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

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

Buy these ASX uranium stocks for big returns in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these are the stocks to buy for uranium exposure.

Read more »

Happy shareholders clap and smile as they listen to a company earnings report.
ETFs

How did the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) perform in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

The VAS ETF was a solid performer, here’s why.

Read more »

oil and gas worker checks phone on site in front of oil and gas equipment
Energy Shares

What happened with the Woodside share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has a year to forget in FY 2024. But why?

Read more »

Three happy shoppers.
Share Gainers

Top 3 of FY24: The ASX retail shares defying the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

High inflation and interest rates failed to prevent these retail stocks from soaring in FY24.

Read more »

A business woman looks unhappy while she flies a red flag at her laptop.
Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

Read more »

A couple working on a laptop laugh as they discuss their ASX share portfolio.
Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top picks in July

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be top options for income investors this month.

Read more »

Broker looking at the share price.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Where is the market heading today? Let's find out.

Read more »

A group of young ASX investors sitting around a laptop with an older lady standing behind them explaining how investing works.
Broker Notes

10 ASX shares to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say investors should buy these stocks in the new financial year.

Read more »

A woman stacks smooth round stones into a pile by a lake.
Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares had a cracking week with a 4.07% uplift thanks to higher commodity prices.

Read more »

Woman with $50 notes in her hand thinking, symbolising dividends.
ETFs

Does the VanEck Wide Moat ETF really have an 8% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is an 8% dividend yield too good to be true?

Read more »

Contented looking man leans back in his chair at his desk and smiles.
Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

Read more »

Three rockets heading to space
Share Gainers

These top 3 ASX 200 uranium shares went nuclear in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong global demand and a rising uranium commodity price were tailwinds for these stocks in FY24.

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
Materials Shares

Here's the earnings forecast to 2029 for Liontown shares

| James Mickleboro

When will this lithium developer turn a profit? Let's find out.

Read more »

View from below of a man with a shovel standing by a hole he has dug in the garden, with blue sky in the background.
Resources Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares worth digging into amid the miner's FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s explore the outlook for the ASX mining share.

Read more »

Middle age caucasian man smiling confident drinking coffee at home.
Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these stocks. Here's what they are forecasting.

Read more »

a man wearing a gold shirt smiles widely as he is engulfed in a shower of gold confetti falling from the sky. representing a new gold discovery by ASX mining share OzAurum Resources
Gold

Will ASX gold shares again outshine the market in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Following a strong year, what can investors expect from ASX gold shares in FY 2025?

Read more »

A man points at a paper as he holds an alarm clock, indicating the ex-dividend date is approaching.
ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years+

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long term investment options? Here are three to consider buying.

Read more »

A young man in a city street with a hopeful look on his face.
ETFs

Can the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) give ASX investors another 32% in FY25?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a stellar year for this ETF in FY24. But what about FY25?

Read more »

worried couple looking at their retirement savings
Retirement

Will you still be paying a mortgage in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

One in three Australians expect to still be paying off their home loans in retirement, a survey shows.

Read more »

A man has a surprised and relieved expression on his face.
Broker Notes

These ASX shares can rise 25% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

Read more »

An unhappy investor holding his eyes while watching a falling ASX share price on a computer screen.
Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price crash 90% in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares were in a sharp downtrend throughout FY 2024. But why?

Read more »

A woman with strawberry blonde hair has a huge smile on her face and fist pumps the air having seen good news on her phone.
Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

Read more »

Three generations of male family members enjoy the company as they plan future financial goals together on a trek outdoors.
Superannuation

Are you contributing enough to superannuation for your income bracket?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Many Australians across income groups are boosting their super with personal contributions.

Read more »

A man with a wide, eager smile on his face holds up three fingers.
ETFs

3 things about Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market has been a great place to be invested. I think everyone should now these three factors.

Read more »

A woman in a bright yellow jumper looks happily at her yellow piggy bank.
Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could be buys for income investors.

Read more »

Five young people celebrate outside with sparklers
Share Gainers

Best 5 ASX 200 energy shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

There are three uranium stocks, a coal stock and an oil stock in the mix.

Read more »

A happy investor sits at his desk in front of his laptop and does the mexican wave with his arms to celebrate the returns from his ASX dividend shares
Opinions

Why I invested in Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) shares this week for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about the company’s long-term future.

Read more »

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

2 bargain Australian shares with dividend yields higher than 6%

| Kate Lee, CFA

Looking for a bargain but can't give up on dividend payments?

Read more »

Businessman smiles with arms outstretched after receiving good news.
Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy for FY25

| Motley Fool Staff

In with the new!

Read more »

Woman dining at a table with oversized fork and knife in the hospitality industry.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

GYG share price ends the week at $28. Is $62 in its future?

| Mitchell Lawler

When doubling your money still may not be enough.

Read more »

A diverse group of people form a circle at a park and raise their arms together.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week today for ASX investors.

Read more »

Shot of a mature scientists working on a laptop in a lab.
Financial Shares

Will NIB shares bleed to keep St Vincent's onside?

| Zach Bristow

The battle could get serious.

Read more »

best and worse asx shares represented by green best button and red worst button
Share Market News

Guess which 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares were the best and worst performers of FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are 500 companies within the ASX All Ordinaries Index. Here are the top and tail stocks of FY24.

Read more »

A young woman sits with her hand to her chin staring off to the side thinking about her investments.
Technology Shares

What will it take for DroneShield shares to enter the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are up 710% in a year. So why aren't they in the ASX 200 yet?

Read more »

A woman sits at her computer with her chin resting on her hand as she contemplates her next potential investment.
Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

Read more »

Investor kissing piggy bank.
Best Shares

The best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

These 11 ASX 200 shares were the best performers for price growth in each market sector in FY24.

Read more »

A man sits thoughtfully on the couch with a laptop on his lap.
Share Gainers

3 high-flying ASX 200 stocks leading the charge into FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have already surged higher in FY 2025. But why.

Read more »

Man sitting in a plane seat works on his laptop.
Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price fly backwards in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Despite surging revenues, the Qantas share price lost ground in FY 2024. But why?

Read more »

A green-caped superhero reveals their identity with a big dollar sign on their chest.
Superannuation

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) outperforming your super fund?

| Kate Lee, CFA

There is a reason why Warren Buffett recommended an index investing.

Read more »

A young male ASX investor raises his clenched fists in excitement because of rising ASX share prices today.
Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, Guzman y Gomez, Magellan, and Sandfire shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

Read more »