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 happy woman holds a handful of cash dividends
Bank Shares

Want big dividends? This ASX bank share smashes the big four

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX bank shares have a strong reputation for dividends. Here's one that smashes even the big four.

Read more »

CBA share price represented by branch welcome sign
Bank Shares

Here's why CBA shares have been making headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Potential legal woes, an expanded sustainability program, and a possible major acquisition all put CBA shares in the headlines this…

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

Better ASX gold share to buy now: Newcrest vs. Northern Star

| Sebastian Bowen

We compare the ASX's two largest gold shares to find a winner.

Read more »

A man wearing only boardshorts stretches back on a deck chair with his arms behind his head and a hat pulled down over his face amid an idyllic beach background.
Dividend Investing

Passive income plan: I'd invest $100 a week in ASX 200 shares to earn $7,500 of annual dividends

| Brooke Cooper

Consistency is key to growing passive income on the ASX 200, in my opinion.

Read more »

Mining workers in high vis vests and hard hats discuss plans for the mining site they are at as heavy equipment moves earth behind them, representing opportunities among ASX 200 shares as nominated by top broker Macquarie
Resources Shares

BHP share price slips amid reduced production targets

| Bernd Struben

BHP reduced production guidance at its Escondida copper mine in Chile.

Read more »

A man in a business suit holds a mobile phone to his ear while he drinks a large glass of milk.
Opinions

The A2 Milk share price has fallen 16% in around two months: Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are souring on the infant formula business. Is this a contrarian opportunity?

Read more »

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

Here's how much investing in NAB shares will pay you in dividends every year

| Sebastian Bowen

Does NAB's reputation as an income machine stack up?

Read more »

A businessman slips and spills his coffee.
Materials Shares

Why is the Piedmont Lithium share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

Piedmont Lithium is looking to benefit from generous pro-EV and battery manufacturing policies in the United States.

Read more »

Two cheerful miners shake hands while wearing hi-vis and hard hats celebrating the commencement of a HAstings Technology Metals mine and the impact on its share price
Earnings Results

Lynas share price gains despite quarterly revenue taking a 28% dive

| Brooke Cooper

The company also updated the market on its Malaysian facility's debacle.

Read more »

Electric vehicle such as Tesla being charged at charging station.
International Stock News

Why did the Tesla share price tumble by nearly 10% last night?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could more price cuts be on the table at Tesla?

Read more »

oil and gas worker checks phone on site in front of oil and gas equipment
Earnings Results

The Woodside share price is sliding today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are running their slide rules over Woodside’s quarterly results today.

Read more »

coal miner in a mine
Earnings Results

Whitehaven share price lifts as production tumbles 12%

| Brooke Cooper

The coal miner released its quarterly production report this morning.

Read more »

An older man wearing a helmet is set to ride his motorbike into the sunset, making the most of his retirement.
Retirement

Buy Woolworths and this ASX share for your retirement portfolio: experts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could provide your retirement portfolio a boost.

Read more »

Small girl giving a fist bump with a piggy bank in front of her.
Dividend Investing

Here's how much I would need to invest in AGL shares to achieve $150 in monthly income

| Monica O'Shea

Would this set you back a lot?

Read more »

Woman holding $100 Australian notes representing dividends.
Dividend Investing

Sunk $8,000 into Macquarie shares 5 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Has the banking giant really returned 98% since April 2018?

Read more »

Graincorp share price farming asx share price rise represented by rejoicing farmer in field
REITs

5 reasons I'm still positive about this ASX 300 share despite the 40% drop

| Tristan Harrison

I’m still backing this ASX dividend share for fertile income.

Read more »

A woman looks nonplussed as she holds up a handful of Australian $50 notes.
Materials Shares

Should lithium investors buy the dip in the Allkem share price?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about this lithium giant.

Read more »

Rising gold share price represented by a green arrow on piles of gold block.
Gold

How has ASX 200 gold share Evolution Mining managed to surge 89% in 6 months?

| Monica O'Shea

Gold shares like Evolution Mining are on a roll.

Read more »

Young investor sits at desk looking happy after discovering Westpac's dividend reinvestment plan
Bank Shares

Can Westpac shares really deliver 15% upside AND a 6% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

This could be the bank share to buy for big returns according to Goldman Sachs.

Read more »

a mine worker holds his phone in one hand and a tablet in the other as he stands in front of heavy machinery at a mine site.
Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch following third-quarter update

| James Mickleboro

BHP has handed in its report card for the three months to 31 March.

Read more »

A happy woman in an office puts her hands in the air as if to celebrate while looking at computer.
Dividend Investing

Banking and mining: Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Attractive dividends can be found in the banking and mining sector.

Read more »

Technology Shares

How ASX short sellers have been cashing in on BrainChip shares in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip shares have been on a one-way trip to the deep south over the last 12 months.

Read more »

A coal miner wearing a red hard hat holds a piece of coal up and gives the thumbs up sign in his other hand
Dividend Investing

How to mine $100 a month in passive income from 2 ASX 200 coal stocks

| Bernd Struben

Investors looking to build up some handy passive income shouldn’t ignore the potential offered by ASX 200 coal stocks.

Read more »

Roaring Lion
Materials Shares

After more than doubling this year, can the Liontown share price keep rising?

| Tony Yoo

The current share price is higher than the proposed takeover bid, indicating many investors reckon the sky's the limit.

Read more »

Opinions

Fortescue shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

There are two sides to every story, but is it the bulls or bears that make the most sense on…

Read more »

A man rests his chin in his hands, pondering what is the answer?
Materials Shares

Should I buy the 30% dip on Core Lithium shares or have they got further to fall?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to press fire or should you keep your powder dry?

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.
Dividend Investing

This 8.4% ASX dividend stock is my top pick for immediate income

| Tony Yoo

You may not have heard of this Kiwi business, but it has all its ducks in a row to keep…

Read more »

a happy investor with a wide smile points to a graph that shows an upward trending share price
Growth Shares

These world-class ASX 200 growth shares are buys according to brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive on the outlook of these ASX growth shares.

Read more »

Happy man and woman looking at the share price on a tablet.
Technology Shares

Why ASX tech shares are so much more attractive than US stocks

| Tony Yoo

Expert ponders whether it's time to return to technology stocks, and if so, why Australian equities are so much more…

Read more »

Two men in hard hats and high visibility jackets look together at a laptop screen at a mine site.
Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs says the Rio Tinto share price is 'compelling value' after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a strong buy following its Q! update?

Read more »

A male ASX 200 broker wearing a blue shirt and black tie holds one hand to his chin with the other arm crossed across his body as he watches stock prices on a digital screen while deep in thought
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Friday.

Read more »

Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares with 5%+ yields: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares right now.

Read more »

a smiling picture of legendary US investment guru Warren Buffett.
How to invest

Which stocks does Warren Buffett own (and what can ASX 200 investors learn from this)?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the investing hints we can glean from the Oracle of Omaha's top 10 holdings.

Read more »

A businessman lights up the fifth star in a lineup, indicating positive share price for a top performer
Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs just added this ASX All Ords tech share to its conviction list

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks very highly of this ASX tech share.

Read more »

a mine worker holds his phone in one hand and a tablet in the other as he stands in front of heavy machinery at a mine site.
Share Fallers

ASX 200 mining shares sink as iron ore price nears 2023 low

| Monica O'Shea

The major ASX iron ore producers were among the shares to fall on Thursday.

Read more »

A man wearing a red jacket and mountain hiking clothes stands at the top of a mountain peak and looks out over countless mountain ranges.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 stock outperformed all others on Thursday.

Read more »

A couple sits in their lounge room with a large piggy bank on the coffee table. They smile while the male partner feeds some money into the slot while the female partner looks on with an iPad style device in her hands as though they are budgeting.
Opinions

5 reasons why I think PWR shares are an unmissable ASX buy in April

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why I can't ignore this outstanding company.

Read more »

a small child carrying a brief case tries to reach an elevator button outside closed elevator doors.
Materials Shares

Are short sellers wrong about Sayona Mining shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sayona shares are highly shorted. So what's wrong with this company?

Read more »

A young woman sits at her desk in deep contemplation with her hand to her chin while seriously considering information she is reading on her laptop.
Motley Fool Take Stock

What investors can learn from the RBA's mistakes

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Successful investors, I would argue, focus not on the past, but the future.

Read more »

A smiling travel agent sitting at her desk working for Corporate Travel Management
Travel Shares

Is the Flight Centre share price handing ASX 200 investors a buying opportunity?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong start to the new year, the Flight Centre share price has been trading in a fairly tight…

Read more »