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

Brokers name 3 ASX growth stocks to buy with ~20% upside

| James Mickleboro

If you're a growth investor then these shares could be for you.

Read more »

Top ten gold trophy.
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets went backwards today, but we still had some gains amongst our top shares.

Read more »

A man holding a cup of coffee puts his thumb up and smiles while at laptop.
Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these are the best ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Mining and auto parts are getting analysts at Bell Potter excited this month.

Read more »

A woman holds her hands to the side of her face as she sits back in shock at something she is reading or seeing on her computer screen.
Materials Shares

Here's why the Lake Resources share price has plunged 13% in 3 days

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share just won't stop falling it seem

Read more »

A woman screams and holds her hands up in frustration.
Technology Shares

Here's why the BrainChip share price crashed in August

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors selling Brainchip shares again last month?

Read more »

A female sharemarket analyst with red hair and wearing glasses looks at her computer screen watching share price movements.
Economy

ASX 200 wobbles on latest RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors may be feeling some uncertainty following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

Read more »

A happy group of workers around a table raise their arms in the air as though celebrating a work achievement. One woman is on her feet with her arm raised in the air in a fist-pumping action.
Share Gainers

Why IGO, Iress, Judo Capital, and Lithium Energy shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market weakness.

Read more »

a man stands with a finger to his mouth in a confused pose while his wheeled luggage is next to him with handle extended at a deserted airport.
Travel Shares

Could the Qantas saga benefit Flight Centre shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Would letting Qatar Airways duke it out with Qantas give this travel agent more mileage?

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.
Resources Shares

ASX 200 commodity shares down amid biggest drop in Australia's terms of trade since 2009

| Bronwyn Allen

The terms of trade fell 7.9% in the June quarter, largely due to declining prices for key export commodities.

Read more »

a man weraing a suit sits nervously at his laptop computer biting into his clenched hand with nerves, and perhaps fear.
Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, Northern Star, Pilbara Minerals, and Tietto shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult session.

Read more »

three young children weariing business suits, helmets and old fashioned aviator goggles wear aeroplane wings on their backs and jump with one arm outstretched into the air in an arid, sandy landscape.
52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite the All Ords trading in the red today, these companies are flying.

Read more »

A happy construction worker or miner holds a fistfull of Australian money, indicating a dividends windfall
Dividend Investing

Act fast if you want to receive the next BHP dividend

| James Mickleboro

BHP will be paying its next dividend in the near future.

Read more »

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

If I'd put $5k in ANZ shares 10 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ's share price performance over the past decade might shock you...

Read more »

An oil refinery worker stands in front of an oil rig with his arms crossed and a smile on his face as the Woodside share price climbs today
Energy Shares

The Woodside share price could run higher into 2024. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Including dividends, Woodside shares have gained more than 16% in 2023.

Read more »

A young woman holds her hand to her mouth in surprise as she reads something on her laptop.
Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips 20% upside and 4% yield from this ASX 200 blue chip share

| James Mickleboro

A dirt cheap consumer staples leader has caught the eye of this broker.

Read more »

A woman sits at her computer with her hand to her mouth and a contemplative smile on her face as she reads about the performance of Allkem shares on her computer
Materials Shares

IGO shares are being bought up big by the boss. Should ASX investors follow?

| Bronwyn Allen

The company chair has just boosted his personal holdings by more than a quarter of a million dollars.

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

Mineral Resources share price lower on lithium acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Mineral Resources is looking to snap up a mine in Western Australia.

Read more »

Sad looking miner holding his head down.
Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price crumble 4% in August?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result may have sparked investor pessimism.

Read more »

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

Why did this ASX 300 gold share just crash 30%?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a difficult day. But why?

Read more »

A group of people in suits and hard hats celebrate the rising share price with champagne.
Gold

Guess which ASX mining share just exploded 78% on a 'spectacularly wide' discovery

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share reported 'spectacularly wide' and high-grade intersections from its exploration campaign.

Read more »

a supermarket employee holds an upside down banana in front of his mouth and his thumbs down as if showing his disapproval of something.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Coles share price dived 10% in August

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares went backwards last month thanks to its lacklustre earnings.

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.
Capital Raising

ASX 200 stock Orora announces $2.2 billion acquisition and mega cap raise

| Bronwyn Allen

Orora expects the acquisition to be EPS accretive in the first full financial year of ownership.

Read more »

A young woman wearing a red and white striped t-shirt puts her hand to her chin and looks sideways as she wonders whether to buy NAB shares
Materials Shares

Can the Core Lithium share price turn the corner this month?

| James Mickleboro

Winter wasn't kind to Core Lithium, but will spring bring a new beginning?

Read more »

a man sits in unhappy contemplation staring at his computer on his desk in a home environment, propping his chin on his hand.
Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price sliding on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the gold miner are underperforming the benchmark today.

Read more »

A bored man sits at his desk, flat after seeing the latest news on the share market.
Dividend Investing

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are under pressure today. But why?

Read more »

A surprised and curious male investor drinks black coffee while reading the latest news on rising ASX shares in the newspaper
Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 iron ore director just sold $12 million worth of company shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This miner's share price has dropped 21% in 6 months, so why is the chair selling at this price?

Read more »

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

Westpac share price slips as ASIC brings the bite

| Mitchell Lawler

The corporate watchdog is showing it's not playing around when it comes to lender's obligations as cost-of-living and interest rates…

Read more »

A smiling woman looks at her phone as she walks with her suitcase inside an airport.
Travel Shares

Qantas share price higher on surprise CEO change

| James Mickleboro

The market has responded positively to some big news out of the Flying Kangaroo.

Read more »

Young woman using computer laptop with hand on chin thinking about question, pensive expression.
Opinions

Would I buy CBA shares above $100 right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to buy shares of Australia’s biggest bank?

Read more »

A woman with black afro hair and wearing a white t-shirt shrugs and purses her lips
Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Liontown takeover a good deal for shareholders?

| James Mickleboro

Should shareholders be happy with Albemarle's offer?

Read more »

An English bulldog looks pretty wearing a jewelled tiara, pearl necklace, pink tutu and wings.
Opinions

Why Lovisa shares look like a strong, long-term buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this investment could sparkle.

Read more »

A female athlete in green spandex leaps from one cliff edge to another representing 3 ASX shares that are destined to rise and be great
Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price leap 9% in August while the ASX 200 fell?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seemed to love the FY23 result.

Read more »

A man in a dark blue suit walks through an airport past floor-to-ceiling windows with a Qantas plane flying in the distance
Share Market News

Qantas shares on watch following shock Alan Joyce exit

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas CEO's takeoff is imminent!

Read more »

A woman sits in a quiet home nook with her laptop computer and a notepad and pen on the table next to her as she smiles at information on the screen.
Share Market News

3 ASX shares to buy with 6%+ dividend yields: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be top options for income investors this month.

Read more »

A man wearing glasses sits back in his desk chair with his hands behind his head staring smiling at his computer screens as the ASX share prices keep rising
Financial Shares

Own IAG shares? Here's what's happening in September

| Tristan Harrison

It’s soon going to be payday for shareholders.

Read more »

A stopwatch ticking close to the 12 where the words on the face say 'Time to Buy' indicating its the bottom of the falling market and time to buy ASX shares
Investing Strategies

This ASX lithium stock just triggered a 'buy signal'

| Tony Yoo

When commodity prices eventually recover, this investment could result in a windfall.

Read more »

A young boy sits on his dad's shoulders while both flex their muscles.
Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I rate as buys for their big potential

| Tristan Harrison

These companies are seeing pleasing demand for their technology offerings.

Read more »

A businessman tries to stop metal doors closing on him, indicating a short squeeze on a share price
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'A short squeeze could unfold': Bullish ASX 200 stock also paying 6.4% dividend yield

| Tony Yoo

This retail giant has long had an image problem among investors, but this could work favourably for those willing to…

Read more »

Two happy shoppers finding bargains amongst clothes on a store rack
Cheap Shares

'Buying opportunity': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy for dirt cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

You look for bargains elsewhere in life, so why not for stock investments?

Read more »

A man in trendy clothing sits on a bench in a shopping mall looking at his phone with interest and a surprised look on his face.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is set to have a softer session on Tuesday.

Read more »