ASX News
Our team of market experts bring you the latest stories from the Australian stock market. Learn how top Australian companies are performing and how they are affected by global markets.
ASX 200 Back to 8,800, In Third Straight Green Week: Today’s Movers
The ASX 200 rounded out the week strong, adding 1% …
Fortescue Shares Hit New Low: What Is Driving the Gap With BHP and RIO?
Fortescue shares (ASX: FMG) have just hit a fresh multi-year …
Anthropic IPO: What We Know, And What We Don’t
The Anthropic IPO is moving closer, although the likelihood of …
What is the ASX?
The Australian Securities Exchange, or ASX for short, is Australia’s primary securities exchange. Located in Sydney, Australia it is one of the largest exchanges in the world.
The primary benchmark index for the Australian stock market is the ASX 200, which comprises 200 largest companies on the ASX by market cap. It includes major Australian companies such as Westpac, BHP and Rio Tinto.
BHP Shares Drop Below A$60, Momemtum Test Looms Large
BHP Group shares (ASX: BHP) just fell 4.7% to A$58.00, …
The ASX Gains A Miner, As Glencore Shares Make Debut (GLC)
Global mining and commodities trading giant Glencore plc (ASX: GLC, …
Evolution Mining Shares Fall Back From Key Moving Average
Evolution Mining shares (ASX: EVN) fell 3.16% yesterday to close …
Rio Tinto Shares React To Update: The Latest Look
Rio Tinto shares (ASX: RIO) closed marginally lower on Wednesday, …
How do I buy and sell ASX shares?
In order to buy and sell ASX listed shares you will need to open an account with a broker and fund your account. The next step is to decide which ASX shares you want to trade by researching companies to invest in that align with your goals. Finally you will need to place the trade order with your broker.
