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.
Santos Shares Hit Decades High, As Rally Continues
Santos shares (ASX: STO) cracked the A$9 ceiling, hitting the …
Orora Shares Pull Back As Pressures Mount
Orora shares (ASX: ORA) fell 5.78% on Wednesday after management …
Lithium Stocks Under Pressure, As EU Cap Accelerates Selling
A sell-off across ASX lithium stocks gathered pace yesterday, after …
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.
QBE Insurance Shares Edge Towards Pre-GFC Highs, Flashes Overbought Signal
QBE Insurance shares (ASX:QBE) are edging closer to their highest …
Codan Shares Pull Back With Tech, As Technicals Cool Off
Codan shares (ASX: CDA) fell 6.04% to A$63.28 today, giving …
KOSPI Megacaps Hammered as China Breakthrough Triggers Fifth Straight Decline
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index fell 5.46% on Tuesday to …
PYC Therapeutics Shares Lag The ASX 200 Today: The Latest
PYC Therapeutics shares (ASX: PYC) just delivered the worst decline …
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.
