Month: May 2022

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is in the red today, but some ASX 200 mining shares are falling harder.

The ASX 200 benchmark index is sliding 1.16% today. However, the S&P/ASX 200 Resources Index (ASX: XJR) is down nearly 3%.

Let’s take a look at how ASX 200 mining shares are faring today.

BHP, Rio, Fortescue fall

Three mining shares suffering on the ASX today are Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO), BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG).

Rio shares have fallen 3.7%, BHP shares have descended 2.81% while Fortescue shares have slid 2.65%.

China iron ore futures fell 7% on Tuesday to nearly a two-month low, a Reuters report cited by NAB trade stated.

Iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange dropped to US$112.80, the lowest level since 16 March. Singapore iron ore futures also dropped 4.2%.

GF Futures analysts quoted by Reuters suggested US rate rises are impacting commodity prices. Analysts added: “That has led to significant decline in commodities prices denominated in US dollars such as iron ore.”

Rio Tinto, BHP, and Fortescue Metals are all iron ore producers. COVID-19 lockdowns in China could also be impacting iron ore prices, my Foolish colleague Brooke reported today.

Meanwhile, Macquarie has suggested BHP shares could command a re-rating following the demerger of its petroleum business.

ASX 200 mining share price recap

The BHP share price has dropped 13% in the past year, while Rio shares have descended nearly 23%. Meanwhile, the Fortescue share price has also plunged 23% over the past 12 months.

For perspective, the benchmark ASX 200 index has shed nearly 2% in a year.

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• Why is the Fortescue share price sinking 6% on Monday?

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The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price is down 0.7% in afternoon trading.

AMP shares closed yesterday at $1.16 and are currently trading for $1.15.

But even with that dip, analysts at UBS believe the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) listed wealth management company is 27% overvalued.

What is the UBS price target?

Analysts at the leading broker have retained their sell rating on AMP shares.

They reported that AMP’s funds under management update, released last Thursday, was in line with their expectations. However, AMP’s assets under management were below expectations.

The company’s Australian Wealth Management segment’s assets under management declined to $136.5 million in Q1 2021, down from $142.3 million in Q1 2021. The fall was due to a combination of outflows and investment losses.

Citing concerns over a structural deterioration in the AMP’s core wealth business, UBS analysts believe the AMP share price is lofty. UBS has a 90 cent price target on the company’s shares.

That’s just over 27% below the current price of $1.15.

AMP share price snapshot

Whether AMP shares will retrace 27% in line with the expectations of UBS analysts remains to be seen.

We do know that, so far in 2022, the ASX wealth manager has been handily outperforming.

Year-to-date the AMP share price has gained 15.2%. That compares to a loss of 7.2% posted by the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

AMP also pays a 3.1% trailing dividend yield, 90% franked.

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Many ASX property shares have come under pressure in recent weeks, as concerns over rising interest rates have weighed on investor sentiment.

Unease amid macroeconomic events has led to a sell-off in the sector, with some real estate shares seeing notable losses. While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has slipped 4.2% lower in the past week, the real estate sector is 9.2% worse off.

In light of the situation, we are taking a look at three ASX property shares that are currently debt-heavy. As such, these companies could suffer further falls in the event of additional interest rate hikes.

Debt strapped property shares on the ASX

Before we dive into these companies, it is important to note that high debt levels don’t necessarily mean financial trouble is inevitable. At present, all three have interest payments ‘well covered’ by their earnings before interest and tax (EBIT).

Although, with debt-to-equity ratios above 50%, these ASX property shares are certainly in a more precarious position than they would be if debts were below 40%.

Centuria Office REIT (ASX: COF)

We begin with the least indebted ASX property share on our list, both in percentage and absolute terms. Centuria Office REIT is a real estate investment trust (REIT) operating under the guidance of Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI).

As of 31 December 2021, the office real estate-focused REIT recorded $810.22 million worth of debt on its balance sheet. This figure corresponds with a 54.5% debt-to-equity ratio, which is considered high. Even after cash is factored in, the net debt level is around 48%.

Despite this, analysts at Morgans are expecting a distribution of 17 cents per unit in FY23.

Cromwell Property Group (ASX: CMW)

The next ASX property share on our list is the ‘cheapest’ based on price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. Global real estate fund manager Cromwell Property Group operates across Europe, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand with a total of $12.1 billion in assets under management.

At the end of last year, Cromwell reportedly held $2.166 billion worth of debt on its balance sheet. This translates to an 80.3% debt-to-equity ratio, which reduces to 76.3% net of cash. Though, it is worth mentioning the group maintained a 22% profit margin during the depths of the pandemic.

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG)

Lastly, the final installment in our debt-burdened ASX property shares is Scentre Group. This real estate company is known for its portfolio consisting of 42 Westfield centres mostly scattered throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Scentre Group is the most debt-loaded out of our three shares, carrying a total of $15.918 billion worth of debt. Doing the sums, this works out to be a debt-to-equity ratio of 83% and 78% net of cash.

Fortunately for shareholders, the group has swung back into profitability after a difficult period in 2020. However, investors are understandably cautious about how higher interest rates might make operations more expensive for ASX-listed property shares like Scentre Group looking forward.

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Waking up these days, I check my phone through my fingers.

What has the US market done overnight, and what’s in store for the ASX?

This morning when I checked, the S&P 500 – America’s premier share price index – was down 3.2%.

Ouch.

On one hand, it’s the equivalent of ripping off a band-aid: at least we know what to expect, and it’s over quickly.

On the other, it has the potential to ruin a day, even before you get out of bed!

Except it kinda feels like having a band-aid ripped off almost every day, recently, doesn’t it?

Most of us feel a little punch drunk at the moment.

As I write this, the S&P/All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is down. Again.

It’s draining, even for those of us who’ve been investing – privately and professionally – for well over two decades.

And that’s important.

I have a cast iron stomach for market volatility. I do like the opportunity of buying more shares at lower prices.

But I’m not immune from the financial pain and emotional challenge of falling share prices.

It gets to us all.

There is no vaccination for this one. There’s not even any real treatment.

We just have to grit our teeth and get through it.

The good news?

There’s actually quite a bit.

First, we’ve been here before. Over and over and over. Market history is full of slumps, falls and crashes.

It’s not new. It’ll happen again. As I said, we’ve been here, before.

Second, that market history is pretty compelling: The Australian and US markets have never yet failed to recover from slumps, then go higher.

A guarantee? No. No-one knows the future.

But is it likely that more than a century of market history breaks down in 2022? No, I don’t think so.

Or, to spin the question around: Isn’t it likely that this slump is like the others before it – that we come out to new highs?

I think so, yes.

If that line of argument sounds familiar, that’s because I was using it almost exactly two years ago, as investors worried about the impact of COVID on the ASX and international markets.

I did say we’d been here before, right?

Maybe that’s cold comfort.

After all, a little history lesson doesn’t cover the losses, does it?

And so, I’m going to go back to my favourite ‘picture tells 1,000 words’ investment chart – the 30-year graph, produced by Vanguard, of the returns of various asset classes..

Can you imagine how many times, over the past 30 years, shares have fallen?

Can you imagine how many dire headlines?

How many ‘unprecedented’ events, real and imagined?

How many times investors have worried about what might come next?

Let’s do a quick, abbreviated roll call.

The last three decades started with a recession.

A few years later, we had the Asian Currency Crisis.

Fast forward (but not too far) and the dot.com boom imploded.

Then, soon after, there were the 9/11 attacks.

An investor, then, could have been excused for wondering if our way of life would change forever (sound familiar?).

The Bali bombing came next. Then the second Iraq War.

The GFC started soon after.

I’m going to stop, there.

That list barely covers the first half of the last 30 years.

(Plus, it’s easier to remember what came next, including COVID and the first Australian recession in a long, long time.)

See, if I’d told you, in advance, all of the things that were going to rock the world over those three decades, you might well tell me I was crazy for risking my money in shares.

In anything, really.

You know the punchline, though, right?

A hypothetical $10,000 invested in Australian shares in mid-1991 had turned into more than $160,000 thirty years later.

Not in the absence of real and imagined economic and societal shocks.

But despite those things.

And those shocks had very real impacts on our markets!

The last 30 years isn’t the story of uninterrupted gains, month-in and month-out.

It’s the story of headlines, market booms and slumps (even a crash or three), uncertainty, fear, greed and everything else that goes with it.

And the ASX still managed an average 9.7%, per year, over that period, resulting in a 16 times return.

I can’t be any clearer.

Investing works.

I don’t blame you for worrying.

Losing money is an awful feeling.

Uncertainty is emotionally and sometimes physically draining.

There’s no judgement from me.

But there is an exhortation.

Maybe it’s different this time.

Maybe 2022 is the year that, for the first time in economic history, Australia’s market hits a never-to-be-repeated high point.

But I very much doubt it.

Companies are innovating. Selling products and services.

Finding new ways to grow.

Being more productive.

Improving our lives.

And we get to share in the societal and economic upside – the first by living in this wonderful country, and the second by saving and investing a small portion of our earnings in the share market.

The cost? We have to live through volatility.

The reward?

Well, I reckon Australia’s best days are ahead of us… and I think the same is true for the ASX.

We just have to keep our eyes on the horizon, and stay the course.

It’s time to dig in.

Fool on!

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In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has recovered from its intraday lows but remains on course to record yet another sizeable decline. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down 1.1% to 7,038.1 points.

Four ASX shares that are falling more than most today are listed below. Here’s why they are sinking:

AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB)

The AUB share price is down 11.5% to $19.53. This morning the insurance broker announced the successful completion of the institutional component of its $350m capital raising. These funds were raised at $19.50 per new share, which represented an 11.6% discount to its last close price. The proceeds will be used to fund the acquisition of Tysers for $880 million.

Block Inc (ASX: SQ2)

The Block share price is down 8.5% to $122.71. This follows an even greater decline by the payments giant’s NYSE listed shares during overnight trade on Wall Street. Investors were selling Block’s shares amid weakness in the tech sector, a significant drop in the bitcoin price, and the release of several less-than-bullish broker notes.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN)

The BrainChip share price is down 13% to $1.05. Investors have been selling this artificial intelligence technology company’s shares despite there being no news out of it. However, its shares did surge higher yesterday amid excitement over an unannounced partnership with Arm. This may have led to some traders taking profit today.

Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH)

The Pushpay share price is down 4.5% to $1.20. This decline may have been driven by investor nerves ahead of the payments company’s full-year results release tomorrow. Pushpay’s results have been a touch underwhelming over the last 18 months, putting significant pressure on its shares. Some investors may be fearing tomorrow’s will be the same.

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It’s another day, another fall for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) so far this Tuesday. The ASX 200 is currently down by another depressing 1.12% and is hovering at just over 7,040 points at the time of writing.

But let’s not let that get us down. Instead, let’s check out the shares that are presently topping the ASX 200’s trading volume charts, according to investing.com.

The 3 most traded ASX 200 shares by volume this Tuesday

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)

Diversified ASX 200 mining giant South32 is our first share worth checking out today. So far this Tuesday, a hefty 19.8 million South32 shares have been flicked around the markets.

There has been no major news or announcements out of the miner so far today, save for a routine share buyback notice. So it’s probably the company’s ongoing buybacks, as well as the steep 3.5% drop South32 shares have suffered through today, that is responsible for this trading volume we see.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH)

A rare appearance by ASX 200 gaming company Tabcorp is next up to have a look at. As it currently stands, a sizeable 21.26 million Tabcorp shares have changed hands. Again, we have no major news out of Tabcorp today. Not even a share buyback notice.

Thus, we can likely attribute this high volume to the pricing movements of the company’s shares. The Tabcorp share price has not escaped from today’s sell-off and is currently down 1.4% at $5.03. That means Tabcorp has now lost close to 5% of its value over the past five trading days.

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)

Rounding out our list today is the ASX 200 lithium stock Pilbara Minerals. Pilbara has seen a whopping 31.18 million of its shares bought and sold on the markets thus far this Tuesday. Again, it seems we have a share price move to thank for this high volume, and again, it’s a move in the red. Pilbara has lost a further 1.76% of its value so far today, and is now back at $2.52 a share. That puts this company’s losses over the past month at close to 20%.

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The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price is experiencing high levels of volatility.

Earlier today, the battery materials and technology company dropped as much as 11% to around $3.60. However, it has since rebounded 13% from that 52-week low. It’s now 0.25% in the green at $4.07.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is suffering from elevated selling by investors at the moment. There is a lot of market focus on high inflation and the potential of rising interest rates.

At the time of writing, the ASX 200 is down by 1.14%. But, who knows what is going to happen next?

Is the Novonix share price an opportunity?

While Novonix may have regained the lost ground of the day, it is still down significantly over longer timeframes. Over the past month, Novonix shares have fallen by 35% and since the start of the year, the Novonix share price has fallen by around 60%.

The broker Morgans currently has a rating of ‘hold’ on the business, with a price target of $4.88. That implies a possible rise of around 20%. Morgans noted that the cost of the recent listing onto the NASDAQ of a few million dollars was a one-off, which impacted its earnings. The business started trading on the NASDAQ at the start of February 2022.

Operational progress

One of the recent highlights from the company earlier this year was the closed anode material supply agreement and strategic investment in US-based KORE Power. Novonix will be the exclusive supplier of graphite anode material to KORE Power’s US operations. Novonix agreed to invest US$25 million for an approximate 5% stake in KORE Power. The deliveries will start in 2024.

It is continuing to engage with Samsung SDI and Sanyo and other tier 1 cell and automotive manufacturers for capacity planning for the next production facility.

A technology development agreement was signed with Phillips 66 to leverage both parties’ expertise to collaborate on “the development and optimisation of feedstock and anode processing with the goal of higher performance, lower carbon intensity materials”.

It also said that it’s continuing to engage and progress relationships with multiple international companies for potential technology partnership opportunities and monitor clean energy policies in North America and Europe.

In terms of the battery technology solutions activities, it said it has seen continued strong revenue growth each quarter with expansion of hardware sales and research and development service offerings by adding and growing key strategic accounts.

With the Emera energy storage system project, it is assembling four full-scale pack prototype systems for testing with Emera.

Regarding the cathode synthesis technology activities, it said it has been expanding its internal cathode development team and capabilities.

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The Firefinch Ltd (ASX: FFX) share price is struggling lately, slipping 21.75% over the last 5 trading sessions.

Its suffering has come amid news of insider selling and updates on the company’s planned demerger.

At the time of writing, the Firefinch share price is 89 cents, 5.82% lower than its previous close.

For context, the broader market is also having a rough trot. The benchmark All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is down 1.22% today and 4.6% over the last week.

Additionally, the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) has slipped 2.8% today and 7.25% over the last 7 days.

Here’s all the non-price sensitive news Firefinch has released this week.

What’s being going on with Firefinch lately?

The Firefinch share price has tumbled over the last 5 sessions on the ASX amid news of insider selling.

Firefinch director, Brendan Borg sold more than 2.5 million of the company’s shares on-market for slightly more than $1.11 apiece between 29 April and 3 May, according to an ASX release published last Tuesday. Borg retained a holding of 12 million Firefinch shares following the trades.

Funds owned by Firefinch director, Mark Hepburn also sold 250,000 shares on-market on 3 May, receiving between $1.10 and $1.13 per share. Following the trades, Hepburn indirectly owns more than 2 million Firefinch shares.

The company also provided an update on the company’s split and a replacement prospectus yesterday.

While neither release was price-sensitive, the Firefinch share price tumbled 9.5% following their publication.

The demerger will see Firefinch retaining its gold producing assets. Meanwhile, its Goulamina Lithium Project will be managed by new entity, Leo Lithium. Firefinch shareholders will receive 1 Leo Lithium share for every 1.4 Firefinch shares they hold.

They also have access to a pro-rata priority offer under which they can buy 1 new Leo Lithium share for every 10.33 Firefinch shares owned at a cost of 70 cents apiece.

The priority offer – and an accompanying shortfall offer ­– opened yesterday. It’s expected to raise $80 million.

Firefinch shareholders will have the option to vote for or against the demerger at a meeting on 31 May.

If the split is approved, Leo Lithium shares are expected to be handed out to Firefinch shareholders on 9 June.

Leo Lithium is pencilled in to list on 16 June under the ticker, LLL.

Firefinch share price snapshot

Recent falls included, the Firefinch share price has slipped 3% since the start of 2022.

Though, it’s currently 128% higher than it was this time last year.

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The Ethereum (CRYTPO: ETH) price got smashed overnight, falling more than 10% at one stage to US$2,206.

At the time of writing, Ether is trading for US$2,311, down 6.3% from this time yesterday.

With the last round of selling the Ethereum price is now down 19% over the past seven days and down 39% year-to-date.

Crypto investors who bought at the all-time highs of US$4,892, reached on 16 November last year, will currently be sitting on losses of 52%, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

It’s not just the Ethereum price that’s falling

The Ethereum price isn’t the only one getting hammered.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world’s No. 1 crypto by market cap, also tanked 10% (details here).

In fact, every one of the top 100 cryptos (a few stablecoins aside) sold off heavily over the past 24 hours.

This comes as investors are increasingly wary of holding risk assets amid a new dawn of rising interest rates. These same fears saw the tech-laden Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fall 4.3% yesterday (overnight Aussie time).

What the experts are saying

Commenting on the sliding Ethereum price and other crypto sell-offs, eToro’s crypto expert Simon Peters said:

The concern now for crypto asset investors is when the slide will end. The market is caught in the wider adversity of investment markets that are battling to decide where comfortable levels are in the wake of interest rate hikes designed to quell soaring inflation around the Western world.

As for why the Ethereum price and most cryptos are trending closely with risk assets like tech shares, Peters said, “This is indicative of the major shift in the presence of institutions within the crypto asset market, which now account for a much greater proportion of ownership and tend to bundle their decision-making on crypto with other major assets.”

What now for the Ethereum price?

Wondering what’s next for the Ethereum price?

Keep an eye on this week’s US inflation numbers, says eToro’s Australian market analyst, Josh Gilbert:

Inflation data coming out of the US on Wednesday will be key to this market correction. If we see inflation start to ease year-over-year and stabilise month-over-month, this could potentially help calm markets.

Either way, Gilbert advises, “Investors should buckle up for a volatile few days ahead.”

Crypto investors would also be wise to “diversify, understand what you are investing in, control your emotions, and never invest more than you can afford to lose”.

Peters adds:

Market volatility and underperformance tends to correct in time so what is key now is for investors to ensure they’re happy with their investment cases, and are prepared to stay the course for more volatility ahead.

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Yesterday we looked at three ASX shares brokers have given buy ratings to this week.

Unfortunately, not all shares are in favour with brokers right now. Three that have just been given sell ratings are listed below. Here’s why these brokers are bearish on these ASX shares:

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH)

According to a note out of Goldman Sachs, its analysts have retained their sell rating and $39.20 price target on this retail giant’s shares. This follows a review of the retail sector in light of supply chain concerns due to lockdowns in China. Goldman isn’t concerned about supply, noting that most discretionary goods categories are well stocked, potentially even over-stocked. It is, however, concerned with softening demand and increasing competition. The broker points out that a number of core brands are now signing with Amazon Australia. The JB Hi-Fi share price is trading at $47.94 on Tuesday.

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG)

A note out of Credit Suisse reveals that that its analysts have downgraded this investment bank’s shares to an underperform rating and cut the price target on them to $150.00. Credit Suisse notes that Macquarie’s full-year results fell short of its expectations. And with the broker believing that the company’s earnings have peaked and that it was a big winner from low rates, it feels now is the time to sell. The Macquarie share price is fetching $179.15 today.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

Another note out of Goldman Sachs reveals that its analysts have retained their sell rating and $38.60 price target on this conglomerate’s shares. Goldman expects Wesfarmers to be impacted from softening consumer demand due to broad-based inflation and higher housing costs. In addition, its analysts expect a decline in housing transaction volumes to dent household goods consumption. The Wesfarmers share price is trading at $48.80 this afternoon.

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