ASX shares closed on Tuesday afternoon off the back of a rally in ASX technology shares and a lower oil price.

Here are four ASX shares that brokers expect to outperform broader indexes over the next 12 months.

ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD)

After dipping to a multi-year low in early June, ResMed shares have rebounded by around 24% and are trading at $31.95 per share at the time of writing. They’re still around 12% lower year to date, however.

The ASX healthcare shares started climbing higher in August, and they’ve been pretty stable over the past couple of weeks. 

It looks like previous macroeconomic pressures and regulatory uncertainty have eased slightly, and investors are more optimistic about shares in the sector.

The company’s latest fourth-quarter earnings update shows the business has continued to grow at a healthy pace, and its margins have continued expanding. The company has also generated strong free cash flow. 

TradingView data shows the majority (18 out of 31) of brokers have a buy/strong buy rating on ResMed shares. The average $37.57 target price implies the shares could increase up to 18% over the next 12 months, at the time of writing.

SiteMinder Ltd (ASX: SDR)

SiteMinder shares were hit by a disappointing FY26 results announcement in mid-August. The company posted a 22% increase in revenue and a 96.5% increase in EBITDA. Its net loss also improved to $11.3 million, down from a net loss of $24.5 million in FY25. 

The company also said it expects its adjusted EBITDA margin to keep expanding in FY27 and reach the mid-20% range by FY30.

Investors weren’t thrilled and the shares crashed around 22% by the end of the month. They’ve then continued falling ever since. The ASX shares are now down around 56% for the year to date, to $2.70 each.

But it looks like the sell-off was way overdone, and at the current share price, they’re trading well below fair value.

The experts agree. TradingView data shows that the majority (13 out of 16) have a buy/strong buy rating on the ASX shares. They all agree on some element of upside ahead. The average $5.28 target price implies an upside of around 96%, at the time of writing.

Liontown Ltd (ASX: LTR)

Liontown shares enjoyed a good rally through the first quarter of 2026, but then they started tumbling around the middle of the year. At the time of writing, the shares are trading at 83 cents each, which is around 49% lower than the start of the year.

Liontown is practically a pure-play lithium miner, and its assets are overwhelmingly lithium-focused. This means it is sensitive to and heavily dependent on lithium price trajectories. This year’s crash and share price decline are almost entirely due to lithium price movements, which have followed a similar pattern.

But over the long term, the ASX shares are well placed to benefit from strong lithium pricing and expanding global EV demand. The miner’s development pipeline and exposure to future supply chains are also attractive.

TradingView data shows the majority (7 out of 14) hold a buy/strong buy rating on the shares. Another four rate the ASX shares as a hold, and three have a sell rating.

The average $1.28 target price implies an upside of around 53%, at the time of writing.

NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)

The data centre operator’s shares have tumbled lower over the past month, to $10.44 a piece at the time of writing. That’s 15% lower for the year to date.

It looks like the company’s latest FY26 results disappointed investors, prompting many to sell their shares. Since the announcement in late August, the ASX shares are down around 25%.

But as the company has physical centres, cooling, power, security services, and project support, and as data usage explodes, demand for secure, high-quality infrastructure is likely to boom too. 

The company is also investing heavily in business expansion, including plans to develop new facilities and expand existing sites.

Analysts are bullish that we’ll see some strong share price growth going forward.

TradingView data shows the majority (14 out of 15) have a buy/strong buy rating on the shares. The average $20.31 target price implies an upside of around 96% at the time of writing.

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended ResMed and SiteMinder. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended ResMed and SiteMinder. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Investing in ASX shares, especially dividend shares, is an ever-changing challenge. Recently, I’ve been thinking about just how different the world we are navigating in 2026 is from the one we were feeling out just a few years ago.

Just to be clear, this is from a financial standpoint. I don’t have enough time or patience to discuss geopolitics, the environment, or ‘events dear boy’, although those have all changed beyond recognition as well. For now, let’s stick to finance.

Five years ago, interest rates around the world were essentially at zero (0.1% in Australia, to be precise). With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raising the cash rate to 4.6% last week, that certainly feels like a world away.

Back when interest rates were at that historic low, it was easy to conclude that the best way to secure a stream of passive income was by buying ASX dividend stocks.

With a cash rate of 0.1%, it was almost impossible to find a ‘safe’ investment that even compensated one for inflation (even though that was at a low base, too). Savings accounts and term deposits were only yielding between 0.5% and 1% per annum. That’s almost comparable to the underside of the mattress.

As such, it was a no-brainer to dump cash into blue-chip ASX dividend shares that were yielding 2%, 4%, or even 6%. Plus, you usually get the benefits of full franking to boot.

ASX dividend investing in 2026

Today, the game has changed, and dramatically so. ASX dividend stocks are not as lucrative as they once were. The best yields you can get from a big four ASX bank are hovering around 4.5%, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) well under 3.5%. Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) is in that boat too. Other popular options like Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) are also offering yields comfortably under 4%.

However, the steep increase in interest rates since 2021 has changed the other side of the playing field far more substantially.

Savings accounts and term deposits have gone from their sub-1% yields five years ago to today offering as much as 5.5% per annum. That’s real cash flow that’s available without any capital risk whatsoever.

Think about it. Investors have the choice between risking their capital in the stock market and getting a franked yield of 4% on most blue-chip shares, or obtaining a risk-free yield of 5%-plus from the bank.

For many income investors, particularly those who have retired, the choice is easy.

As we’ve already demonstrated, nothing lasts forever in the world of finance, and this rather strange situation probably won’t be any different. Also keep in mind that, long term, shares usually outperform cash investments, even in periods of high interest rates. But even so, the investing game has changed, so take advantage (if it makes sense for your personal circumstances) while you can.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has positions in Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Telstra Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) experienced a pleasant day’s trading this Tuesday, rising heartily after yesterday’s more tepid start to the trading week. The ASX 200 began in green territory this morning, and stayed there all day, eventually closing on a rise of 0.57%. That leaves the index at 8,735.7 points.

This sunny day on the Australian markets follows a similarly rosy start to the American trading week, up on Wall Street.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was in fine form, gaining 0.18%

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was far more enthusiastic, though, jumping 1.05%.

But let’s get back to the local markets now and take stock of how the different ASX sectors were treated by investors this Tuesday.

Winners and losers

There were far more green sectors than red ones this session.

Leading the losers, though, were tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) was left out in the cold today, slumping 2.9%.

Gold shares were also neglected, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) tumbling 0.8%.

Consumer staples stocks were no safe haven either. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) saw its value cut by an unlucky 0.13% today.

It was much better everywhere else, though. At the front of the pack this Tuesday were real estate investment trusts (REITs), illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ)’s 1.15% surge higher.

Mining shares also ran hot. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) ended up leaping 0.91% higher.

Utilities stocks were just behind that, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) soaring 0.9%.

Financial shares had a day to remember, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) enjoyed a 0.73% bounce this session.

Healthcare stocks weren’t left out, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)’s 0.63% lift.

Consumer discretionary shares were a little less excited. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) still managed a 0.33% advance, though.

Energy stocks got some love, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) adding 0.15% to its total.

As did communications shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) ticked up 0.14% today.

Finally, industrial stocks got over the line, evident by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)’s 0.05% improvement.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today’s best performer on the index was IGA supplier Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS). Metcash shares roared 4.88% higher today to close at $3.01 each.

This move came despite no obvious catalysts from the company this week.

Here’s how the other winners pulled up at the kerb:

ASX-listed company	Share price	Price change
Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS)	$3.01	4.88%
Arena REIT (ASX: ARF)	$2.08	4.79%
Alcoa Corporation Ltd (ASX: AAI)	$62.60	4.14%
Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX)	$2.29	3.15%
Liontown Ltd (ASX: LTR)	$0.83	3.11%
HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX: HDN)	$1.06	2.91%
Region Group (ASX: RGN)	$2.17	2.84%
Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP)	$2.76	2.60%
AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL)	$8.32	2.59%
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN)	$51.46	2.45%

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows which companies made big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Region Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended HomeCo Daily Needs REIT. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.