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.
BHP Shares Drop Below A$60, Momemtum Test Looms Large
BHP Group shares (ASX: BHP) just fell 4.7% to A$58.00, …
Woolworths Shares Hit Highest Level In Years: The Latest Look
Woolworths Group shares (ASX: WOW) climbed 4.27% to A$41.28 today, …
Commonwealth Bank Shares Snap Three-Day Rally as US Bank Earnings Cast Shadow
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares (ASX: CBA) pulled back today, …
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.
ASX 200 Back To Neutral Today, As Financials Take Pause
The ASX 200 gave back some of the recent gains …
Lovisa Holdings Shares Reclaim Key Moving Average as Momentum Flips
Lovisa Holdings shares (ASX: LOV) have clawed back the bulk …
NextDC Shares Reverse Course, Below A$10 for First Time in Years
NextDC shares (ASX: NXT) suffered a technical breakdown on Tuesday, …
Megaport Shares Testing Momentum, After Sharp Pullback From Highs
Megaport shares (ASX: MP1) fell back 9.91% yesterday to close …
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.