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 small girl empties a piggy bank of coins onto a table while her mother looks on in the background.
How to invest

How I'd invest $400 a month in ASX shares to target $50,000 annual passive income

| James Mickleboro

A combination of time, patience, and capital could help you achieve this goal.

Read more »

Two smiling work colleagues discuss an investment at their office.
Opinions

Why buying Australian shares in 2025 could be the right investment

| Tristan Harrison

Amid global share market uncertainty, Aussie shares could be the answer.

Read more »

A young man looks like he his thinking holding his hand to his chin and gazing off to the side amid a backdrop of hand drawn lightbulbs that are lit up on a chalkboard.
ETFs

3 no-brainer ASX ETFs to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for investors after being dragged lower this month.

Read more »

A happy young boy in a wheelchair holds his arms outstretched as another boy pushed him.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were once again selling this Thursday...

Read more »

A woman is happy about the ideas she and her colleague are coming up with, and writing on post-it notes.
Opinions

2 great ASX shares to buy after the tariff sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

After heavy declines, I’m interested in these stocks.

Read more »

A silhouette shot of a man holding a control in his hands and watching as a drone hovers overhead with sunrays coming from the sky.
Industrials Shares

Why did the Droneshield share price fly 11% higher today?

| Bronwyn Allen

One broker says this defence technology company is on track to double its revenue in FY25.

Read more »

Man with a hand on his head looks at a red stock market chart showing a falling share price.
Energy Shares

Why is this ASX coal share crashing 13% on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a poor day on the market for many ASX coal shares today.

Read more »

Happy young couple saving money in piggy bank.
How to invest

3 ASX stocks perfect for first time investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish one of these had been my first ASX share.

Read more »

An ASX shares broker analysing a chart tracking the A2 Milk share price
Bank Shares

Why this top broker just downgraded Westpac shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts a sizeable retrace in the Westpac share price in 2025.

Read more »

A stock market chart on a red background with an arrow going down, indicating a falling share price.
International Stock News

Nasdaq stock market correction: Is Nvidia a screaming buy right now?

| Jeremy Bowman

Stocks are going on sale. Is it time to buy?

Read more »

A view of competitors in a running event, some wearing number bibs, line up together on a starting line looking ahead as if to start a race.
Share Market News

New investor? How the ASX 200 heavy hitters started the year

| Aaron Bell

With more than 2,000 stocks to choose from, it can be helpful for new investors to understand the different sectors…

Read more »

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

Why are ASX gold shares soaring today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The yellow metal is shining brightly on Thursday.

Read more »

An oil worker on a tablet with an oil rig in the background.
Energy Shares

How low can the oil price go? Here's Citi's 2025 forecast

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what Citi says investors can expect from the oil price in the year ahead.

Read more »

A young woman holds her hand to her mouth in surprise as she reads something on her laptop.
Broker Notes

Why this top Australian stock could rise 30% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock is dirt cheap at current levels.

Read more »

A bored woman looking at her computer, it's bad news.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX stock is crashing 26% on a major takeover blow?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very tough time on Thursday after being dealt a big blow.

Read more »

Female miner standing smiling in a mine.
Resources Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords silver stock just rocketed 11% on 'highly prospective' project news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords silver miner is racing higher on Thursday. Let’s find out why.

Read more »

Ecstatic woman looking at her phone outside with her fist pumped.
Share Gainers

Why Austal, Boss Energy, Capricorn Metals, and Ora Banda shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a decent session on Thursday. But why?

Read more »

A couple in a supermarket laugh as they discuss which fruits and vegetables to buy
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How this $400 million program could lift the Woolworths share price

| Bernd Struben

Buying Woolworths shares? You’ll want to read this!

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 Bapcor, Fletcher Building, Inghams, and Yancoal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

Read more »

A corporate team stands together and looks out the window.
International Stock News

Nasdaq Correction: I'd consider buying the dip on all "Magnificent Seven" stocks — Except this one

| Stefon Walters

The index is down around 9% year to date and 13% from its December peak.

Read more »

a man weraing a suit sits nervously at his laptop computer biting into his clenched hand with nerves, and perhaps fear.
Blue Chip Shares

2 safe ASX 200 shares for retirees to buy now

| James Mickleboro

If you're nervous about the current volatility, then look at these shares that analysts rate as buys.

Read more »

A woman sits at her computer with her hand to her mouth and a contemplative smile on her face as she reads about the performance of Allkem shares on her computer
International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia will soar over the next 5 years. Here's 1 reason why.

| Howard Smith

Nvidia has many irons in the fire that could all meaningfully contribute over the next five years.

Read more »

Miner looking at a tablet.
Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium share lights up on Queensland acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium producer is increasing its Queensland assets.

Read more »

Calculator and gold bars on Australian dollars, symbolising dividends.
Gold

This ASX 200 gold stock is racing higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are bidding this gold miner's shares higher today.

Read more »

Woman looking at a phone with stock market bars in the background.
Opinions

4 reasons not to panic-sell ASX shares over the tariff trade war

| Tristan Harrison

We don’t need to sell just because share prices are going down.

Read more »

A woman standing in a blue shirt smiles as she uses her mobile phone.
Share Market News

3 high-quality ASX 200 stocks to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys after the market selloff.

Read more »

A man with Coke-bottle glasses and a checkered knit vest cries out in pain as he opens his purse and finds no money.
Opinions

ASX shares are going through pain, is it time to follow Warren Buffett's advice?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the time to invest in ASX stocks?

Read more »

A businessman hugs his computer and smiles.
Opinions

This market plunge is the perfect time to buy these 2 forever ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

I’d love to own these stocks forever.

Read more »

Cheerful boyfriend showing mobile phone to girlfriend in dining room. They are spending leisure time together at home and planning their financial future.
Growth Shares

The top ASX shares to buy right away with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares that analysts think would be top picks for Aussie investors.

Read more »

A man wearing a shirt, tie and hard hat sits in an office and marks dates in his diary.
Materials Shares

The Rio Tinto share price 'remains undervalued' and could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this mining giant is being undervalued by the market.

Read more »

Man holding out Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
ETFs

Buy these top ASX ETFs for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for passive income investors this month.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Financial Shares

Down 29% in a month, here are 3 reasons you might consider selling AMP shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert says AMP shares are still a sell after this last month’s plunge.

Read more »

Beautiful young woman drinking fresh orange juice in kitchen.
Dividend Investing

Down 20%! Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these beaten down shares could be top picks for income investors.

Read more »

Business woman watching stocks and trends while thinking
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

Read more »

Kid putting a coin in a piggy bank.
Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares to buy with big potential

| Tristan Harrison

Experts reckon these small businesses have big potential.

Read more »

A senior pharmacist talks to a customer at the counter in a shop.
Opinions

2 high-quality ASX stocks to buy as the tariff sell-off worsens

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too good to ignore.

Read more »

A sad woman sits leaning on her suitcase in a deserted airport lounge as the Qantas share price falls
Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares in the buy zone after a 10% pullback?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out if analysts think that this week's market sell off has created a buying opportunity.

Read more »

Cropped view of senior man playing with puzzles.
Broker Notes

2 no-brainer ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are worth putting in your portfolio without a second thought.

Read more »

Person pretends to types on laptop drawn in sand.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX investors today.

Read more »

A man sits in despair at his computer with his hands either side of his head, staring into the screen with a pained and anguished look on his face, in a home office setting.
Capital Raising

Why did this ASX All Ords defence stock crash 22% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be rather furious at this stock.

Read more »