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 white and black clock face is shown with three hands saying Time to Buy reflecting Citi's view that it's time to buy ASX 200 banks
Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

Read more »

Two brokers pointing and analysing a share price.
Share Market News

What are brokers forecasting for the Westpac share price in June?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about the Westpac share price in June...

Read more »

The letters ETF sit in orange on top of a chart with a magnifying glass held over the top of it.
Opinions

2 great ETFs I'd buy in June 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) look like good buys to me.

Read more »

A young woman wearing a blue blouse with white polkadots holds her phone up with an intrigued and happy look on her face as she reads some news.
Technology Shares

Top broker says unloved Life360 share price has 120% upside

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 tech share has been tipped to more than double.

Read more »

A white EV car and an electric vehicle pump with green highlighted swirls representing ASX lithium shares
Resources Shares

One broker's outlook for lithium supply and demand and what it could mean for ASX lithium shares

| Bernd Struben

Companies in the lithium space have seen some big price swings this week as investors analyse various supply and demand…

Read more »

A group of people clink wine glasses in an outdoor, late afternoon setting to celebrate the rising Treasury Wine share price
Broker Notes

The Treasury Wine share price has leapt 6% in 3 weeks. Why this top broker is tipping more gains

| Brooke Cooper

This broker is tipping the Treasury Wine share price to gain another 18.6%.

Read more »

Red arrow going down on a chart, symbolising a falling share price.
Share Fallers

Why Ansell, Domino's, Firefinch, and Healius shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

Read more »

a miner holds his thumb up as he holds a device in his other hand.
Share Gainers

The Lake Resources share price has surged 11% today. Can it sustain the rally?

| Zach Bristow

After a touch week on the tiles, shares in this lithium miner are back in the green today.

Read more »

Arrows pointing upwards with a man pointing his finger at one.
Share Gainers

Why Altium, Fortescue, PeopleIn, and REA shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

Read more »

Happy man standing in front of an oil rig.
52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 energy shares smashing multi-year highs on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX 200 energy shares on fire today?

Read more »

A young man wearing glasses and a denim shirt sits at his desk and raises his fists and screams with delight.
Broker Notes

2 more of this broker's best ASX share ideas for June

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

Read more »

Two male ASX 200 analysts stand in an office looking at various computer screens showing share prices.
Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Healius disappoints, BHP and Fortescue storm higher

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week strongly...

Read more »

asx share price growth represented by cartoon man flexing biceps in front of charged battery
Broker Notes

Could the Pilbara share price take off in June?

| Brendon Lau

Let's see what some brokers are saying.

Read more »

A group of six work colleagues gather around a computer in an office situation and discuss something on the screen as one man points and others look on with interest
Broker Notes

Xero share price has 19% upside potential, top brokers say

| Zach Bristow

Xero has pared gains this year, can it bounce from its lows?

Read more »

Young girl peeps over the top of her red piggy bank, ready to put coins in it.
Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Do NAB shares have a good outlook this month?

Read more »

Retail Shares

Why experts rate the JB Hi-Fi share price a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers currently like the JB Hi-Fi share price, here’s why.

Read more »

Sad woman on a sofa.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why was May such a shocker for the Adairs share price?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are pricing in further downside for consumer cyclicals.

Read more »

Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 3 June 2022
Motley Fool Media

A fall for the ASX 200, energy prices soar and a win for trade. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Challenges with gas and a skittish ASX market, but it's not all bad news in the finance world today.

Read more »

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

Why did crypto prices get massacred in May?

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates and the collapse of Terra’s stablecoin saw most digital tokens sell off in May.

Read more »

Man drawing an upward line on a bar graph symbolising a rising share price.
Broker Notes

Broker tips Pro Medicus share price to shoot 25% higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus' shares could be in the buy zone after it won another major contract...

Read more »

a female miner looks straight ahead at the camera wearing a hard hat, protective goggles and a high visibility vest standing in from of a mine site and looking seriously with direct eye contact.
Broker Notes

What is the BHP share price forecast for June?

| Zach Bristow

Commodity segments are softening in some markets so how will the BHP share price fare this month?

Read more »

A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
52-Week Lows

The carnage continues: Why the Zip share price has hit 7 multi-year lows in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zip share price can't seem to catch a break.

Read more »

Two happy shoppers finding bargains amongst clothes on a store rack
Investing Strategies

Buy these 2 ASX shares going for a 25% discount: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks have lost more than a quarter of their valuation this year. But that just makes them…

Read more »

Smiling man sits in front of a graph on computer while using his mobile phone.
Broker Notes

Big chance to buy ASX share that benefits from rising interest rates: expert

| Tony Yoo

Strike while the iron is hot! Here's a stock that has plenty of tailwinds that's going for a temporary discount.

Read more »

Investor sitting in front of multiple screens watching share prices
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a very positive note...

Read more »

A man wearing a suit and holding an EV charger gives the thumbs up.
Share Market News

The Tesla share price has rallied 18% in less than a fortnight. What's going on?

| Monica O'Shea

Why has the Tesla share price risen so rapidly?

Read more »

A woman standing among high rises shouts news through a megaphone.
Broker Notes

Aside from Goldman Sachs, what are other brokers saying about ASX lithium shares?

| Brendon Lau

Let's find out.

Read more »

Young boy looks shocked as he lifts glasses above his eyes in front of a stock market graph. representing three ASX 300 shares hitting 52-week lows today
52-Week Lows

3 high-quality ASX 300 shares trading at 52-week lows today

| Tristan Harrison

What's happening with these three ASX 300 shares?

Read more »

Woman thinking in a supermarket.
Broker Notes

Where next for the Coles share price?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the Coles share price heading from here?

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.
52-Week Highs

3 ASX energy shares rocking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Russia’s war in Ukraine could see elevated energy prices for years to come.

Read more »

a businessman in a suit tries to forge ahead but is carrying a rope attached to a large anchor that is stuck in the ground against a background of muted sky and barren earth.
Bank Shares

What's dragging on ASX 200 bank shares like NAB on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX 200 bank shares are hurting on Thursday. What’s going on?

Read more »

A man wakes up happy with a smile on his face and arms outstretched.
Broker Notes

Why the ResMed share price could jump 25% from current levels

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares could be great value according to one leading broker...

Read more »

A graphic image of three upward pointing arrows with smoke coming from their bottoms, indicating the arrows are taking off just like the Althea share price today
Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares defying the sell-off to surge higher

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these All Ords stocks are outperforming on Thursday.

Read more »

A happy male investor turns around on his chair to look at a friend while a laptop runs on his desk showing share price movements
Broker Notes

Top broker names 2 of the best ASX shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

Read more »

Red arrow going down, symbolising a falling share price.
Share Fallers

Why Nanosonics, REA, Sayona Mining, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

Read more »

An angry man struggles with a broken zip in his jacket
BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price sinking yet again on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in the BNPL provider are at their lowest since May 2018.

Read more »

A drawing of a rocket follows a chart up, indicating share price lift
Share Gainers

Here's why the Strike Energy share price is zipping 10% higher today

| Zach Bristow

Strike's latest update extends its rally over this past week.

Read more »

A woman has a thoughtful look on her face as she studies a fan of Australian 20 dollar bills she is holding on one hand while he rest her other hand on her chin in thought.
Opinions

I'd invest $5,000 into these excellent ASX shares for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

In my opinion, these three ASX shares look like great long-term ideas.

Read more »

Young woman thinking with laptop open.
Cryptocurrencies

Can the Ethereum price redeem itself in June? Crypto experts weigh in

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors will be keeping a close eye on Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake from proof-of-work protocols, with a test set…

Read more »

Man in mining or construction uniform sits on the floor with worried look on face
Broker Notes

Will the 'gains continue to unwind' for the Boral share price?

| Zach Bristow

Tougher times on the horizon for Boral shares, analysts say

Read more »