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The performance of the healthcare sector has been relatively underwhelming in recent times.

While this is disappointing, the team at Wilsons believes that things could change in the near future. This could make it a great time for investors to ensure that their investment portfolios are positioned to take advantage of this. The broker said:

After ~2 years of lacklustre performance at the index level, the outlook for the ASX 300 healthcare sector is highly attractive. The sector is well positioned to outperform over the medium-term given its earnings trajectory is considerably stronger than the broader market while the sector’s valuation is also at highly attractive levels.

But which ASX 300 healthcare stocks could be worth considering? Let’s take a look at three that its analysts are feeling bullish on and have in their Focus Portfolio. They are as follows:

CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL)

The first ASX 300 healthcare stock that Wilsons has in its Focus Portfolio is biotechnology giant CSL.

The broker is currently overweight on CSL’s shares. Though, it has admittedly been more positive in the past. It explains:

On balance, our increasingly constructive view on the outlook for Behring’s earnings recovery warrants our modest overweight exposure to CSL, albeit our level of conviction is tempered to an extent by the subdued outlooks of Vifor and Seqirus and the somewhat uncompelling level of R&D pipeline upside over the medium-term. Valuation wise, CSL is broadly in line with our ‘fair value’ range, balancing the fact that a) CSL trades on forward PE of ~27x which is below its 5-year average, and b) CSL is somewhat ‘expensive’ relative to global biopharma peers. To become more constructive on CSL, we are looking for a) developments in the R&D pipeline, b) demonstrated progress on Behring’s margin recovery, and/or c) a meaningful turnaround in the performance of Vifor and Seqirus.

ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD)

Another ASX 300 healthcare stock that features is sleep disorder treatment ResMed.

Its analysts highlight that its shares trade at a sharp discount to historical multiples. And given how weight loss drugs concerns are starting to ease, it feels a re-rating could take place soon. Wilsons commented:

Notwithstanding RMD’s solid earnings-driven share price recovery, the company remains on an excessive valuation discount at a 12-month forward PE multiple of ~23x, which is a ~30% discount to both the 5-year average and RMD’s ‘pre GLP-1’ level. We expect RMD’s valuation to re-rate higher as GLP-1 concerns progressively abate and the market shifts its focus to the strong fundamental outlook of the business.

Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)

Finally, this high-flying radiopharmaceuticals company could be worth a closer look.

Wilsons is very positive on the ASX 300 healthcare stock’s Illuccix product and extensive pipeline. It said:

A key appeal of TLX is that its extensive pipeline offers significant valuation and earnings upside potential, which is complimented by the robust cash flows already generated by Illuccix. Following recent pipeline updates on TLX591 (SELECT rPFS data) and Zircaix (BLA submission) there is still a cavalcade of catalysts that represent ‘de-risking’ points in TLX’s valuation and will drive the share price over the next 12 months.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in CSL, ResMed, and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended CSL, ResMed, and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CSL and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Are you wanting exposure to the lithium industry while it is down in the dumps?

If you are, then it could be worth considering the three ASX lithium stocks listed below.

These lithium shares have just been named as buys by brokers this month and could generate decent returns. Here’s what they are saying about them:

Arcadium Lithium (ASX: LTM)

Bell Potter remains very positive on the lithium industry and believes that Arcadium Lithium’s beaten down shares offer significant value for money.

It has the lithium giant on its favoured list due to partly to its diversified exposure to lithium and significant production growth potential. The broker said:

LTM provides the largest, most diversified exposure to lithium in terms of mode of upstream production, asset locations, downstream processing and customer markets. It is a key large-cap leverage to lithium prices and sentiment, which we expect to improve over the medium term. The group has a strong balance sheet and growth portfolio.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $9.50 price target on its shares.

IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO)

Goldman Sachs may be bearish on lithium, but it is bullish on this ASX lithium stock.

This is due largely to the company’s low costs. It feels this leaves IGO well-positioned to navigate the current environment of low prices. It said:

Greenbushes is the lowest cost lithium asset in our coverage. Production growth more than offsets increasing strip ratio: The addition of CGP3 (under construction) and CGP4 (planned) should take Greenbushes production capacity from ~1.5Mtpa today to ~2.4Mtpa (excluding tailings processing of ~0.3Mtpa), and they are planned to be funded from existing Greenbushes debt facilities, combined with Greenbushes cash flows (though we factor in below nameplate). We reiterate our belief that further Greenbushes expansion remains one of the most economically compelling brownfield lithium projects.

Goldman has a buy rating and $8.10 price target on IGO’s shares

Latin Resources Ltd (ASX: LRS)

A speculative option for investors to consider buying is Latin Resources.

It is an ASX lithium stock that is developing the 100% owned Salinas Lithium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Bell Potter was pleased with its recent mineral resource estimate at the Colina deposit. And given its bullish view on the lithium market, it sees the company as well-positioned for the future. It said:

Colina has the potential to deliver new lithium supply into what we expect to be structurally short markets. Uncommitted offtake and an open share register provide further strategic appeal.

Bell Potter has a speculative buy rating and 40 cents price target on its shares.

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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 Goldman Sachs Group. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

If you’re on the hunt for some juicy dividend yields, then you may want to check out the three ASX dividend shares listed below.

That’s because analysts have named them as buys and are tipping them to provide income investors with above-average dividend yields in the near term.

Here’s what you can expect from them:

Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1)

The first ASX dividend share that has been tipped to provide big yields is Accent Group. It is a retailer and distributor of performance and lifestyle footwear across over 800 stores in Australia and New Zealand and multiple online stores. Its store brands include HypeDC, Sneaker Lab, Platypus, Stylerunner, Subtype, and The Athlete’s Foot.

Bell Potter is forecasting fully franked dividends per share of 13 cents in FY 2024 and then 14.6 cents in FY 2025. Based on the latest Accent share price of $1.99, this represents dividend yields of 6.5% and 7.3%, respectively.

The broker has a buy rating and $2.50 price target on them.

Deterra Royalties Ltd (ASX: DRR)

Over at Morgan Stanley, its analysts think that Deterra Royalties could be a top ASX dividend share to buy. It is a mining royalties company, generating cash from operations such as Mining Area C, which is operated by BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP).

Morgan Stanley is forecasting the company to pay dividends of 32.7 cents in FY 2024 and then 39 cents in FY 2025. Based on the current Deterra Royalties share price of $4.58, this will mean yields of 7.1% and 8.5%, respectively.

The broker currently has an overweight rating and $5.60 price target.

Dexus Industria REIT (ASX: DXI)

A third ASX dividend share that has been named as a buy is Dexus Industria. It is a real estate investment trust with a focus on industrial warehouses.

Morgans is a fan of the company due to its belief that its “industrial portfolio remains robust with the outlook positive for rental growth.” In addition, it notes that “the development pipeline also provides near and medium-term upside potential and post asset sales there is balance sheet capacity to execute.”

The broker expects this to underpin dividends per share of 16.4 cents in FY 2024 and then 16.6 cents in FY 2025. Based on the current Dexus Industria share price of $2.97, this will mean dividend yields of 5.5% and 5.6%, respectively.

Morgans has an add rating and $3.18 price target on its shares.

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

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.5% to 7,860 points.

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

ASX 200 expected to sink

The Australian share market is expected to sink on Tuesday despite a positive start to the week on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is poised to open the day 78 points or 1% lower. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones was up 0.2%, the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, and the Nasdaq pushed 0.35% higher.

Life360 named as a buy

The Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) share price still has plenty of upside according to analysts at Bell Potter. In response to its Nasdaq listing, the broker has reaffirmed its buy rating with a $17.00 price target. This implies potential upside of 23% for investors over the next 12 months. It said: “The next potential catalyst we see for the stock is the H1 result in August – or any update provided sooner – given we expect another solid result and good MAU growth.”

Oil prices jump

It could be a great start to the week for ASX 200 energy shares Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) after oil prices jumped overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is up 3.1% to US$77.89 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is up 2.7% to US$81.79 a barrel. This was driven by analysts predicting that summar fuel demand could create a supply deficit.

Nine chair quits

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) shares will be on watch today amid news that its chair, Peter Costello, has quit. This follows reports that Costello allegedly assaulted a journalist from The Australian at Canberra Airport. Commenting on his exit, the outgoing chair said: “The board has been supportive through the events of the last month and last few days in particular. But going forward I think they need a new chair to unite them around a fresh vision and someone with the energy to lead to that vision for the next decade.”

Gold price rises

ASX 200 gold miners Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) could have a reasonably positive session after the gold price edged higher overnight. According to CNBC, the spot gold price is up 0.15% to US$2,328.7 an ounce. Traders were buying the precious metal ahead of the release of US inflation data.

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Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) shares are a popular option for income investors.

And it isn’t hard to see why.

Each year the banking giant shares a good portion of its profits with its shareholders in the form of dividends.

This often leads to above-average dividend yields from the shares of Australia’s oldest bank.

But with its shares up 23% over the last six months and trading not too far from a 52-week high, most analysts now believe they are fully valued.

In light of this, income investors may want to look at alternatives to Westpac shares.

But which ASX income stocks could be good options? Let’s take a look at three. They are as follows:

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE)

The first option to consider buying is Eagers Automotive. It operates one of Australia’s largest auto dealership networks.

The team at Bell Potter is feeling positive about the company and sees recent weakness as a buying opportunity. The broker has a buy rating and $13.35 price target on its shares.

As for income, it expects the company to pay fully franked dividends of 64.5 cents per share in FY 2024 and then 73 cents per share in FY 2025. Based on its current share price of $10.14, this represents dividend yields of 6.35% and 7.2%, respectively.

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING)

Morgans thinks that Inghams could be an ASX income stock to buy. It is Australia’s leading poultry producer and supplier.

It feels that its shares are undervalued based on its market leadership position and favourable consumer trends. The broker has an add rating and $4.40 price target on its shares.

As well as plenty of upside, Morgans is expecting some generous dividend yields. It has pencilled in fully franked dividends of 22 cents per share in FY 2024 and then 23 cents per share in FY 2025. Based on the current Inghams share price of $3.63, this equates to dividend yields of 6.1% and 6.3%, respectively.

IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH)

Finally, another alternative to Westpac shares could be IPH. It is a leading intellectual property solutions company with operations across the globe.

Goldman Sachs is a big fan of the company and believes it is “well-placed to deliver consistent and defensive earnings with modest overall organic growth.” It has a buy rating and $8.70 price target on its shares.

In respect to dividends, the broker is forecasting fully franked dividends of 34 cents per share in FY 2024 and then 37 cents per share in FY 2025. Based on the current IPH share price of $6.54, this represents yields of 5.2% and 5.7%, respectively.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Westpac Banking Corporation. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goldman Sachs Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Eagers Automotive Ltd and IPH. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

There are a lot of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from on the Australian share market.

Let’s take a look at three that could be quality options for investors when the market reopens after the public holiday. They are as follows:

Betashares Energy Transition Metals ETF (ASX: XMET)

If you are interested in gaining exposure to the decarbonisation megatrend, then the Betashares Energy Transition Metals ETF could be worth a look.

This fund provides investors with easy access to global producers of copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, manganese, silver, and rare earth elements.

The team at Betashares is very positive on this ETF and named it on its list of 12 ASX ETFs ideas for 2024.

The fund manager appears to believe the companies held by the ETF are well-positioned to benefit from increasing demand for these metals. It said:

The Earth is blessed with all the minerals we need to power the transition to CO2-free energy. However, defining, extracting, and processing all those deposits is going to require significant new investment. […] Both electric cars and clean energy use notably more metals than their conventional counterparts, and many of these minerals have highly concentrated and insecure supply chains.

BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)

Another ASX ETF for investors to look at is the BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF.

It provides investors with easy access to leading companies in a range of tech-related market segments such as information technology, consumer electronics, online retail and medical technology.

This ETF was also recently highlighted as one to buy by the team at Betashares. The fund manager commented:

With the nascent adoption of AI, cloud computing, big data, automation, and the internet of things, there’s a good chance that the next decade’s major winners will come from the tech sector. Despite Australia’s sharemarket skewing heavily towards financials and resources, investors can gain direct exposure to Aussie tech stocks via ATEC.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

Another ASX ETF for beginner investors to consider buying this month is the iShares S&P 500 ETF.

It gives you access to the 500 of the top listed companies on Wall Street. This means that you will be investing in a diverse group of shares, including countless household names, from a range of different sectors.

Blackrock, the fund manager, notes that this means it can be used “to diversify internationally and seek long-term growth opportunities in your portfolio.”

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One popular ASX 200 mining stock could be in danger of crashing deep into the red.

That’s the view of analysts at Goldman Sachs, which are urging investors to sell this miner before it’s too late.

But which mining giant is it? Is it BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)? Thankfully for its shareholders, it isn’t the Big Australian.

Goldman is actually tipping its shares as a buy with a $49.00 price target.

Nor is it Rio Tinto Group Ltd (ASX: RIO), which the broker has a buy rating and $138.90 price target on.

The ASX 200 mining stock that could crash over 30% according to Goldman Sachs is Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN).

Why could the ASX 200 mining stock crash?

While Goldman acknowledges that Mineral Resources has an enviable track record. It isn’t enough for the broker to be positive on the investment opportunity here. It said:

We continue to highlight that MIN has an impressive 20-yr track record of generating high returns on capital with an average ROIC of >20% since listing. This has been achieved through MIN’s ability to build and operate crushing plants and mining projects faster and at lower capital intensity than most other companies. Despite this impressive track record, we continue to rate MIN a Sell.

One of the key reasons that its analysts think its shares are a sell is its valuation. They highlight the premium its shares trade at compared to peers. Goldman explains:

Fully valued vs. peers and downside to PT: trading at ~1.35xNAV (A$54.6/sh) based on our volume and operating assumptions and long-run price assumptions. MIN is pricing in long-run commodity prices ~20% higher than our estimates. MIN is also trading at ~17x NTM EBITDA (vs. Aus lithium peers on ~8.0x and large cap iron ore peers on ~5x) and ~7x FY26E.

In addition, Goldman notes that the ASX 200 mining stock is exposed to weak lithium prices, which it believes are heading even lower. It adds:

Lithium price expected to decline further from over 2024: our commodity team expect spodumene prices to average US$800/t and hydroxide at US$10,000/t (vs. spot c. US$1200/t and US$10,000/t) in 2H CY24 driven by our view of a market surplus over 2024-2025, and for the price to trade at or below marginal cost which we think will be set by Chinese integrated lepidolite producers.

Major downside predicted

Goldman has put a sell rating and $47.00 price target on its shares.

Based on the current Mineral Resources share price of $68.63, this implies potential downside of approximately 32% for investors over the next 12 months.

In addition, the broker expects disappointing dividends yields of just 0.3% in FY 2024 and FY 2025. This is a far cry from the juicy yields shareholders have received in recent times.

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At the start of each week, I like to look at ASIC’s short position report to find out which shares are being targeted by short sellers.

This is because I believe it is well worth keeping a close eye on short interest levels as high levels can sometimes be a sign that something isn’t quite right with a company.

With that in mind, here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX this week according to ASIC:

• Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) continues its long run as the most shorted ASX share with 21.4% of its shares held short. This is down slightly week on week again but is still significantly higher than second place. Concerns over a lithium surplus appear to be behind this.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 12.8% of its shares held short, which is down materially week on week. Last week, this language testing and student placement company revealed that it is being negatively impacted by student visa changes in a number of key markets.
• Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) has short interest of 10.7%, which is down week on week again. This graphite miner’s shares have been targeted due to weak battery materials prices, production suspensions, and further cash burn.
• Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) has 10% of its share held short, which is up slightly week on week. There are concerns that lithium prices will stay at low levels for years. This doesn’t make it a good environment to commence production at Kathleen Valley in the middle of the year.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has seen its short interest fall week on week to 9.6%. There are concerns over the travel agent giant’s revenue margins and consumer travel spending.
• Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX: WGX) has short interest of 9.6%, which is now up for a fifth week in a row. This appears to have been driven by doubts over the gold miner’s proposed merger with Canada-based Karoa Resources.
• Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) has short interest of 9.5%, which is up week on week again. This mineral exploration company’s Gonneville Project is a globally significant critical minerals project, but it is still a long way off production and even a final investment decision.
• Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX: SYA) has short interest of 9.4%, which is flat from last week. It is yet another lithium miner that is being targeted due to weak lithium prices.
• Australian Clinical Labs Ltd (ASX: ACL) has short interest of 8.5%, which is down meaningfully since last week. This health imaging company is guiding to another sharp decline in its earnings in FY 2024.
• Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) has short interest of 8.4%, which is up week on week. It is another health imaging company that is battling tough trading conditions at present.

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The share market has been getting very excited about the artificial intelligence (AI) megatrend this year.

And rightly so. It’s no exaggeration to say that AI is going to change the world.

We’ve only really had a small taste of this in the last few years but expect things to accelerate as AI continues to improve and more money is invested in the space.

The good news for investors is that there are ways to gain exposure to AI with ASX shares.

And I don’t mean with supposed AI shares like Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN), which has promised the world and delivered nothing in a market dominated by a US$3 trillion behemoth.

I mean with genuine industry leaders that are leveraging AI to cement their position and drive long-term growth. Let’s take a look at two:

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME)

The first ASX AI share to look at is health imaging technology company Pro Medicus,

Goldman Sachs recently spoke about how the company’s AI revenues could grow from a small percentage of its overall sales into something significant in the future. It said:

AI opens an incremental US$620mn TAM today (growing at a +34.7% CAGR) with radiology receiving the majority (c.80%) of recent FDA AI algorithm clearance. We believe PME is well positioned to take share as the incumbent viewing platform across many large, and likely early adopters of new technology.

PME is generating revenue from its Visage breast density AI algorithm (developed via a partnership with Yale) today, and we see the potential value for AI to be significant with adoption driven by improved accuracy and clinical outcomes. We forecast AI to comprise 9% of PME’s revenue by FY30E (from <1% in FY25E), with upside if PME achieves faster AI attach penetration, higher price per scan, and a greater proportion of algorithms developed in-house where no royalties are paid to a partner.

Goldman has a buy rating and $136.00 price target on its shares.

NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)

Another ASX AI share to look at is data centre operator NextDC. While it isn’t necessarily offering AI services, it is servicing the huge data centre demand for capacity that AI needs to function.

In April, Goldman Sachs commented on this. It said:

NextDC believes AI is driving global data centre growth from 15% to 19% with Australia and broader APAC remaining well-positioned for growth and the fastest growing region. AI is increasing average power density racks (kW/Rack) growing 2.5x to c80-100kW. NXT are seeing demand pipeline for singular deals in the vicinity of 50-100MW and see market growth accelerating. AI demand is also stemming from a 40%/60% mix from inference/training, with upside for inference to reach 70%.

The broker currently has a buy rating and $18.59 price target on its shares. Though, it is worth noting that other brokers are even more bullish. For example, Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating and $20.00 price target.

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If you are on the hunt for some ASX dividend shares to buy this month, it could be worth checking out the two below that Bell Potter has named as top picks for income investors in June.

Here’s what the broker is saying about them:

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)

Bell Potter thinks that this agricultural property company could be an ASX dividend share to buy this month.

It highlights that its shares are trading at an abnormally large discount to their net asset value. It feels this is excessive and has created a compelling buying opportunity for income investors. The broker said:

RFF trades at a historical high discount to its market NAV per unit ($2.78 pu) at ~28%. While we are in general seeing large discounts to NAV in ASX listed farming and water assets to market NAV, the discount that RFF is trading appears excessive and we are seeing a valuable opportunity in RFF. While the timing of that value discount closing is difficult to call, investors are likely to be rewarded with a ~6% yield to hold the position until such a time as the asset class rerates. Furthermore, RFF aims to achieve income growth through productivity improvements, conversion of assets to higher and better use along with rental indexation which is built into all of its contracts with its tenants.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $2.40 price target on Rural Funds’ shares.

As for income, it is forecasting dividends per share of 11.7 cents in FY 2024 and FY 2025. Based on its current share price of $2.02, this will mean yields of 5.8% for investors.

SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG)

Bell Potter also thinks that SRG Global would be one of the best ASX dividend shares to buy this month.

It is a diversified industrial services group that provides multidisciplinary construction, maintenance, production drilling and geotechnical services The broker believes that SRG will be a beneficiary of accelerating growth in iron ore and gold production volumes over the next five years. It commented:

SRG’s short-to-medium term outlook is reinforced by Government-stimulated construction activity in the Infrastructure and Non-Residential sectors and increased development and sustaining capital expenditures in the Resources industry. The resulting expansion in infrastructure bases across these sectors will likely support increased demand for asset care and maintenance in the medium to long-term. We anticipate Mining Services will be a beneficiary of accelerating growth in iron ore and gold production volumes over the next five years.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $1.30 price target on its shares.

In respect to dividends, the broker is forecasting fully franked dividends of 4.7 cents in FY 2024 and then 6.7 cents in FY 2025. Based on its current share price of 89 cents, this will mean dividend yields of 5.3% and 7.5%, respectively.

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