1. Category
    2. /
  2. Share Market News
    3. /

Share Market News

The Motley Fool will keep you up to date with all the latest Australian share market news. Get news, commentary and perspectives on the Australian and International stock markets today.

Featured Articles

Australian dollar notes in the pocket of a man's jeans, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

Read more »

A woman weraing a stripy t-shirt winks as she points to the decorative gold crown on her head.
Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

Read more »

graphic depicting australian economic activity
Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

Read more »

A man lays a brick on a wall he is building with a look of joy on his face.
ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

Read more »

A panel of four judges hold up cards all showing the perfect score of ten out of ten
Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

Read more »

Percentage sign with a rising zig zaggy arrow representing rising interest rates.
Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

Read more »

A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

Read more »

happy new financial year represented by fireworks
Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

Read more »

Recent Share Market News

A young woman wearing a silver bracelet raises her sunglasses in amazement, indicating positive share price movement in jewellery shares.
Retail Shares

Why I think Lovisa stock is an amazing ASX 200 buy for both dividends and growth

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a sparkling opportunity.

Read more »

A mature aged couple dance together in their kitchen while they are preparing food in a joyful scene.
Retirement

Retirees: 2 Top ASX dividend shares I'd buy now for passive income in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

The passive income form these shares could last a whole retirement...

Read more »

Father in the ocean with his daughters, symbolising passive income.
Investing Strategies

Here's how I'm targeting a generous ASX passive income in retirement!

| Tony Yoo

Many ordinary folks could quit work with a decent flow of cash, if only they invested wisely in stocks.

Read more »

A man looks nervous as he inflates a balloon, scared it might pop.
Materials Shares

Arafura share price resets 52-week low after quarterly update

| Bronwyn Allen

The rare earths explorer also announced the results of its share purchase plan today.

Read more »

Three hikers lift their arms in jubilation as they reach a rocky peak overlooking a sensational view of water and mountains with a blue sky surrounding them.
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finished up the week on a high this Thursday...

Read more »

a woman looks exhausted and overwhelmed as she slumps forward into her hand while looking at her laptop screen.
Share Fallers

Why Block, Domino's, IDP Education, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

Read more »

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

Why Incitec Pivot, Mineral Resources, Patriot Battery Metals, and ResMed shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

Read more »

Man holding out $50 and $100 notes in his hands, symbolising ex dividend.
Share Market News

This ASX 200 share is surging 5% after announcing a $500 million return to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

A big return is coming for shareholders of this company. Here's what's happening.

Read more »

Woman and man calculating a dividend yield.
Materials Shares

Buy, hold, or sell? What is Goldman Sachs saying about Liontown shares?

| James Mickleboro

What should investors be doing with this beaten down lithium stock?

Read more »

Businessman at the beach building a wall around his sandcastle, signifying protecting his business.
Opinions

Got $5,000? These are 2 of the best ASX growth stocks to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two ASX growth shares are excellent picks right now.

Read more »

A businessman looking at his digital tablet or strategy planning in hotel conference lobby. He is happy at achieving financial goals.
Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded Wesfarmers shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Bunnings business is tipped to generate huge cashflow in the coming years.

Read more »

Two fashionable asx investors dancing among confetti.
Retail Shares

Premier Investments stock: 3 reasons it's on my buy watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is almost in my shopping basket.

Read more »

Three exuberant runners dash towards the camera. One raises her arms in triumph; another jumps in the air with arms raised. The third runner gives a satisfied smile.
Opinions

Here's why I invested in Accent shares for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

I ran towards this stock with my investment cash recently.

Read more »

Business woman watching stocks and trends while thinking
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 before the long weekend.

Read more »

Jessica Amir
Financial Shares

The ASX 200 stock that could rocket now that Bitcoin ETFs are running

| Tony Yoo

Buy these shares if you want to ride the rise of the cryptocurrency after the launch of the spot funds…

Read more »

Donor donates blood in medical clinic. Beautiful European woman of 30 years sits in medical chair looking into camera and smiling.
Investing Strategies

3 no-brainer ASX stocks I'd buy before a bull run

| Tony Yoo

While there are no certainties in life, this trio has a great chance of surging when the market eventually turns…

Read more »

A young woman sits on her bed holding a cup of coffee inside her recreational vehicle hired through the Camplify website
Growth Shares

Could buying this ASX growth stock at $2.17 be like investing in Apple in 2014?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's answer to AirBnB has the potential to become anything.

Read more »

Ten smiling business people wave to the camera after receiving some winning company news.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is now three for three wins this week.

Read more »

business man with hands handcuffed behind back
Share Market News

Man guilty of illegally making $770,000 in a day with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Former corporate advisor faces 15 years' jail after illegitimately profiting from a gold mining stock.

Read more »

A young man goes over his finances and investment portfolio at home.
Technology Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Appen shares after a 99% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen shares are at historic lows, but is this an opportunity?

Read more »

surging asx ecommerce share price represented by woman jumping off sofa in excitement
Share Gainers

Kogan share price surges 17% as business strength returns

| Mitchell Lawler

An increasing shift toward a more profitable way of operating is boosting confidence in this online retailer.

Read more »

Woman in celebratory fist move looking at phone
Share Gainers

Why Karoon Energy, Kogan, Northern Star, and Pilbara Minerals shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. Let's see why.

Read more »

A woman looks at a tablet device while in the aisles of a hardware style store amid stacked boxes on shelves representing Bunnings and the Wesfarmers share price
REITs

This ASX Bunnings REIT is rocketing 40% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX might be about to see a Bunnings REIT emerge.

Read more »

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

Why Adriatic Metals, Chrysos, Coronado, and Nanosonics shares sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor session. Why are investors selling them?

Read more »

A young female investor sits in her home office looking at her ipad and smiling as she sees the QBE share price rising
Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

Read more »

Two people comparing and analysing material.
Opinions

Are Brickworks or Soul Patts shares a better ASX buy? Here's my take

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are intrinsically linked by their huge cross-holding. Is it better to invest in just one?

Read more »

two men smiling with a laptop in front of them, symbolising a rising share price.
Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 300 share for 13% upside and a 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Bell Potter is bullish on this stock right now.

Read more »

Man looking at an ETF diagram.
Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be good portfolio additions right now.

Read more »

Happy man working on his laptop.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

Read more »

A businessman hugs his computer and smiles.
Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares to buy in 2024 and hold for the next 10 years

| Tony Yoo

Much can happen in a decade, but these are the businesses I believe are well set to grow over that…

Read more »

Two happy scientists analysing test results in a lab
Healthcare Shares

If you'd put $40,000 in this ASX healthcare stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $128,000 now

| Tony Yoo

You don't have to have 100% winners in your portfolio. Just check out this star, which could have carried the…

Read more »

A smiling woman puts fuel into her car at a petrol pump.
Dividend Investing

The 3 best ASX dividend shares for 2024

| Tony Yoo

Experts at IML have declared this trio as the best income producers in Australia right now.

Read more »

A man with a wide, eager smile on his face holds up three fingers.
Best Shares

3 no-brainer ASX 300 shares I'd buy right now without hesitation

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't like buying shares near record highs, but I'd make an exception for these three...

Read more »

A neon sign says 'Top Ten'.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 doubled up on the gains this Tuesday, giving investors another boost.

Read more »

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

Breaking: Wesfarmers share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares just seem to keep on climbing...

Read more »

An ASX investor relaxes on her couch as the Harvey Norman share price drops due to the shares trading ex-dividend from today.
Opinions

Cheap and growing: The best bang for buck ASX shares I'd buy

| Mitchell Lawler

Three companies that I believe are outstanding quality despite being thrown in the discount bucket.

Read more »

A woman in a bright yellow jumper looks happily at her yellow piggy bank.
52-Week Highs

CBA shares smash new record amid 5% home price boost prediction

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow! CBA shares hit $115.98 apiece amid a strong day for the ASX 200.

Read more »

Shot of a young scientist using a digital tablet while working in a lab.
Healthcare Shares

Up 10%: Why the Polynovo share price is popping today

| Sebastian Bowen

Polynovo shares are rocketing for the second day in a row...

Read more »

A man with his back to the camera holds his hands to his head as he looks to a jagged red line trending sharply downward representing the ASX tech share sell-off today
Share Market News

Buy this beaten down ASX 100 share for very big returns: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

It could be an opportune time to buy this growth stock.

Read more »

A man sits in despair at his computer with his hands either side of his head, staring into the screen with a pained and anguished look on his face, in a home office setting.
Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, Karoon Energy, Liontown, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

Read more »