The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) is in the red today, down 1.18%. But this ASX lithium share is bucking the trend.

The Burley Minerals Ltd (ASX: BUR) share price is on the rise by 25% today to 30 cents. However, in earlier trade, Burley Minerals shares skyrocketed 67% to 40 cents.

So why is this ASX lithium share having such a top run today?

Acquisition news for lithium explorer

Investors are buying up Burley shares today on lithium acquisition news. Burley has entered an “exclusive agreement” to take ownership of 100% of the Chubb Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada.

Further, under the deal, Burley would also acquire the Mt James and Dragon Projects, prospective for lithium, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.

The project widens Burley’s exploration pipeline to high-grade lithium-bearing spodumene projects.

Drilling at the Chubb Lithium project has shown the presence of spodumene-bearing lithium pegmatites.

Burley is also an iron ore explorer, with a 70% stake in the Yerecoin Project near Perth in Western Australia.

Commenting on today’s news, Burley managing director Wayne Richards said:

We are very pleased to announce the signing of this Agreement to acquire such high-potential Lithium Projects in jurisdictions complemented by other major Lithium explorers and developers.

The strategic and geographic location of all three potential projects are located in world class mining provinces and in Tier 1 jurisdictions of Australia and Canada.

ASX lithium share Burley’s share price snapshot

Burley Minerals has soared 27% in a year, while it has surged 46% in the year to date. In the past month, the company’s share price has rocketed ahead 122%.

For perspective, the ASX 200 Materials Index has climbed 14% in a year.

This ASX lithium share has a market capitalisation of about $10.3 million based on the current share price.

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National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) shares have been among a select group of S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) stocks that have benefited from rising interest rates this year.

Prior to the RBA’s first rate increase in more than a decade on 4 May, Australia’s official cash rate stood at the rock bottom 0.10%.

While the banks obviously charge higher rates for their loans, and offer less on their deposits, the historically low cash rate squeezed their net lending margins. So as rates have climbed, the banks’ net interest margins have broadly increased. Which has offered a welcome tailwind for NAB shares.

Yet, while all the ASX 200 banks have benefited from higher rates, Andrew Martin, principal of Alphinity Investment Management, told The Motley Fool he prefers NAB shares over the other big bank stocks. (Stay tuned for the full interview, next week.)

Why NAB rather than some of the other ASX 200 bank shares?

Martin said, “The banks are one of the few sectors that are getting [earnings] upgrades. Banks are beneficiaries of higher rates. That’s still playing through.”

He added that NAB had done “particularly well, in a relative sense” in the current environment.

So, why NAB rather than one of the other ASX 200 bank shares?

According to Martin:

I think NAB is executing better. They have really reinvented themselves over the last five years.

They’ve reclaimed their title as the best business bank in the country. Business is actually going really well, despite everything else that’s going on. They’ve managed to have a better margin outcome than their peers. And they’ve managed their costs better. So their growth trajectory looks better than some of the others.

At the current price, NAB shares pay a trailing dividend yield of 5.0%, fully franked.

How has NAB been performing?

Despite underperforming some analyst expectations, NAB reported strong FY 2022 results last week.

Among the highlight, cash earnings increased 8.3% from the prior year to $7.1 billion. Statutory net profit was also up 8.3% from FY 2021 to $6.9 billion. And the bank reported an exit net interest margin of 1.72%.

Year to date, NAB shares have gained around 4% while the ASX 200 has lost 6%.

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In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is fighting hard to stay in positive territory. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 0.1% to 7,129 points.

Four ASX shares that are climbing more than most today are listed below. Here’s why they are rising:

Altium Limited (ASX: ALU)

The Altium share price is up 4% to $38.02. This follows the release of the electronic design software company’s annual general meeting update. At the event, Altium reaffirmed its guidance for FY 2023. Management said: “We expect total revenue to be between $255 and $265 million USD, with both our PCB software business and cloud platform business growing nicely. And, we expect underlying EBITDA margin to be between 35 and 37% for the full year in FY23.”

Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL)

The Pendal share price is up 10% to $4.91. This follows news that the courts are pressuring Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) to complete its acquisition of the rival fund manager. Perpetual’s shares have sunk on the news. This is because this action is likely to scupper its own potential takeover by a consortium comprising BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII and Regal Partners.

Terracom Ltd (ASX: TER)

The Terracom share price is up 8% to 90.5 cents. This morning this coal miner announced that its board has declared a fully franked dividend of 10 cents per fully paid ordinary share for the quarter ended 30 September. This comprises an ordinary dividend of 7.5 cents per share and a special dividend of 2.5 cents per share.

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB)

The Webjet share price is up 11% to $6.24. Investors have been buying this online travel agent’s shares following the release of a strong first half update. Webjet reported a 223% increase in TTV to $2,143 million and a 217% jump in revenue to $175.7 million. On the bottom line, the company delivered an underlying net profit after tax of $32 million, up from a loss of $29.2 million a year earlier.

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Morgan Stanley has warned that the recent rally in ASX 200 shares could soon come to an end.

The broker believes a stop to the rally could come in the form of rising interest rates and a pullback in consumer spending, thus reducing corporate earnings, the Australian Financial Review reported.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has lifted 10.4% since 3 October to the present day. It’s currently up 0.32% in today’s trading session.

Let’s cover how Morgan Stanley expects rising interest rates to affect ASX 200 shares moving forward.

What did Morgan Stanley say?

Morgan Stanley’s head of Australian strategy Chris Nichol said we may not have felt the full effects of rising interest rates, which will put pressure on companies’ bottom lines.

He said:

Investors should brace for impact from the lagged effects of an aggressive tightening cycle. The next six months will see fuller effects from an aggressive monetary hiking cycle impacting domestic focused earnings.

Nichol also believes consumers could be underestimating the effect that rising interest rates might have on the economy, which could be leading to a sense of overconfidence in their spending habits.

[Consumers] are not fully calibrating the true extent of the adjustment in disposable income and asset wealth ahead whilst also potentially underappreciating the job required of policymakers to achieve their goals.

The net result of rising interest rates is that housing prices could fall by as much as 20%, Nichol said. This, in turn, may finally force consumers to spend less on discretionary items, thus kicking off a recessionary cycle in the economy.

However, another expert believes ASX 200 shares could have reached their bottom and are poised to rally again.

Have ASX 200 shares bottomed out?

AMP economist Dr Shane Oliver thinks there have been some “fundamental improvements” in the backdrop of ASX 200 shares that occurred during October.

He said the main reason is that inflation appears to have peaked in the United States, dropping from a high of 9.1% in June to 7.7% year-on-year in October.

Oliver notes that with inflation easing, future interest rate hikes by the Fed are likely to be less severe, thus reducing the chance they will put the economy into a recessionary tailspin.

US equities could also be benefiting from a couple of tailwinds in the short-term, Oliver said, including US midterm elections and the fact ASX 200 shares have entered into a bullish part of the year. These cyclical factors could also be giving them a lift.

Oliver also suggested China could look to focus on growing its economy and lift COVID-zero restrictions by the middle of next year.

Summarising his position, Oliver said the following on the longer-term outlook for ASX shares:

We remain optimistic about shares on a 12-month horizon as investors will start to focus on monetary easing from late next year and then economic recovery.

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The Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) share price is tumbling on news of its planned takeover of fund management business Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL).

Early this morning, the companies announced a change to the consideration mix on the table for the takeover target. Later, they revealed a court decision related to a hypothetical breach cost.

It comes after a consortium upped its bid for Perpetual to $33 per share last week. While the bid was ultimately rejected, it seems to have spurred concern about Perpetual’s planned acquisition of Pendal.

The Perpetual share price is down 14% at the time of writing, trading at $27.16.

Let’s take a closer look at the latest from the financial services firm.

What’s going wrong for the Perpetual share price?

The market is bidding the Perpetual share price lower on Thursday on the back of a flurry of news regarding its takeover bid for S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) financials peer Pendal.

First, news broke the pair had agreed to revise the mix of cash and scrip initially put forward to acquire Pendal. The offer price on the table hasn’t changed alongside the mix.

If the deal goes ahead, Pendal shareholders will now receive one Perpetual share for every seven Pendal shares they hold, as well as $1.65 cash per Pendal share.

Originally, Perpetual offered one share for every 7.5 Pendal shares and $1.976 cash per share.

Perpetual said the new terms “further strengthen the balance sheet and enhance the financial flexibility for the combined group”.

Additionally, the companies announced a court decision regarding a ‘break fee’ today.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales declared a $23 million break fee — which Perpetual would be elegible to pay Pendal if it abandoned the takeover — would not be an exclusive remedy. Pendal said:

This means … Pendal [could] seek orders to enforce Perpetual’s obligations to complete the scheme, including by way of injunctive relief or orders of specific performance.

That’s likely a relief to Pendal shareholders but worrying to those invested in Perpetual stock. An improved acquisition proposal for the latter could impact its deal with the former.

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Markets have been in turmoil this year, as central banks take decisive action in an attempt to stomp out inflation. Yet, some are still concerned it could get worse for ASX shares amid calls for further rate hikes.

I don’t think it is wise to try and predict where the share market will go from here in the short term. Although, if a bear market is a concern, it can be worthwhile positioning a portfolio in a way that gives you confidence in your investments through a challenging time.

If the goal is to invest in companies that are well-positioned for economic uncertainty, this is worth a read.

Here are five ASX shares I believe are worth holding through a rocky market.

Healthy foundations

Exposure to quality healthcare shares can be worthwhile during a stagnant or declining economy. Unlike other areas of the market, the healthcare industry is considered to be non-discretionary. People generally prioritise health and regard it as essential.

In this category, Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) and Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) stand out as rock-solid opportunities.

Both of these companies operate in industries — medical imaging and hearing devices — that will likely continue to see demand irrespective of prevailing conditions.

In addition, Pro Medicus and Cochlear are well capitalised with $90.6 million and $586.7 million in net cash as of 30 June 2022.

One ASX share keeping you covered

Another relatively defensive industry to invest in during turbulent times is insurance. Although, ASX-listed companies providing the insurance policies usually run on thin margins — around 5% or less. In contrast, insurance brokering and underwriting tend to print profits at a thicker margin.

I would consider AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) an attractive way of investing in this relatively inelastic industry. Since its founding in 1985, AUB has demonstrated its ability to consistently compound revenue and earnings over long periods of time.

Furthermore, as a broker, AUB stands to benefit from a more price-conscious consumer. The team at Ophir Asset Management recently named this ASX share as one with potential upside.

A dash of defensive innovation

Some might ditch exposure to innovation to protect the portfolio against a stock market crash. However, I believe there are some highly-innovative, fast-growing ASX shares that are also extremely robust.

Taking out the final two spots of my five rock-solid buys are PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) and Altium Limited (ASX: ALU). A cooling solutions company and a PCB design software provider may not appear to be rock-solid, but here’s my take.

These companies are operating within industries boasted by strong tailwinds. Demand for advanced cooling solutions is growing with the adoption of electric vehicles. Likewise, circuit boards are finding their way into everything as digital devices consume analog hardware.

Importantly, PWR and Altium are both exceptionally well-run businesses. Zero debt, above 20% earnings margin, and high returns on capital. I struggle to envisage a future where these ASX shares provide below-market returns over the long term.

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Goldman Sachs has been looking at the banking sector this week and has given its verdict on the state of the sector.

This follows the release of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) first quarter update earlier this week, completing the banking reporting season.

What is Goldman Sachs saying about the big four banks?

According to the note, the broker believes that upside risk to sector earnings is now diminishing.

This is due to net interest margin tailwinds being partially offset by headwinds from competitive pressures and cost inflation. Goldman also expects system housing loan growth to slow towards 2.5% by the end of next year.

In light of this, its analysts expect bank earnings growth to slow in the coming years. It explained:

The major Australian banks have been in the midst of an EPS upgrade cycle, with 12-month forward EPS having increased by an average of 21% p.a. over the last two years. However, the outlook is now less optimistic, with 12-month forward EPS now only representing a c. 4% p.a. tailwind to share prices over the next three years.

Which ASX 200 bank shares should you buy?

The good news is that Goldman still sees value in the sector and believes a couple of ASX 200 bank shares could continue to outperform. These are Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB), with the former the broker’s top pick in the sector. It added:

Despite this, the outlook for our two Buy stocks, WBC (on CL) and NAB, is better, and we highlight why we think double digit total shareholder returns remains achievable over the next three years.

Over the next three years, Goldman expects Westpac’s shares to deliver an average total return of 13% per annum.

This is expected to be underpinned by the following:

• Average earnings per share growth of 5%, driven by:
  • Net interest margin expansion of 8 basis points in FY 2023
  • FY 2023 cost reduction of 8%
  • A 7% average 12-month forward PPOP per share growth
  • Partially offset by BDDs normalising +9 basis points but remaining at benign levels
• ~7% of total multiple expansion
• Average dividend yield of ~6%.

Goldman currently has a conviction buy rating and $27.60 price target on Westpac’s shares.

What about NAB?

As for NAB, Goldman expects the bank’s shares to provide investors with an average total return of 12% per annum over the next three years. This is based on the following:

• Average earnings per share growth of 4%, driven by:
  • Net interest margin expansion of 8 basis points in FY 2023
  • Strong leverage to commercial volumes
  • 4% average 12-month forward PPOP per share growth
  • Partially offset by BDDs normalising +13 basis points but remaining below mid-cycle levels
• ~6% of total multiple expansion
• Average dividend yield of ~5%.

Its analysts have a buy rating and $35.41 price target on NAB’s shares.

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In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a small gain. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 0.1% to 7,132.1 points.

Four ASX shares that have failed to follow the market higher today are listed below. Here’s why they are dropping:

Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO)

The Core Lithium share price is down a further 4.5% to $1.42. This means the lithium miner’s shares are down 24% since Monday’s close. Investors have been hitting the sell button following a broker downgrade by Macquarie and concerns over demand for the battery making ingredient in China.

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH)

The Creso Pharma share price has sunk 9% to 2.1 cents. Investors have been selling this cannabis company’s shares after the company kicked out its chairman, James Ellingford, with immediate effect. While the company didn’t comment on the reason for Ellingford’s exit, it could be due to his deplorable behaviour on TikTok.

Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC)

The Nickel Industries share price is down 6% to 93.2 cents. This appears to have been driven by a sharp pullback in nickel prices overnight. According to CommSec, the nickel price recorded a 9.1% decline on Wednesday night. Prices were down as much as 12% in volatile and illiquid conditions. In response, the London Metal Exchange (LME) said it would be conducting enhanced monitoring of nickel trading.

Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT)

The Perpetual share price is down 14% to $27.09. This follows news that the courts are enforcing its acquisition of rival fund manager Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL). This is likely to scupper the potential takeover of Perpetual by a consortium comprising BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII and Regal Partners.

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The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price flew 3.1% higher in early trading to an intraday high of $85.32.

It has since dropped to $83.98, a gain of 1.49% on yesterday’s close and is outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which is barely in the green today, up 0.09% at the time of writing.

Mineral Resources shares are having a great week with the highlight being a new 52-week peak.

Let’s take a look at what’s been happening with the $15 billion diversified miner.

Broker buys despite lofty Mineral Resources share price

According to The Australian, broker Wilsons has added Mineral Resources to its Focus Portfolio. The broker has allocated 3% of its portfolio to the ASX mining share.

The article says that Wilsons considers Mineral Resources to be one of the highest-quality mining companies on the ASX.

It has four business segments — iron ore, energy (gas), lithium, and mining services.

What has really piqued the broker’s interest is the lithium segment.

There was speculation earlier this year that Mineral Resources may spin off its lithium business.

Wilsons notes that if this were to occur, it could provide substantial returns because the segment is “markedly undervalued” at the moment.

Mineral Resources has a stake in two of the country’s largest hard-rock lithium mines.

Their two mines are Mt Marion mine and Wodgina mine, both in Western Australia.

Mineral Resources holds AGM today

The mining giant held its annual general meeting (AGM) today and delivered an investor presentation.

It noted that it is the world’s largest crushing contractor and a global top five lithium producer.

Over the next two years, the company plans to double production at Mt Marion from 450,000 tonnes of lithium spodumene concentrate per annum to 900,000 tonnes.

At Wodgina, it plans to commence Train 3 and approve and construct Train 4.

In the presentation, Mineral Resources said it operates 29% of the world’s hard rock lithium supply.

The company noted: “Production-ready hard rock lithium deposits are rare.”

Mineral Resources share price snapshot

The mining stock hit a new 52-week high price of $85.36 on Monday as lithium stocks enjoyed a dream run on the back of news that China is relaxing its COVID-19 restrictions.

There was also news that Australia is exploring a lithium mine and processing partnership with Indonesia.

According to reporting by The Australian, the partnership could make the two countries the dominant global supplier of electric vehicle batteries.

As my Fool colleague Sebastian notes, it’s been an incredible couple of years for Mineral Resources.

Back in November 2020, the Mineral Resources share price was $27. It has tripled since then.

In recent weeks, the Mineral Resources share price has steadily increased following the release of the company’s quarterly activities report on 26 October.

In the report, the company reaffirmed its FY23 guidance.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has positions in CSL Ltd., Telstra Corporation Limited, and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Brickworks, CSL Ltd., and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Brickworks, COLESGROUP DEF SET, Telstra Corporation Limited, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, and Wesfarmers Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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