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

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 »

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 »

Recent Share Market News

Share Market News

Structural Monitoring Systems share price up 20% after releasing unaudited FY20 results last week

| Chris Chitty

The Structural Monitoring Systems share price is up following the release of an annual result summary and an update about…

Read more »

Army tankers
Share Market News

EOS share price on watch following defence spending talks

| Daryl Mather

The EOS share price will be on watch today after the company announced it's in negotiations with the government for…

Read more »

Share Market News

Mayne Pharma share price on watch after announcing major Novast Laboratories agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price will be one to watch this morning after announcing a deal with…

Read more »

52-Week Highs

Why Domino's and these ASX 200 shares have just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX 200 shares have just hit new highs...

Read more »

⏸️ Investing

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Afterpay, Tech push ASX 200 back above 6,000

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at which shares moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and the…

Read more »

most shorted ASX shares
Share Market News

These are 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

Read more »

Share Market News

Electro Optic Systems share price on watch after winning major government defence contract

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price will be on watch on Monday after the technology company won…

Read more »

Worried young male investor watches financial charts on computer screen
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

Read more »

Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are bullish on…

Read more »

hand drawing a clock face with the words time to sell
Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and these ASX shares as sells for next week.…

Read more »

Share Market News

The Webjet share price is dividing analysts even as it becomes a likely takeover target

| Brendon Lau

There are many reasons why the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price will be in the spotlight in FY21 as…

Read more »

Share Market News

Another stock market crash may be ahead. I'd take these 3 steps to get rich from it

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-quality stocks and taking a long-term view could be a successful strategy in taking advantage of a potential stock…

Read more »

Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

Read more »

Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

Read more »

Share Market News

Forget gold! I'd buy dirt-cheap stocks today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

The long-term prospects for the stock market could be more attractive than gold, and may be a better means to…

Read more »

Happy young man and woman throwing dividend cash into air in front of orange background.
Share Market News

Looking to start a share portfolio? Here are 3 quality ASX shares to begin with

| Phil Harpur

My 3 top ASX share picks to get you started in investing. These companies operate in different sectors, providing you…

Read more »

Share Market News

How I'd invest after the worst stock market crash in 10 years

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of high-quality stocks after a market crash could lead to high returns in the long run…

Read more »

asx share price dividend yield represented by street sign saying the word yield.
Share Market News

The 3 reasons why I'd build a dividend share portfolio right now

| Peter Stephens

Today's lack of attractive opportunities, low valuations and long-term growth potential could be the reasons to build a dividend portfolio.

Read more »

Macquarie shre price asx share price opportunity represented by road sign saying opportunity ahead
Share Market News

Stock market crash round 2: why more buying opportunities could be ahead

| Peter Stephens

An uncertain future for the world economy could cause a further stock market crash. Here’s why there could be opportunities…

Read more »

Share Market News

The latest ASX stocks to be downgraded by top brokers today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) running out of puff but these ASX shares may face more pressure as brokers downgraded…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Westpac share price lower after admitting to underpaying staff

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price dropped lower on Friday after the banking giant admitted to underpaying its staff...

Read more »

Castle surrounded by wide moat
Share Market News

These 3 ASX shares have incredible network moats

| Regan Pearson

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) have powerful network moats which add incredible long-term value as the…

Read more »

Share Market News

Advanced Braking share price soars more than 40% with licence agreement

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Advanced Braking share price has soared over 40% after entering into a technology licencing agreement with VEEM.

Read more »

Share Market News

Mobilicom share price soars 43% on shift to volume manufacturing

| Chris Chitty

The Mobilicom share price has rocketed more than 43% on Friday, following a successful customer review and a move toward…

Read more »

Green dollar sign rocket on the back of a man.
Share Market News

Why the BNK Banking share price has surged 37% today

| Matthew Donald

The BNK Banking share price has surged today after the release of its COVID-19 trading update, which delivered strong growth…

Read more »

Share Market News

Lovisa share price up 5% as retailer provides business update

| Kate O'Brien

The Lovisa share price is up after re-opening their stores and reporting a surge in online sales during the fourth…

Read more »

Share Market News

Why you can expect further gains for ASX shares this quarter

| Brendon Lau

History is on the side of ASX bulls. Whenever the S&P 500 Index records a big jump in the previous…

Read more »

sign containing the words buy now, asx growth shares ANZ Bank broker upgrade
Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

Read more »

Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.55%: Cochlear jumps on FDA approval, Adbri crushed on contract loss

| James Mickleboro

Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 index on Friday. Here's why...

Read more »

Share Market News

Tubi share price soars 250% with COVID-19 business update

| Nikhil Gangaram

After a COVID-19 update released before trade this morning, the Tubi Ltd (ASX:2BE) share price soared more than 250% in…

Read more »

Share Gainers

Why Lovisa, PointsBet, Transurban, & WiseTech shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four ending the week on a high.…

Read more »

Circuit board altium share price
Share Market News

BrainChip share price up 25% on milestone

| Daryl Mather

BrainChip is a US-based start-up listed on the ASX. An advancement in one of its AI products saw the BrainChip…

Read more »

Share Fallers

Why Adbri, BlueScope, Netwealth, & Rio Tinto shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) and Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Friday. Here's why they…

Read more »

Share Fallers

Why the Adbri share price is crashing 26% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) share price is crashing 23% lower on Friday morning. Here's why the company formerly known as…

Read more »

3 men at bar betting on sports online 16.9
Share Gainers

PointsBet share price zooms 5% higher on Detroit Tigers deal

| James Mickleboro

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is zooming higher on Friday after announcing a deal with the Detroit Tigers...

Read more »

Share Gainers

Cochlear share price charges higher on US FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is pushing higher on Friday after obtaining US FDA approval for four new products...

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Risk to supermarkets is rising but is Woolworths share price still a buy?

| Brendon Lau

ASX supermarket stocks are getting a second wind since the second wave of COVID-19 cases, but Goldman is warning that…

Read more »

2 people at mining site, bhp share price, mining shares
Share Market News

Rio Tinto share price on watch after Oyu Tolgoi update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch on Friday after a mixed update on its Oyu…

Read more »

Investor riding a rocket blasting off over a share price chart
Share Market News

Why the Dorsavi share price rocketed 277% higher yesterday

| Chris Chitty

The Dorsavi share price soared on Thursday following the announcement of a partnership with QBE for the use of Dorsavi…

Read more »

Share Market News

Lovisa share price on watch after full year sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) share price could be on the move on Friday after the release of a full…

Read more »