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

Magnifying glass on a rising interest rate graph.
Share Market News

Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

Read more »

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

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

Read more »

Shattered investor with head in hands, with ASX chart in the background.
Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

Read more »

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 »

Recent Share Market News

ASX shares Business man marking buy on board and underlining it
Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

Read more »

ASX shares upgrade buy Woman in glasses writing on buy on board
Broker Notes

Why UBS says the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is a buy

| Zach Bristow

UBS says Woodside is a buy and ups its earnings forecasts on the company.

Read more »

A guys points his fingers down.
Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Bigtincan, Regis Resources, and Telix shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

Read more »

sad party goer sitting alone after celebration
BNPL shares

Is the BNPL party over? The Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) share price plunges 25% this YTD

| Zach Bristow

Has the hangover set in for buy now, pay later shares?

Read more »

An oil worker on a tablet with an oil rig in the background.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slides on $310 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Analysts expect more merger and acquisition announcements from ASX companies.

Read more »

Broker Notes

Why this broker upgraded the embattled Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

Could there be some light ahead for the medical software management company?

Read more »

Business man at desk looking out window with his arms behind his head at a view of the city and stock trends overlay.
Share Market News

ASX falls almost 3% More on the way?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There's volatility ahead on the ASX. Here's what we're doing..

Read more »

mobile phone depicting online casino next to cards, casino chips and roulette wheel
Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price is one to watch today

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat's shares will be on watch today...

Read more »

A group of men in the office celebrate after winning big.
Broker Notes

Top broker tips 80% upside for the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares could be in the buy zone...

Read more »

a group of three cybersecurity experts stand with satisfied looks on their faces with one holding a laptop computer while he group stands in front of a large bank of computers and electronic equipment.
Broker Notes

Goldman says Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price has 35% upside

| James Mickleboro

Is Megaport a tech share to buy?

Read more »

A man stands with his arms crossed in an X shape.
Opinions

Top fund manager says don't buy the share market dip

| Tristan Harrison

A leading analyst says that investors shouldn’t buy the dip.

Read more »

A male investor sits at his desk pondering at his laptop screen with a piece of paper in his hand.
Share Market News

Why this leading broker just downgraded Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant was just downgraded...

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 Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

Read more »

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

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling very positive about these shares...

Read more »

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

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

Read more »

ASX lithium shares record A line-up of green lithium batteries, indicating positive share price movement for clean ASX lithium miners
Share Market News

Here's why the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price is on watch

| Tristan Harrison

Pilbara shares are in focus due to the Serbian decision regarding Rio Tinto’s Jadar project.

Read more »

pieces of paper representing asx shares pegged to a line stating good, better, best
Share Market News

Are these 2 industry-leading ASX shares too good to ignore and now buys?

| Tristan Harrison

Bapcor is one of the industry leaders in Australia and New Zealand.

Read more »

A man and woman put hands in the air as they dance in front of a green brick wall.
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 selloff...

Read more »

Big red real estate for sale sign in front of property
Real Estate Shares

Is the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price a clear buy after dropping 14% in less than 3 weeks?

| Tristan Harrison

Are REA Group shares a real opportunity after significant declines?

Read more »

a man clasps his hand to his forehead as he looks down at his phone and grimaces with a pained expression on his face as he watches the Pilbara Minerals share price continue to fall
Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were caught up in the selloff last week...

Read more »

a man looks down at his phone with a look of happy surprise on his face as though he is thrilled with good news.
Broker Notes

Analysts name 2 excellent ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares analysts rate as buys...

Read more »

two businessmen shake hands in a close up mid-level shot with other businesspeople looking on approvingly in the background.
Share Market News

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price on watch amid Sinosteel Oakajee agreement

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares will be on watch on Monday. Here's why...

Read more »

sad woman sitting with shopping bags
Share Market News

What's happening to the Wesfarmers share price (ASX:WES) this year?

| Monica O'Shea

The Aussie conglomerate is having a tough start to 2022...

Read more »

happy miner, happy oil and gas worker with thumb raised wearing a hard hat amid rigging
Broker Notes

Own AGL (ASX:AGL) shares? JP Morgan is overweight, tips 23% upside in 2022

| Zach Bristow

Could 2022 be the year of recovery for the energy giant?

Read more »

cheap shares represented by hand crossing out the 'un' in 'unaffordable' using red marker
Blue Chip Shares

2 cheap ASX 200 shares rated as top buys

| Tristan Harrison

Pendal is one ASX 200 share rated as a leading buy.

Read more »

A woman in a business suit sits at her desk with gold bars in each hand while she kisses one bar with her eyes closed. Her desk has another three gold bars stacked in front of her. symbolising the rising Northern Star share price
Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips 27% upside for the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star's shares could be like gold dust for investors...

Read more »

Man looks shocked as he works on laptop on top a skyscraper with stockmarket figures in graphic behind him.
Share Market News

Why are BrainChip (ASX:BRN) shares smashing ASX 200 trading volumes today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The artificial intelligence tech company's share price is also sinking...

Read more »

ASX shares COVID the words crash with a declining arrow on top
Share Market News

Could the ASX 200 be poised for a historic crash?

| Bernd Struben

Overt central bank support for share markets could be nearing an end... for now.

Read more »

Man with his head in his head because of falling share price.
Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Nuix, Whitehaven Coal, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

Read more »

A woman looks distressed as she stares dramatically at her phone
Broker Notes

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinks 8% to 52-week low after brokers weigh in on its Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are sinking on Friday...

Read more »

A hand moves a building block from green arrow to red, indicating negative interest rates
Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) latest to join call for RBA interest rate hike in August 2022

| Zach Bristow

AMP reckons there will be a rate hike in August too.

Read more »

share price rising
Share Gainers

Why Anteotech, Appen, Boral, and Kogan shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising today...

Read more »

Woman in yellow hard hat and gloves puts both thumbs down
Share Market News

The Centaurus Metals (ASX:CTM) share price is tumbling 7% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral exploration company has emerged from a trading halt to announce it is conducting a capital raise

Read more »

ASX shares Business man marking buy on board and underlining it
Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Whitehaven sinks, BHP to unify

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

Read more »

share price plummeting down
Mergers & Acquisitions

Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) share price drops today following this bidding news

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices have retraced from last year's all-time highs.

Read more »

A Cronos Australia farmer and ASX cannabis shares investor stands in a field of cannabis plants and smiles at the camera
Share Gainers

Why is the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price in the green today?

| Zach Bristow

A new agreement will see exclusivity of sales and distribution in Greece.

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

Broker tips A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price to rise over 50%

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this struggling infant formula company's shares?

Read more »

Healthcare Shares

Has the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price dropped back into the buy zone?

| Tristan Harrison

CSL shares have been declining. Is it now an opportunity?

Read more »

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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

Read more »