Australian Share Market News & Commentary // The Motley Fool Australia

Latest News Articles

⏸️ Investing

Is now the time to buy consumer services companies?

March 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Follow the money movements in an economy for investing ideas.

This week's top gaming buy: Ainsworth Game Technology Limited

March 31, 2014 | Regan Pearson

Consistent growth and a falling share price make for a potential opportunity.

Should you buy these 3 retail real estate investment trusts set to benefit from higher retail trade?

March 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Rising consumer spending may translate into higher rental income and earnings.

⏸️ Investing

Will a higher dollar support these companies?

March 31, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Aussie dollar has soared above the “comfort zone”.

⏸️ Investing

2 cheap mining stocks to top off your portfolio

March 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Iron ore expansion offsets coal weakness and resolved production issues may point to higher revenues.

⏸️ Investing

This week's top growth buy: Sonic Healthcare Limited

March 31, 2014 | Tim McArthur

A good business and a decent growth profile at a reasonable price.

⏸️ Investing

This week's top dividend buy: K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd

March 31, 2014 | Regan Pearson

Can you beat this solid company’s massive 13% dividend yield?

BHP Billiton Limited smashed 9% – but is it a buy?

March 31, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A 9% fall since late February is enough to warrant a buy… right?

ASX 100 new highs of the past week – Are they buys?

March 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gaming machines, banking and infrastructure were the themes of the week.

⏸️ Investing

ASX hot stocks: Macquarie Group Ltd, Boral Limited, Crown Resorts Ltd and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited

March 31, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Despite being up around 30%, these 4 stocks could get even hotter!

Should you buy these 4 coal mining companies to weather low coal prices?

March 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Cutting costs and expanding production can open up margins and increase revenue.

ASX 100 top gainers of the past week

March 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Fortescue Metals Group hits its production goal and Arrium expands as an iron ore producer.

⏸️ Investing

3 dividend-paying stocks ready and waiting to be bought

March 31, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Big dividend yields are still out there for income-seeking investors.

⏸️ Investing

ASX defies heavy volatility to end week in the black

March 30, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market has risen in spite of strong headwinds, but don’t expect smooth sailing any time soon.

⏸️ Investing

Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

March 28, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The market has finished Friday’s session higher.

⏸️ Investing

How a top Apple retail guru spilt the money jar

March 28, 2014 | Peter Andersen

Will David Jones Limited and Myer Holdings Ltd lead the future of Australian retailing?

⏸️ Investing

2 pharmaceutical stocks growing sales in the giant US drug market – should you buy?

March 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

More products in the development pipeline will be driving earnings.

Qantas Airways Limited clips its own wings

March 28, 2014 | Mike King

Qantas changes frequent flyer program, rewarding those who buy premium flights

⏸️ Investing

3 major threats to BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited

March 28, 2014 | Mike King

Which company would you pick?

⏸️ Investing

7 stellar stocks still guided by their founders

March 28, 2014 | Claude Walker

Exceptional individuals make shareholders millions as they guide their companies to grow: are you missing out? Seek and Vocus are…

⏸️ Investing

Put these food stocks on your shopping list as Asia comes for dinner

March 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Asian countries are looking to source high quality food.

Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

March 28, 2014 | Tim McArthur

It’s been a quiet morning on the local bourse.

Which companies will benefit from the sale of $220 billion in government assets?

March 28, 2014 | Mike King

$220 billion in government owned assets that should be sold

⏸️ Investing

AMP Limited's tempting 6% dividend yield

March 28, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The future is looking brighter for AMP.

⏸️ Investing

Are these 3 stocks looking cheap today?

March 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use your advantage as a long-term investor and follow growth.

This week's top blue-chip buy: Woolworths Limited

March 28, 2014 | Tim McArthur

It could be time to put this stock in your shopping cart.

⏸️ Investing

2 stocks that may be turnaround stories in 2014

March 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Value investing looks for opportunities in beaten-down stocks.

⏸️ Investing

These 3 big name stocks are down but not dusted

March 28, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Having the courage to buy a stock when it is unloved by the market can allow you to acquire quality…

⏸️ Investing

Build your own family dynasty with these 4 wealth creators

March 28, 2014 | Tom Richardson

You too can build an everlasting dynasty of wealth.

Why you're crazy to buy bank shares

March 28, 2014 | Tim McArthur

This famous investor just admitted he’s not smart enough to analyse banks.

Investors beware – Moore's Law could smash data centre operators

March 28, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Declining hardware costs could bring some operators undone.

2 ASX stocks to hold forever

March 28, 2014 | Bradley Murphy

Build long-term wealth with these ASX giants.

⏸️ Investing

The 4 tastiest buys on the ASX today

March 28, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

We are already a quarter of the way through 2014, and there are some incredible buying opportunities!

⏸️ Investing

Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

March 27, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The market has recovered slightly but still ended the session lower.

2 bargain stocks for frugal investors

March 27, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Get discounts on the rising earnings they may bring.

⏸️ Investing

This must-have small cap could feed Australia for the next 50 years

March 27, 2014 | Andrew Mudie

Companies addressing a growing market can deliver exceptional returns.

⏸️ Investing

The Aussie dollar is heading back to parity by the end of this year

March 27, 2014 | Mike King

Currently at US 92 cents, the Aussie dollar could continue rising up to or past parity with the US dollar

⏸️ Investing

My 3 stock picks for the next six months

March 27, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Ongoing growth stories with catalysts create good prospects.

⏸️ Investing

Why Lynas Corporation Limited's shares have roared 21% higher today

March 27, 2014 | Tim McArthur

This stock still has significant risks attached to it despite the positive company update.

Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

March 27, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The market is sharply lower at lunchtime today.

❮1…3,203 3,2043,2053,206 3,207…❯

By Sector

By Topic

Explore More

ASX News

Popular Tickers

Types of ASX Shares

ASX Market Sectors

Learn How to Invest

What to Invest In

Start Investing in Australia

Investing The Motley Fool Way

Planning for Retirement

Retirement Accounts

Investing for Retirement

Latest Free Reports

Latest Free Reports

Want to join The Motley Fool?

For Existing Members

Our Purpose

Find Us Elsewhere on the Web

Who is The Motley Fool

⏸️ Investing

Is now the time to buy consumer services companies?

⏸️ Investing

This week's top gaming buy: Ainsworth Game Technology Limited

⏸️ Investing

Should you buy these 3 retail real estate investment trusts set to benefit from higher retail trade?

⏸️ Investing

Will a higher dollar support these companies?

⏸️ Investing

2 cheap mining stocks to top off your portfolio

⏸️ Investing

This week's top growth buy: Sonic Healthcare Limited

⏸️ Investing

This week's top dividend buy: K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd

⏸️ Investing

BHP Billiton Limited smashed 9% – but is it a buy?

⏸️ Investing

ASX 100 new highs of the past week – Are they buys?

⏸️ Investing

ASX hot stocks: Macquarie Group Ltd, Boral Limited, Crown Resorts Ltd and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited

⏸️ Investing

Should you buy these 4 coal mining companies to weather low coal prices?

⏸️ Investing

ASX 100 top gainers of the past week

⏸️ Investing

3 dividend-paying stocks ready and waiting to be bought

⏸️ Investing

ASX defies heavy volatility to end week in the black

⏸️ Investing

Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

⏸️ Investing

How a top Apple retail guru spilt the money jar

⏸️ Investing

2 pharmaceutical stocks growing sales in the giant US drug market – should you buy?

⏸️ Investing

Qantas Airways Limited clips its own wings

⏸️ Investing

3 major threats to BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited

⏸️ Investing

7 stellar stocks still guided by their founders

⏸️ Investing

Put these food stocks on your shopping list as Asia comes for dinner

⏸️ Investing

Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

⏸️ Investing

Which companies will benefit from the sale of $220 billion in government assets?

⏸️ Investing

AMP Limited's tempting 6% dividend yield

⏸️ Investing

Are these 3 stocks looking cheap today?

⏸️ Investing

This week's top blue-chip buy: Woolworths Limited

⏸️ Investing

2 stocks that may be turnaround stories in 2014

⏸️ Investing

These 3 big name stocks are down but not dusted

⏸️ Investing

Build your own family dynasty with these 4 wealth creators

⏸️ Investing