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

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 »

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 »

Recent Share Market News

A boy with question mark on his forehead looking up as if watching an ASX share price
Share Market News

Why the Gentrack (ASX:GTK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Gentrack (ASX: GTK) share price will be on watch today following an update to the company's FY21 outlook. Here…

Read more »

Share Market News

Where next for the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price could be going higher from here according to analysts at Goldman…

Read more »

Share Market News

Is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price in the buy zone after its results?

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price was pushing higher on Wednesday. Can Woolworths shares go even higher from here?

Read more »

white arrow pointing down
Share Market News

a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch after downgrading guidance again

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch on Thursday after it downgraded its FY 2021…

Read more »

Share Market News

2 highly-rated ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this ASX growth share have been tipped as the ones for investors to buy right…

Read more »

hand restin g on laptop computer keyboard with stock prices on screen
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday.…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Appen sinks, Nine jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by around 0.9% today. The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price sank after reporting its…

Read more »

ASX share price movement represented by doctor pressing digitised screen with array of icons including one entitled health insurance,
Share Market News

FINEOS (ASX:FCL) share price under spotlight with HY21 report, new contract win

| Tristan Harrison

The FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC (ASX:FCL) share price will be on watch tomorrow after its HY21 result and a new…

Read more »

hand selecting unhappy face icon from choice of happy and neutral faces signifying worst performing asx shares
⏸️ ASX Shares

Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price hit by 25% fall in profit

| Mitchell Lawler

The Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX: SHG) share price dipped today after the salary packaging company reported its 2020 full year…

Read more »

Young man looking afraid representing ASX shares investor scared of market crash
Share Market News

Why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price could come under pressure on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price could come under pressure on Thursday following the release of its disappointing half…

Read more »

ASX tech shares
Share Market News

Macquarie Telecom (ASX:MAQ) share price on watch with more growth in HY21

| Tristan Harrison

The Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd. (ASX:MAQ) share price will be on watch after reporting its FY21 result to investors.

Read more »

A man walks up three brick pillars to a dollar sign.
Share Market News

Why you should think long-term when investing

| Kate O'Brien

Putting money away into a savings account means gains are guaranteed. But it can also mean investment returns are minimised.

Read more »

Two children and a dog get set to launch their friend rocketing high into the sky.
Share Market News

The Singular Health (ASX:SHG) share price launched 27% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Singular Health Group Ltd (ASX: SHG) share price rocketed 27% higher today, but with no news out we cover…

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
Share Market News

What on earth happened with the Payright (ASX:PYR) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Payright (ASX: PYR) share price had a strange day today, rising more than 10% at one point... for no…

Read more »

nextdc share price
Share Market News

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price on watch after strong half and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price could be on the move tomorrow after delivering a strong half year result and…

Read more »

Share Market News

Why the Autosports (ASX:ASG) share price tumbled 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Autosports Group Ltd (ASX: ASG) share price closed 7% down today after the car retailer announced its half-year results.

Read more »

A happy doctor in a white coat dancing due to his excitement over the EBOS acquisition
Share Market News

Allegra (ASX:AMT) share price lifts 6% after reporting loss

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Allegra (ASX: AMT) share price jumped up 6.45% today after the company released its half-yearly results. Here are the…

Read more »

catapult share price
Share Market News

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price in focus following half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price will be one to watch on Thursday following the release of its…

Read more »

Share Market News

What did the Japara (ASX:JHC) share price do after a big HY21 profit plunge?

| Tristan Harrison

The Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) share price was on watch today after reporting a large profit decline due to COVID-19.

Read more »

falling asx share price represented by woman making sad face
Share Market News

Here's why the Resapp (ASX:RAP) share price closed 5% lower

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Resapp (ASX: RAP) share price closed 5% lower today after the company reported a loss in first-half FY21 results.…

Read more »

Share Market News

Why is the Betmakers (ASX: BET) share price down 5.4%?

| Tony Yoo

The wagering business' stocks have grown handsomely the past few months. Is the party over for the ASX darling?

Read more »

man drawing rising line graph representing increasing apple stock
Share Market News

Here's why the Clearview Wealth (ASX:CVW) share price rose 3% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Clearview Wealth Ltd (ASX: CVW) share price has reacted well to the company's earnings report today. Here are the…

Read more »

supermarket asx shares represented by shopping trolley in supermarket aisle
Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) to move forward with Endeavour demerger

| Marc Sidarous

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) announced today that it would continue with the demerger of its liquor arm at the…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is up 13% in February, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price has gone up 13% in February 2021. Is it time to buy…

Read more »

Share Gainers

Why the Decmil (ASX:DCG) share price jumped 9% today

| James Mickleboro

The Decmil Group Limited (ASX:DCG) share price was on form and jumped 9% higher on Wednesday. Here's why investors were…

Read more »

CSR share price rising asx share price represented my man in hard hat giving thumbs up
Share Market News

The Thomson (ASX:TMZ) share price jumped 9% higher today after its latest announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Thomson Resources Ltd (ASX: TMZ) share price finished higher after providing an updated sale agreement of the Webbs and…

Read more »

falling healthcare asx share price Mesoblast capital raising
⏸️ ASX Shares

BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price plummets 15% on legal proceedings

| Mitchell Lawler

The BARD1 (ASX: BD1) share price took a major hit today after the company announced legal proceedings are being brought…

Read more »

Share Market News

Over The Wire (ASX:OTW) share price rockets after earnings, dividend boost

| Tony Yoo

Brisbane technology company wows the ASX with its growth prospects. Check out what spurred them on during the year of…

Read more »

Young doctor raising arms in air with hands in fists celebrating a new development
Share Market News

Up 61% in 2021, why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is marching higher again

| Bernd Struben

The Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price marched higher today and is now up more than 60% in 2021. We look…

Read more »

asx share price reacting to bitcoin represented by hand placing bitcoin in gold piggy bank
Share Market News

Aussie investors are now buying more Bitcoin than gold

| Sebastian Bowen

A new report suggests Aussie investors are now buying bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies more than precious metals like gold or…

Read more »

Medical staff wear hero capes, indicting strong shar [price performace for healthcare shares
Share Market News

Why is the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price climbing today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Paradigm (ASX: PAR) share price is up 2.8% after the company reported a loss in its first-half FY21 earnings.…

Read more »

hand on touch screen lit up by a share price chart moving higher
Share Gainers

Why the Retail Food (ASX:RFG) share price is 5% higher

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) share price is up more than 5.5% today. At the time of writing,…

Read more »

investor looking excited at rising fortescue share price on laptop
Share Market News

Why the Anteris Technologies (ASX:AVR) share price soared 23% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Anteris Technologies Ltd (ASX: AVR) share price rose an incredible 23% today after an online investor presentation yesterday.

Read more »

Share Market News

The Cosol (ASX:COS) share price jumped 8% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cosol (ASX:COS) share price advanced during today's trade following the company's release of its half-year results. Here are the…

Read more »

Share Market News

Why is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is continuing to fall today. Why are investors getting cold feet over this…

Read more »

Share Market News

Why the Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) share price is falling today

| Kerry Sun

The Home Consortium (ASX: HMC) share price is 4% lower despite the company outperforming its REIT peers and delivering a…

Read more »

stock growth chart
Share Gainers

Here's why the Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday following the release of its half year results...

Read more »

A miner reacts to a positive company report mobile phone representing rising iron ore price
Share Market News

Here's why the Venturex Resources (ASX:VXR) share price has rocketed 233%

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Venturex share price is on fire today booming up 233% following a capital placement announcement. Here are the details.

Read more »

asx share price increase represented by golden dollar sign rocketing out from white domes of lithium
⏸️ ASX Shares

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is skyrocketing 30% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price has skyrocketed this afternoon with no news out from the company. We take…

Read more »

white arrow pointing down
Share Market News

Credit Intelligence (ASX:CI1) share price takes a 19% nosedive

| Kerry Sun

The Credit Intelligence (ASX:CI1) share price is up 100% year-to-date, but slumped 19% today on half-year results

Read more »