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

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 »

Green percentage sign with an animated man putting an arrow on top symbolising rising interest rates.
Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

Read more »

Recent Share Market News

Worker in hard hat looks puzzled with one hand on chin
Share Fallers

Why is the Lake Resources share price sinking 14% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium company's shares are tumbling on Monday.

Read more »

A man holds his baby on his lap at the dining room table while he looks at his laptop screen earnestly.
Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 company is about to see $7 billion of shares released from escrow

| Mitchell Lawler

13 July 2022 could open the flood gates for this company.

Read more »

A young woman holds an open book over her head with a round mouthed expression as if to say oops as she looks at her computer screen in a home office setting with a plant on the desk and shelves of books in the background.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Bubs shares are under pressure on Monday...

Read more »

a man in a shirt and tie looks to the horizon holding his hand above his eyes as if to shield the sun so he can see better.
Opinions

Is it time to go bargain hunting for ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have their say on whether shares are now too cheap to ignore.

Read more »

A man in his 30s holds his laptop and operates it with his other hand as he has a look of pleasant surprise on his face as though he is learning something new or finding hidden value in something on the screen.
Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price spike 7% this morning?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check what may have been behind the jump in the AI company's share price earlier today.

Read more »

A man wearing a hard hat stands in front of heavy mining machinery with a serious look on his face.
Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares getting hammered on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

China imports some one billion tonnes of iron ore each year, but it’s economy looks to be slowing.

Read more »

Busy freeway and tollway at dusk
Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX 200 infrastructure shares 'ripe for takeout': expert

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

Read more »

Man with rocket wings which have flames coming out of them.
Technology Shares

This ASX tech company just became profitable, and its shares are rocketing 14%

| Bernd Struben

Credit Clear saw a record month in May, with $3.03 million in revenue.

Read more »

a miniature moulded model of a man bent over with a pick working stands behind a sign that has lithium's scientific abbreviation 'Li' with the word lithium underneath it against a sparse bland background.
Broker Notes

Top broker names 4 ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are four lithium stocks that a leading broker rates highly...

Read more »

a mine worker holds his phone in one hand and a tablet in the other as he stands in front of heavy machinery at a mine site.
Share Market News

Fortescue share price plunges 7%, but here's why Twiggy's not worried about a Chinese iron ore cartel

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giant is among the lowest cost producers of the industrial metal.

Read more »

Woman looking at a phone with stock market bars in the background.
Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: PointsBet jumps, energy shares sink, Vicinity's upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a poor start to the week...

Read more »

a medical person in full protective clothing holds a tray of Covid-19 vaccinations amid a haze caused by cold and ice.
Healthcare Shares

ResApp share price frozen as $180m Pfizer takeover bid hangs in the balance

| Brooke Cooper

The value of Pfizer's takeover bid may soon come to light.

Read more »

A man leans out of his car window with a massive smile on his face and waves.
Share Gainers

Transurban share price jumps as dividends hit pre-pandemic highs

| Brendon Lau

The toll road operator is in the green today after announcing some good news for shareholders.

Read more »

asx shares beginner investor represented by baby playing with gold coins and bags of money
Opinions

Beginners: Investing in ASX shares for the first time? Here's what you should know

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in ASX shares can be very rewarding. These tips could help beginners.

Read more »

Two mature-age people, a man and a woman, jump in unison with their arms and legs outstretched on a sunny beach.
Dividend Investing

Buy these good value ASX dividend shares: brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could deliver a mixture of big dividends and capital growth, according to experts.

Read more »

A graphic showing three hands holding red paddles with the word BID, indicating a bidding war for an ASX share company
Technology Shares

Infomedia share price surges 9% following third takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Infomedia has received a third takeover approach...

Read more »

Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

Read more »

A woman in workout gear flexes her muscles while holding a juice.
Healthcare Shares

CSL share price 'will be significantly bigger from this point': fundie

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has tipped growth of 10% to 30% for some ASX share opportunities like CSL.

Read more »

A businesswoman in a suit and holding a briefcase marches higher as she steps from one stack of coins to the next.
Technology Shares

This ASX tech share has been quietly gaining over the past month. Here's why I just bought in

| Tristan Harrison

I recently added a new name to my portfolio that I think presents a good opportunity.

Read more »

A man wearing a colourful shirt holds an old fashioned phone to his ear with a look of curiosity on his face as though he is pondering the answer to a question.
Communication Shares

Down 47% in 2 months, is the Aussie Broadband share price an opportunity calling?

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie Broadband has lost connection with investor sentiment. Here’s why experts are calling it a buy.

Read more »

A man wearing a suit holds his arms aloft, attached to a large lithium battery with green charging symbols on it.
Broker Notes

Top broker tips Allkem share price to jump 80%

| James Mickleboro

Allkem's shares could be heading a lot higher according to one broker...

Read more »

A hooded person sits at a computer in front of a large map of the world, implying the person is involved in cyber hacking.
Opinions

Down 23% since mid-April, is the HACK ETF a golden opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Cybersecurity is a growing industry as organisations and households look to protect themselves against cybercriminals.

Read more »

Female miner uses mobile phone at mine site
Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about lithium and which ASX shares are cashing in on it

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has listed lithium as a critical mineral for its importance in EV and grid storage batteries.

Read more »

two young boys dressed in business suits and wearing spectacles look at each other in rapture with wide open mouths and holding large fans of banknotes with other banknotes, coins and a piggybank on the table in front of them and a bag of cash at the side.
Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to benefit from strong US dollar: expert

| Tony Yoo

The greenback is considered a safe haven in troubled times. And 2022 will be no exception, according to one fund…

Read more »

Two brokers pointing and analysing a share price.
Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to buy to win the rest of 2022: expert

| Tony Yoo

Growth is making a comeback, reckons one fund manager. And here are a couple of stocks that might catch fire.

Read more »

Broker looking at the share price on her laptop with green and red points in the background.
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week in the red...

Read more »

concept image of a hand holding up an umbrella in a rain storm.
Share Market News

Why ASX shares are 'a safer place to be': fundie

| Brendon Lau

Australian shares can offer a shelter from the storm of volatility, according to one expert.

Read more »

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

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

Read more »

A woman looks quizzical while looking at a dollar sign in the air.
Broker Notes

Can Woodside shares deliver an attractive dividend yield AND 16% upside in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

The Woodside share price has reportedly been tipped to reach $37.

Read more »

the australian flag lies alongside the united states flag on a flat surface.
ETFs

Is the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF now trading at bargain levels?

| Tristan Harrison

The US stock market has been pummelled in recent weeks. Is it time to buy the whole share market?

Read more »

a woman sitting at a desk checks an old fashioned calendar resting against her wall as she sits with documents in front of her.
Investing Strategies

The best months of the year for share market gains

| Tony Yoo

Is it an urban myth that stocks shoot up or down in particular months? Here are some historical statistics.

Read more »

A male investor wearing a white shirt and blue suit jacket sits at his desk looking at his laptop with his hands to his chin, waiting in anticipation.
Share Market News

Have ASX 200 shares bottomed? Experts weigh in

| Sebastian Bowen

Are we close to the bottom for this ASX 200 correction yet?

Read more »

Woman in mustard yellow blouse on laptop holds both hands out to either side with graphic illustration of question marks above them
Broker Notes

Down 20% in a month, is the Breville share price a bargain buy or a falling knife?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's a 50% discount going on the shares of this iconic Australian global brand.

Read more »

A woman looks questioning as she puts a coin into a piggy bank.
Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price and dividend yield too good to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

The big four ASX bank is less big after the plunge. Is the ANZ share price great value now?

Read more »

A female miner wearing a high vis vest and hard hard smiles and holds a clipboard while inspecting a mine site with a colleague.
Resources Shares

The lithium and iron ore ASX shares that I like right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Mining has done all the heavy lifting for the Australian market this year, and could continue to do so.

Read more »

A man in a suit face palms at the downturn happening with shares today.
Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were hit hard during the market selloff...

Read more »

A man in a business suit rides a graphic image of an arrow that is rebounding on a graph.
Financial Shares

The ASX 200 share ready to bounce from 10-year lows: expert

| Tony Yoo

This stock has been a poor performer even for long-term investors. But the ducks are now lining up for a…

Read more »

A beautiful woman holds up one finger with one hand and has her hand on her waist with the other as she smiles widely as though she is very pleased about something.
Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week despite the market selloff...

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 Fallers

Novonix share price loses 20% in dire week for ASX 200 tech stocks

| Brooke Cooper

The battery technology and materials stock was caught up in this week's sell-off.

Read more »

A happy group of workers around a table raise their arms in the air as though celebrating a work achievement. One woman is on her feet with her arm raised in the air in a fist-pumping action.
Technology Shares

Amid the carnage, this ASX tech share just hit an 8-year high

| Mitchell Lawler

Lasers are lighting up this company's share price...

Read more »