my portfolio today.

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Appen share price surges higher on FY 2020 update

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is surging higher this morning after the release of a positive business update...

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Has your super been smashed? Here's what to do

| Kate O'Brien

Many employees have seen their superannuation balances take a dive over the last month. So what should you do if…

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Why these exciting ASX tech shares are rocketing higher

| James Mickleboro

LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) and these ASX small cap tech shares are rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Business confidence down, ASX shares up?

| Kate O'Brien

Business confidence is plumbing new depths but the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) is officially in bull market territory.

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Is the InvoCare share price in the buy zone after its capital raising?

| James Mickleboro

Is the InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price in the buy zone after its capital raising?

Read more »