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

The silhouettes of ten people holding hands with their arms raised against the sky, as the sun rises or sets in the background.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit another new record this Thursday.

Read more »

Medical or healthcare workers grasp hands in the universal expression of teamwork
Healthcare Shares

NIB shares slip as health insurer responds to ASX, investors

| Zach Bristow

The company reassured investors and the ASX today.

Read more »

Group of successful real estate agents standing in building and looking at tablet.
Opinions

Should ASX REITs be on your buy list right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts offer their views.

Read more »

Copal miner standing in front of coal.
Resources Shares

Should you buy Whitehaven shares during this sell-off?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts say.

Read more »

Woman calculating dividends on calculator and working on a laptop.
Dividend Investing

4 ASX shares to buy for dividend income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks are in the buy zone this week. Let's see what they offer.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
International Stock News

Nvidia's CEO sold over $700 million in stock. Should you follow suit?

| Keithen Drury

Jensen Huang has been selling since June.

Read more »

Female miner standing next to a haul truck in a large mining operation.
Resources Shares

Iron ore price 'may fall below $US80': Will ASX 200 mining giants still make decent profits?

| Zach Bristow

Another broker jumps on the US$80 tonne iron ore train.

Read more »

A woman in a business suit holds a large gold bar in both hands with a gold arrow tracking upwards.
Gold

Can the record gold price keep going higher?

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold has smashed a new record at US$2,591.6 per ounce. Here are Westpac's forecasts through til 2028.

Read more »

Man pointing at a blue rising share price graph.
Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares surging over 9% on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 shares are leading the market with very strong share price gains today.

Read more »

a man looks down at his phone with a look of happy surprise on his face as though he is thrilled with good news.
Materials Shares

Why brokers are saying investors should buy Liontown shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Check out this lithium miner.

Read more »

Man raising both his arms in the air with a piggy bank on his lap, symbolising a record high.
52-Week Highs

Up 57% since November, the AMP share price just surged to new 52-week highs

| Bernd Struben

The financial company has staged a remarkable turnaround since late November.

Read more »

A happy boy with his dad dabs like a hero while his father checks his phone.
Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock provide everything investors want?

Read more »

Shot of a scientist using a computer while conducting research in a laboratory.
Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price taking a thumping on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be signalling out ResMed for punishment.

Read more »

A young man pointing up looking amazed, indicating a surging share price movement for an ASX company
Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock is surging 9% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

Read more »

a line up of job interview candidates sit in chairs against a wall clutching CVs on paper in an office setting.
Share Market News

What the latest Aussie unemployment figures mean for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

All Ords investors are analysing what the latest unemployment data could mean for interest rates and the Aussie economy.

Read more »

Three guys in shirts and ties give the thumbs down.
Share Fallers

Why ALS, Atlas Arteria, Kingsgate, and Tourism Holdings shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

Read more »

A woman leans forward with her hand behind her ear, as if trying to hear information.
Healthcare Shares

Why is the Cochlear share price in the red today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue to sell the stock.

Read more »

a young woman raises her hands in joyful celebration as she sits at her computer in a home environment.
Share Gainers

Why Lotus Resources, Opthea, Qoria, and Sims shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. But why?

Read more »

woman using affirm to pay
BNPL shares

Why Zip shares could still offer 'significant opportunity for growth'

| Bernd Struben

Up 779% in a year, this top fund manager thinks Zip shares can continue to grow.

Read more »

rising mining asx share price represented by happy woman miner in hard hat
Broker Notes

BHP shares now have 19% upside: Morgan Stanley

| Zach Bristow

The broker sees upside in the mining giant.

Read more »

A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Industrials Shares

This $6.5 billion ASX 200 share just crashed 12%!

| James Mickleboro

Trading conditions have become tough for this stock. Let's see what's happening.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
International Stock News

Has Nvidia stock peaked? These words from the CEO may suggest what's next

| Adam Spatacco

Shares of Nvidia have soared almost 800% over the last two years, but can the company keep its growth up?

Read more »

Man smiling at a laptop because of a rising share price.
Share Market News

ASX 200 inks new record after Fed's jumbo interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the Fed’s big rate cut?

Read more »

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

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) pay a decent dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Should income investors be looking at this ETF as an option?

Read more »

Happy young couple saving money in piggy bank.
Financial Shares

Suncorp shares higher on $4.1b shareholder return update

| James Mickleboro

A big capital return is on the cards for shareholders of this insurance giant.

Read more »

a man in a business suite throws his arms open wide above his head and raises his face with his mouth open in celebration in front of a background of an illuminated board tracking stock market movements.
Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 stock just jumped 5%. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on an update this morning. Let's dig deeper into it.

Read more »

Miner looking at a tablet.
Resources Shares

Is Fortescue stock's 8% dividend yield worth the risk?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the payout large enough to compensate for the lurking danger?

Read more »

A man leans forward over his phone in his hands with a satisfied smirk on his face although he has just learned something pleasing or received some satisfying news.
Motley Fool Take Stock

How should investors respond to US rate cuts?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It was a big cut. How should investors respond?

Read more »

Bank building with the word bank in gold.
Bank Shares

CBA or NAB shares: Which ASX bank stock is the better buy?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

Read more »

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

Time to sell while the ASX is at a record high?

| Mitchell Lawler

Now seems like a good time to stop, take a breath, and think logically.

Read more »

Three different hands against a blue backdrop signal thumbs up, indicating share price rise on the ASX market
Small Cap Shares

More small cap ASX stocks to buy when interest rates fall

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these small caps could rally when interest rates fall.

Read more »

A female engineer inspects a printed circuit board for an artificial intelligence (AI) microchip company.
International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 1 year?

| Adam Spatacco

There are a lot of factors that could influence Nvidia stock over the next year.

Read more »

A business woman looks unhappy while she flies a red flag at her laptop.
Energy Shares

Warning: This ASX 200 mining stock could crash

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that investors should be selling this miner's shares before it's too late.

Read more »

A man clenches his fists in excitement as gold coins fall from the sky.
Gold

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 gold stock

| James Mickleboro

Golden returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock.

Read more »

A smiling businessman in the city looks at his phone and punches the air in celebration of good news.
Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 100 stock can jump by 35%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this blue chip is dirt cheap.

Read more »

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

3 ASX dividend stocks with 7%+ yields to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these buy-rated shares will provide big dividend yields.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

How will the Australian share market respond to US rate cuts? Let's find out.

Read more »

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

2 ASX 200 shares down 40%+ to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these stocks are dirt cheap at current levels.

Read more »

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

These 4 ASX All Ords shares are up 302% to 693% in a year!

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you lucky enough to own any of these stocks?

Read more »

Happy young woman saving money in a piggy bank.
Dividend Investing

$10,000 of Coles shares could make me $580 in monthly passive income!

| James Mickleboro

Making a long term investment could be the key to generating wealth. Let's see how.

Read more »