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
⏸️ Investing

Why these 4 ASX shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of four climbing higher on Melbourne Cup day. Here’s why…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is it finally time to buy Santos Ltd shares?

| Regan Pearson

Could LNG producers like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have finally turned a corner?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why spin-offs like Domain.com can turn into share market stars

| Ian Crane

Spin-offs like South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) can often become high-return investments that outperform their former parents.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why Bellamy's Australia Ltd shares tumbled 4% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is deep in the red today. Here’s what you need to know…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Cochlear Limited share price hits $180: Is it still a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price has had a cracking run recently.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Bubs Australia Ltd shares just reached another all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price stormed to another all-time high this morning. Here’s what you need to know…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

My 2017 Melbourne Cup Trifecta

| Bruce Jackson

As in previous years, today I'm going to attempt to pick an unlikely trifecta of winners.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

My top stock market punt for Melbourne Cup Day: Nearmap Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares could deliver sky-high returns if its US business hits its straps.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp shares today?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has tumbled lower this week. Is it time to snap up shares?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

How I made 464% in two years with a2 Milk Company Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) is one of my biggest winners of the past two years.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Oil prices hit two-year highs: How you can profit

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price and the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price are on the up today after…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 bargain small caps to profit from the education sector

| James Middleweek

Although unscrupulous providers killed the golden goose that was the VET-FEE-HELP scheme, those providers that have survived the shake out…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Are these beaten down ASX shares too cheap to ignore?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has fallen sharply this year. Is it too cheap to ignore?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Where I would invest my Melbourne Cup winnings

| James Mickleboro

If I were lucky enough to win big on Melbourne Cup day I would consider investing these winnings in Aristocrat…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

My top small-cap tip for Melbourne Cup punters

| James Mickleboro

The Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) share price could race higher over the next 12 months and may be worth a…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is down 34% from its 52-week high. Is it time to snap…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Which shares should you take a punt on for the Melbourne Cup?

| Tristan Harrison

These shares could all be worth a bet.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

How Fairfax Media Limited is readying Domain for the ASX boards

| Steve Holland

Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) is a step closer to realising its plans to spin off Domain. But that’s not all…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 reasons why I own Challenger Ltd shares

| Tristan Harrison

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) is one of my favourite shares.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 hot ASX tech shares to watch

| Steve Holland

Tech stocks like Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) make up one of the most exciting sectors in the market. Here are three…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Stuck with a bad stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Every investor will end up with a dud stock, here’s what to do.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Australian Mines Limited share price is going nuts

| Motley Fool Staff

What's behind the incredible rise of Australian Mines Limited (ASX:AUZ)?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why Medical Developments International Ltd is up 47% in 2017

| Motley Fool Staff

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is on a roll.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Wattle Health Australia Ltd shares rocketed 33% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price was one of the biggest movers on the market on Monday. Here’s…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Westpac Banking Corp shares are falling on a profit miss

| Chris Coe

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is down after full year results are slightly under expectations in a challenging…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why these 4 ASX shares started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is one of four starting the week in the red…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why I've sold all my Yowie Group Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’ve been selling my Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) shares.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why these 4 ASX shares started the week with solid gains

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four starting the week with solid gains…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

With $56 billion in FUM it may be time to buy Magellan Financial Group Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Fund managers like Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) earn revenues as fixed percentage of total funds under management.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Top broker thinks Costa Group Holdings Ltd shares are worth $7

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price could be on its way to $7.00 according to one leading broker…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Your instant 5-share diversified portfolio

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I like CBL CORP FPO NZX (ASX:CBL), XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC).

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

McGrath Ltd flags treacherous conditions in Sydney's property market

| Tom Richardson

Is McGrath Ltd (ASX:MEA) the canary in the coal mine for Sydney's property prices?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Santos Ltd shares hit a 52-week high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is up 40% in three months and at a 52-week high of $4.69 today.…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Pot stocks are flying high: Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price and the Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price have continued their strong…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Should you take profit on your Bellamy's Australia Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has been on fire in recent weeks. Is it time to take profit?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Should you buy these 3 popular blue-chip dividend shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and two other popular dividend shares?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

How I would invest $50,000 in the ASX

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is one of three which I think could climb significantly higher over the next…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

My favourite winners and losers in the insurance sector

| Sean O'Neill

Here are some insurers I’ve been looking at recently including Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why Orica Ltd shares plunged 9% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price has had a terrible start to the week. Here’s what you need to know…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Are Fairfax Media Limited and Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd eyeing a merger?

| Steve Holland

Recent reforms have opened the doors for a series of mergers. What can we expect?

Read more »