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

⏸️ Investing

Don't buy National Australia Bank Ltd shares until you read this

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is the top pick amongst analysts.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Two ASX dividend stocks to buy now, before the RBA slashes interest rates to just 2%

| Andrew Page

Pass on term deposits at 3%. Buy high quality dividend paying stocks.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

BHP Billiton Limited: Is it a bargain or not?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s going to be a wild ride for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders as the commodities rout widens.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Just look the other way

| Motley Fool Staff

You’ve heard about the marshmallow experiment. Here’s the bit they don’t mention

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ How to Invest

The smart machine revolution

| Matt Joass, CFA

Smart machines are appearing everywhere, and one Aussie company is set to benefit

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is it time to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has dropped more than 4% this week. Should you take advantage?

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is BHP Billiton Limited's gigantic dividend in danger?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited’s (ASX:BHP) progressive dividend policy has come under the microscope recently with the miner’s "four pillar” commodities all…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Here are 2 great stocks to profit from the falling Aussie dollar

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The Aussie may slip below US$75 cents by mid-2015. ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and even JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) could…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd set to increase its dividend?

| Tom Richardson

Will Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) answer investors' prayers?

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.8% lower, as global equity markets sink

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Can Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd turn things around in 2015?

| Simon Chan

Management changes announced yesterday are the latest attempt to spark life into the company - could it turn things around…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Crown Resorts Ltd to open a family-friendly casino: Will shareholders be winners?

| Andrew Mudie

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is thinking outside the box to attract wealthy clients.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Do you know these 4 reasons for selling a stock?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Breaking up is hard to do. When is time to let go of a stock?

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Kingsgate Consolidated Limited mine closure: what every investor needs to know

| Andrew Mudie

Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (ASX:KCN) is set to plunge on Friday.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

3 stocks to watch in 2015: Ramsay Health Care Limited, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth buying right now: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Are these 3 stocks worth their premium price tags? Telstra Corporation Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Scentre Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy a slice of these 3 stocks? Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Scentre Group…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Your instant 9 share contrarian portfolio for 2015

| Tim McArthur

This could be the single most undervalued blue-chip portfolio available today!

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Why Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd soared 6.7% today

| Mike King

Retailer jumps on post-Christmas sales surge

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Will Telstra Corporation Ltd reach $7 this year?

| Tim McArthur

A $7 share price for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is not out of the question.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

2 solid growth stocks for long-term returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Avoid the comedy market woes altogether. Pick up Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) for better returns…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Rio Tinto Limited, Northern Star Resources Ltd and Senex Energy Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in resources stocks like Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) may…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

How to invest your money in 2015

| Regan Pearson

Become the master of your wealth in 2015 with these time-honoured investment tips.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Pharmacies under attack: Ramsay Health Care Limited wants in

| Mike King

Pharmaceuticals: Potentially coming to a supermarket or hospital near you

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

A new low for BHP Billiton Limited: Can it get any worse?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has dropped to a near six-year low amidst tumbling commodity prices.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

3 reasons to keep Australia and New Zealand Banking Group on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) isn't in the buy zone today but it's worth watching closely.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd announces management shake-up: What about the business?

| Tom Richardson

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) may soon be short a CFO.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Have Westfield Corp Ltd shares run too far?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) has had a great few months, but has it run too far?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Telstra Corporation Ltd shares hit record high: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of telco giant, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), have punched through a 13.5-year high of $6.19.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Attention resources investors: Hold onto your hats!

| Mike King

Commodities smashed, as copper is the next to sink

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Bank dividends or term deposits?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Iceberg, dead ahead.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Are these the 5 best ASX stocks for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Smash the market's returns in 2015 with stocks like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP).

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

How I beat the ASX, and you can too

| Bruce Jackson

Here’s another way you can beat the taxman…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Commodity investors: Here's why you need to look out below

| Sean O'Neill

Most major commodities slipped again overnight, leaving investors in oil and iron ore the worst off.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Will these LNG producers be sitting pretty come 2016?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gas producers like Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) could see a revenue surge when three new…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Here's what you need to know about the iron ore crisis

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The woes continued overnight in the iron ore sector with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) paying…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is Woodside Petroleum Limited preparing to cut its juicy 6.6% dividend?

| Sean O'Neill

With low oil prices here to stay, Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL) shareholders could see their dividends drop as low as…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Here's why the oil crisis could be great for Australian shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Stocks like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are feeling the brunt of it now, but the overall…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Capitol Health Ltd announces major acquisition and share purchase plan – here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

A low cost acquisition of a radiology imaging centre funded by new shares should be good news for Capitol Health…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Are CSL Limited, Ramsay Health Care Limited and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) still the 3 best healthcare stocks to own?

| Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) remain market favourites for good reason.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens lower, as Wall Street slides again

Read more »