Motley Fool Australia
  •  

    Notifications

    Scott

    Wondering where you should invest $1,000 right now?

    Scott Phillips just released his 5 best stocks to buy right now and you could grab the names of these stocks instantly!

    Learn More
  • Log Out
  • Menu
  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

Woman with an amazed expression has her hands and arms out with a laptop in front of her.
Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock turned $5,000 into $34,264 in just three years!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into this ASX 200 stock for years, sending the share price soaring.

Read more »

Stock market chart in green with a rising arrow symbolising a rising share price.
Record Highs

Breaking: The ASX 200 just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian shares have exploded 16.8% higher in two months.

Read more »

Warren Buffett
Share Market News

$10,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Laura Stewart

The past 5 years have been especially fruitful for Berkshire Hathaway investors.

Read more »

a woman holds her finger to the side of her face and looks upwards as she thinks about something.
Share Market News

Where to invest when the ASX 200 hits an all time high?

| Aaron Bell

With the ASX creeping towards a record high, here are some options to consider

Read more »

Young man with a laptop in hand watching stocks and trends on a digital chart.
Share Market News

Which investment trends drove equity markets in May according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 increased 4.2% in May.

Read more »

A woman looks questioning as she puts a coin into a piggy bank.
Opinions

The ASX 200 is approaching its all-time high. Here's why I'm not buying shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm not seeing what the broader market is.

Read more »

Warren Buffett
Opinions

Three ASX 200 shares Warren Buffett could buy

| Steve Holland

If Warren Buffett had to add three ASX shares to his portfolio, he would likely look at these three top…

Read more »

An excited man stretches his arms out above his head as he reaches a mountain peak.
Record Highs

Breaking: CBA shares hit a new record of $180

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares can't possibly keep rising can they?

Read more »

Recent Share Market News

Female ASX travel shares investor with surprised expression drinks a cup of tea while reading the newspaper at her desk
Share Market News

Here's why the Ionic Rare Earths (ASX:IXR) share price is up 190% YTD

| Brooke Cooper

The Ionic Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: IXR) share price has had a momentous year so far, after a run of…

Read more »

rocketing asx share price represented by man riding golden dollar sign speeding through clouds
Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know about this…

Read more »

asx share price increase represented by golden dollar sign rocketing out from white domes of lithium
Share Market News

Why the Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is rocketing 25%

| Bernd Struben

The Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is rocketing today, up 25%. We take a look at what's driving interest in…

Read more »

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

Decmil (ASX:DCG) share price lifts on $25 million contract win

| Mitchell Lawler

The Decmil Group Limited (ASX: DCG) share price is lifting today following the announcement of another $25 million contract win.

Read more »

rising ASX share price represented by paper plane made from news paper
Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price edges higher on strategy update

| Kerry Sun

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is edging higher after the company advised it is focusing on initiatives to reduce costs…

Read more »

Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management, Silver Lake, Volpara, & Vulcan are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX:SLR) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) are two of four ASX shares pushing higher today...

Read more »

Cheerful Father And Son Competing In Video Games At Home
Share Market News

Why the PlaySide (ASX:PLY) share price leapt 8% this morning

| Bernd Struben

The PlaySide (ASX: PLY) share price is on the rise. We look at what news the ASX game developer announced…

Read more »

A mining worker wearing a hard hat, orange high vis vest and blue long-sleeved shirt raises his fists in celebration with an excited expression on his face
Share Market News

Why the Strike Resources (ASX:SRK) share price is leaping 12%

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Resources Limited (ASX: SRK) share price is flying today after the company made a major iron ore announcement.…

Read more »

Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.15%: Westpac asset sale, Webjet update, gold miners jump

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

Read more »

A happy businessman pointing up, inidicating a rise in share price
Share Market News

Why the Bailador (ASX:BTI) share price is lifting this morning

| Brooke Cooper

The Bailador (ASX: BTI) share price is lifting today after the technology investment company shared acquisition news on its subsidiary.

Read more »

Man in hard hat rolling his eyes at a falling ASX share price. builder
Share Market News

What's going on with the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group (ASX:CIM) share price is flat today despite the company announcing a new contract from the Queensland Government.

Read more »

falling waste ASX share price represented by broom sweeping cash into dust pan
Share Market News

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price headaches continue with Veolia lawsuit

| Bernd Struben

The Cleanaway Waste (ASX:CWY) share price is slipping in morning trade. We take a look at the company's latest acquisition…

Read more »

An electric vehicle charging up, surrounded by symbols indicating the elements involved in growing the EV industry and ASX share price
Share Market News

Victoria to tax electric vehicles? What this could mean for ASX lithium shares

| Marc Sidarous

As the Victorian government gets set to introduce a world-first tax on electric vehicles, we look at what it may…

Read more »

Share Gainers

Here's why the Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price is storming higher on Thursday after releasing study results from the second…

Read more »

rise in asx share price represented by one hundred dollar notes flying freely through the air
Share Market News

Vital Metals (ASX:VML) shares halted pending capital raise

| Kerry Sun

The Vital Metals Limited (ASX: VML) share price will be on watch tomorrow after the company entered a trading halt…

Read more »

Falling ASX retail share price represented by sad shopper sitting in mall.
Share Market News

Why the Unibail (ASX:URW) share price is edging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX:URW) share price is edging lower despite the company finalising the sale of its French office buildings.

Read more »

Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher after appointing a former Tesla executive to its board...

Read more »

Zip share price man hitting digital screen saying buy now pay later
Share Market News

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price lower following update

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday following the release of an update on new agreements...

Read more »

asx share price on watch represented by investor looking through magnifying glass
Share Market News

Why the Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is in focus

| Aaron Teboneras

The Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price will be in focus this morning after the company announced a long-term contract with a…

Read more »

asx airport shares represented by plane and luggage next to large question mark
Share Market News

Vaccines have begun, what might this mean for ASX airport shares?

| Brooke Cooper

As of today 0.79% of Australians have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Let's take a look at what this might mean…

Read more »

Share Market News

Why this fund likes these 3 exciting ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The fund Clime Capital Ltd (ASX:CAM) has identified a number of ASX shares that it likes the look of, including…

Read more »

falling asx share price and profits represented by investor holding calculator with zero on screen
Sector

Revealed: 4 least profitable industries in Australia

| Tony Yoo

Be aware of the risks if you hold shares in these sectors. Some companies might return to profit, but some…

Read more »

asx share price on watch represented by ship captain looking through binoculars
Share Market News

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price will be on watch today following the company's announcement of a completed vessel delivery.

Read more »

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

Is the new CBA BNPL service bad news for Afterpay and Zip shares?

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is launching a BNPL service. Is this bad news for Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and…

Read more »

Investor sitting in front of multiple screens watching share prices
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

Read more »

women with a pencil in her hand looking at a screen
Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, CBA launches BNPL, Fonterra reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.5% today. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has announced a BNPL product.

Read more »

asx share price surge represented by hand holding rocket taking off
Share Market News

The Kleos (ASX:KSS) share price launched 6% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Kleos (ASX: KSS) share price was charging higher today. However, with no news out we take a look at…

Read more »

2 businessmen shaking hands, indicating a partnership deal and share price lift
Share Market News

Why the Kyckr (ASX:KYK) share price surged 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Kyckr (ASX: KYK) share price surged 19% higher today after a positive new partnership was announced. Here's the rundown.

Read more »

man holding hard hat and giving thumbs up representing rising mining asx share price
Share Market News

Why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price has rocketed today

| Marc Sidarous

The Metalstech (ASX: MTC) share price rocketed higher today on news the miner would spin off its lithium assets.

Read more »

Two happy people use their hands as binoculars, indicating a positive ASX share price or on watch
Share Market News

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price will be on watch on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of an announcement after…

Read more »

ASX shares index rebalance Graphic of suited man balancing scales with a dollar symbol and a world globe
Share Market News

Which ASX shares with ethical values are seeing returns in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Wondering whether investing ethically will lessen profitability? Here are 3 ethical Australian companies making coin on the share market.

Read more »

hit to asx shares represented by two fists being pushed forward
Share Market News

Should ASX investors own Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) as a defensive investment?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price, still near record highs, remains notoriously volatile. Should ASX investors embrace it as a defensive asset?

Read more »

A hand outstretched with questionmarks floating above it, indicating uncertainty about a ahreprice
Share Market News

Is the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price a buy or hold?

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is slipping today, but remains well in the black for the year. Are Commonwealth Bank…

Read more »

Scared looking people on a rollercoaster ride representing volatility.
Share Gainers

How much have investors made (or lost) on Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much have ASX investors gained (or lost) on the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price? It depends when they…

Read more »

Woman in pink shirt ticks checklist with red checkmarks
Share Market News

Brokers are bullish about these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Kerry Sun

Brokers see upside in ASX 200 shares including Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) and AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)

Read more »

Share Market News

Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price sinks 6% on collaboration news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti (ASX: NOV) share price is down 6.4% in mid-afternoon trade despite announcing its collaboration with LITT.

Read more »

asx share price fall represented by lady in striped tshirt making sad face against orange background
Share Market News

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic (ASX: CIM) share price is in the red today despite announcing a new contract award. Here are the…

Read more »

white arrow pointing down
Share Fallers

Why Corp Travel Management, IGO, Limeade, & ResApp are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Wednesday...

Read more »

Dividend Shares

This ASX company has increased or maintained dividends for 44 years

| Lucas Radbourne

Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) has maintained or increased its dividend yields for the past 44 years. We take a closer…

Read more »

Biotechnology graphics
Share Market News

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) to commence phase II clinical trials

| Kerry Sun

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) and its target acquisition company, Halucenex, have taken the first steps for its phase II…

Read more »