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 young man talks tech on his phone while looking at a laptop. A financial graph is superimposed across the image.
Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, DroneShield, Premier Investments, and South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

Read more »

a woman wearing a sparkly strapless dress leans on a neat stack of six gold bars as she smiles and looks to the side as though she is very happy and protective of her stash. She also has gold fingernails and gold glitter pieces affixed to her cheeks.
Gold

With gold up 71%, which is the best ASX gold ETF to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are spoilt for choice when it comes to gold.

Read more »

Young businesswoman sitting in kitchen and working on laptop.
How to invest

How I would invest $3,000 in ASX shares if I were starting today

| Grace Alvino

You do not need a big balance to get started.

Read more »

Happy couple doing grocery shopping together.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

At $31, are Woolworths shares still a slam-dunk buy?

| Grace Alvino

After a difficult year, earnings are stabilising and confidence is slowly returning.

Read more »

A happy couple relax in a hammock together as they think about enjoying life with a passive income stream.
ETFs

Passive income investors: This ASX stock has a 7.4% dividend yield with monthly payouts

| Samantha Menzies

This stock is a fantastic monthly earner.

Read more »

A shocked man sits at his desk looking at his laptop while talking on his mobile phone with declining arrows in the background representing falling ASX 200 shares today
Gold

Pantoro shares plunge 10% today. What just happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pantoro shares fall sharply despite a strong quarterly result and solid cash balance.

Read more »

A woman stands on a runway with her arms outstretched in excitement with a plane in the air having taken off.
Travel Shares

Which airline could deliver almost 25% returns? See what the analysts say

| Cameron England

Jarden has run the ruler over the aviation sector and likes what it sees.

Read more »

A woman looks quizzical as she looks at a graph of the share market.
Broker Notes

Looking for double-digit returns? Check out RBC Capital Markets' picks ahead of reporting season

| Cameron England

These shares could deliver strong upside.

Read more »

Concept image of a businessman riding a bull on an upwards arrow.
Resources Shares

Up 108% in a year, why this buy-rated ASX 300 mining stock is tipped for more outperformance

| Bernd Struben

A top broker is flagging more gains ahead for this surging ASX 300 mining stock. But why?

Read more »

Man looking at an ETF diagram.
ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy aiming for big returns for the next 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

These funds have big potential over the long term.

Read more »

A man sees some good news on his phone and gives a little cheer.
Energy Shares

Should you buy Paladin Energy shares after its strong update?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has upgraded its valuation for this high-flying uranium stock.

Read more »

Army man and woman on digital devices.
Materials Shares

Up 50% in a month. Why this ASX stock's latest US defence deal has investors paying attention

| Aaron Teboneras

IperionX shares are rallying after landing a US defence-linked titanium order.

Read more »

Scientist with headache, stress and fatigue with woman, overworked with overtime for science breakthrough. Medical research, scientific innovation and senior female, burnout and migraine in lab.
Cheap Shares

Are CSL shares still a bargain at $177?

| Grace Alvino

After a sharp sell-off, expectations have reset. The key question is whether the business has truly changed.

Read more »

A man holds his hand under his chin as he concentrates on his laptop screen and reads about the ANZ share price
Materials Shares

Fortescue shares tumble as cost increase disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Fortescue reported for the second quarter and first half.

Read more »

Two smiling work colleagues discuss an investment at their office.
Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is dropping despite delivering strong Q2 growth

| James Mickleboro

This stock continues to grow at a strong rate. But not as strong as one of its rivals.

Read more »

Happy miner giving ok sign in front of a mine.
Gold

Up 222% in a year, $2.8 billion ASX 200 gold stock delivers 'very strong' fourth quarter

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner is actively expanding its footprint in Africa.

Read more »

Green arrow going up on stock market chart, symbolising a rising share price.
Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares this fund manager says are buys for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be the best blue-chips to own.

Read more »

Oil worker giving a thumbs up in an oil field.
Energy Shares

Santos shares increase on strong quarterly cash flows

| Cameron England

Let's take a look.

Read more »

A male oil and gas mechanic wearing a white hardhat walks along a steel platform above a series of gas pipes in a gas plant.
Share Market News

Santos delivers strong Q4 cash flow and production

| Laura Stewart

Santos delivered higher cash flow, production, and sales in Q4, positioning itself for growth in 2026 and beyond.

Read more »

A couple sit in their home looking at a phone screen as if discussing a financial matter.
Share Market News

Insignia Financial grows FUMA to $342bn in 2Q26: Key results for investors

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial reports higher funds under management to $342bn in 2Q26, with Wrap and asset management products seeing strong inflows.

Read more »

A man flying a drone using a remote controller
Technology Shares

Is the DroneShield share price heading to $5.00?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Bell Potter are predicting for this high-flying stock.

Read more »

Miner standing in front of a vehicle at a mine site.
Share Market News

Sandfire Resources shares: December 2025 quarter results

| Laura Stewart

Sandfire Resources has delivered stronger balance sheet metrics and maintained its FY26 guidance following the December quarter 2025 results.

Read more »

Man putting golden coins on a board, representing multiple streams of income.
Gold

This gold and copper producer is forecast to deliver double-digit returns

| Cameron England

The cash is rolling in for this gold miner.

Read more »

A young man working from home sits at his home office desk holding a cup of tea and looking out the window
Small Cap Shares

This small cap ASX tech share could have 75% upside

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on this small cap. Let's find out why.

Read more »

Two young African mine workers wearing protective wear are discussing coal quality while on site at a coal mine.
Share Market News

South32 grows output and returns cash: December 2025 quarterly earnings update

| Laura Stewart

South32 grew alumina and manganese output, advanced major projects, and returned cash to shareholders in its December 2025 quarterly update.

Read more »

A happy, smiling man stretches out among yellow daisies in the green grass, dreaming of success.
Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

Read more »

A senior investor wearing glasses sits at his desk and works on his ASX shares portfolio on his laptop2
Share Market News

Deep Yellow quarterly update: Cash strong, Tumas Project on track

| Laura Stewart

A new CEO has also been appointed.

Read more »

Small business family created to include people with disabilities in order to have equal opportunity as everyone else.
ETFs

These are the ETFs I would buy with $20,000

| Grace Alvino

Rather than trying to find one perfect investment, I would use ETFs to build diversified exposure to global leaders, Australian…

Read more »

A share market investment manager monitors share price movements on his mobile phone and laptop
Share Market News

Generation Development Group posts record December quarter earnings and inflows

| Laura Stewart

Generation Development Group lifted FUM 36% in the December quarter.

Read more »

Young successful engineer, with blueprints, notepad, and digital tablet, observing the project implementation on construction site and in mine.
Share Market News

Greatland Resources posts record drilling and grades at Telfer

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources hit record drilling metres and highest grades yet at Telfer in the December 2025 quarter, moving closer to…

Read more »

Woman with gold nuggets on her hand.
Materials Shares

"A Giant Awakes" – Broker tips 40% upside for this ASX materials stock

| Aaron Bell

This gold and copper miner is a waking giant according to Bell Potter.

Read more »

An excited man stretches his arms out above his head as he reaches a mountain peak.
Share Market News

Regis Resources posts record cash, resumes dividend, extends production outlook

| Laura Stewart

Regis Resources posts record cash generation, resumes dividends, and extends production with new reserves at Duketon North.

Read more »

Man raising both his arms in the air with a piggy bank on his lap, symbolising a record high.
Share Market News

Netwealth Group posts record fund inflows in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group posts another record quarter of fund inflows and strong FUA growth for Q2 FY26.

Read more »

A man in his 30s holds his laptop and operates it with his other hand as he has a look of pleasant surprise on his face as though he is learning something new or finding hidden value in something on the screen.
Share Market News

Fortescue: Record iron ore shipments and strong cash flow in H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue delivered a record first half for iron ore shipments and maintained a strong financial position in its December 2025…

Read more »

Young businesswoman sitting in kitchen and working on laptop.
Share Market News

Northern Star Resources cuts guidance after softer quarter

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources shares are in focus as the miner reports lower gold sales, revised FY26 guidance, and ongoing investment…

Read more »

Man controlling a drone in the sky.
Broker Notes

ASX defence stocks to target according to Bell Potter

| Aaron Bell

The bull run might not be finished yet for these two companies.

Read more »

A man stares out of an office window onto a landscape of high rise office buildings in an urban landscape.
Share Market News

Bell Potter says this ASX All Ords stock could rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this stock right now.

Read more »

Male building supervisor stands and smiles with his arms crossed at a building site with workers behind him.
Materials Shares

Here's why James Hardie shares can keep the rally going

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers think the building products supplier is well positioned for further recovery.

Read more »

Oil worker using a smartphone in front of an oil rig.
Energy Shares

What's Bell Potter's view on Beach Energy shares after its 9% production dip?

| Aaron Bell

How does the broker view this stock after yesterday's report?

Read more »

A male sharemarket analyst sits at his desk looking intently at his laptop with two other monitors next to him showing stock price movements
Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about ARB and BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy these popular shares? Let's find out.

Read more »