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 boy dressed up in a business suit and tie has a cute grin and holds two fingers up.
Share Gainers

'Impressive management': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy that are 'trending up'

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are on the way up, but Red Leaf boss John Athanasiou says it's not too late to jump…

Read more »

A graphic of a pink rocket taking off above an increasing chart.
Share Gainers

Which 3 ASX All Ord shares charged higher on full-year results today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets treated these All Ords shares very well this Monday.

Read more »

man and woman looking at mobile phones in a celebratory manner
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a top start to the trading week today.

Read more »

A man in his 30s with a clipped beard sits at his laptop on a desk with one finger to the side of his face and his chin resting on his thumb as he looks concerned while staring at his computer screen.
Blue Chip Shares

Are these ASX 200 blue chip shares buys for September?

| James Mickleboro

Investors might want to check out these high-quality companies next month.

Read more »

Red arrow going down and symbolising a falling share price.
Earnings Results

This ASX 300 share crumbled 16% despite record revenue

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors dumped on this ASX-listed mining technology company as record revenue failed to translate into bumper profits.

Read more »

A woman reaches her arms to the sky as a plane flies overhead at sunset.
Travel Shares

Brokers tip 40%+ upside for Qantas share price

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo's shares could have huge upside according to analysts.

Read more »

man grimaces next to falling stock graph
Earnings Results

Codan share price dives 10% after 33% profit slump

| Tony Yoo

The metal detection and mining technology provider is struggling big time on Monday.

Read more »

A little girl with red hair runs excitedly with a rocket strapped to her back, trying to launch.
Share Gainers

The small ASX tech share ripping 33% higher amid a takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the tea on a new takeover proposal...

Read more »

A smartly-dressed businesswoman walks outside while making a trade on her mobile phone.
Dividend Investing

Want to take home the latest Telstra dividend? Here's how

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until Telstra pays its next dividend.

Read more »

a woman checks her mobile phone against the background of illuminated share market boards with graphs and tables.
Economy

ASX 200 marching higher despite Fed's Powell fuelling interest rate uncertainty

| Bernd Struben

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell addressed global central bankers at their annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Read more »

A man working in the stock exchange.
Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

Read more »

A cool young man walking in a laneway holding a takeaway coffee in one hand and his phone in the other reacts with surprise as he reads the latest news on his mobile phone
Energy Shares

Why is this ASX energy share skyrocketing 45% today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy share is on the hunt for rich oil deposits in Cuba.

Read more »

Dollar sign in yellow with a red falling arrow in front of a graph, symbolising a falling share price.
Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, Fortescue, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being punished by the market on Monday.

Read more »

A couple are shocked and elated at the good news they've just seen on their devices.
Share Gainers

Why Galan Lithium, Helloworld, Infomedia, and Melbana Energy shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid start to the week.

Read more »

A man sits uncomfortably at his laptop computer in an outdoor location at a table with trees in the background as he clutches the back of his neck with a wincing look on his face.
52-Week Lows

The Core Lithium share price is falling 5% to a new 52-week low. What's happening?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares are struggling again today.

Read more »

Woman thinking in a supermarket.
Opinions

A battered ASX 200 stock I'm planning to buy in September

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is looking cheap right now.

Read more »

Happy man holding Australian dollar notes, representing dividends.
Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the Fortescue dividend

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant is paying how much to its shareholders?

Read more »

Oil miner holding a laptop and mobile phone looks at his phone and sees the falling oil price and falling Woodside share price
Energy Shares

What a potential $1 billion payday means for Woodside shares

| Bernd Struben

Woodside’s merger with BHP’s oil and gas assets last year greatly expanded its portfolio.

Read more »

Three people in a corporate office pour over a tablet, ready to invest.
Broker Notes

Morgans says these 3 ASX 200 stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 stocks are highly recommended following their results releases.

Read more »

A man sits in deep thought with a pen held to his lips as he ponders his computer screen with a laptop open next to him on his desk in a home office environment.
Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price falls again: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Citi is saying about this lithium giant following its FY 2023 results.

Read more »

A man sits nervously at his computer with his mouth resting against his hands clasped in front of him as he stares at the screen of his computer on a home desk.
Materials Shares

Sayona Mining shares plunge 20% amid abrupt CEO exit

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring Sayona Mining shares on Monday.

Read more »

Three miners looking at a tablet.
Earnings Results

Fortescue share price falls after dividend drop, profit down 23% in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

There is yet another leadership change at Fortescue.

Read more »

fintech, smart investor, happy investor, technology shares,
Earnings Results

NextDC share price sinks 6% despite record result. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

NextDC's guidance for FY 2024 appears to have disappointed the market.

Read more »

Man pointing at a blue rising share price graph.
Earnings Results

APM share price marches higher on 43% full-year revenue surge

| Bernd Struben

APM reported on its full financial year results this morning.

Read more »

A man in a suit face palms at the downturn happening with shares today.
Earnings Results

'Clearly not acceptable': Brainchip share price sinks 12% on half-year results

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip is the gift that keeps giving to short sellers.

Read more »

A hipster-looking man with bushy beard and multiple arm tattoos sits on the floor against a sofa reading a tablet with his hand on his chin as though he is deep in thought.
Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with impressive yields and growth

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks that could keep rewarding investors with good cash payments.

Read more »

A woman looks quizzical while looking at a dollar sign in the air.
Dividend Investing

How I'd turn a $20k ASX share portfolio into world-class passive income of $23,040 a year

| Tristan Harrison

Investment income could snowball by seeking out wealth-building stocks.

Read more »

A man slumps crankily over his morning coffee as it pours with rain outside.
Earnings Results

Appen share price crashes 17% to multi-year low on first-half shocker

| James Mickleboro

The AI boom seems to have skipped Appen in 2023.

Read more »

A smiling woman with a satisfied look on her face lies on a rug in her home with her laptop open and a large cup on the floor nearby, gazing at the screen. researching new ETFs
Opinions

This ASX All Ords share is up 37% in six months. I think it's still a solid buy

| Tristan Harrison

Contrary to its name, investors certainly haven't been rejecting this stock this year.

Read more »

Worker at a gas and oil pipeline.
Energy Shares

Why I'd buy this ASX 200 share to capture Australia's energy transition

| Tristan Harrison

Get exposure to renewable energy, transmission assets, and income with this stock.

Read more »

An executive in a suit smooths his hair and laughs as he looks at his laptop feeling surprised and delighted.
Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares named as buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these dividend shares are buys right now.

Read more »

A man sits in contemplation on his sofa looking at his phone as though he has just heard some serious or interesting news.
Opinions

Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy following its FY23 result?

| Tristan Harrison

Bunnings and Kmart have continued to perform.

Read more »

a woman looks at her phone while making a transaction at the counter of a store where racks of clothing can be seen in the background.
Retail Shares

2 ASX retail shares I'd rate as buys after seeing their results

| Tristan Harrison

I believe it’s time to go shopping for these stocks.

Read more »

A man holds his head in his hands, despairing at the bad result he's reading on his computer.
Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

Read more »

A mature age woman with a groovy short haircut and glasses, sits at her computer, pen in hand thinking about information she is seeing on the screen.
Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the biggest events to monitor in the coming days for the sake of your stock portfolio.

Read more »

Contented looking man leans back in his chair at his desk and smiles.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to start the week on a positive note on Monday.

Read more »

rising asx share price in food and consumer staples sector represented by happy face made from cut up banana
Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares with 30% upside: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Could these be bargain buys for growth investors?

Read more »

Man drinking from a bottle sitting on a floating ring in the middle of a harbour going nowhere.
Dividend Investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF a buy for steady, reliable dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

The VAS ETF makes for a bumpy, yet lucrative, source of dividend income.

Read more »

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

Why you should buy and hold these ASX ETFs until the 2030s

| James Mickleboro

I believe that buy and hold investing is one of the best ways to grow your wealth over the long term.…

Read more »

A group of young people lined up on a wall are happy looking at their laptops and devices as they invest in the latest trendy stock.
Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these behemoths of the ASX last week.

Read more »