The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price has been trading sideways since the announcement of a new acquisition last week.

This is despite the deal to acquire digital out of home media company Shopper Media Group for $150 million getting the seal of approval from a leading broker.

According to a note out of Goldman Sachs, in response to the deal, its analysts have retained their conviction buy rating and $40.50 price target.

Based on the current Woolworths share price of $36.98, this implies potential upside of almost 10% over the next 12 months.

What is the broker saying about Woolworths’ latest acquisition?

Goldman Sachs was pleased with the deal, particularly given its positive view on the company’s retail media business. It has previously spoken highly of this side of business and believes it has significant growth potential.

The broker commented:

We note that this transaction is strategically in line with our view of the retail media business being the next material growth lever for WOW. In our current model, we have factored in A$1.1bn sales, with 30% EBIT margin, in 2030 to be contributed from WOW’s retail media business.

Moreover, discounting back valuations to 2023E after applying a EV/EBIT multiple of 20x, we value the retail media business at A$4bn in our SOTP, thereby contributing c.6% to WOW’s EV.

Though, it is worth noting that the transaction isn’t a done deal and remains subject to ACCC approval and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. But if all goes to plan, completion is expected to occur by the end of calendar year 2022.

Why is Goldman bullish on the Woolworths share price?

Goldman is bullish on the Woolworths share price due to its belief that the company is well-placed for growth and trading on an attractive valuation. It concludes:

Our positive thesis on WOW is based on 1/ Superior growth expectations for the core business, 2/ longer term potential for adjacent revenues with higher margins and 3/ opportunity for valuation re-rating from current levels of low historical premium vs. COL.

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The Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price has been in sensational form this month.

Since the start of July, the elasticity connectivity provider’s shares have rallied a massive 55% higher.

This has been driven largely by the release of a stronger than expected quarterly update.

Can the Megaport share price keep rising?

The good news is that one leading broker believes that the Megaport share price is far from peaking.

According to a recent note out of Goldman Sachs, its analysts have retained their buy rating and lifted their price target on the company’s shares to $9.60.

Based on the current Megaport share price of $8.50, this implies potential upside of 13% for investors.

What did the broker say?

Goldman was impressed with Megaport’s performance in the fourth quarter and appears confident that its strong revenue growth will continue. It commented:

The improvement in the sales cadence of core products (ex MVE) across both direct/indirect channels was the key highlight of the result, offsetting the marginally weaker momentum in MVE product

Nevertheless, we do see this as a net improvement for the sales trajectory, particularly given uncertainty following recent MP1 mgmt. changes and slowing US enterprise IT spending (GS tracker). We now forecast FY23/24/25E revenue growth of +39/35/30%, with the partner channel and MVE products remaining key medium term drivers.

In addition, the broker was pleased with its surprise operating profit and believes this “de-risks funding concerns” and should be a catalyst to closing “the valuation gap between unprofitable/profitable tech.”

All in all, Goldman is bullish on the company’s outlook and the Megaport share price. It concludes:

We remain positive on the product leadership of the company, and the rapidly growing NaaS/SD-WAN addressable markets, while await further updates on the revenue growth strategy (incl. MVE/Partner channel ambitions) at the August result. Stay Buy

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If you’re searching for some dividend shares to buy, then you may want to look at the two listed below.

These dividend shares have been rated as buys by experts and tipped to provide attractive dividend yields.

Here’s what you need to know about them:

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX: BBN)

The first ASX dividend share to look at is Baby Bunting. This baby products retailer could be a dividend share to buy thanks to its dominant position in a less discretionary category.

The team at Citi are very positive on the company and believe it is well-placed to navigate the tough consumer environment. It also believes that recent expansions into new categories are positive and could provide its growth with an extra boost. The broker commented:

We see Baby Bunting well placed to outperform the broader small cap retail sector this year given the non-discretionary nature of its category. […] Further, the stocks growth prospects are in some respects less risky than other high multiple retailers who are relying more on new markets and acquisitions. […] we see growth into toys and babywear categories as a positive for Baby Bunting and provides another strategy for the company to complement its i) rollout, ii) exclusive brands and private label growth, iii) supply chain initiatives.

Citi currently has a buy rating and $6.22 price target on its shares.

As for dividends, Citi is forecasting fully franked dividends per share of 16 cents in FY 2022 and 19 cents in FY 2023. Based on the current Baby Bunting share price of $4.72, this will mean yields of 3.4% and 4%, respectively.

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG)

Another ASX dividend share that has been rated as a buy is this investment bank.

Macquarie has been a very strong performer over the last few years thanks to impressive growth from across its business. This led to the bank reporting a 56% increase in net profit after tax to $4.7 billion in FY 2022.

And while it will be hard to top this in FY 2023, the team at Morgans doesn’t expect this to stop the investment bank’s shares from providing attractive dividend yields.

Morgans is a fan and has an add rating and $215.00 price target on the bank’s shares. It commented:

We continue to like MQG’s exposure to long-term structural growth areas such as infrastructure and renewables. The company also stands to benefit from recent market volatility through its trading businesses, while the company continues to gain market share in Australian mortgages.

In respect to dividends, its analysts are forecasting a $7.07 per share dividend in FY 2023 and then $7.47 per share dividend in FY 2024. Based on the current Macquarie share price of $175.63, this will mean yields of 4% and 4.25%, respectively.

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If you’re trying to do better than the market, then inevitably you have to pick some ASX shares that other people aren’t thinking of.

After all, if you just buy the stocks that everyone else has, you won’t be beating the average.

Despite all the turmoil this year, or perhaps because of it, there are many ASX shares out there that have been oversold and unloved.

Here’s a couple of examples that Morgans investment advisor Jabin Hallihan reckons are buys right now:

Quality with ‘limited competition’

PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) is not a household name, by any means. 

But the company has been around for four decades, making high-end cooling solutions for the car industry.

PWR’s products are of such high quality that they are used by professional motor racing teams, such as in Formula 1 and NASCAR.

Morgans analysts love how this gives it excellent growth prospects and resilience to any economic downturns.

“With limited competition, customers are more focused on performance rather than price,” Hallihan told The Bull.

“The company’s results demonstrated competitive edge and dominant market positions. PWR Holdings has been successful at offsetting margin pressure.”

Morgans has a $10.05 share price target, which is a 28% premium to where it closed on Tuesday.

While analyst coverage is sparse, at least Bell Potter and Evans & Partners agree with Hallihan’s team. According to CMC Markets, both rate PWR shares as a strong buy.

Great growth prospects plus shareholder buyback

ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) is an even more obscure brand than PWR. But it provides services essential to the running of other companies: testing, inspection, and certification.

Hallihan was a fan of ALS’ “strong” full-year result.

“Underlying net profit after tax of $264.2 million was up 42.1% on the prior corresponding period and at the top end of guidance,” he said.

“Sample volumes are improving year-on-year, while inflationary pressures are passed onto customers via price rises.”

With many of its clients in the resources industry, Hallihan likes ALS’ exposure to long-term demand for commodities.

His team has a price target of $14.14, which is a 29% rise from the closing price on Tuesday.

On Monday, after Hallihan made his recommendation, ALS announced it would conduct a $100 million on-market share buyback.

“The buy-back program reflects our disciplined and efficient capital management program, the strong balance sheet and focus on returning excess capital to our shareholders,” said chief executive Raj Naran.

“Our balance sheet retains significant capacity for organic growth, including existing capacity expansions previously announced for FY23, future acquisitions including a solid pipeline of opportunities, and capital management.”

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The Motley Fool chats with the best in the industry so that you can get an insight into how the professionals think. In this edition, Alto Capital investment advisor Tony Locantro discusses two ASX shares that are ready to break out.

Hottest ASX shares

The Motley Fool: What are the two best stock buys right now?

Tony Locantro: Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX: PIQ), they’re in the mid-eighties [cents]. They have developed the PromarkerD test which can pick up a diabetic kidney disease before it happens, well in advance. The science is proven. 

They just need to roll that out, [and] look at reimbursements. They’ve been able to manufacture 50,000 components to get that test out. 

They’ve announced some licensing of an esophageal cancer test as well. They’re working on that. And recently, they came out with some positive biomarkers for endometriosis, which affects one in nine women, and this could lead to the world’s first non-invasive test because it does take years to diagnose.

The company has some laboratory services which it provides, and the revenue matches the cash burn but you think that their expenditure will increase. The market cap is undemanding at around $85 million. Solid management that owns a lot of the company and I think it has outstanding growth. 

It’s an outstanding growth opportunity in the biotech sector. 

The second stock I’m buying is a company called Maronan Metals [MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX: MRM)]. I should disclose that I was heavily involved in the initial public offering (IPO) at 20 cents. The stock is now trading at 34 cents.

​​So, they’re about to drill at the Maronan lead, silver and copper gold resource in the Cloncurry region of North Queensland. It is already a sizable resource that requires deeper drilling to expand on the 30 million tonnes at 6.5% lead. That includes a hundred million ounces of silver. They also have a separate copper gold resource that’s around 11 million tonnes for 300,000 ounces of gold and some copper.

It’s in that vicinity of other major mines, and it could be part of a consolidation play in North Queensland. And the company’s capped around $50 million and has recently raised $15 million in its IPO. 

Again, we have extensive holdings, but it’s one of these companies that has an existing resource. The grades do get better with depth, so they’re trying to basically drill and increase the resource. There was a mining study completed in 2016, which showed favourable mining optics. 

So, highly speculative, but those are my two best buys on the market at the moment.

MF: With these minerals companies, are you ever worried about the cyclical nature of commodity prices?

TL: No.

MF: Because they’re mainly exploratory companies that you’re looking at?

TL: Yeah. 

At the moment, a lot of these mining companies are being hit with COVID issues. They’ve been hit with cost blowouts. A lot of the gold producers are now having to add dollars to their all-in sustaining cost. 

But my theory is that a good resource will override any commodity price or cycle. And even though they’re higher risk, you’re still in that exploration phase where you’ve got to move through DFS [definitive feasibility studies] really to get towards production.

So a big resource, I think it’s going to be valued, and it should be noted that around 80% of the mines in Australia are discoveries made around 1980 or [before] that, so there hasn’t been a lot of major discoveries and those that are made are rewarded with good re-ratings.

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On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was back on form and pushed higher. The benchmark index rose 0.25% to 6,807.3 points.

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

ASX 200 expected to tumble

The Australian share market looks set to have a difficult day on Wednesday following a poor night of trade in the United States. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 47 points or 0.7% lower this morning. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones fell 0.7%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.15%, and the Nasdaq sank 1.9%.

Oil prices fall

Energy producers such as Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) could have a poor day after oil prices pulled back overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is down 1.9% to US$94.88 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price has fallen 1.1% to US$104.05 a barrel. Demand concerns weighed on prices.

Rio Tinto half-year results

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price will be on watch this morning when the mining giant releases its half-year results. According to a note out of Goldman Sachs, its analysts are expecting revenue of US$29,655 million and underlying EBITDA of US$15,671 million. The broker has also pencilled in an ordinary dividend of US$3.18 per share and a special dividend of US$0.50 per share.

Gold price edges lower

Gold miners Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a subdued day after the gold price traded lower overnight. According to CNBC, the spot gold price is down 0.2% to US$1,715.80 an ounce. Traders were selling gold ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting this week.

Iluka demerger

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) share price could drop into the red today when the mineral sands company demerges its Sierra Rutile business. Following a review, the Iluka board determined that a separation of Sierra Rutile by way of demerger is the optimal pathway for the business to achieve its growth objectives, reach its potential, and maximise value for Iluka shareholders.

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Looking for growth shares to buy in August? Listed below are two that have recently been named as buys and tipped to generate strong returns for investors.

Here’s what you need to know about these ASX growth shares:

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)

The first growth share that could be a buy in August is leading data centre operator, NextDC.

The team at Morgans is bullish on the company due to its analysts’ belief that NextDC is well-placed for long term growth. This is thanks to the strong market position its world class data centre network has carved out for itself over the last decade, the industry’s significant barrier to entry, and its expansion opportunities.

Morgans commented:

We retain our Add recommendation and highlight that NXT remains our preferred pick given substantial structural growth, quality management, significant barrier to entry and, in our view, improving competitive advantage with regional/edge sites.

We see a clear pathway for long-term growth, substantially higher EBITDA and material free cash flow, over the medium term.

Last week, Morgans retained its add rating with a $13.01 price target. This compares favourably to the latest NextDC share price of $11.60.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

Another ASX growth share that is rated highly is enterprise software provider TechnologyOne.

The team at Goldman Sachs is bullish on the company due to its strong position in defensive end markets such as government, health and community services, and education.

And thanks to its shift to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and its UK expansion, the broker believes the company is well-placed to deliver strong earnings growth over the medium term and even in the current environment.

It commented:

In our view TNE is well on its way to becoming a pure SaaS business, with high recurring revenue and expanding margins (post FY22) providing visibility into medium-term earnings growth. With a potentially challenging macro backdrop on the horizon we see TNE as offering resilient earnings given its low churn, mission critical software and defensive public sector end markets

Goldman has a buy rating and $13.30 price target on the company’s shares. This compares to the latest TechnologyOne share price of $11.41.

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The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:) share price had a top run on Tuesday amid rising commodity prices.

In today’s trade, the mining giant’s share price lifted 2.46% to close at $38.27. In contrast, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) jumped 0.26% today.

So why did BHP have such a good day?

Iron ore prices

BHP shares forged ahead today while other mining giants also had a stellar day. The Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price rose 2.47% while Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares increased 1.87%.

On commodity markets, iron ore and copper prices jumped overnight amid news out of China.

ANZ economist Madeline Dunk, in a research note, said:

Copper extended recent gains as concerns over the Chinese property sector eased. Real estate stocks in China picked up after it was reported that Beijing will establish a CNY50bn [AU$10.62 billion] fund to support struggling developers.

Sentiment in the iron ore market was also boosted following news on the Chinese real estate fund.

Iron ore prices gained 0.97% to US$104 per tonne in global markets overnight, Trading Economics data shows.

On the Dalian Commodity Exchange in China, iron ore leapt a massive 7.1% to $105.27 per tonne, mining.com reported. That was its strongest level since July 14.

However, Goldman Sachs has warned that China’s property crisis could lower iron ore prices. Goldman cut its three-month target price on iron ore to $70 per tonne and the six-month target to $85 per tonne. This is down from $90 and $110 per tonne, according to Bloomberg.

Goldman said:

This sector segment generates close to a third of China’s steel and iron ore demand, which in turn represents close to a quarter of global seaborne demand.

BHP share price snapshot

The BHP share price has fallen 17% in the past year while it’s climbed about 3.57% year to date.

However, in the past month alone, BHP shares have dropped 4.37%.

For perspective, the benchmark ASX 200 index has lost almost 8% in the last year.

BHP has a market capitalisation of about $193.7 billion.

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If you’re looking to make some new blue chip additions to your portfolio, then look no further.

Listed below are two blue chip ASX shares that the team at Morgans are bullish on. Here’s what the broker is saying about them:

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)

The first blue chip ASX share that the broker rates highly is wine giant Treasury Wine. In fact, Morgans describes the company as a “key pick” for its analysts.

Morgans is bullish on the company due to its strong brands, positive growth outlook over the coming years, and attractive valuation.

Its analysts commented:

TWE owns much loved iconic wine brands, the jewel in the crown being Penfolds. We rate its management team highly. The foundations are now in place for TWE to deliver strong earnings growth from the 2H22 over the next few years. Trading at a material discount to our valuation and other luxury brand owners, TWE is a key pick for us.

Morgans has an add rating and $13.93 price target on Treasury Wine’s shares. This compares to the latest Treasury Wine share price of $12.00.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

Another blue chip that has been rated as a buy is this conglomerate. Morgans rates the company highly due to the strong brands in its retail portfolio and its talent management team.

The broker also believes that recent share price weakness has created a buying opportunity for buy and hold investors.

Its analysts explained:

WES possesses one of the highest quality retail portfolios in Australia with strong brands including Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks. The company is run by a highly regarded management team and the balance sheet is healthy. While COVID-related staff shortages are proving to be a challenge, the core Bunnings division (>60% of group EBIT) remains a solid performer as consumers continue to invest in their homes. We see the pullback in the share price as a good entry point for longer term investors.

Morgans has an add rating and lofty $58.40 price target on Wesfarmers’ shares. This compares favourably to the latest Wesfarmers share price of $45.95.

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After a wobbly start to the day, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) posted a gain for the first time in three sessions after lacklustre performances yesterday and on Friday.

At the end of Tuesday’s trade, the index was up 0.26% at 6,807.3 points.

ASX 200 energy shares lead the way

ASX 200 energy shares drove the market higher today on the back of rising commodity prices.

The Brent crude price rose 1.9% overnight to trade at US$105.15 a barrel. The US Nymex crude price lifted 2.1% to US$96.70 a barrel.

Meanwhile, the price of thermal coal increased 0.3% to reach U$410.25 a tonne.

Materials shares also spent a day in the sun, likely on the back of a gain in iron ore futures, up 0.5% to US$105.01.

On the flipside, ASX consumer discretionary shares and ASX healthcare shares suffered.

The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (AS: XDJ) fell 1.7% today. The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) slipped 0.9%.

So, without further ado let’s take a look at which ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today’s top-performing ASX 200 share was none other than Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP).

The buy now, pay later player lifted a whopping 20% despite the company’s silence. The Zip share price surged to trade higher than $1 for the first time in two months.

Today’s biggest gains were made by these ASX 200 shares:

ASX-listed company	Share price	Price change
Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP)	$1.025	19.88%
Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)	$0.665	8.13%
Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN)	$4.54	6.57%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)	$6.48	6.4%
Lake Resources NL (ASX: LKE)	$0.73	5.8%
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)	$7.31	5.79%
Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC)	$1.085	5.34%
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)	$0.24	4.35%
Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT)	$1.80	4.05%
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN)	$49.22	3.38%

Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.

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Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper 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 Nanosonics Limited and ZIPCOLTD FPO. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Nanosonics 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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