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

Share Market News

Warren Buffett isn't buying the market dip, should you?

| Brendon Lau

Market bulls will be nervous. The world’s most famous investor is a big net seller of shares during the COVID-19…

Read more »

Share Market News

Why high dividend paying ASX shares are still the best way to secure a regular investment income

| Phil Harpur

Here's why high dividend paying shares are still the best way to secure a regular investment income, despite the challenges…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 simple steps to use this market crash to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could not only overcome the current market crash, but also capitalise on it to boost your retirement…

Read more »

Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's why...

Read more »

Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week. Here's…

Read more »

Share Market News

Tencent just bought 5% of Afterpay, is the share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price a buy after Tencent just bought a 5% stake of the buy now,…

Read more »

Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

Read more »

Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

Read more »

laptop keyboard with red sell button
Share Market News

Should we all just sell ASX shares in May and go away?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you take your ASX shares and 'sell in May and go away'? Here's your answer!

Read more »

Share Market News

Oil panic produces opportunities for ASX investors

| Alexandra Cain

We speak to 3 experts about the recent oil price volatility and what this might mean for investors in ASX…

Read more »

⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Here's the secret behind A2 Milk's monster 36% return on equity

| Regan Pearson

We break down the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) monster 36% return on equity (ROE) using the Du Pont…

Read more »

Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week.…

Read more »

May blocks
Share Market News

Why May might just be the most important month of 2020 for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why May might be the most important month of 2020 for ASX 200 shares

Read more »

Share Market News

Treasury Wine share price falls 5% as it faces another class action

| Kate O'Brien

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is down 5% today as the company faces its second class…

Read more »

Share Market News

The Warren Buffett indicator is flashing red for a market crash

| Brendon Lau

The big fall on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) today may be a taste of things to come. Warren Buffett's…

Read more »

a woman
Coronavirus News

5 quality ASX shares to buy in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

| Alexandra Cain

It’s a fire sale of equities, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy ASX shares at crazy prices. Here are 5…

Read more »

Share Fallers

Why Austal, Newcrest, Origin, & Virgin Money shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Friday...

Read more »

Share Gainers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Helloworld, Janus Henderson, & ResMed are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Janus Henderson Group plc (ASX:JHG) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four charging higher on Friday...

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

The Macquarie share price rose 35% in April

| Tristan Harrison

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price increased by 35% in April 2020. What will Macquarie do in May?

Read more »

Share Fallers

Metcash shares fall 20% in April: Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) shares slumped 20.95% lower in April, but is the Aussie supermarket a bargain buy or set…

Read more »

REITs

ASX REITs: Up 40% in April, should you buy Scentre shares?

| Ken Hall

ASX REITs including Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares recovered more than 40% in March, but is there still time to…

Read more »

Share Market News

ResMed share price on watch after smashing expectations in Q3

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price looks set to surge higher after smashing expectations in the third quarter...

Read more »

Share Gainers

The A2 Milk Company share price jumped 10% in April

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price was on form in April and raced higher once again. Here's why...

Read more »

Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in April

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price and three others were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in April...

Read more »

Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these shares were the best performers on the ASX 200 in April. Here's why they were…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

3 quality ASX 200 growth shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

I think Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX 200 shares would be great options for growth investors in May...

Read more »

a woman
Resources Shares

Is it too late to buy the outperforming Fortescue Metals share price?

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is outperforming after posting its quarterly and upgrading guidance. Here's what…

Read more »

a woman
Mergers & Acquisitions

Has Virgin Australia found its white knight?

| James Mickleboro

Takeover speculation for Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (ASX:VAH) is intensifying. Has the airline found its white knight?

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Will the ASX 200 roar back on positive COVID-19 drug news?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) come roaring back in positive COVID-19 drug news? Remdesivir may be helpful.

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as the ones to sell right now. Here's why...

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, IOOF, Mesoblast, & Oil Search are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares are two of four surging higher on Thursday. Here's…

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Northern Star, TPG Telecom, & Woolworths are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares have just delivered positive third quarter updates

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) releasing an update today. Here's are two ASX 200 updates…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

What you need to know about Woolworths quarterly sales surge

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price will be in focus this morning after the supermarket giant posted a…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Consumer confidence is up! Will ASX 200 shares follow?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can ASX 200 shares get a boost from increasing consumer confidence in Australia?

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

This ASX dividend star plans to grow its dividend by 31% in FY 2020 despite COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price jumped 10% on Wednesday after revealing strong growth despite COVID-19...

Read more »

a woman
Technology Shares

The hidden threat to this popular ASX tech stock

| Brendon Lau

The share price of this popular ASX 200 tech stock is holding up well during this COVID-19 downturn, but things…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Have $5,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Buy these 3 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Have $5,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Why not invest in these 3 ASX shares!

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Investor exodus sees $11.8 billion leave Australian funds in March

| James Mickleboro

Australian fund managers had their worst ever month of net outflows in March. Here's what you need to know...

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why...

Read more »