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Shares in Dimerix Ltd (ASX: DXB) were on a tear Tuesday morning after the ASX biotech announced a licensing agreement that could be worth almost half a billion dollars.

Deal with an Asia focus

The company said in a statement to the ASX that it had licensed its DMX-200 drug to Everest Medicines for use across China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.

The drug is used to treat Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which Dimerix said was estimated to affect 500,000 to 1 million people in the licensing regions.

Under the deal, Dimerix will receive an upfront payment of US$10 million and up to US$330 million in potential milestone payments.

This is the fifth licensing deal Dimerix has struck for DMX-200, and cumulatively, the company could be paid a total of $1.9 billion in combined upfront and licensing payments.

Dimerix said the drug was currently in a pivotal Action3 Phase 3 trial for its use in treating FSGS, which is a rare and serious kidney disease with no approved therapies across these regions.

Patients from 21 countries have been enrolled in the trial, Dimerix said.

The company added:

In early 2024, Dimerix reported positive interim results from the Action3 trial in FSGS, showing DMX 200 was performing better than placebo in reducing proteinuria at that time.8 There have been no safety concerns to date following 8 reviews by the independent data monitoring committee, the most recent in June 2026. In April 2026, an external statistical blinded review of Action3 data achieved its objective by confirming that the study remains appropriately statistically powered (>90%) to demonstrate a treatment effect for the primary study endpoint of proteinuria; meaning that if DMX-200 continues to reduce proteinuria in trial patients as anticipated, then there is a >90% chance that the study will successfully show a statistically significant proteinuria treatment effect at the trial’s conclusion.

Everest a strong partner

Dimerix Managing Director Dr Nina Webster said the company was delighted to be partnering with Everest, which had “strong rare renal disease expertise and a proven track record in commercialising in Greater China, South Korea and certain Southeast Asian countries”.

She added:

Importantly, this collaboration significantly expands the potential reach of DMX-200 into a large and underserved patient population. Everest is well positioned to maximise the opportunity in the licensed regions, while allowing Dimerix to retain focus on progressing our global registrational program, delivering value for shareholders and providing real hope for patients with FSGS across the globe in need of treatment options.

Dimerix shares were 21.2% higher at 20 cents. The company was valued at $99.1 million at the close of trade on Monday.

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It can be just as important to know which ASX shares to avoid as it is to know which ones to own when you are aiming to outperform the market.

After all, if you own shares that are likely to fall in value, your portfolio returns could suffer.

With that in mind, let’s look at three ASX shares that analysts have named as sells this week, courtesy of The Bull. Here’s what they are bearish on:

Lotus Resources Ltd (ASX: LOT)

EnviroInvest has named uranium producer Lotus Resources as a sell this week.

It was disappointed with the company’s quarterly update, which revealed that it is facing several operational challenges. It commented:

This uranium producer is advancing the Kayelekera mine in Malawi and the Letlhakane project in Botswana. Uranium plays an important role in reducing global emissions and it’s encouraging the Kayelekera mine is moving towards steady-state production. However, the latest quarterly report highlighted several operational challenges, including lower-than-expected recoveries, re-agent shortages and the withdrawal of previously reported grade and recovery figures while reconciliation processes are reviewed.

The company remains well funded and believes these issues are manageable. Even so, in our view, operational uncertainty during a critical production ramp-up phase increases risk and warrants a more cautious approach.

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC)

The team at DP Wealth Advisory has named entertainment company Nine Entertainment as a sell this week.

It feels that higher interest rates in a slowing economy make for a challenging environment. It explains:

This TV, newspaper publishing and streaming company has restructured its asset portfolio. It completed the sale of Nine Radio on April 30 and acquired QMS Media on March 31. The prospect of higher interest rates in a slowing economy present challenges, making it difficult to identify sufficient catalysts for meaningful growth.

In our view, there remains a structural shift away from free-to-air television towards streaming services and video on demand, but this is only partially addressed through NEC’s 9Now and Stan platforms in a fiercely competitive environment.

PEXA Group Ltd (ASX: PXA)

DP Wealth Advisory has also named property settlements technology company PEXA as a sell this week.

It believes the proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing could have a negative impact on the property market. It said:

PEXA is a digital property exchange business operating in Australia and more recently the UK. Australian property transaction volumes grew by 7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, but moderated in the UK from the first half. In our view, recent proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing are likely to have a cooling impact on the Australian property market. Investors may want to consider cashing in some gains and see what unfolds in the Australian and UK property markets.

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The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) has gained 3.3% over the past year, but this ASX All Ords copper stock has left those gains wanting.

The fast-rising copper miner in question is Hot Chili Ltd (ASX: HCH).

In morning trade today, the All Ordinaries is down 0.6% while Hot Chili shares are down 0.5%, changing hands for $1.96 apiece.

Despite the modest retrace today, shares in the ASX All Ords copper stock are up 237.9% over the last 12 months. That’s enough to turn a $10,000 investment into $33,793.

In one year.

Indeed, it was this rapid share price and resulting market cap gain that saw Hot Chili added to the All Ordinaries on March 23. That came as part of the S&P Dow Jones Indices March 2026 quarterly rebalance.

Hot Chili has been a clear beneficiary of rocketing global copper prices. Trading for US$13,745 per tonne today, the copper price is up more than 42% in a year.

But the miner has hardly been sitting idle over this time.

Here’s what Hot Chili just reported this morning.

ASX All Ords copper stock hits new high-grade intercepts

The Hot Chili share price is slipping despite the miner announcing promising drilling results from its La Verde copper-gold porphyry discovery, in Chile.

La Verde is located just 30 kilometres from the miner’s Costa Fuego planned central processing hub.

The ASX All Ords copper stock reported on a single drill hole, noting that the assay results are pending for 22 drill holes, comprised of six diamond and 16 reverse circulation (RC) holes.

Management expects these to confirm “significant extensions” to La Verde’s high-grade core, and the company has engaged a second ISO-accredited laboratory to help speed up the assay result turnaround times.

As for the latest diamond drill hole results, management said it returned grades “well above visual expectation … adding to La Verde’s rise as one of Chile’s most significant new coastal copper-gold (Cu-Au) porphyry discoveries”.

The hole was reported to have recorded 391.1 metres grading 0.51% copper equivalent (CuEq), comprised of 0.42% Copper and 0.11 grams of gold per tonne, from the surface.

This included 17.8 metres grading 0.68% CuEq (0.63% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au) from the surface, and 40.7 metres grading 0.60% CuEq (0.50% Cu, 0.12 g/t Au) from 103.3 metres.

What’s next for Hot Chili shares?

Looking at what could impact Hot Chili shares in the months ahead, the ASX All Ords copper stock has three drill rigs operating at La Verde.

The miner is aiming to deliver a maiden Mineral Resource for La Verde and a revised Pre-feasibility for its Costa Fuego copper-gold project.

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Oil prices are falling again on Tuesday as traders react to the proposed peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

At the latest check, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading at US$81.26 a barrel, while Brent crude has fallen to US$83.59 a barrel.

Both benchmarks lost close to 5% during the previous session and have now fallen by more than 20% over the past month.

The decline has pushed oil prices back towards levels last seen before the conflict caused major disruption to supplies from the Persian Gulf.

The next question is whether crude can hold above US$80 a barrel.

Let’s dive right in.

Supply fears are fading

The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement that could end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

It is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday.

US President Donald Trump has said oil shipments from the Persian Gulf can resume once it takes effect. The US blockade of Iranian ports is also expected to be lifted.

The waterway handles around 1/5th of global oil shipments, making it an important energy route.

The prospect of those shipments returning has eased some of the supply concerns that pushed oil above US$100 a barrel earlier this year.

However, neither country has released the full terms of the deal. Shipping companies are still waiting for more details before sending vessels through the strait.

How low could oil go?

Some analysts expect crude to remain under pressure as more Persian Gulf supply returns to the market.

Citigroup has cut its average Brent crude forecast to US$75 a barrel for the third quarter and US$70 for the final 3 months of 2026.

Iran has also reduced the premium on its main light crude grade sold to Asian buyers.

The July premium has been lowered to US$7.15 a barrel above the Oman-Dubai average, down from US$13 in June.

Keep in mind, though, supply won’t return all at once.

The mines still need to be cleared, while insurers and shipping companies must decide when it’s safe to send vessels through the region.

Producers will also need time to restore output and restart export schedules.

Capital Economics expects energy flows through the strait to recover to around 80% of pre-war levels by September. Other estimates suggest a broader recovery could take roughly 4 to 6 months.

Geopolitical risks remain

There are still a few reasons for traders to remain cautious.

The United States and Iran have given different versions of what was agreed on regarding sanctions, frozen assets, and Iran’s nuclear program.

Furthermore, Israel was not directly involved in the talks, while military activity in Lebanon has continued.

And the full terms have also not been released publicly.

This leaves the oil market exposed to further volatility if the ceasefire is delayed or regional tensions increase again.

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S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are down 0.3% to 8,890.1 points on Tuesday.

Among the 11 market sectors, energy is in the lead, recovering 0.8% after yesterday’s thrashing on news of a US-Iran peace deal.

The consumer discretionary sector is the laggard, down 1.5% today, giving back some of last week’s big gains.

Let’s take a look at some new ratings on three ASX shares.

GQG Partners Ltd (ASX: GQG)

The GQG Partners share price is $1.43, down 0.7% today and down 19% in the calendar year to date (YTD). 

Morgans has reiterated its accumulate rating on this ASX financial share. 

The broker said: 

GQG has provided a May FUM update. Overall, monthly outflows appear to be stabilising in the -A$1.5bn to -A$2.0bn range, although investment performance remains highly volatile.

While FUM is effectively flat calendar year-to-date, with outflows offset by positive market movements, we acknowledge it will be difficult for GQG to re-rate until the current outflow cycle ends.

While the near-term operating environment remains difficult, we continue to see long-term value in the GQG franchise, trading at ~9x FY1 PE with a ~10% dividend yield.

Morgans reduced its 12-month price target from $1.92 to $1.64.

This implies a potential 15% upside from here.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP)

The Domino’s Pizza share price is $15.89, down 0.5% today and down 27% YTD. 

Morgans has downgraded its rating on this ASX consumer discretionary share to hold.

The broker said: 

The trading environment for DMP has become more challenging than previously assumed, and we have updated our forecasts to reflect a weaker SSS (same-store-sales) outlook across all three regions, compounding cost pressures on ANZ franchisee economics, and a more adverse FX environment in Japan.

The earnings recovery, albeit modest, remains on track but it is entirely cost-driven; there is no volume improvement embedded in our numbers until outer years.

We move to a HOLD rating until there is evidence of further cost management and SSS recovery.

The broker reduced its price target from $25 to $17.60.

This suggests 10% capital growth ahead.

Domino’s Pizza is currently one of the most shorted shares on the ASX.

PEXA Group Ltd (ASX: PXA)

The PEXA Group share price is $10.39, down 1.6% today and down 22% YTD. 

PEXA is a digital property exchange business operating in Australia and, more recently, the UK.

Andrew Wielandt from DP Wealth Advisory has a sell rating on this ASX real estate share. 

Wielandt said (courtesy The Bull):

Australian property transaction volumes grew by 7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, but moderated in the UK from the first half.

In our view, recent proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing are likely to have a cooling impact on the Australian property market.

Investors may want to consider cashing in some gains and see what unfolds in the Australian and UK property markets.

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If you are looking for exposure to the mining sector, then it could be worth hearing what analysts are saying about the ASX mining shares named below, courtesy of The Bull.

Let’s see which ones they are tipping as buy and another they rate as a hold:

Aguia Resources Limited (ASX: AGR)

Far East Capital has named this Brazil-focused phosphate producer as a buy this week. However, it is worth noting that its analyst, Warwick Grigor, is also a non-executive director and shareholder in the company.

Grigor highlights that Aguia Resources was recently given an operating licence from Brazil’s environmental agency, which leaves it well-placed as one of only a few producers that can replace imported product. He said:

I am a non-executive director and own shares in Aguia Resources. AGR was recently issued with an operating licence from Brazil’s environmental agency FEPAM. The licence establishes AGR as a Brazilian phosphate and processing company and facilitates mining of the Tres Estradas project. It leaves AGR as one of the few domestic Brazilian phosphate producers that can replace imported product.

Mining equipment has been mobilised to the site and first sales are imminent. The mine life is expected to exceed 20 years amid low capital expenditure and token bank debt. An extended growth curve is expected during the next four to five years with continuous expansion. The shares were trading at 1.8 cents on June 11, 2026.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

Over at EnviroInvest, its team has named BHP shares as a hold this week.

It believes the investment case is less compelling that it was previously, stating:

This diversified miner produces iron ore, copper and other commodities critical to global economic growth. It remains a core holding in many portfolios due to its scale, balance sheet strength and ability to generate significant cash flow through commodity cycles.

However, in my view, recent news reports highlighting delays to decarbonisation initiatives and a reduced emphasis on environmental objectives are disappointing. Copper and potash projects still provide exposure to the energy transition, but the environmental investment case is less compelling than it was several years ago.

Power Minerals Ltd (ASX: PNN)

Far East Capital has also named Power Minerals as a buy this week. However, once again, it is worth highlighting that the one recommending the critical minerals explorer is a shareholder.

Commenting on the ASX mining share, he said:

Power Minerals is a South American focused critical minerals exploration and development company. The company recently acquired the high grade Morro do Ferro (MDF) rare earths project in Brazil. The company has embarked on a maiden diamond drilling campaign in a bid to unlock the project’s value. The drilling campaign is expected to take up to three months with results progressively released.

PNN reported high grade total rare earth oxides and magnet rare earth oxides from sampling assay results as part of its due diligence before acquiring the project. PNN recently appointed experienced rare earths specialist Alistair Stephens as chief executive officer. I own the stock.

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ASX All Ords gold stock Ausgold Ltd (ASX: AUC) is jumping higher today.

Ausgold shares closed yesterday trading for 87 cents. In early morning trade on Tuesday, shares are changing hands for 89 cents apiece, up 2.3%. That sees the Ausgold share price up 14.8% since last Thursday’s close.

For some context, the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is down 0.7% at this same time as investors await the latest RBA interest rate announcement, due at 14:30pm AEST.

Investors are also running their slide rules over Ausgold shares today, after the miner released a promising drilling update.

Here’s what’s happening.

ASX All Ords gold stock gains on drill results

This morning, Ausgold reported on the assay results from extensional and infill drilling at its 100%-owned Katanning Gold Project (KGP), located in Western Australia.

The results stem from the miner’s expanded 58,000 metres reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling (DD) exploration campaign. The miner said it has completed 56,115 metres, spanning 373 holes, to date.

The ASX All Ords gold stock’s exploration program is intended to grow the existing 2.44-million-ounce Resource and 1.33-million-ounce reserve, as well as infill the first two years of KGP’s planned mine life.

Among the top results returned from the latest 59 RC and DD holes, one hole returned 26 metres at 3.03 grams of gold per tonne from 79 metres, including 22 metres at 3.48 grams of gold per tonne from 82 metres.

Another hole returned 10 metres at 3.78g/t from 46 metres.

What did Ausgold management say?

Commenting on the drilling results helping to boost the ASX All Ords gold stock today, Ausgold executive chairman John Dorward said:

The Katanning Gold Project continues to deliver exciting drill results, with this fifth announcement from the ongoing drilling campaign demonstrating progress across multiple fronts, including resource growth, enhanced confidence in the existing resource model, and the advancement of a pipeline of satellite opportunities.

The formal review of in-fill drilling has confirmed the robustness of the existing resource model and highlighted opportunities for improvement, while extensional drilling continues to demonstrate the scale and continuity of the Katanning mineralised system beyond the current resource envelope.

At Datatine, successful down-plunge drilling has provided further encouragement for a potential underground play, while Nanicup Bridge continues to evolve into a compelling satellite resource opportunity.

Looking ahead, Dorward added:

With a further 25,000 metres of drilling about to commence, Ausgold remains focused on systematically growing and advancing the Katanning Gold Project as we progress towards development.

With today’s intraday moves factored in, the Ausgold share price is up 25.4% over the past 12 months, outperforming the 3.3% one-year gains posted by the benchmark index.

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Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares have smashed the market over the last 12 months.

During this time, the mining giant’s shares are up 75% to $189.31.

Is it too late to invest? The team at Bell Potter is bullish and continues to recommend the miner to clients.

What is the broker saying?

Bell Potter has been looking at the mining sector and commodity prices.

With respect to the latter, the broker believes that we are still only at the beginning of a sustained supercycle which will keep commodity prices higher for longer. It explains:

Several megatrends are now colliding with a resource base that has been starved of investment for a decade. We believe new and higher price floors are being established across a basket of commodities. We see this as the early innings of a sustained supercycle. A supercycle is a structural rather than cyclical shift in demand that plays out over many years, globally and broadly at once.

The 2000s cycle was built on China’s industrialisation and urbanisation, and was intensive in bulk, fuel-type commodities: iron ore, coal and oil. The cycle now forming is intensive in the materials behind electrification and compute power: copper, aluminium, uranium, lithium, nickel, and rare earths.

Bell Potter believes this will mean durable price floors for key commodities rather than a short-lived cyclical spike. It adds:

Three structural forces are driving it together: the AI capital expenditure boom, global electrification, and deglobalisation. At the same time, supply across several of these commodities is structurally constrained, copper most of all. That constraint is the mechanism that turns strong demand into durable price floors rather than a short-lived cyclical spike.

Why Rio Tinto shares?

According to the note, the broker believes that Rio Tinto is the highest-quality way to gain exposure to copper and aluminium. It said:

Rio Tinto (RIO) offers exposure to our top two commodity picks (copper and aluminium) in a single, large cap name. It is one of the largest Western copper producers — with the Oyu Tolgoi underground ramp lifting group copper volumes through the back half of the decade — and runs the biggest aluminium business of the diversified majors, integrated across bauxite, alumina and smelting.

With a balance sheet that trends towards net cash at spot prices, RIO can fund that copper growth while sustaining its dividend, giving investors leverage to both the electrification/AI copper theme and the aluminium-substitution trade without taking single-commodity risk.

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The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price remains in focus after the company’s Independent Directors reaffirmed their unanimous recommendation for shareholders to reject the unsolicited takeover offer from IFM, citing the offer as materially undervaluing Atlas Arteria and confirming the company’s 40.0 cents per security 2026 distribution guidance.

What did Atlas Arteria report?

• The off-market cash takeover offer from IFM is $5.10 per Atlas Arteria security.
• The offer is 12% below the $5.79 midpoint of the Independent Expert’s valuation range of $5.39 to $6.20 per security.
• Atlas Arteria reconfirmed its 2026 ordinary distribution guidance of 40.0 cents per security.
• Any net proceeds from asset sales would be returned to securityholders in addition to the ordinary distribution.

What else do investors need to know?

Atlas Arteria’s Independent Directors have strongly advised securityholders to reject IFM’s current offer, arguing it does not reflect a full and fair value for the business, especially in light of the company’s global toll road portfolio and ongoing asset-sale process.

The company is progressing the planned sale of part or all of its 66.67% stake in the Chicago Skyway, with agreements expected to be signed in the fourth quarter of 2026. Proceeds from this and any other divestments are intended to be distributed to shareholders, representing additional value on top of existing distribution targets.

Management also noted confidence that taxes arising from the Chicago Skyway transaction are expected to be immaterial, with efficient return-of-capital arrangements under consideration.

What’s next for Atlas Arteria?

Atlas Arteria is targeting continued disciplined management, with a focus on long-term value creation and sustainable returns for its investors. The company reaffirmed its planned distribution of at least 40.0 cents per security in 2026, subject to ongoing business performance and market conditions.

Beyond the current offer period, Atlas Arteria will continue strategic asset reviews and may pursue further capital returns, while upholding its governance commitments and ensuring independent majority representation on its boards.

Atlas Arteria share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Atlas Arteria shares have declined 5%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 4% over the same period.

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The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price is in focus today as shareholders vote on a proposed $5.20-per-share scheme of arrangement that, if approved, will see Rubik Australia acquire 100% of Qube’s issued shares. This represents an attractive 27.8% premium to Qube’s last closing price before the deal was announced.

What did Qube report?

• Total payment of $5.20 cash per Qube share if the scheme proceeds
• Scheme Consideration of $4.80 per share plus interim dividend ($0.0535) and special dividend ($0.3465)
• Scheme values Qube’s equity at around $9.3 billion and enterprise value at $11.7 billion
• Offer implies an enterprise value/EBITDA multiple of about 14.5 times
• Payment represents a 27.8% premium to Qube’s 21 November 2025 closing price and 24% to its three-month VWAP

What else do investors need to know?

The scheme meetings convened today are a significant step for Qube shareholders, following months of engagement and regulatory review. The proposal follows a period in which Qube received and negotiated several indicative offers, resulting in a meaningfully improved bid for shareholders.

Independent expert Grant Samuel concluded that the scheme is fair and reasonable, and that the offer sits within the assessed value range for Qube shares. The Qube board has unanimously recommended shareholders vote in favour of the scheme, absent a superior proposal—which has not emerged as of the meeting date.

Regulatory clearances remain outstanding from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the Foreign Investment Review Board, and the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office. The scheme is also subject to final Court approval, with key dates including a second Court hearing scheduled for 7 July 2026.

What did Qube management say?

Qube Chairman John Bevan said:

As a final comment, I would like to thank the entire Qube team of more than 10,000 staff. Your contributions have built Qube into the leading business it is today. This transaction is a milestone for our company and an acknowledgement of the strengths of the business you have contributed to and the positive future I am sure it will enjoy under a new partnership with Rubik.

What’s next for Qube?

If the scheme is approved by both shareholders and the Court, Qube shares are expected to cease trading on the ASX from 8 July 2026. Eligible shareholders (other than UniSuper) will receive their entitlements through a combination of scheme consideration and dividends, with implementation slated for 14 August 2026.

If any outstanding conditions are not met, the scheme will not proceed and Qube will remain ASX-listed. The board has highlighted ongoing engagement with regulators and outlined a clear implementation timetable.

Qube share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Qube Holdings shares have risen 18%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 4% over the same period.

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