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

An engineer takes a break on a staircase and looks out over a huge open pit coal mine as the sun rises in the background.
Opinions

Is the BHP share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

This mining stock is trading at a low value.

Read more »

A group of young people lined up on a wall are happy looking at their laptops and devices as they invest in the latest trendy stock.
Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares for beginners to buy with $500

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few shares that analysts think could be top buys right now.

Read more »

A woman relaxes on a yellow couch with a book and cuppa, and looks pensively away as she contemplates the joy of earning passive income.
Dividend Investing

Leading broker says these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts at Morgans think these shares would be top picks for income investors.

Read more »

A man in trendy clothing sits on a bench in a shopping mall looking at his phone with interest and a surprised look on his face.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

Read more »

Bank building with the word bank in gold.
Bank Shares

What happened with the big four ASX 200 bank stocks in February?

| Bernd Struben

It was a mixed bag for ASX 200 bank stocks in February. But why?

Read more »

ASX shares upgrade buy Woman in glasses writing on buy on board
Opinions

Why I think Xero shares are still a buy

| Steve Holland

While the company's results speak volumes, one specific metric stands out for me.

Read more »

Person holding Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
How to invest

I'd invest $20k in ASX dividend shares now to make a passive income

| James Mickleboro

Generating meaningful passive income is possible with ASX shares. Here's how I would do it.

Read more »

ETF spelt out on cube blocks with rising arrows.
ETFs

If I could only ever buy one ASX ETF, this would be it

| Tristan Harrison

I think this fund has a lot of positives.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The market sent ASX investors back to earth this Tuesday.

Read more »

Ecstatic woman looking at her phone outside with her fist pumped.
Growth Shares

The ultimate ASX growth shares to buy with $2,000 in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be among the best of the best for growth investors.

Read more »

A man smiles widely as he opens a large brown box and examines the contents.
International Stock News

Is Amazon a buy, sell, or hold in 2025?

| Chris Neiger

Amazon's share price is up 38% over the past three years.

Read more »

tesla cybertruck
International Stock News

Why Tesla stock tumbled 28% in February

| Jeremy Bowman

The stock ran into a wall in February.

Read more »

Young man sitting at a table in front of a row of pokie machines staring intently at a laptop. looking at the Crown Resorts share price
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares suspended as CEO scrambles for cash

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are in limbo as the ASX suspends Star Entertainment shares from trading.

Read more »

Man sitting in a plane looking through a window and working on a laptop.
Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares still worth buying at $10?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas' rise in recent months has been extraordinary.

Read more »

Business people discussing project on digital tablet.
Materials Shares

After a 5% price drop on its 2024 results, should I buy shares in this ASX 200 heavyweight?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to put money into this giant's shares? Let's find out.

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
Share Market News

These 2 ASX 200 stocks surged higher despite weak earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Despite reporting declining earnings, investors sent these two ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher.

Read more »

Person pointing at an increasing blue graph which represents a rising share price.
Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Lottery Corp, Qantas, and Transurban shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

Read more »

A man looks a little perplexed as he holds his hand to his head as if thinking about something as he stands in the aisle of a supermarket.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

With $36 billion in half-year sales, are Woolworths shares now undervalued?

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths' half-year sales increased by 3.7% to $35.9 billion.

Read more »

A woman holds a soldering tool as she sits in front of a computer screen while working on the manufacturing of technology equipment in a laboratory environment.
International Stock News

Nvidia stock plunged again Monday. Is this a great chance to buy?

| Howard Smith

Let's take a look.

Read more »

A young woman holds an open book over her head with a round mouthed expression as if to say oops as she looks at her computer screen in a home office setting with a plant on the desk and shelves of books in the background.
Share Fallers

Why Healthco, Life360, Mineral Resources, and Origin Energy shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

Read more »

Woman and man calculating a dividend yield.
Industrials Shares

Which ASX 200 CEO just sold $2.6 million in shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

An industrial company has explained why its leader sold more than half a million shares last week.

Read more »

Oil price going down.
Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in retreat as oil price plunges on unexpected developments

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy stocks are catching headwinds on some unexpected fronts today.

Read more »

Two IT professionals walk along a wall of mainframes in a data centre discussing various things
Technology Shares

The push to double the NextDC share price over 5 years

| Steve Holland

The company execs have laid out bold plans

Read more »

Shot of a young scientist using a laptop while conducting research in a laboratory.
Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 200 healthcare share tanking 10% on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX radiopharmaceutical company's 1H FY25 report appears to have rattled investors.

Read more »

An oil worker assesses productivity at an oil rig as ASX 200 energy shares continue to rise.
Energy Shares

What happened with these ASX 200 energy shares in February?

| Aaron Bell

For those keeping an eye on energy stocks this year, these ASX 200 shares moved in opposite directions in February. 

Read more »

Three miners looking at a tablet.
Materials Shares

2 of the very best ASX 200 mining stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these mining giant's could generate big returns over the next 12 months.

Read more »

Piggybank with an army helmet and a drone next to it, symbolising a rising DroneShield share price.
Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' consensus ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers upgraded their ratings on many ASX stocks during last month's earnings season.

Read more »

Man ponders a receipt as he looks at his laptop.
Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks getting slammed on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 tech stocks are falling hard today. But why?

Read more »

Man with his arms spread wide in a field.
Opinions

Potential buys: 2 compelling ASX 300 shares I like

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks look undervalued to me.

Read more »

Nervous customer in discussions at a bank.
Bank Shares

The Westpac share price was crushed in February: Should you buy the dip?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think that February's weakness is a buying opportunity? Let's find out.

Read more »

a smiling picture of legendary US investment guru Warren Buffett.
How to invest

I would follow Warren Buffett's advice and buy ASX shares after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated shares could be the type that Warren Buffett would buy during a selloff.

Read more »

Close-up of a business man's hand stacking gold coins into piles on a desktop.
Dividend Investing

Want to be paid the next BHP dividend? Read this asap!

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until BHP pays its next dividend. Here's how to receive it.

Read more »

A male oil and gas mechanic wearing a white hardhat walks along a steel platform above a series of gas pipes in a gas plant.
Energy Shares

How the Woodside share price outpaced the ASX 200 in February

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares finished in the green in February despite the declining oil price.

Read more »

A man holds his head in his hands after seeing bad news on his laptop screen.
Technology Shares

2 top ASX stocks to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys. Let's see what they could be top picks after the market selloff.

Read more »

A man and woman sit next to each other looking at each other and feeling excited and surprised after reading good news about their shares on a laptop.
Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated shares to offer better yields than term deposits.

Read more »

Cubes placed on a Notebook with the letters "ETF" which stands for "Exchange traded funds".
ETFs

This appealing ASX ETF just hit a 52-week low, I think it's a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has several compelling qualities.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
ETFs

ASX ETF investors: Are you making this easy mistake?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's easy to overlook this.

Read more »

Smiling woman with her head and arm on a desk holding $100 notes out, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high-yield shares could be top picks for income investors.

Read more »

Two smiling work colleagues discuss an investment at their office.
Blue Chip Shares

Buy this ASX 100 stock with an 'undemanding valuation'

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling bullish about this blue chip. Let's find out why.

Read more »

Man holding out Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Here are three ETFs to consider buying.

Read more »