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The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price has gone through plenty of volatility in the past few years, as the chart below shows.

But, it’s clear to see that the business has been on a great run over the last 12 months.

It’s normal for ASX mining shares to go through significant valuation changes because of how much commodity prices can shift in a few months, depending on what’s happening with supply and demand, as well as the overall global economy.

Let’s consider how much the ASX mining share has jumped and what has supported that.

Huge gain for the Rio Tinto share price

At the time of writing, over the last year, the Rio Tinto share price has risen 65%. That’s an extremely strong performance considering the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has only risen 3.5% in the last year. Thanks to that gain, a $10,000 investment a year ago is now worth approximately $16,500.

Rio Tinto shares have outperformed both Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) shares and BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) in the past year, as they have only increased 45% and 63%, respectively.

It’s rare for an ASX blue-chip share to go up that much in such a short period of time. Why has Rio Tinto do so well? I’d put it down to the strength of the resource prices, as well as the impressive production growth of iron ore and copper.

Commodity price and production performance

In the first quarter of 2026 it reported global iron ore production of 82.8mt, which was growth of 12% year-over-year and copper production grew 9% to 229kt. Alumina production increased by 6% to 2mt.

Another positive from the ASX mining share’s quarterly update was that it’s starting to produce lithium – it reported 12.7kt of lithium carbon equivalent (LCE). Lithium could become an increasingly important element of the business if it’s able to capitalise on its lithium project plans and the lithium price remains as supportive as it is now for profit margins.

Rio Tinto noted how commodity prices changed, comparing the average of the 2026 first quarter to the average of the fourth quarter of 2025. The iron ore price was slightly higher, the copper price was 16% higher, the aluminium price was 13% higher and the lithium carbonate price was 84% higher.

When you put all of the above together, it’s easy to see why investors are more exited about the ASX mining share now than a few months ago or a year ago.

But, after such a big rise of the Rio Tinto share price, there may be cheaper opportunities out there.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison 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 recommended BHP Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

It has been a tough year for the ASX healthcare stock in this article.

Over the past 12 months, the company’s shares have lost 60% of their value.

Unfortunately, one leading broker doesn’t believe this is a buying opportunity and is urging investors to keep their powder dry for the time being.

Which ASX healthcare stock?

Bell Potter has turned lukewarm on Paragon Care Ltd (ASX: PGC) shares this week. It is a leading distributor of pharmaceutical medicines, consumables and capital products.

The broker highlights that the company has effectively downgraded its earnings guidance for FY 2026 due to higher costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. It said:

The company now expects FY26 revenues of $3.7bn and EBITDA in the range of $95m – $100m inclusive of the 3 month contribution from Haju Medical. The previous guidance (which excluded the estimated $2m (3 months) earnings contribution from Haju) was $97m – $107m.

We estimated the bottom end of the earlier guidance range has been downgraded by ~$4m. Not surprisingly the downgrade is the result of increased costs in logistics and supplier price increases associated with the inflationary impact of the Gulf conflict. The revenue guidance of $3.7bn is at the top end of the prior range ($3.6 – $3.7bn).

Another disappointment is the potential settlement for money owed by Infinity Group. Instead of a substantial portion of the $49 million owed, it now looks likely to be in the range of $11.7 million to $15.8 million. It adds:

Separately, administrators of the Infinity Group have advised a preliminary Estimated Outcome Analysis would result in a settlement to PGC in the range of $11.7m to $15.8m. The company had previously provided for the entire $49m, however, the Directors had expected to recover a substantial portion of this amount.

The estimated settlement follows submission of offers for various pharmacies within the group, most of which continue to trade. The settlement also requires agreement from all secured lenders of which PGC is one and is before Personal Guarantees from certain Directors of the Infinity Group.

Downgrade to hold

According to the note, Bell Potter has downgraded the ASX healthcare stock to a hold rating (from buy) with a heavily reduced price target of 17 cents (from 29 cents).

This is only a fraction higher than where its shares currently trade.

Commenting on the downgrade, the broker said:

2H26 has been a difficult period for the company in spite of the completion of two earnings accretive acquisitions in the period. We estimate across the board inflationary pressures in the core Australian business have ripped up to $4m in earnings out with little to no means to pass on these costs to customers in the short term. Consequently, it appears 2H26 EBITDA may be $4m – $5m below 1H26 before the earnings impact of acquisitions. FY26/27/28 EPS are reduced by 10%, 18% and 3%. Price target is reduced from $0.29 to $0.17.

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Are you hunting for investment opportunities at the small end of the market?

If you are, then it could be worth hearing what Bell Potter has to say about the small-cap ASX tech share in this article.

Which small-cap ASX tech share?

Bell Potter has been running the rule over IkeGPS Group Ltd (ASX: IKE) shares this week.

It is a technology company that delivers a platform for the collection, measurement, analysis, and engineering data management of power pole infrastructure and associated networks. The company has a primary focus on the North American market.

The broker highlights that the small-cap ASX share has released its FY 2026 results and revealed financials that were largely in line with its forecasts. It said:

IKE’s FY26 was partially pre-reported at revenue and gross margin, which saw 33% growth in YoY subscription revenues to $19.2m and Group revenue growth of 6% to $26.6m, with transactions remaining challenged. EBITDA was mostly in-line with expectations at -$5.0m (BPe: -$4.5m) and net loss was also broadly as expected at – $7.5m (BPe: -$7.7m), which more than halved YoY. IKE finished the period with cash and equivalents of $32.8m following an in-period equity raise and an operating cash outflow of -$3.3m for the year.

Another positive is that the broker believes the company is well-placed to become profitable at the EBITDA line in FY 2027. It adds:

IKE reiterated commentary around FY27 guidance for similar subscription growth compared to FY26, which implies around $25.5m (exit run rate for the period was $20.7m). Subscription gross margin of 94% looks to support EBITDA/operating cash flow breakeven, noting IKE achieved positive EBITDA in March, while transaction headwinds look to continue through the early stages of FY27.

In addition to improving visibility on subscription revenues, IKE anticipates its current product pipeline now has the potential to generate more revenue than any product IKE has launched to date, though this not anticipated to be material until FY28 onwards.

Should you invest?

According to the note, Bell Potter has retained its buy rating and $1.21 price target on the small-cap ASX share.

Based on its current share price of $1.01, this implies potential upside of 20% for investors over the next 12 months.

Speaking about its buy thesis, the broker said:

We maintain our Buy recommendation. IKE is funded to continue development of its product suite in line with its customer council and to continue to embed itself within tier-1 utilities/communications firms during tailwinds in electrification, grid hardening, and communications capacity investment accelerated by AI/data centre infrastructure and severe weather events.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro 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 ikeGPS Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ikeGPS Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

There are numerous potential buys on the ASX, but I want to talk about two particular names that could be the best two ASX growth shares to buy, in my opinion.

Both of the stocks I’ll highlight have built an impressive market share in their sector and are still growing rapidly.

I believe they could be two of the best-performing S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO) shares over the next three years.

Siteminder Ltd (ASX: SDR)

Siteminder says it’s the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform with its Siteminder software. It also offers Little Hotelier, an all-in-one hotel management software offering.

The business generates 135 million reservations worth over A$85 billion in revenue for its hotel customers each year.

It’s growing rapidly – in the FY26 half-year result, annualised recurring revenue (ARR) increased 29.7% to $280.3 million. It benefited from accelerating contributions from the smart platform alongside continued strength across the broader business. Not many businesses are growing that quickly at the moment.

The ASX growth share is winning new hotels and growing its revenue per hotel. HY26 net property additions were 2,900, taking total properties to 53,000 – it’s putting a greater focus on winning larger hotels. HY26 average revenue per user (ARPU) rose 11.3% to $435, with growth driven by smart platform initiatives and rising product adoption.

The nature of being a software business means it has significant operating leverage, which is helping increase its gross profit margin, the operating profit (EBITDA) margin and net profit (loss) margin.

The ASX growth share has also launched ‘Siteminder Powered‘, allowing certain hospitality technology companies to integrate Siteminder’s distribution engine in their own platforms. The first partner is Mews and this will include the smart platform products of channels plus, demand plus and dynamic revenue plus.

Existing joint customers of Siteminder and Mews are expected to transition to the integrated experience.

At the time of writing, it’s down more than 50% since October 2025, so it looks great value to me.

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)

Temple & Webster is the leading pure play online retailer of homewares and furniture in Australia, which puts it in a very pleasing to benefit from a strong tailwind.

E-commerce adoption is steadily increasing in the western world. The level of e-commerce adoption in homewares and furniture in Australia has reached around 20%, but in the UK it’s around 30% and in the US it’s approximately 35%. To me, that suggests Australia could climb towards 30% in the coming years.

The company sells hundreds of thousands of products, though most of them are shipped directly by suppliers – this enables the ASX growth share to be capital-light and generate lots of cash flow.

I’m expecting its profit margins to rise in the coming years as its growing scale helps with various benefits, as well as plenty of AI usage in different parts of operations.

I’ve also got my eye on the home improvement segment, which is small but growing at a much faster pace than the core business – in five years, I hope this division will be a material contributor to the overall company.

It has fallen more than 75% in the past year, so it’s so much better value.

But, these aren’t the only two opportunities out there.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in SiteMinder and Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended SiteMinder and Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended SiteMinder. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to grow in popularity with investors and it isn’t hard to see why.

They make investing easy, by removing the need to pick stocks and providing high levels of diversification.

But which ASX ETFs could be buys in June? Let’s take a look at three that I think could be worth considering. They are as follows:

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.

This fund gives investors exposure to a group of companies that are deeply embedded in modern life. Its holdings include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX).

What makes the fund interesting is how many different profit pools it touches. Devices, streaming, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), digital advertising, software, ecommerce, and semiconductors are all represented in different ways.

That gives the fund more depth than a simple technology ETF label suggests. Some holdings are building the infrastructure behind AI. Others are monetising attention, entertainment, productivity, or digital ecosystems.

The fund can be volatile, particularly when investors become nervous about growth valuations. But over the long term, it offers a simple way to own many of the companies shaping how people live, work, shop, and communicate.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth a look is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This fund is built around a disciplined idea. It looks for global companies that have lasting competitive advantages and are trading at attractive valuations.

Its holdings change periodically but currently include Novo Nordisk (CPH: NOVO B), Thales (FRA: CSF), and Nike (NYSE: NKE).

These businesses are not all exposed to the same trend. One is tied to global healthcare demand, another to defence and aerospace technology, and another to one of the world’s most recognised consumer brands.

That variety is useful. The fund is not trying to make one big macro call. It is searching across global markets for companies that may be hard for competitors to dislodge, whether because of brand strength, intellectual property, scale, switching costs, or specialist expertise.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

A third ASX ETF to consider is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.

The digital economy has created a permanent security problem. Every cloud migration, online payment, remote worker, connected device, and AI tool increases the number of systems that need protection.

This fund gives investors exposure to companies trying to solve that problem. Holdings include CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT).

Cybersecurity spending is not just about avoiding inconvenience. For many businesses and governments, it is about protecting customer data, critical infrastructure, operations, and reputation.

The fund may still rise and fall with sentiment toward growth shares. But the underlying need for better digital defence looks unlikely to fade, which could make this ASX ETF a compelling long-term option.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF and Nike. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Apple, BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Netflix, Nike, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Palo Alto Networks. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Apple, CrowdStrike, Netflix, Nike, Nvidia, and VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares are one of the most famous Australian businesses as a passive income provider. But, it’s not one of the first ASX dividend shares I’d buy.

Resource prices and share prices are regularly changing and BHP trading at a share price of more than $60 looks like this cyclical name is trading at a very high point.

It’s certainly true that iron ore and copper may be priced higher than analysts were previously expecting. That means BHP’s ability to generate larger profits has increased, for the time being at least. But, it could be better to wait for when the market is less bullish about commodities and focus on other ASX dividend shares instead, like the ones below.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)

Mining is a significant part of the regional Australian economy, but so is farming. Rural Funds owns a portfolio of farms across a number of areas including almonds, cattle, macadamias, vineyards and cropping.

Rural Funds enables investors to gain exposure to the growing demand for food as a landlord, without necessarily being at risk of the operational volatility of farming that comes with food prices, growing conditions or weather.

It generates rental income from a portfolio of high-quality tenants which are signed for, on average, well over a decade. This means the business has very defensive earnings, in my opinion.

The rental income is steadily growing, organically, thanks to contracted rental increases that are either linked to inflation or there are fixed annual increases, combined with market reviews.

It’s currently paying an annual distribution per unit of 11.73 cents, which translates into a distribution yield of 5.9%. It has never given investors a payout cut, despite the headwinds of higher interest rates.

L1 Long Short Fund Ltd (ASX: LSF)

The other ASX dividend share I want to highlight is this listed investment company (LIC), which invests with both short-selling strategies and normal long-term investing.

One of the main things about this LIC that I like, aside from the strong returns, is the types of sectors it invests in to generate its returns. It doesn’t rely on high-growth, high-volatility tech shares. L1 Long Short Fund’s three most fruitful industries for returns have been materials, industrials and communication services.

Therefore, it offers a great level of diversification to investors because the global share market is dominated by tech companies and the local market is weighted towards financial companies.

Impressively, over the seven years to 30 April 2026, its portfolio delivered an average per return per year of 19.6%. I’m not expecting the next seven years to be as good, but I think its investment strategy could produce double-digit returns over the long-term.

It has increased its annual dividend each year since it started paying a dividend in 2021. I expect the next year of dividends to come to a grossed-up dividend yield of 5%, including franking credits.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in L1 Long Short Fund and Rural Funds Group. 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 Rural Funds Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

I think the best long-term ASX 200 shares to own often have two things in common.

They already have strong positions today, and they still have ways to become more valuable over time.

That is the combination I like. I am not looking for a quick trade or a one-year bounce. I am looking for businesses that can keep widening their advantage, reinvest well, and reward patient investors over a decade.

Two ASX 200 shares I think could beat the market over the next 10 years are named in this article.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

Wesfarmers is one ASX 200 share I would be happy to buy and hold for the next decade.

The group is best known for Bunnings. Its brand, scale, trade exposure, store network, and product range give it an enviable position in home improvement.

But I think the wider Wesfarmers group is what makes the investment case more interesting.

Kmart has become a powerful value retail business at a time when many households are still looking carefully at price. Officeworks gives the group exposure to work, study, technology, and business needs. Priceline and the broader health division add another long-term avenue, while OnePass and data-led retail initiatives could help the group build deeper customer relationships across its brands.

Wesfarmers also has balance sheet flexibility and a long record of disciplined capital allocation. That can be important over a 10-year period because opportunities will not always arrive in a neat, straight line. I like businesses that can invest through the cycle, make acquisitions when the price is right, and step back when the numbers do not stack up.

The valuation can be demanding sometimes, and retail conditions can still weaken. But I think Wesfarmers has the quality, brands, and management discipline to keep creating value well beyond the next result.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

REA Group is another ASX 200 share I think could beat the market over the long term.

The company owns realestate.com.au, and I think it is one of the strongest digital platforms in Australia.

The reason I like REA is that its platform sits at the centre of a very important decision: buying, selling, or renting property.

That gives it a powerful position. Buyers and renters want to search where the listings are. Agents and sellers want to advertise where the audience is. Advertisers, lenders, and property-related service providers also want access to that audience.

REA’s recent quarterly update showed how strong that audience remains. The company reported record Australian audiences in the March quarter, with 12.9 million average monthly visitors. It also noted that realestate.com.au attracts and engages buyers for 9 in 10 properties that sell on its platform.

But I do not think investors need to get lost in the numbers. The key point is simple: REA has a very hard-to-replicate position in Australian property.

I also think the business has more growth options than just charging more for listings. Premium products, data, seller leads, agent tools, property insights, financial services, and AI-enhanced search could all help increase the value of the platform over time.

The housing market can be uneven, and REA also often trades on a premium valuation. But I think great platform businesses can deserve premium valuations as their competitive position continues to strengthen.

Foolish Takeaway

A decade is a long time in the share market.

There will be weak markets, valuation resets, earnings disappointments, and plenty of moments when investors question even the best businesses.

But that is also why I like focusing on companies with strong foundations and multiple ways to grow. Wesfarmers and REA do not need one single theme to go perfectly right. They have built advantages that can keep working across different market conditions.

For patient investors, I think both ASX 200 shares have the quality to deliver market-beating returns over the next 10 years.

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Motley Fool contributor Grace Alvino 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 recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Term deposits are a popular option with income seekers.

It isn’t hard to understand why. They can offer predictable interest payments and capital stability, which can be useful for conservative investors.

But ASX dividend shares can offer something term deposits cannot: the potential for growing income and capital growth over time.

There are risks, of course, and dividends are never guaranteed. But for investors comfortable with share market volatility, the three ASX dividend shares below could be worth a closer look.

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN)

The first ASX dividend share to look at is Harvey Norman.

The retail giant has been part of the Australian market for decades and remains one of the country’s best-known consumer brands. Its stores sell furniture, bedding, electronics, appliances, and other household products.

Retail conditions can be tough when interest rates are high and households are watching their spending. But Harvey Norman has been through plenty of cycles before.

The company also has something that sets it apart from many retailers: a large property portfolio. This gives the business another layer of asset backing and adds depth to the investment case.

Harvey Norman shares are expected to offer a 6.75% dividend yield in FY 2027.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX: HDN)

Another ASX dividend share that could be worth a look is HomeCo Daily Needs REIT.

This property trust owns convenience-based assets focused on the things people use regularly. Its portfolio includes daily needs centres, large-format retail, health and services properties, and other convenience-focused locations.

This gives it a different profile from shopping centres that rely heavily on fashion, luxury goods, or discretionary spending.

Tenants such as supermarkets, pharmacies, medical services, childcare operators, and household goods retailers can provide a more resilient rental base. That can be useful when the economic outlook is uncertain.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT is expected to provide income investors with a 7% dividend yield in FY 2027.

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL)

A final ASX dividend share to consider instead of term deposits is Transurban.

The toll road operator owns major transport assets in Australia and North America. These roads are hard to replicate and often form critical parts of city transport networks.

This gives Transurban exposure to long-term population growth, urban congestion, and essential travel routes. Revenue can also be supported by contracted toll increases across parts of its network.

A 4.15% dividend yield is expected from Transurban shares in FY 2027.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro 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 Transurban Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Harvey Norman and Transurban 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.

History tells us that the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) traditionally brings returns of anywhere from between 7% and 9%. 

However it’s important to recognise this is an average, which means it’s not a steady rise every single year. 

Unfortunately for ASX investors, 2026 is shaping up as a down year for the benchmark index. 

Many pundits actually predicted this back at the start of the year. 

Inflation, rising interest rates and global conflict have all weighed on sentiment. 

At the time of writing the ASX 200 is essentially flat compared to the start of 2026. 

Why turn to dividend investing?

When capital gains are stagnating, dividend investing can provide investors with a valuable source of returns that is largely independent of share price movements.

Rather than relying solely on a rising market, dividend investors are paid to hold quality businesses that generate consistent cash flow and share a portion of their profits with shareholders.

This can be particularly attractive during periods of uncertainty, when market volatility makes capital growth harder to come by.

Better yet, some ASX dividend shares are currently offering yields that comfortably exceed what investors can earn from term deposits or savings accounts.

With that in mind, here are three ASX dividend shares that could help investors block out the market noise and lock in a yield of up to 11%.

Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX: SSG)

While Shaver Shop Group flies under the radar compared to blue-chip giants, it boasts one of the best yields on the ASX. 

The company engages in selling personal grooming products through their corporate and online stores and generates income from franchise stores. It retails various products across the oral care, hair care, massage, air treatment, and beauty categories.

The business currently offers a trailing grossed-up dividend yield of approximately 11%, including franking credits. 

What’s even more pleasing for investors, is this has been consistent dating back to 2017. 

Centuria Office REIT (ASX: COF)

Centuria Office REIT is Australia’s largest pure-play office real estate investment trust (REIT). It owns a $2.3 billion portfolio of office and commercial property assets throughout Australia.

Real estate stocks have largely struggled in 2026, and Centuria Office REIT has seen its share price fall as a result. 

However on the positive side, its expected FY26 distribution of 10.1 cents per security translates into a dividend yield of around 11%.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG)

Fortescue currently sits as one of the largest iron ore production and exploration companies in the world. 

ASX materials stocks like Fortescue have long been targeted by dividend investors for their consistent payouts. 

In good news for dividend investors, this is expected to continue in the next few years. 

This ASX dividend stock is expected to pay a yield between 4% and 5% until FY28. 

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On Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) started the week with the smallest of declines. The benchmark index edged a fraction lower to 8,729.4 points.

Will the market be able to bounce back from this on Tuesday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 to fall

The Australian share market looks set to fall on Tuesday despite a positive night on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 31 points or 0.35% lower. In the United States, the Dow Jones rose 0.1%, but the S&P 500 climbed 0.25%, and the Nasdaq pushed 0.4% higher.

Oil prices jump

ASX 200 energy shares including Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) could have a strong session after oil prices jumped overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is up 5.75% to US$92.42 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is up 4.6% to US$95.29 a barrel. This follows reports that Iran has ended peace talks and vowed to block the Strait of Hormuz.

BHP and Rio Tinto on watch

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares will be on watch on Tuesday after a strong night of trade for their NYSE-listed shares. Both mining giants rose over 2% and ended the session within touching distance of new record highs. This appears to have been driven by another solid rise from copper prices overnight.

Gold price tumbles

ASX 200 gold shares such as Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a poor session after the gold price tumbled overnight. According to CNBC, the gold futures price is down 1.7% to US$4,513.9 an ounce. Traders were selling gold after US-Iran peace talks abruptly ended and sent oil prices hurtling higher, sparking inflation and rate hike fears.

Buy Artrya shares

Artrya (ASX: AYA) shares could offer strong returns according to analysts at Bell Potter. This morning, the broker has retained its buy rating and $6.10 price target on the healthcare AI stock. This implies potential upside of almost 30% for investors over the next 12 months. It said: “The recognition of CCTA image analysis by CMS and Physicians to efficiently and effectively detect and diagnose CAD is a huge growth driver for image analysis providers. CCTA utilisation is surging and this provides a strong foundation for AYA’s superior product features to capture material market share over our forecast horizon.”

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro 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 recommended BHP Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.