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

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 »

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 »

Recent Share Market News

a woman
Share Gainers

Why the Iluka Resources share price climbed 15% in October

| Ken Hall

The Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) share price was a top performer amongst the ASX 200 as higher commodities prices…

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

Why the WiseTech Global share price crashed 25% lower in October

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price came under fire last month and fell a massive 25%...

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

CBA share price lower following divestment update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is trading lower today following an update on a divestment...

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Kathmandu shares rise on completion of Rip Curl acquisition

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Kathmandu Holdings (ASX: KMD) share price is on the rise this morning after the company announced the successful acquisition…

Read more »

a woman
Capital Raising

Pointsbet share price lower after completing institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is trading lower today after completing its institutional placement...

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

CSR share price whipped-sawed as it cuts dividend and issues guidance

| Brendon Lau

Don’t let the big jump in CSR Limited’s (ASX: CSR) interim net profit fool you. Things aren’t going gangbusters for…

Read more »

a woman
Mergers & Acquisitions

Bapcor share price on watch after latest takeover

| Ken Hall

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price is one to watch in early trade after the company's latest automotive parts…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Cleanaway share price on watch after acquisition update

| Ken Hall

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price is on watch after an update on its acquisition of SKM…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Here's why the LiveTiles share price surged 5% yesterday

| Nikhil Gangaram

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price closed 5% higher on Thursday after the company announced it will present at Microsoft…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Orica share price on watch after solid full-year result

| Ken Hall

The Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) share price is one to watch this morning after a solid full-year result headlined by…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Macquarie delivers 11% jump in first half profits to $1,457 million

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be on watch after the release of a solid half year result...

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price and the Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price were some of the worst…

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

The Afterpay share price fell 20% in October: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was out of form in October. Is this a buying opportunity for…

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price were amongst the worst…

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

Why these ASX cannabis shares were crushed in October

| James Mickleboro

Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH), AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8), and these ASX cannabis shares were crushed in October...

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM), and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Top ASX Stock Picks for November

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy this November. Here is what they came…

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Why the Serko share price is up 46% in just 8 days

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price has been on fire this month. Here's why...

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

3 ASX small caps that could be the next Xero or A2 Milk

| Tristan Harrison

ASX small caps are the best place to find the blue chips of tomorrow. Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is one…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

It's getting gloomier for iSignthis shareholders

| Tom Richardson

iSignthis shares have now been suspended for a month as it appears unable to satsify regulators for now about its…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Could this IPO be the next A2 or Bellamy's?

| Kate O'Brien

Goat milk infant formula manufacturer Nuchev has announced plans for an IPO. Targeting a $40 million capital raise, Nuchev plans…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals share price on watch after quarterly update

| Sebastian Bowen

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price has been trading higher today after the company released its results for…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Why the Xero share price could be in for a rough ride next week

| Brendon Lau

The risk-reward doesn’t favour the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price when the cloud-accounting software company hands down its first…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Free brokerage? Stake App or Goodments App could make you $100k richer

| Tom Richardson

Here's how save $10 a month on brokerage every month or more could see you earn up to a extra…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Starpharma share price on watch after latest trial results

| Ken Hall

The Starpharma Ltd (ASX: SPL) share price is on watch this afternoon following an update on its pancreatic cancer drug…

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Bubs, Jumbo, & Pro Medicus shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price and the Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price are two…

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Iluka, Redbubble, & St Barbara are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price and the Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price are two of four pushing notably…

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Reece share price surges higher on profit guidance

| Ken Hall

The Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) share price has struggled to climb higher in 2019 but the Aussie plumbing stock is…

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

AGL share price rebounds on the ASX

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price has surged higher in early trade following yesterday's FY2020 guidance update.

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Blackmores share price flat following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price is trading flat on the day of its annual general meeting. Here's what you…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Why I think Apple shares still look a great bet

| Tom Richardson

Apple shares have an awful lot going for them including the company's finanical strength and market-leading product offering.

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ, Jumbo, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU), and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares have been making…

Read more »

a woman
Resources Shares

Why the Iluka share price is surging higher

| Brendon Lau

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) share price is topping the leader board after the mineral sands miner excited investors…

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

ANZ share price sinks after cutting dividend franking to 70%

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is tumbling lower after it cut its dividend franking to…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Why I think a2 Milk shares are a buy today

| Tom Richardson

a2 Milk boasts a high return on equity and NZ$464.8 million. It's also expected to grow its profits at strong…

Read more »

a woman
Share Market News

Tilt Renewables share price on watch after updated guidance

| Ken Hall

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is one to watch after a bumper first-half result from the New…

Read more »

a woman
Share Gainers

Why the Marley Spoon share price jumped 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is jumping higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

Read more »

a woman
Share Fallers

Bubs share price sinks lower on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has come under pressure today following its first quarter update...

Read more »