The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is rising on Thursday morning.

In morning trade, the lithium miner’s shares are up 3% to $2.38.

Pilbara Minerals share price higher on CEO appointment

The Pilbara Minerals share price is rising on Thursday after the company announced the appointment of its new CEO.

According to the release, the company has appointed Dale Henderson as its new managing director and CEO. He will replace the long-serving Ken Brinsden, who will be stepping down from the role on 30 July.

Mr Henderson is currently Pilbara Minerals’ chief operating officer and has been with the company since 2017. Prior to that, he worked in senior roles for companies including Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG), Chevron, and Occidental Petroleum.

The release explains that he was selected from a field of outstanding candidates because of his strong lithium industry experience, outstanding leadership skills, strong cultural values, and work ethic.

Mr Henderson’s clear understanding of the future of the lithium raw materials industry and Pilbara Minerals’ vision to become a major long-term player in the rapidly growing lithium industry supply chain also played a role in his selection.

Management commentary

Pilbara Minerals’ Chairman, Tony Kiernan, said he is delighted with the appointment and believes the company is in safe hands. He commented:

We are delighted that Dale has accepted the Board’s offer to become Pilbara Minerals’ next Managing Director and CEO, following an exhaustive international search process that yielded some outstanding candidates. Dale is an exceptional, high-calibre individual who has already made his mark at Pilbara Minerals over the past five years as COO.

I have every confidence that Dale is going to be an exceptional Managing Director and CEO. He is a very strong, capable and inclusive leader and has the industry experience, leadership skills and cultural values to take Pilbara Minerals forward into its next exciting growth chapter.

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Shares of Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) have lagged key benchmarks in 2022 and now trade 7% down this year to date.

After nudging past 52-week highs in April, traders unloaded shares from a peak of $11.48 with prices levelling to $8.50 by 12 May. They currently fetch $8.72 apiece.

Similarly, gold and gold bullion has endured a similar path after blowing off highs of more than US$2,052 per troy ounce in March.

Sentiment tilted bullish with Northern Star

Coverage of Northern Star from analysts is tilted to the bulls according to Bloomberg data. However, analysts at Argonaut Securities urge clients to sell their position, valuing the company at $7.60 per share.

The consensus price target is $12.59 from this list, with Canaccord Genuity holding the highest valuation at $15.15 per share.

In its assessment, the team at JP Morgan was constructive on the company’s balance sheet and noted it “is generating solid FCF at current gold prices”.

“The company is focused on three production hubs – Kalgoorlie and Yandal in Australia, and Pogo in Alaska,” the JP Morgan team wrote.

“The company has a track record of project delivery and strong production growth. We have an Overweight rating, based on valuation [$11 per share].”

Meanwhile, gold appears to remain under pressure amid a strengthening US Dollar and the curling up of US Treasury yields.

Moreover, the outlook for interest rates and the dollar still present major headwinds for gold bullion, per Trading Economics, “as investors continue to speculate on how aggressive monetary tightening will need to be to fight inflation.”

The dispersion in performance from key assets traditionally viewed to fight inflation in investor portfolios are plotted below. Curiously, gold and gold miners like Northern Star are down over the last few months, with a key divergence in late April. Whereas the US Dollar index (DXY) has climbed steadily. Even more curious, is the performance of the Russian Ruble against the US Dollar (RUB/USD).

Northern Star share price snapshot

In the last 12 months the Northern Star share price has slipped more than 23% into the red and is down more than 7% this year to date.

Losses have extended into the past month of trade with shares sliding another 11% in that time.

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While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell 2.7% in May, the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price surged 7%.

This comes after the company announced a couple of announcements to the ASX throughout last month.

At Wednesday’s market close, the energy producer’s shares added to its strong gains by 1.16% to $1.745.

What happened with Beach Energy?

At the start of May, Beach Energy delivered its Macquarie Conference presentation which highlighted its growth strategy.

Management stated that its FY22 guidance is on track for production of 21 – 23 million barrels of oil equivalent (Mmboe). The majority of the supply will come from the company’s East Coast Gas market.

In addition, Beach Energy reaffirmed its plan to achieve production of 28 Mmboe by FY24. In contrast, it recorded production of 25.6 Mmboe in FY21 – down 4% on the previous year.

Looking at the near-term, management expects to have 8 gas plants producing from 5 basins by the end of 2023. The plants will deliver gas to 4 markets including the East Coast gas market and the global LNG market.

The news sent the company’s shares 1.54% higher on the release, followed by a 3.94% gain the following day.

During mid-month, Beach Energy announced the appointment of Morné Engelbrecht as its new CEO with immediate effect.

A day later, the company provided an update in relation to its Bass Basin acreage.

However, the two releases above weren’t enough to rally the share price due to market volatility in the sector. As such, Beach Energy shares fell around 7% from 18 May to 20 May.

Nonetheless, at the end of May, the company’s shares recovered lost ground with a 5.18% gain. This came off the back of strengthening oil prices and the EU agreeing to a partial ban on Russian oil imports.

Beach Energy share price summary

Over the last 12 months, the Beach Energy share price has lifted by 36%, with year-to-date up 38%.

Its shares hit a 52-week high of $1.77 in March before trading sideways for the following months.

Beach Energy presides a market capitalisation of roughly $3.94 billion.

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The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price could be great value at the current level.

That’s the view of analysts at one leading broker.

What is being said about the BHP share price?

According to a note out of Goldman Sachs this morning, its analysts have reinstated coverage on the mining giant’s shares with a buy rating and $51.20 price target.

Based on the current BHP share price of $45.65, this implies potential upside of 12% for investors over the next 12 months.

In addition, the broker is forecasting fully franked dividend yields of ~11% in FY 2022 and ~9% in FY 2023. This brings the total potential 12-month return to greater than 20%.

What did the broker say?

Goldman Sachs revealed that it reinstated its buy rating due to the Big Australian’s attractive valuation and free cash flow, as well as upside from its ~US$20bn copper growth pipeline.

In respect to its valuation, the broker acknowledges that the BHP share price trades at a premium to peers but believes this is justified and will continue despite the petroleum demerger. It explained:

BHP has traded at a ~0.5x EV/EBITDA premium to global mining peers over the past decade, which we put down partly to the benefits of the higher margin oil business. […] We believe this premium vs. peers can be maintained due to ongoing superior margins and operating performance (particularly in Pilbara iron ore), high returning copper growth, and lower iron ore replacement & decarb capex, and jurisdiction risk.

As for its copper growth potential, Goldman Sachs highlights:

[We] continue to believe BHP’s major opportunity (and challenge) is offsetting copper reserve depletion and grade decline in Chile from 2023 through investing in BHP’s copper reserves/resources (40Mt/200Mt) which are the largest globally. We now include US$6bn of copper projects out of the ~US$20bn we have identified, delivering 400-500ktpa of copper out of potential ~0.9Mtpa total. If BHP develops all copper options, we forecast modest Cu Eq production (CAGR) of around ~1% over the decade, broadly in line with global peers.

All in all, the broker sees a lot of value in the BHP share price, which could make it one to consider if you’re looking for exposure to the resources sector.

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Fund manager Wilson Asset Management (WAM) has identified two top small-cap ASX shares in one of the portfolios it manages that could be investment ideas.

WAM operates several listed investment companies (LICs). Some focus on larger companies like WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX: WLE) and WAM Capital Limited (ASX: WAM).

There’s also one called WAM Microcap Limited (ASX: WMI) which focuses on small-cap ASX shares with a market capitalisation under $300 million at acquisition.

WAM says WAM Microcap targets “the most exciting undervalued growth opportunities in the Australian microcap market”.

These are the two small-cap ASX shares the fund manager outlined in its most recent monthly update:

Generation Development Group Ltd (ASX: GDG)

WAM says that Generation Development operates as a registered pooled development fund (PDF) specialising in providing development capital to financial sector businesses.

In April, the business revealed a stronger-than-expected quarter for the three months to March 2022. It reported a 33% increase in inflows into investment bonds. This made its FY22 year-to-date result the highest annual recorded sales result since the start of the business.

The small cap ASX share also revealed a 36% increase in total funds under management (FUM) year on year. This growth was supported by “significant” investment bond sale inflows.

Why does WAM like this business? The investment team believes that the company’s suite of new and existing products are continuing to gain market share in the adviser community. WAM pointed to the 56% market share of quarterly inflows into investment bonds in the three months to December 2021.

The fund manager also said that the growth underpins its view that the business has a long growth runway which is why it’s still positive on the outlook for the company.

Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS)

Reject Shop is the other small-cap ASX share. The discount retailer has been around for more than 40 years. Some of the categories of products that it sells include homewares, kitchenware, hardware, petcare, household cleaning products, toiletries, and cosmetics.

WAM noted that in April, the resignation announcement of CEO Andre Reich, after two years in the role, saw the Reject Shop share price fall 24% on the day.

However, the fund manager thinks the business can keep up its momentum, maintain profitability with a lower cost base, keep its strong balance sheet and expand its store network.

The company continues to trade in line with its earnings guidance outlined in the company’s FY22 first half, according to WAM. The fund manager is also positive on the company’s next growth phase.

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The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has seen quite a lot of volatility in 2022. But could the business see gains in June?

The company’s shares have been on an upward trajectory over the last week and have seen a rise of approximately 20% over the past six months.

But what’s next?

End of FY22

June 2022 marks the end of the current financial year. This is the last month for the business to make a difference to its operational and financial results.

The ASX mining share giant recently upgraded its iron ore shipment guidance for FY22 to be between 185Mt (million tonnes) to 188Mmt. This was up from previous guidance of between 180Mt to 185Mt.

However, the company also increased its expectations of C1 costs (mining costs) to a range of US$15.75 to US$16 per wet metric tonne (wmt), up from the previous guidance of US$15 to US$15.50 per wmt.

The final bit of guidance that Fortescue provided was that it would be spending between US$3 billion to US$3.2 billion on capital expenditure, excluding Fortescue Future Industries (FFI). That was a decrease from previous expectations of between US$3 billion to US$3.2 billion.

What are the prospects for the Fortescue share price?

Sentiment about Fortescue shares can change quite quickly as the iron ore price changes.

There are brokers that have put price targets on the Fortescue share price – that’s where the broker thinks the Fortescue share price will be in 12 months. But no one has a working crystal ball that will tell what the iron ore price or Fortescue share price will do this month or this year.

Ord Minnett recently said in a note that it thinks Fortescue shares are a ‘hold’, with a price target of $19. That implies a high single-digit decline over the next year.

Another recent rating from the broker Macquarie is ‘neutral’, with a price rating of $20. That also suggests a slight decline over the next year.

But one of the things Macquarie liked was the ongoing strength of the iron ore price. Considering Fortescue is allocating 10% of its net profit after tax (NPAT) to the green industrial business called FFI, the strong iron ore price will help Fortescue with its decarbonisation efforts.

Fortescue has appointed a number of people for the FFI business to give it a strong management team.

How big is the Fortescue FY22 dividend expected to be?

Ord Minnett has predicted that the Fortescue grossed-up dividend yield could be 14.2% for FY22.

Meanwhile, Macquarie has projected that the Fortescue grossed-up dividend yield might be 14.1%.

However, both brokers are expecting a dividend reduction in FY23.

Ord Minnett has pencilled in a grossed-up dividend yield of 12.3% in the next financial year.

However, Macquarie isn’t sure whether Fortescue will be able to maintain such a high dividend ratio while investing in its green efforts.

That’s why Macquarie is only expecting a grossed-up dividend yield of 8% from Fortescue in FY23.

Fortescue share price snapshot

Since the start of 2022, Fortescue shares have risen by 8%.

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If you’re uncertain about what will happen with inflation and the economy, maybe it’s time to get “meta”.

That is, take a look at ASX companies that handle money as their business.

After all, even if the economy comes under pressure from rising interest rates, wealth still has to move around one way or another.

A couple of experts this week recommended investors buy two such ASX shares:

Moving money overseas

Spotee Connect founder Elio D’Amato likes the look of foreign exchange services provider OFX Group Ltd (ASX: OFX).

“In its latest full-year result, it achieved 25% record growth in NOI [net operating income] to $147 million, which beat expectations by an additional 10%,” he told The Bull.

“All divisions generated growth, in particular the lucrative corporate and high-value consumer divisions.”

The cross-border payments facilitator is forecasting net operating income between $200 million and $212 million for the 2023 financial year.

It banked plenty of cash during the current period too.

“Net cash grew over the period by 39% to $84.2 million.”

The OFX share price has grown 5.7% so far this year.

Other professionals are somewhat divided over this stock, with three out of five analysts surveyed on CMC Markets rating it as a buy.

Moving money out of wallets

Medallion Financial Group advisor Jean-Claude Perrottet is currently a fan of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) shares.

“The gaming giant recently posted operating revenue of $2.745 billion in its half-year result, up 23.1% in reported terms on the prior corresponding period.”

Perrottet added Aristocrat’s earnings beearnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) also saw a 30% boost, to hit $970.3 million.

“Normalised profit after tax and before amortisation of acquired tangibles rose 40.9% to $580.1 million,” he said.

“A strong recovery in North American gaming operations contributed to the result. We expect digital revenue to grow in future years.”

Aristocrat shares have plunged more than 25% year-to-date.

The stock is an absolute darling among the fund manager community at the moment. According to CMC Markets, 11 out of 15 rate Aristocrat shares as a strong buy, while another two label it a moderate buy.

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Ask A Fund Manager

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, Shaw and Partners senior investment advisor Adam Dawes expresses his fear for a world in which the stock market closed for four years.

The ASX share for a comfortable night’s sleep

The Motley Fool: If the market closed tomorrow for four years, which stock would you want to hold?

Adam Dawes: If the stock market’s shut down for four years? I’d be out of the job! I don’t like any of that scenario.

Okay, so one stock… Look, we’re in Australia, we’re a commodity-based market. So BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) would be the one stock. 

[It’s] just sold its oil and gas assets to Woodside [Woodside Energy Group Limited (ASX: WDS)]. They’ve got a lot of cash sitting on their balance sheet. That means that would continue to pay out dividends… As a private business that would continue to pay out shareholders going forward. 

I think that’s certainly something that I would look to hold for four years but, mate, that means I wouldn’t be able to pay the mortgage and we would all be in a lot of trouble.

So BHP would be that one that you would hold for those times, definitely that time.

MF: The BHP stock price has been relatively stable for a company that’s in a cyclical industry, isn’t it?

AD: Very much so. It is in the top 10 dividend-paying stocks globally.

Now you never buy a resource stock for a dividend, but Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG), and BHP are in the top 10 dividend-paying stocks globally. 

So [that] alone, we know that there’s enough cash there to wait out any kind of commodity cycle. Albeit we’re in a good commodity cycle at the moment, but it is a cycle and that will always turn. But at the moment, there’s cash there to sit on the balance sheet to keep everything moving in the right direction.

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It’s not an easy time to be a stock investor.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down almost 5% for the year. Overseas, it’s even worse with the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) plunging an ugly 13.9% so far in 2022.

And many experts, like AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) chief economist Dr Shane Oliver, reckon there are more drops to come.

“Shares are yet to see clear signs of a wash out bottom, with VIX and put/call ratios yet to reach levels seen at past major share market bottoms,” he said on the AMP blog.

“There is still risk of more downside in the short term.”

So anyone with a stock portfolio is now asking: When will the pain end?

While no one has a working crystal ball, one expert stuck his neck out recently and revealed his best answer:

Market to ‘get worse before it gets better’

Wilson Asset Management portfolio manager Matthew Haupt also agrees that share markets will “get worse before it gets better”.

He explained how a previously inflated market had to endure two waves of bad news.

“The sell-off in equities we’re seeing now has been a function of interest rates going higher… that’s phase one,” he told WAM Vault Live in Sydney.

“Phase two is an earnings slowdown, which we’re seeing now, which is demand destruction through inflation.”

But Haupt sees a light at the end of the tunnel.

“The end of this year, we can start to get a lot of optimism around the scenario we’ll be facing,” he said.

“The [US Federal Reserve] would have hiked [interest rates], and they would have paused.”

Oliver also had a similar timeline in mind for the market turning from its bearish outlook to at least a neutral stance.

“The bottom line is that while we remain optimistic that recession will be avoided in the next 18 months [or] so, and therefore believe shares can rise on a 6- to 12-month view.”

‘A terrible recipe’ for ASX shares

But before the year is over, both Haupt and Oliver warned investors would have to grit their teeth through tough times.

“Rising oil and hence petrol prices are a fly in the ointment of the ‘peak inflation’ view and commodity prices generally still look strong,” said Oliver.

“Even if US inflation has peaked it will take a while before it falls back to levels where the Fed can relax.”

Haupt said that before optimism returns at the end of the year, the economy will deliberately wind down.

“Central banks are hiking into a slowdown, which is a terrible recipe for risk assets.”

“Things are dire at the moment. But we’ve been through these cycles before. We know how they play out.”

For Haupt, the southern spring will be crucial for ASX shares.

“We’re really looking for that next inflection, which I think will be when interest rates are put on hold,” he said.

“You’re starting to get some clues now… [US Federal Reserve chair Jay] Powell said in the minutes around September.”

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On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) started the month with a decent gain. The benchmark index rose 0.3% to 7,234 points.

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

ASX 200 expected to fall

The Australian share market looks set to fall on Thursday following a poor night on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 56 points or 0.8% lower this morning. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones fell 0.55%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.75%, and the Nasdaq tumbled 0.7%.

Pilbara Minerals names its new CEO

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after the lithium miner named its new CEO. According to the release, Pilbara Minerals will promote its chief operating officer, Dale Henderson, to the top job. The company’s long-serving CEO, Ken Brinsden, will formally step down from the role on 30 July.

Oil prices edge higher

It could be a softer day for energy shares including Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) after oil prices made modest gains overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is up slightly to US$114.79 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is up 0.2% to US$115.82 a barrel. Optimism over demand lifted prices.

BHP given buy rating

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price could be good value according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. This morning the broker reinstated coverage on the mining giant with a buy rating and $51.20 price target. Goldman highlights BHP’s attractive valuation and free cash flow, as well as upside from its ~US$20bn copper growth pipeline.

Gold price creeps higher

Gold miners Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) will be on watch after the gold price creeped higher overnight. According to CNBC, the spot gold price is up 0.3% to US$1,847.70 an ounce. The precious metal rose amid inflation worries.

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