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

Worried man sitting at desk in front of PC with his head in his hands.
Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

Read more »

Green stock market graph with a rising arrow symbolising a rising share price.
Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

Read more »

A graphic depicting a businessman in a business suit standing with his hand to his chin looking at a large red arrow pointing upwards above a line up of oil barrels againist the backdrop of a world map.
Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

Read more »

person thinking with another person's hand drawing a question mark on a blackboard in the background.
Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

Read more »

graphic image of a crown dropping on its side and shattering
Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

Read more »

Happy business people raise their hands in celebration in an office environment.
Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

Read more »

Two friends giving each other a high five at the top pf a hill.
Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

Read more »

graphic image of a crown dropping on its side and shattering
Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

Read more »

Recent Share Market News

woman using laptop in campervan
Growth Shares

'Strong growth': Expert says buy this ASX company that just doubled revenue

| Tony Yoo

Does this Australian peer-to-peer platform have the chance to become the next AirBnB?

Read more »

A young boy sits on his dad's shoulders while both flex their muscles.
Growth Shares

Are growth shares back?

| Tony Yoo

The NASDAQ index has rocketed 7% over the past fortnight. Is this the start of a new boom for growth…

Read more »

A male sharemarket analyst sits at his desk looking intently at his laptop with two other monitors next to him showing stock price movements
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week with a bang...

Read more »

a man sits at his desk wearing a business shirt and tie and has a hearty laugh at something on his mobile phone.
Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price lifts amid 50% quarterly production boost

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Pilbara shares rocket more than 6% on Thursday? Let's take a look.

Read more »

A group of three men in hard hats and high visibility vests stand together at a mine site while one points and the others look on with piles of dirt and mining equipment in the background.
Broker Notes

Broker tips 26% upside for Rio Tinto share price post-results

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto shares could be a buy after the miner's results...

Read more »

surprised shopper, unexpected news, person at computer with payment card,
Retail Shares

Could ASX online retail shares be getting a boost out of inflation?

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan and others have jumped higher.

Read more »

Group of business people smiling while listening
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at Thursday's 10 best performing ASX 200 shares.

Read more »

happy man feeding baby in the home kitchen
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price smashing the All Ordinaries today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Bubs shares rocketing 6% today?

Read more »

A man working in the stock exchange.
Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded shares by volume so far today.

Read more »

Happy man doing online shopping.
Share Gainers

Sezzle share price surges another 40% following speeding ticket response

| Aaron Teboneras

Sezzle shares have lift off after the company's replied back to the ASX's price query.

Read more »

A superhero of power and lightning is fully charged and looking to the future as two brokers weigh in on the outlook for the CBA share price
Share Gainers

3 ASX lithium shares going gangbusters on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are broadly rewarding lithium miners today amid a continued strong demand outlook for the critical battery metal.

Read more »

A group of people in a corporate setting do a collective high five.
Technology Shares

Why is the Tyro share price tearing 18% higher today?

| Zach Bristow

The payments sector has attracted buyers throughout July.

Read more »

Happy woman shopping online.
Share Gainers

Why did ASX buy now, pay later share Laybuy just rocket 95%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are BNPL shares like Laybuy rocketing this week?

Read more »

Three miners wearing hard hats and high vis vests take a break on site at a mine as the Fortescue share price drops in FY22
Share Gainers

This ASX graphite miner just got a $146m loan from the US Government, and its share price is surging

| Zach Bristow

It's been a big day so far for ASX mining share Syrah Resources.

Read more »

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

Why is the Temple & Webster share price flaming 16% higher?

| Zach Bristow

Inflation data doesn't appear to have rocked the share.

Read more »

A woman is very excited about something she's just seen on her computer, clenching her fists and smiling broadly.
Technology Shares

'We are benefiting from the inflationary environment': Airtasker share price rockets 16%

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker shares are soaring as growth accelerates.

Read more »

A young man clasps his hand to his head with a pained expression on his face and a laptop in front of him.
Share Fallers

No deal: Why this $7.8b ASX 200 share is sinking 7% today

| Brooke Cooper

Takeover talks between Atlas Arteria and a major infrastructure fund have been abandoned.

Read more »

Smiling man sits in front of a graph on computer while using his mobile phone.
Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Rio Tinto drops, tech shares jump, Macquarie impresses

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Thursday...

Read more »

A person sitting at a desk smiling and looking at a computer.
Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just shot up 12%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investor risk appetite was spurred by Fed chair Jerome Powell’s comments that the rate of future interest rate increases may…

Read more »

A man sits in contemplation on his sofa looking at his phone as though he has just heard some serious or interesting news.
Economy

ASX 200 shares marching higher on successive US Fed interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

Investors are optimistic that the pace of US Federal Reserve monetary tightening is set to slow down.

Read more »

An ASX 200 market analyst holds his hand to his chin and looks closely at his computer screens watching share price movements
Broker Notes

Broker gives its verdict on the Pilbara Minerals share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Citi thinks of this lithium share...

Read more »

Concept image of man holding up a falling arrow with a shield.
Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares wielding a shield for returns: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks could dodge inflationary pressures this earnings season.

Read more »

A woman wearing dark clothing and sporting a few tattoos and piercings holds a phone and a takeaway coffee cup as she strolls under the Sydney Harbour Bridge which looms in the background.
Share Market News

Bitcoin or Cardano: which crypto is most widely held among Aussies in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The number of users on e-Toro’s platform holding Bitcoin increased 9% globally and 16% in Australia in 2022.

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.
Bank Shares

Why this ASX investment company dumped NAB for Westpac shares

| Zach Bristow

Valuation is the primary reason for the switch.

Read more »

A cute young girl lays on the floor with five teddy bears lying in a semicircle head to head with her as she clutches another teddy bear in one arm.
Investing Strategies

Here's the good news about bear markets

| Tony Yoo

The investment outlook now is better than 18 months ago, believe it or not. AMP's Dr Shane Oliver also names…

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 Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A strong day is expected for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

Read more »

Top ten gold trophy.
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares on Wednesday.

Read more »

Man on his phone in front of all his computer screens.
Share Market News

Why did the Droneshield share price charge 10% higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the AI company's stellar day on the market.

Read more »

Happy woman using a BNPL service.
Share Gainers

Why is the Openpay share price up 55% in a week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Openpay shares have been on fire in the past week.

Read more »

Three children wearing athletic short and singlets stand side by side on a running track wearing medals around their necks and standing with their hands on their hips.
Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's top-traded ASX 200 share was up 25% at one stage...

Read more »

three businessmen high five each other outside an office building with graphic images of graphs and metrics superimposed on the shot.
52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

All three stocks notched up one-year plus highs in intraday trading today without releasing new price sensitive announcements.

Read more »

Red buy button on an Apple keyboard with a finger on it.
Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

Read more »

Real estate agent and client exploring property.
Opinions

Why I think the REA share price is a bargain buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share could be a leading idea after a heavy decline.

Read more »

A worried man holds his head and look at his computer.
Share Fallers

Why Block, Iluka, Nitro, and Novonix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday. Here's why...

Read more »

a young woman raises her hands in joyful celebration as she sits at her computer in a home environment.
Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Betmakers, BrainChip, and Zip shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Wednesday...

Read more »

Two happy scientists analysing test results in a lab
Broker Notes

Why did Jefferies slash its FY23 earnings forecast for CSL shares?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX biotech giant has caught a bid so far in July.

Read more »

A man looking sheepish grits his teeth and looks to the side
Technology Shares

Down 28% in two days: Is the Nitro share price crash a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Nitro's shares?

Read more »

A woman looks shocked as she drinks a coffee while reading the paper.
Economy

ASX 200 shares lift as inflation hits highest level in 20 years

| Bernd Struben

Over the three months to 30 June the CPI increased by 1.8%. That brings Australia’s annual inflation rate to 6.1%,…

Read more »

A girl is handed an oversized ice cream cone with lots of different flavours.
Opinions

Looking for value: The ASX shares this fundie is holding amid rising inflation

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some investments that could be well suited to the current climate.

Read more »

A trader stand looking at a sharemarket graph emblazoned with the words buy and sell
Broker Notes

Is the IAG share price a buy following the insurer's latest update?

| Zach Bristow

We examine analyst sentiment to see.

Read more »