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

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 »

the australian flag lies alongside the united states flag on a flat surface.
Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

Read more »

Recent Share Market News

Blue chip in a trolley with a man pushing it.
Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Two top experts say it’s time to take profits on these outperforming ASX 200 giants.

Read more »

Doctor checking patient's spine x-ray image.
Broker Notes

This All Ords imaging company stock could return more than 50%, one broker says

| Cameron England

Deregulation in the MRI sector will be a boon for this billion-dollar outfit, Bell Potter says.

Read more »

A group of people in a corporate setting do a collective high five.
Share Market News

Pro Medicus expands European reach with $10m hospital deal

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 stock announced another contract win.

Read more »

share buyers, investors, happy investors
Opinions

Why I'd be willing to put my entire ASX share portfolio in these two investments

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these investments.

Read more »

Four happy team members working together in a warehouse.
Share Market News

Why are James Hardie shares jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is having a strong time on hump day. Let's find out why.

Read more »

A casually dressed woman at home on her couch looks at index fund charts on her laptop
Share Market News

Magellan Financial Group earnings: AUM tops $40.2bn in September 2025

| Laura Stewart

Magellan Financial Group reported higher assets under management, driven by fresh institutional flows for the September 2025 quarter.

Read more »

an oil worker holds his hands in the air in celebration in silhouette against a seitting sun with oil drilling equipment in the background.
Broker Notes

One oil stock to sell and one to buy, according to broker

| Cameron England

There are several good reasons to sell one Aussie oil stock and buy another.

Read more »

Animation of blue and yellow cars with arrows at the top symbolising automotive share price.
Broker Notes

2 beaten down ASX 300 stocks Macquarie tips to outperform

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts these two ASX 300 stocks to gain 15% and 31%, not including their dividends.

Read more »

Woman thinking in a supermarket.
Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Woolworths shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Does Woolworths have more upside than Coles?

Read more »

Red buy button on an apple keyboard with a finger on it representing asx tech shares to buy today
Broker Notes

Is this the best ASX 200 share to buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a very promising future.

Read more »

A male ASX 200 broker wearing a blue shirt and black tie holds one hand to his chin with the other arm crossed across his body as he watches stock prices on a digital screen while deep in thought
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on hump day on the local market.

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 Breville, European Lithium, Reece, and St Barbara shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most today. But why?

Read more »

Smiling couple sitting on a couch with laptops fist pump each other.
Share Market News

Why DroneShield, Greatland Resources, Mesoblast, and Web Travel shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Tuesday. But why?

Read more »

watch
Broker Notes

Morgans says accumulate these ASX 300 shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on these shares. Let's see what it is saying.

Read more »

A man holding a sign which says How do I start?, indicating a beginner investor on the ASX
Opinions

Here are 3 Australian stocks I'd tell a new investor to buy ASAP

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of positives.

Read more »

Happy miner giving ok sign in front of a mine.
Share Market News

ASX 200 gold company: September quarter production update

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources delivered robust gold and copper production and lifted cash reserves in its September 2025 quarterly update.

Read more »

Three miners looking at a tablet.
Broker Notes

Macquarie revises its price target on BHP shares and 3 other ASX 200 mining stocks

| Laura Stewart

Read on to find out what the broker thinks BHP, Rio Tinto, South32, and Fortescue shares are worth.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ResMed, Sonic Healthcare, and Steadfast

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular stocks.

Read more »

Three guys in shirts and ties give the thumbs down.
Broker Notes

Why you should sell CBA, Lynas, and Tabcorp shares today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are tipping these shares as a sell.

Read more »

A group of people in a corporate setting do a collective high five.
Broker Notes

Morgans upgraded this ASX industrials stock and tips 13% upside!

| Aaron Bell

How much higher can this market beater rise?

Read more »

Beautiful young woman drinking fresh orange juice in kitchen.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

Read more »

Ecstatic woman looking at her phone outside with her fist pumped.
Opinions

I'd buy these ASX shares if I won the lottery

| Tristan Harrison

I’d be very happy to invest significant sums into these businesses.

Read more »

Two men dressed in their best cheer excitedly at a horse race, they've backed a winner.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why a top broker is now betting on this leading ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a strong outlook.

Read more »

A woman relaxes on a yellow couch with a book and cuppa, and looks pensively away as she contemplates the joy of earning passive income.
Broker Notes

Buy this ASX ETF and hold this popular blue chip ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending this week.

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.
Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

Read more »

a man weraing a suit sits nervously at his laptop computer biting into his clenched hand with nerves, and perhaps fear.
Share Fallers

Why DigiCo, Emerald Resources, Harvey Norman, and Mesoblast shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

Read more »

A smiling businessman in the city looks at his phone and punches the air in celebration of good news.
Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Novonix, Predictive Discovery, and Weebit Nano shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a high. But why?

Read more »

Middle age caucasian man smiling confident drinking coffee at home.
Broker Notes

CBA is solid but these top ASX 200 stocks are better

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these stocks would be better picks than Australia's largest bank.

Read more »

Gold Bitcoin coin in the outback.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and gold surge to record highs as investors pile into the debasement trade

| Leigh Gant

A weakening dollar and record bitcoin price have investors chasing hard assets in 2025’s defining market trend.

Read more »

Two miners examine things they have taken out the ground.
Share Market News

Up 56% this year, ASX 200 gold company posts September update

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 gold stock has beaten the market by a wide margin this year.

Read more »

A woman ponders over what to buy as she looks at the shelves of a supermarket.
Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Coles shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Coles shares are up 23% for the year to date.

Read more »

A young couple look upset as they use their phones.
Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

Read more »

A person leans over to whisper a secret to a colleague during a meeting.
Broker Notes

Macquarie names 5 ASX All Ords stocks to deliver the most positive surprises during AGM season

| Laura Stewart

All five stocks have significant share price momentum behind them.

Read more »

Happy woman standing in front of a house with a pen and clipboard.
Broker Notes

Expert says this ASX 200 stock could rise up to 140%

| Laura Stewart

It could all ride on one key opportunity.

Read more »

Smiling man with phone in wheelchair watching stocks and trends on computer
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a positive start to the week for Aussie investors.

Read more »

Young ASX share investor excitedly throwing hands up in front of savings jar.
Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares to buy in October

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very bullish about the potential of these businesses. Here’s why…

Read more »

A woman stands in a field and raises her arms to welcome a golden sunset.
Broker Notes

Macquarie names top 3 ASX 200 gold mining stocks to buy today

| Laura Stewart

The broker recently upgraded its price targets.

Read more »

long term and short term on white cubes
Opinions

Too busy to invest? 3 set-and-forget ASX stocks to just buy already

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX share investments have a great long-term outlook.

Read more »

Broker written in white with a man drawing a yellow underline.
Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

Read more »

A young male ASX investor raises his clenched fists in excitement because of rising ASX share prices today
Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares make the list in October and why the broker is bullish on them.

Read more »