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

Man looking happy and excited as he looks at his mobile phone.
Growth Shares

4 of the best ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these growing companies as buys. Let's dig deeper into them.

Read more »

Person handing out $50 notes, symbolising ex-dividend date.
Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend stocks are top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend payers.

Read more »

a group of five women in business attire stand side by side with unhappy looks on their faces and holding their thumbs down.
Share Fallers

5 worst ASX All Ordinaries shares of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders of these ASX All Ordinaries stocks endured a teeth-gritting year.

Read more »

Person pointing at an increasing blue graph which represents a rising share price.
52-Week Highs

5 ASX All Ords shares starting the new year at 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

What a way to start 2025...

Read more »

A happy male investor turns around on his chair to look at a friend while a laptop runs on his desk showing share price movements
Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these big names.

Read more »

Five happy miners standing next to each other representing ASX coal mining shares which some brokers say could pay big dividends this year
Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares: Best 5 of a weak bunch in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Only one All Ords lithium stock really impressed investors last year with a near 90% share price gain.

Read more »

A young woman drinking coffee in a cafe smiles as she checks her phone.
Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend share in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why analysts are bullish about these income options.

Read more »

Broker looking at the share price.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The benchmark index is expected to end the week in the red.

Read more »

A head shot of legendary investor Warren Buffett speaking into a microphone at an event.
International Stock News

Prediction: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway stock will outperform the S&P 500 in 2025

| Bram Berkowitz

The legendary investor has a proven track record.

Read more »

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

Buy Woolworths, ResMed, and this ASX 200 share in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the supermarket giant and these shares are in the buy zone this month.

Read more »

Five young people sit in a row having fun and interacting with their mobile phones.
International Stock News

Should investors unfriend Meta Platforms stock in 2025?

| Will Healy

Investors may want to consider whether they want to foster a friendship with Meta. Or is now is the time…

Read more »

Three miners looking at a tablet.
Materials Shares

Why did the BHP share price crash 21% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant had a disappointing year. Will things be better in 2025?

Read more »

Business people discussing project on digital tablet.
Real Estate Shares

What's going on with Lendlease shares today?

| James Mickleboro

An announcement is failing to excite investors. Let's see what is happening.

Read more »

A woman wearing headphones looks delighted and animated on news she's receiving from her mobile phone that she is holding close to her face.
Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Mesoblast, and QBE shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the year in a positive fashion. But why?

Read more »

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

Why Catapult, DroneShield, Lendlease, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the year in the red. What's happening?

Read more »

Group of successful real estate agents standing in building and looking at tablet.
REITs

1 ASX dividend stock down 32% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of this business.

Read more »

A male investor wearing a white shirt and blue suit jacket sits at his desk looking at his laptop with his hands to his chin, waiting in anticipation.
Bank Shares

2 ASX shares investors should consider keeping on a tight leash

| Zach Bristow

Brokers think several challenges could clamp investment results for these stocks in 2025.

Read more »

happy investor, share price rise, increase, up
ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs for growth investors in January

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these top ETFs this month.

Read more »

A bland looking man in a brown suit opens his jacket to reveal a red and gold superhero dollar symbol on his chest.
Dividend Investing

Revealed! 4 of the best ASX 200 dividend shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares made income investors smile in 2024. Let's see what they returned.

Read more »

group of friends jump on the beach
Broker Notes

6 ASX All Ords shares lifted to 'strong buy' consensus ratings for the new year

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers upgraded these ASX stocks last month.

Read more »

A man holds his head in his hands, despairing at the bad result he's reading on his computer.
Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Why did investors sell off these shares last year? Let's find out.

Read more »

Happy woman holding white house model in hand and pointing to it with a pen.
Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in December

| Bronwyn Allen

The median Australian home value fell for the first time in almost two years last month.

Read more »

Frustrated and shocked business woman reading bad news online from phone.
Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is sinking 6% despite some very big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is happening with this tech stock today.

Read more »

A panel of four judges hold up cards all showing the perfect score of ten out of ten
International Stock News

Top 10 US shares that Aussie investors bought most in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

US shares had a magnificent year...

Read more »

Contented looking man leans back in his chair at his desk and smiles.
Dividend Investing

Overinvested in Rio Tinto shares? Here are 2 alternative ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are multiple areas of the stock market to look for dividends.

Read more »

Two close female friends hug each other and smile after receiving good news.
ETFs

I'd buy these 2 ASX ETFs for income and diversification in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend-seeking investors may really like these funds.

Read more »

A man wearing glasses sits back in his desk chair with his hands behind his head staring smiling at his computer screens as the ASX share prices keep rising
Best Shares

Did you own the 5 best ASX All Ordinaries shares of 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords Index slightly outperformed the benchmark ASX 200 in 2024.

Read more »

a man wearing casual clothes fans a selection of Australian banknotes over his chin with an excited, widemouthed expression on his face.
Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks for 5.5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could be top options for income investors.

Read more »

Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 blue chip shares are top buys in January

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been named as buys by analysts.

Read more »

Excited couple celebrating success while looking at smartphone.
Dividend Investing

Buy Harvey Norman and these ASX dividend shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options in January.

Read more »

A smiling woman at a hardware shop selects paint colours from a wall display.
Retail Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to put the retail stock into the buy basket?

Read more »

A male ASX 200 broker wearing a blue shirt and black tie holds one hand to his chin with the other arm crossed across his body as he watches stock prices on a digital screen while deep in thought
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when the market returns in 2025.

Read more »

Man looking at an ETF diagram.
ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to quality companies from a range of industries and locations.

Read more »

a group of people in shadow profile leap and hold their arms high in wonder of a fireworks display that fills the sky with light and colour and spectacular shapes.
Motley Fool Take Stock

Looking for New Year's resolutions you can keep?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Celebrate progress, not perfection.

Read more »

A woman jumps for joy with a rocket drawn on the wall behind her.
Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price rocket 37% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares smashed the market in 2024. But why?

Read more »

Woman on her phone with diagrams of tech sector related elements linking with each other.
Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX sectors of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The top sector of the ASX 200 delivered almost a 50% gain in 12 months.

Read more »

Hands reaching high for a trophy with a sunset in the background.
Share Market News

10 most popular ASX shares of 2024 for buyers

| Bronwyn Allen

A young defence company in the industrials sector was the most bought ASX share of the year.

Read more »

Multiracial happy young people stacking hands outside - University students hugging in college campus - Youth community concept with guys and girls standing together supporting each other.
Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares delivered massive returns last year.

Read more »

A group of young people celebrate and party outside.
Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Popping the cork on some new ASX shares in January?

Read more »

Young man with a laptop in hand watching stocks and trends on a digital chart.
Share Market News

ASX shares in 2024: A year in review

| James Mickleboro

As we move into 2025, now would be a good time to reflect on the year that was for ASX…

Read more »