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

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 »

Three women dance and splash about in the shallow water of a beautiful beach on a sunny day.
Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

Read more »

A little brother and big brother stare back at each other, both have their arms crossed.
Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

Read more »

A woman looks shocked as she drinks a coffee while reading the paper.
Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

Read more »

a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow
Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

Read more »

Five guys in suits wearing brightly coloured masks, they are corporate superheroes.
Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

Read more »

Person with a handful of Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

Read more »

Percentage sign on a blue graph representing interest rates.
Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

Read more »

Recent Share Market News

Businessman holding bear figurine in one palm and bull figurine in other
Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Altium share price divides opinion right now...

Read more »

An aeroplane at an airport taxiing down the runway symbolising the improving Flight Centre share price
Share Fallers

Regional Express (ASX:REX) extends suspension of services and stand downs

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

Read more »

a woman lies on a medical bed for a cosmetic lasering session with a hand held laser directing light onto her cheek area.
Share Market News

SILK Laser (ASX:SLA) share price lifts 4% on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is executing on its growth plans...

Read more »

One twenty-something girl pushes her friend in a trolley directly towards the camera, both very excited.
Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares hit new all-time highs this earnings season

| Kerry Sun

Solid FY21 results helped these ASX 200 shares lift to fresh all-time highs.

Read more »

Busy freeway and tollway at dusk
Transport Shares

The Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price gained 6% in 3 weeks. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The toll road giant has been exciting investors over the last 21 days.

Read more »

A person with a round-mouthed expression clutches a device screen and looks shocked and surprised.
Share Gainers

Pan Asia Metals (ASX:PAM) share price soars another 53% following results update

| Zach Bristow

Pan Asia shares soar into the green again.

Read more »

Vanadium Resources share price person riding rocket indicating share price increase
Share Gainers

Why the AWN (ASX:AWN) share price is rocketing 29% higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good start to the month for this share...

Read more »

Young boy wearing a red hard hat frowning with his hands on his head.
Resources Shares

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is down 17% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

What went wrong with Rio shares last month?

Read more »

three excited doctors with hands in the air
Share Gainers

Will the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price continue its massive bull run?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's examine further.

Read more »

Man in mining or construction uniform sits on the floor with worried look on face
Share Fallers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price struggles as nickel battle heats up

| Zach Bristow

BHP shares are slipping in morning trade on Wednesday.

Read more »

man thinking about whether to invest in bitcoin
Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Metcash update, Wesfarmers goes ex-div

| James Mickleboro

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

Read more »

A shocked man sits at his desk looking at his laptop while talking on his mobile phone with declining arrows in the background representing falling ASX 200 shares today
Share Fallers

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) hits record low, slides a further 12% in August

| Zach Bristow

AGL Energy shares continue their run into the red over the year to date.

Read more »

A corporate executive in a suit and wearing boxing gloves slumps in the corner of the ring representing the battered Zip share price and consideration reportedly being given to dumping the company's UK operations
Share Fallers

RAIZ Invest (ASX:RZI) share price crashes 16% amid leadership fight

| James Mickleboro

The RAIZ Invest share price is falling heavily on Wednesday..

Read more »

IPO graphic
BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) 'Touch Ventures' eyes IPO

| Tristan Harrison

Afterpay’s Touch Ventures is considering an initial public offering.

Read more »

a man in a british union jack T shirt hurdles high into the air with london bridge visible in the background.
Share Market News

How did the ASX 200 shares perform compared to the FTSE 100 shares in August?

| Sebastian Bowen

How did the ASX 200 measure up against its British counterpart, the FTSE 100, over August?

Read more »

Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 1 Sept 2021.
Share Market News

11 straight months of gains for ASX 200. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott reveals the tussle between two iron ore companies for a Canadian nickel miner, and the ASX celebrates an 11-month…

Read more »

asx share price growth represented by cartoon man flexing biceps in front of charged battery
Share Gainers

Guess which sector August's top performing ASX shares all came from

| Kerry Sun

Lithium and battery stocks continue to deliver market leading returns in August.

Read more »

People on a rollercoaster waving hands in the air, indicating a plummeting or rising share price
Share Market News

Here's what a top broker thinks of the Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:ALG) share price

| Zach Bristow

This broker upgrades its rating on Ardent Leisure Group's shares.

Read more »

changing asx share price from acqusition represented by man reaching out to touch acquisition sign
Share Fallers

APA Group (ASX:APA) confirms potential Basslink Bank acquisition

| Zach Bristow

APA responds to media speculation today.

Read more »

a woman ponders products on a supermarket shelf while holding a tin in one hand and holding her chin with the other.
Share Fallers

Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price drops following trading update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Metcash is performing in FY 2022..

Read more »

a smiling doctor looks at her computer screen with medical imaging X-rays on a light screen in the background.
Healthcare Shares

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price is lifting on its COVID-related technology

| Marc Sidarous

The healthcare company is moving to Phase 2 trials of its imaging technology that's helping COVID-19 patients.

Read more »

A boy is excited because he won the computer game.
Share Gainers

This ASX 200 share delivered the highest share price gains this earnings season

| Kerry Sun

This top-performing share exceeded even its own expectations.

Read more »

a doctor with stethoscope around neck sits as a computer with head in hand, looking despondent.
Share Fallers

Why the Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price is tumbling 7%

| James Mickleboro

It has been a mixed day for Imugene shares...

Read more »

shadow of a man looking out a window with arrows signifying falling share price
Share Fallers

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers' shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

Read more »

These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
52-Week Highs

The Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price surged 35% in August to a 52-week high. Here's why.

| Ken Hall

Shares in the natural health group had a very healthy last month.

Read more »

A hand hovers over a laptopn sparkling with tech symbols, indicating ASX technology shares
Share Gainers

August was a great month for the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price

| James Mickleboro

It was another great month for this market darling...

Read more »

group of friends jump on the beach
Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in August...

Read more »

asx share price falling lower represented by investor wearing paper bag on head with sad face
Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

It was another good month for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) in August. The benchmark index recorded its 11th…

Read more »

A woman leans forward with her hand behind her ear, as if trying to hear information.
Share Fallers

August wasn't a great month for the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

How did shares in the hearing implant manufacturer perform in August?

Read more »

asx share price fall represented by investor with head in hands
How to invest

Warning: This is when the share market will turn

| Tony Yoo

Stocks are going pretty well. But don't be complacent, warns one expert. This is not normal!

Read more »

woman on phone
Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price has beaten the ASX 200 in the last year

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie telco are on fire in 2021

Read more »

Three people sit on safe cheering with pizza on table
Share Market News

3 tempting ASX shares that rocketed after their results

| Tony Yoo

These stocks shot up in August, but one expert reckons it's not too late to get a pizza the action...

Read more »

one hundred dollar notes planted in the ground representing growth asx shares
Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to celebrate the start of spring by sowing some new investment seeds? These are some of the ASX shares…

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 Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the market today...

Read more »

bull market encapsulated by bull running up a rising stock market price
Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Harvey Norman falls, Mesoblast sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, though the Mesoblast share price dropped heavily.

Read more »

Two women jumping into the air.
Share Market News

2 excellent ASX 200 shares named as buys for September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been named as buys...

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 small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares have been named as buys...

Read more »

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

Brokers think these 2 top ASX shares are buys in September 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Leading brokers believe that these 2 ASX shares could be buys.

Read more »

A male ASX investor wearing glasses and a beanie and denim shirt puts his hand to his chin wondering whether to buy ASX shares
Broker Notes

Here's what this top broker thinks of the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Altium share price has fallen heavily this week...

Read more »

young boys open mouthed in front of shares graph
Share Market News

ASX reporting wrap-up: Harvey Norman, Cettire, PointsBet

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Tuesday...

Read more »