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

3 reasons to be bullish on the ASX: Origin Energy Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could help to push the ASX higher: Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and National…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

3 high-risk, high-return ASX stocks you need to know in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Could we find 2015’s Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG)?

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

3 cheap stocks you should put on your watchlist in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Can JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) turn it around in 2015?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 stocks I'd buy with $10k: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Woolworths Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be top performers this year: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Woolworths…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

10 companies you must own before you die

| Andrew Mudie

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) is a must have for elderly Australians.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is now the time to buy blue-chip oil stocks?

| Tim McArthur

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are on the radar of bargain-hunting investors.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

2 of the best mid-caps to own in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) are set to grow strongly over the next few years.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Should you buy Westfield Corp Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

Is Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) the best business on the ASX?

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Why Sydney home values dropped 1.4% today

| Mike King

Was it more sellers than buyers that caused the mystery fall?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Your very own 6-step guide to a wealthier 2015

| Tim McArthur

Top performing investment managers such as Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) or Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) could be your key…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is it time to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Ardent Leisure Group and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in each of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) look cheap…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Think you can't lose money in property? Here's proof you can

| Mike King

A quarter of homes in some regional areas selling at a loss

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Will Telstra Corporation Ltd reach $7 in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) could be the driving force the market needs in 2015.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

You probably didn't know this about BHP Billiton's dividend

| Bruce Jackson

I would recommend to investors to really buckle up and fasten seat belts.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

We've lost $5 billion, but don't worry, we've got plenty left!

| Mike King

Some of Australia's richest have lost billions in the past year. Anyone want to kick in some cash?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd the answer to the Australian stock market's woes?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors have been advised to buckle up for a rough ride, but should they stop by Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is it time to buy Northern Star Resources Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A successful drilling campaign is likely to result in a significant resources upgrade at Northern Star Resources Ltd's (ASX:NST) Paulsens…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Can these 2014 stock stars rise further in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) made high double-digit gains in the past year, but can these winners…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

If you missed Lifehealthcare Group Ltd's 30% surge here's another stock to watch

| Brendon Lau

Value investors who feel they have missed out on Lifehealthcare Group Ltd's (ASX:LHC) 30% surge from its initial public offer…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Do you know the huge hidden pitfalls of commodity price forecasts?

| Sean O'Neill

Relying on forecasts to make an investment decision can be a huge mistake, as investors in Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Junior iron ore miner's shareholders: Look away now

| Mike King

Price falls of 76% or more in the past 12 months aren't pretty

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Attention Titan Energy Services Ltd shareholders: Look away now

| Mike King

Titan Energy Services Ltd (ASX: TTN) sinks on deeply discounted capital raising

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is this the beginning of another iron ore rout?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Following a three-week long rally, Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) are…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

My lucky break on Medibank Private Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I'm not denying it. Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) was all luck.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is this blue-chip stock with a huge 6.6% yield on your buy list?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Falling oil prices can open buying opportunities for companies in short-term trouble.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Australia's retailers lookout! More invaders on the horizon

| Mike King

85% of the world's top 250 retailers don't operate in Australia...yet

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Here's why Woodside Petroleum Limited's Adani deal is a boon for shareholders

| Sean O'Neill

An entrance into India’s rapidly growing energy market could pay big dividends over the long term for shareholders in Woodside…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

4 signs you should sell Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has had an excellent run but that mightn't continue for much longer.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Oil drops to near 6-year low: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it time to look at stocks such as Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) or Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens lower, following Wall Street down

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Will it be greener pastures for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shareholders have had a rough ride, but will 2015 be any better?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Here's why Primary Health Care Limited can put your portfolio in good health

| Simon Chan

There are three reasons why Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) can put your portfolio in good health.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is now the perfect time to buy Santos Ltd, CSL Limited and QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Get rich carefully with these 3 growing high-yield stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE), Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) have high expected dividend growth over the…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is now the perfect time to buy Suncorp Group Ltd, Wesfarmers Ltd and Transurban Group?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy a slice of these 3 stocks right now? Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Transurban…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

What does the latest jobs data mean for the economy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite an increase in job ads throughout December, unemployment is expected to continue rising in 2015.

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Should you buy Oil Search Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and AMP Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to add Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) to…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Are ratings downgrades on the way for Santos Ltd and other Aussie oil producers?

| Sean O'Neill

Standard and Poors latest 2015 oil price forecasts of US$55 per barrel could lead to a ratings downgrade for Santos…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

4 great stocks for overseas exposure

| Tim McArthur

New Zealand company holdings in your portfolio can provide exposure to leading growth stocks such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare…

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

Is there a silver lining to Cardno Limited's 16% plunge?

| Brendon Lau

Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) looks like a wounded animal with its share price crashing to a six-year low on news of…

Read more »