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If you’re building a long-term portfolio, high-quality ASX shares are essential.

The best ASX opportunities often come from companies with scale, strong management, and exposure to powerful growth trends. Get that mix right, and you give yourself a real chance of compounding returns over time.

Here are two ASX shares that could be worth buying and holding for the long term.

ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD)

ResMed offers a compelling growth story. The $48 billion ASX share is a global leader in sleep apnea and respiratory care devices.

Its products help millions of patients worldwide, and demand is growing. Why? Two key drivers: ageing populations and rising awareness of sleep health.

Sleep apnea is still underdiagnosed globally. As detection improves, more patients enter the treatment funnel. That creates a long runway for growth.

ResMed also has a strong digital ecosystem. Its cloud-connected devices and software platforms provide ongoing patient monitoring and data insights. That builds recurring revenue and strengthens customer relationships.

Global scale, market leadership, and exposure to a growing healthcare need are the key strengths of this ASX share.

Risks are not to be overlooked though. Competition and pricing pressure are ongoing challenges. There’s also regulatory risk across different markets.

But ResMed has proven it can adapt and keep growing. The ASX healthcare share has also lost 21% in value over 6 months, which makes it more appealing to jump in.

Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)

Hub24 is a growth machine — and it’s showing no signs of slowing.

Its 1H FY26 result was impressive. Net inflows hit a record $10.7 billion. Revenue jumped 26% to $245.9 million. Even better, underlying net profit surged around 60% as the business scaled.

Funds under administration climbed to $152.3 billion. And the board rewarded shareholders with a 50% increase in the interim dividend.

That’s exactly the kind of operating leverage investors want to see.

But the real story is structural.

Hub24 is benefiting from a shift in the wealth industry. Financial advisers are increasingly consolidating onto fewer platforms — a trend often called “platform monogamy.” The $7 billion ASX share is winning that battle. It now has more than 5,200 advisers using its platform, and that number keeps growing.

Hub24’s biggest strengths are strong inflows, rising market share, and a scalable business model.

Risks are never far away, with valuation being the big one. The ASX share has surged and trades on premium multiples. That leaves little room for error.

Competition is also heating up as legacy players upgrade their technology.

The bottom line

Hub24 and ResMed operate in very different industries. But they share key traits: strong growth drivers, scalable models, and leadership positions.

One is riding the wealth platform shift. The other ASX share is tapping into global healthcare demand.

Neither is cheap. But for long-term investors, quality rarely is.

If they continue executing, both could deliver strong returns over the long term.

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Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther 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 Hub24 and ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Hub24. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Inflation is when an economy’s price of goods and services increases over time. It is measured as the rate of change in a period.

According to a new report from Betashares, after years of low inflation, the environment investors have become accustomed to is starting to shift.

Hans Lee, Senior Finance Writer at Betashares, said for most of the past two decades, inflation was low enough that many investors didn’t need to think about it. But that backdrop may now be shifting.

Treasury modelling flagged this month that the Iran conflict could push inflation to 5% or above. Both the RBA and the Federal Reserve have revised their inflation forecasts higher this year, with the RBA now expecting inflation to remain above its 2-3% target until early 2027.

How is inflation measured?

One way we measure this metric is using the The Consumer Price Index (CPI). 

It measures household inflation and includes statistics about price change for categories of household expenditure.

The most recent data shows CPI annual inflation was 3.7% in the 12 months to February 2026. 

This is above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s goal range of between 2-3%. 

How does it impact investors

Inflation can eat away at returns more than many investors realise. 

For example, if your portfolio gains 6% but inflation runs at 4%, your real return is only about 2%. Investors must beat inflation just to preserve wealth.

According to Betashares, this is also extremely relevant for investors approaching retirement. 

A higher assumed rate of inflation may also move the goalposts on your FIRE number retirement target. That nominal $1 million figure would now be $1 million plus the rate of inflation meaning the number you need to reach keeps rising, which means the return your portfolio needs to deliver rises with it.

Where to invest in a high inflation environment

According to the report from Betashares, for investors looking to add inflation resilience to an existing portfolio, there are particular assets that may help.

Firstly, there is historical evidence that gold has been able to preserve most of its purchasing power through inflationary periods when paper assets have struggled.

Gold focussed ASX ETFs include: 

• BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF – Currency Hedged (ASX: QAU)
• Vaneck Gold Bullion ETF (ASX: NUGG)

Another asset class to consider according to Betashares is royalty companies. 

These are businesses that own royalty streams on commodities or other assets, collecting a percentage of revenue rather than bearing production costs. 

That structure may be less exposed to rising input costs, although performance will depend on commodity prices and other factors.

For exposure to royalty companies, investors may consider Betashares Global Royalties ETF (ASX: ROYL). 

Finally, listed infrastructure often have revenues that are linked (to varying degrees) to inflation through regulated pricing or contractual arrangements. 

However, the extent of this linkage and its impact on income may vary.

An ASX ETF that provides exposure to this sector is FTSE Global Infrastructure Shares Currency Hedged ETF (ASX: TOLL). 

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On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a subdued session and slipped into the red. The benchmark index fell 0.1% to 8,525.7 points.

Will the market be able to bounce back from this on Friday and end the week on a high? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 expected to sink

The Australian share market looks set for a heavy decline on Friday following a poor night in the United States. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open 87 points or 1% lower this morning. In late trade on Wall Street, the Dow Jones is down 1%, the S&P 500 is down 1.75% and the Nasdaq is down 2.4%.

Oil prices rebound

It could be a good finish to the week for ASX 200 energy shares Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) after oil prices jumped overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is up 4.5% to US$94.38 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is up 5.4% to US$107.78 a barrel. Oil prices jumped after Iran rejected peace talks with the US.

Xero-Anthropic deal

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) shares will be on watch on Friday after the cloud accounting platform provider announced a deal with AI giant Anthropic. The multi-year partnership will bring Claude’s AI directly into Xero, and Xero’s financial data and tools into Claude.ai. The company notes that this will give small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors real-time financial intelligence and the ability to act on it, wherever they choose to work.

Gold price tumbles

ASX 200 gold shares including Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) could have a poor finish to the week after the gold price tumbled overnight. According to CNBC, the gold futures price is down 3.9% to US$4,375.5 an ounce. Inflation and higher interest rate concerns are weighing on the precious metal.

Buy Fenix shares

Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX: FEX) shares could be good value according to the team at Bell Potter. This morning, the broker has reaffirmed its buy rating on the iron ore miner’s shares with a trimmed price target of 63 cents (from 67 cents). It said: “FEX has outlined a clear pathway to incrementally grow iron ore production to 10Mtpa at significantly lower unit costs, leveraging its integrated logistics network to underpin cash flows and fund its substantial organic growth outlook. FEX holds the largest storage position at the strategic and fast-growing Geraldton Port.”

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Woodside Energy Group Ltd and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Xero. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) shares are in focus today after the team at Bell Potter released updated guidance on the company. 

Here’s a quick recap of how Kogan shares have performed recently. 

Big jump after results 

Kogan is an Australian pure-play online retailer. The ASX retailer primarily caters to value-driven consumers through its private label products, spanning multiple categories including consumer electronics, appliances, homewares, hardware and toys.

In late February, Kogan shares jumped 36% across just a few days following the company’s half-year results.

However since then, its share price has been on a steady decline, dropping 13% in the last month. 

All in all, Kogan shares are almost even from where they started in 2026. 

So, what’s Bell Potter’s updated view?

It seems that Bell Potter has cautious optimism on Kogan’s future.

In a new report released yesterday, the broker it said its 1H26 result, from a revenue, gross profit, adjusted EBITDA and dividends perspective, significantly beat Bell Potter’s estimates. 

KGN delivered 1H Adjusted EBITDA margins of 7.5% toward the top end of the margin guidance range of 6-9% for FY26. The Nov-Dec seasonal period in particular was a sizable beat to BPe growing at 12% in gross sales at Kogan.com (Aus) despite cycling 47% comps in the pcp (based on BPe).

The broker also adjusted its outlook going forward. 

We make changes to our revenue and EBITDA assumptions factoring in the 1H beats and the current run-rate. We also apply some conservatism throughout our estimates given the growing competition within KGN’s category in a more challenging consumer landscape. 

This sees our medium term Adjusted EBITDA margins towards the bottom end of KGN’s target margin range of 8-12% and below company expected longer term margin aspirations towards +20%.

The net result sees NPAT forecasts +11%/+10%/+3% for FY26/27/28e.

Updated price target 

Based on this guidance, the team at Bell Potter has maintained its hold recommendation on Kogan shares. 

However, the broker did increase its target price to $3.80 (previously $3.30). 

Based on this target, it appears Kogan shares are close to fair value. 

Yesterday, Kogan shares closed at $3.66, which is roughly 3.5% lower than the target price from Bell Potter. 

The broker said:

While KGN has seen some sizeable beats in the latest result and has seen some conducive performance in the Australian business, we remain cautious on the sensitivity of the marketing investment required to cycle 2H comps in a challenging and competitive e-commerce landscape, with potentially Kogan First seeing some normalisation in the current paid subscriber base.

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Motley Fool contributor Aaron Bell 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 Kogan.com. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Kogan.com. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

With the recent market weakness, I think it’s a good time to start looking more closely at ASX 200 shares that have pulled back but still have strong long-term growth potential.

Broker forecasts can be useful here. While they’re not always right, they do highlight where professional analysts see value based on earnings expectations and company outlooks.

Right now, two ASX 200 shares stand out to me because analysts are pointing to potential upside of 60% or more.

Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360)

Life360 has had a tough run recently, with its share price sitting at $18.98. 

That weakness appears to have caught the attention of Bell Potter, which has a buy recommendation and a $37.75 price target on the stock. That is almost double the current share price.

A key part of the broker’s view comes down to the company’s history of outperforming expectations. It said:

We note, however, the company has a good track record of beating guidance and, for instance, upgraded the 2025 guidance at the Q2 and Q3 results last year, then upgraded again in January and beat at adjusted EBITDA in March.

That kind of consistency is something I think investors often underestimate, especially with growth companies. Even when near-term guidance looks conservative, businesses that regularly exceed expectations can still deliver strong returns over time.

Bell Potter also points out that Life360 has guided to relatively modest growth in the near term, which could leave room for a small beat, particularly on margins. It added:

We therefore believe that, after setting expectations relatively low for Q1, there is some chance of a small beat, perhaps more in the adjusted EBITDA margin rather than MAU growth.

I think that dynamic is important. Expectations matter just as much as performance when it comes to share prices. If expectations are set low, it doesn’t take much for sentiment to improve.

For me, Life360 still looks like a high-quality growth business with a large global opportunity. The recent pullback doesn’t remove the risks, but it could be creating a more attractive entry point for long-term investors with this ASX 200 share.

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV)

Lovisa is a very different type of business, but I think it’s just as interesting right now.

The fashion jewellery retailer’s shares are trading at $22.80, and Morgans has a buy recommendation with a $36.80 price target. That suggests upside of more than 60% from current levels.

The broker was encouraged by the company’s recent first-half result, noting:

LOV reported a strong underlying 1H26 result with EBIT up 20.4%, ~6% ahead of our expectations, driven by store network growth and strong gross margins.

That combination of sales growth and margin strength is exactly what I like to see in a retail business. It suggests the company isn’t just expanding, but doing so profitably.

Lovisa’s store rollout is another key part of the growth story. Morgans highlighted that the company added a net 64 new stores during the half, taking its total footprint to 1,095 locations globally.

But with its shares tumbling despite the positives, the broker thinks an opportunity has opened up. It said:

We see the pull back in share price as a buying opportunity at ~23x FY27 PE.

I think that’s a fair point. The share price has come back, but the underlying business appears to still be performing well. That disconnect is often where long-term opportunities can emerge.

Foolish takeaway

Both of these ASX 200 shares could be worth considering at these prices, in my opinion.

Life360 offers a technology-driven growth story with recurring revenue and a history of beating expectations. Lovisa provides exposure to a global retail brand that continues to expand its footprint while maintaining strong margins.

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Motley Fool contributor Grace Alvino has positions in Lovisa. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Life360 and Lovisa. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Lovisa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

S&P/ASX All Ords Index (ASX: XAO) shares including New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC), Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN) and several real estate investment trusts (REITs) have ex-dividend dates coming up next week.

In order to receive a dividend, you must own the ASX share before its ex-dividend date.

Here at The Fool, our analysts do not recommend buying ASX shares simply just to get the next dividend payment.

Our market experts say the decision to buy should be more thoughtful than that, and based on fundamental analysis.

But if you already intend to buy any of these ASX shares, you might like to consider the best timing for you.

For example, you could buy before the ex-dividend date and receive entitlement to the next dividend payment.

Or you might prefer to wait until the ex-dividend date itself, when the share price usually falls, to snap up your stock.

Here are some ex-dividend dates next week

ASX share	Ex-dividend date	Dividend amount	Pay date
Sequoia Financial Group Ltd (ASX: SEQ)	30 March	1 cent per share	7 April
Garda Property Group Ltd (ASX: GDF)	30 March	2.2 cents per share	16 April
Verbrec Ltd (ASX: VBC)	30 March	0.001 cents per share	21 April
Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX: CQE)	30 March	4.3 cents per share	21 April
360 Capital REIT (ASX: TOT)	30 March	0.007 cents per share	28 April
Rural Funds Group Ltd (ASX: RFF)	30 March	2.9 cents per share	30 April
Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP)	30 March	4.2 cents per share	30 April
Centuria Office REIT (ASX: COF)	30 March	2.5 cents per share	30 April
Arena REIT (ASX: ARF)	30 March	4.8 cents per share	7 May
Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX: DXC)	30 March	5.2 cents per share	14 May
Dexus Industrial REIT (ASX: DXI)	30 March	4.2 cents per share	14 May
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW)	30 March	6.4 cents per share	15 May
Waypoint REIT (ASX: WPR)	30 March	4.3 cents per share	22 May
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR)	30 March	6.4 cents per share	29 May
Mass Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: MGH)	31 March	3.5 cents per share	17 April
New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC)	31 March	10 cents per share	20 April
Lindsay Australia Ltd (ASX: LAU)	1 April	2.1 cents per share	17 April
ARB Corporation Ltd (ASX: ARB)	1 April	34 cents per share	17 April
Ridley Corporation Ltd (ASX: RIC)	1 April	5.1 cents per share	23 April
Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN)	1 April	14.5 cents per share	1 May

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen 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 ARB Corporation. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Charter Hall Retail REIT, Harvey Norman, and Rural Funds Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ARB Corporation and Lindsay Australia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) shares could be undervalued according to Ord Minnett.

On Thursday, the appliance manufacturer’s shares ended the session at $26.52.

This means the ASX 200 stock is down almost 30% from its high.

What is the broker saying about this ASX 200 stock?

Ord Minnett is very positive on Breville right now. This is partly due to its expansion in the United States, which has been boosted by a recent consolidation of vendors by Best Buy (NYSE: BBY). It explains:

Breville executed a major US retail expansion in late 2025 where it installed ‘store-in-store’ formats in 300 of the more than 1,000 stores operated by US big-box consumer electronics retailer Best Buy. This was part of a deliberate consolidation of vendors by Best Buy, which has rationalised its small domestic appliance offering to five brands – three primary brands in Breville, Dyson and SharkNinja and two secondary brands in De’Longhi and Bella – although brands outside that range can still sell through Best Buy’s Marketplace online channel.”

A structural advantage in a key market

The broker believes this shift in the retail landscape could work strongly in Breville’s favour. Ord Minnett explains:

The consolidation of vendors by Best Buy is described by Breville management as a “material change” to the retail channel structure in the US. The brands chosen benefit from additional shelf space and a structural lock-in, while the brands that have been de-ranged lose access to more than 1,000 retail locations. This dynamic is also playing out across other Best Buy categories, not just small domestic appliances.

As a result, the ASX 200 stock appears to be gaining a stronger competitive position in a highly important market.

Should you buy this ASX 200 stock?

According to the note, the broker has put a buy rating and $37.20 price target on Breville’s shares.

Based on its current share price, this implies potential upside of 40% for investors over the next 12 months.

In addition, a dividend yield of approximately 1.5% is expected over the period.

The broker concludes:

As a primary partner in Best Buy’s consolidated vendor strategy, this should provide Breville with a significant competitive advantage in the giant US market. Following recent weakness in the Breville share price, we upgrade to Buy from Accumulate with an unchanged price target of $37.20.

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The amount of superannuation you need to retire at age 70 depends almost entirely on the type of lifestyle you expect to have in retirement.

In Australia, your retirement is generally split into two options: modest and comfortable. Both assume you own your home outright.

What is a modest retirement, and how much does it cost?

A modest retirement, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), is defined as being able to cover expenses slightly above the full Centrelink Age Pension.

This includes basic health insurance with limited cap payments, a cheaper model of car, and infrequent exercise. It also includes a limited home repair budget, minimal utility expenses, limiting dining out, and maybe an annual domestic trip. 

Unfortunately, thanks to the rising cost of living, the benchmark for a modest retirement has just climbed higher. Australians now need $35,503 per year, or $51,299 per year for a couple.

To fund that, ASFA estimates you need a superannuation balance of around $110,000, or a couple would need $120,000.

What is a comfortable retirement, and how much does it cost?

A comfortable retirement lifestyle is defined as one that allows Australians to maintain a good standard of living. 

This includes top-level private health insurance, ownership of a reasonable car brand, regular leisure activities, funds for home repairs and renovations, occasional meals out, and an annual domestic trip.

Again, the benchmark for a comfortable retirement has also recently increased. Now, Australians need $54,840 a year, or $77,375 a year for a couple.

That lifestyle requires a superannuation balance of around $630,000 for a single person, or $730,000 for a couple.

The benefits of waiting until age 70 to retire

Many government or association estimates around retirement are based on the understanding that you’ll retire at age 67. 

Age 67 is also when you’re eligible for the age pension.

While this is around the average retirement age in Australia, there are significant benefits to delaying retirement by just a couple of years.

Rising cost of living, higher health and transport costs, and a longer life span will all see you eat away at your superannuation balance much more quickly.

Retiring at age 70 gives you time to build more superannuation, and it means there are fewer retirement years to fund. After all, even 3 to 5 years would raise your superannuation balance and also give your investments more time to grow.

Superannuation funds are heavily invested in the Australian share market, particularly the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). Over long periods of time, the ASX 200 generally delivers positive returns. That means the longer you wait to access your balance, the more time your balance has to benefit from compounding growth. 

Great, so how do I know if my superannuation is on track?

According to ASFA, for a comfortable retirement, your superannuation balance at age 40 should be $178,000. 

By age 50, this should be around $313,500, and it should be close to $496,500 by age 60. 

By your late 60s to early-70s, you need to be at or close to your superannuation goal of $630,000 to $730,000 (for a couple) if you want to retire comfortably.

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It’s no secret that the past few weeks have been tough for most ASX investors. At least those without a portfolio full of energy stocks. Since the beginning of March, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has dropped by more than 7%, which is a fairly hefty fall for four weeks’ worth of trading. But let’s talk about the journey that Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME) shares have had.

At first glance, it doesn’t look as though Pro Medicus’ share price has fared any worse than the broader market. The medical imaging tech stock has retreated by 6.15% since 2 March, just under the 6.2% the ASX 200 has shed over that same period.

This ASX stock has had a tough few months…

But if we zoom out, the picture gets a lot bleaker for Pro Medicus investors. This ASX tech stock last peaked in July last year, hitting a new record high of $336. Ever since then, it has been down and down for the company. At today’s share price (at the time of writing) of $118.11, Pro Medicus is down a horrid 64.85% from that high. That would have come as quite a shock to investors in this company, who, barring market-wide sell-offs, have largely had to sit back and watch it go up and to the right for years now.

It’s not like Pro Medicus has given investors an obvious reason to hit the sell button either. Back in February, the company posted its latest half-year results, which were hard to fault. Pro Medicus reported revenue growth of 28.4% to $124.8 million for the six months to 31 December. Underlying profits were up an even more impressive 29.7% to $90.7  million. That allowed the company to hike its interim dividend by a whopping 28% to 32 cents per share. Pro Medicus has also continued to announce new contract signings regularly.

So, given all this, many investors might be wondering whether Pro Medicus shares offer a compelling ‘buy-the-dip’ opportunity right now.

Down 65%: Is it time to buy Pro Medicus shares?

Almost every ASX broker covering this company agrees that the Pro Medicus sell-down represents a lucrative buying opportunity.

Last week, my Fool colleague discussed Morgans’ ‘buy’ rating for the company, which included a 12-month share price target of $275. That’s more than a doubling of where the shares are today. The broker commented that “the [market] reaction feels overcooked and the setup into 2H is far better than the share price implies”.

Another broker, Bell Potter, agrees. It currently has a $240 target on Pro Medicus shares and recently stated, “The company continues to announce new contract wins on a regular basis as the drivers of interest in its product offering remain firmly in place.”

Of course, we’ll have to see if these brokers are on the money. But Pro Medicus’ stunning growth and strong fundamentals do, arguably, make this a stock well worth a deeper dive whilst it is trading at this steep discount.

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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 recommended Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

S&P/ASX All Ords Index (ASX: XAO) shares finished 0.21% lower on Thursday as the war in Iran continued.

At the close, 291 of the 500 ASX All Ords shares had fallen throughout the day, with several hitting new 52-week lows.

Are these stocks a buying opportunity?

Let’s defer to the experts.

Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV)

The Endeavour share price fell to a 52-week low of $3.36 on Thursday.

Endeavour shares have tumbled 12% over the past 12 months.

After reviewing Endeavour’s 1H FY26 report, Morgans maintained a hold rating on this ASX consumer staples share.

However, the broker reduced its 12-month price target slightly from $3.70 to $3.65.

Morgans said:

While EDV continues to work on its refreshed strategy with further details to be provided at an investor day on 27 May, management confirmed that the combined Retail and Hotels portfolio will be retained.

Management also noted that they will continue investing in Dan Murphy’s to restore its price leadership, while accelerating hotel renewals and electronic gaming machine (EGM) replacements.

Objective Corporation Ltd (ASX: OCL)

The Objective Corporation share price fell to a 52-week low of $11.67 today.

The ASX tech share is down 22% over the past year.

Morgans recently changed its rating from accumulate to buy but lowered its 12-month target from $20 to $16.70.

The broker commented:

We see tailwinds remaining supportive of OCL’s long-term growth momentum.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)

This ASX wine share fell to a multi-year low of $3.34 on Thursday.

Treasury Wine Estates has lost two-thirds of its market capitalisation over the past year.

This week, Jefferies retained its hold rating on Treasury Wine shares and lowered its target from $5 to $4.

Dexus Industria REIT (ASX: DXI)

This real estate investment trust (REIT) fell to a 52-week low of $2.32 on Thursday.

The Dexus Industria REIT share price has declined 14% over the past year.

Bell Potter has a buy rating on Dexus Industria stock with a share price target of $3.

Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL)

The Nuix share price fell to a 52-week low of $1.24 today.

This ASX tech share has crumbled 62% over the past 12 months.

Morgan Stanley has a buy rating on Nuix shares with a 12-month target of $3.75.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT)

DigiCo shares fell to a 52-week low of $1.67 on Thursday.

The DigiCo Infrastructure REIT share price has halved over 12 months.

This week, Morgans reiterated its buy rating but slashed its price target from $4.15 to $2.70.

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen 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 Objective and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Objective and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Nuix. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.