If you’re looking for dividend shares to help you beat inflation, then the two listed below could be worth considering.

Here’s why these ASX 200 dividend shares are rated as buys right now:

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

The first ASX 200 dividend share to look at is BHP. The Big Australian’s shares have been on fire this year and are up over 14% since the start of 2022 despite a recent pullback. This has been driven by the rising iron ore price, among with other commodities, which has positioned BHP to deliver bumper free cash flows again in the coming years.

The team at Citi believes the BHP share price still has a long way to run. It recently upgraded its shares to a buy rating with a $56.00 price target. Citi said: “BHP cash flow generation is up strongly on our revised IO price deck and we think market outperformance can continue given the hefty cash forecast cash build and upgrade to Buy.”

As for dividends, the broker expects fully franked dividends of $4.80 per share in FY 2022 and $4.55 per share in FY 2023. Based on the current BHP share price of $48.49, this implies potential yields of 9.9% and 9.4%, respectively.

Centuria Industrial Reit (ASX: CIP)

Another ASX 200 dividend share to look at is Centuria Industrial. It is the largest domestic pure play industrial REIT and the owner of a portfolio of high-quality industrial assets situated in key metropolitan locations throughout Australia.

Demand for these properties has been very strong in FY 2022, leading to strong rental growth during the first half. Management explained: “Strong leasing activity increased portfolio occupancy to a high 99.2%. Leasing across CIP’s portfolio delivered 10% rental growth driven by elevated occupier demand, particularly from the e-commerce sector, creating competition for high-quality industrial assets.”

The team at Macquarie expect this trend to continue. As a result, the broker has put an outperform rating and $4.27 price target on its shares.

Macquarie is also forecasting a 17.3 cents per share distribution in FY 2022 and an 17.8 cents per share distribution in FY 2023. Based on the current Centuria Industrial share price of $3.95, this will mean yields of 4.4% and 4.5%, respectively

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On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the shortened week deep in the red. The benchmark index fell 1.6% to 7,473.3 points.

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

ASX 200 expected to sink

The Australian share market looks set to start the week as it ended the last one. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is poised to open the day 160 points or 2.15% lower. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones rose 0.7%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.6%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.3%. However, all three indices fell hard on Friday amid a market selloff.

Megaport shares rated as a buy

The Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price could be a bit of a bargain following its selloff according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. A note this morning reveals that the broker has retained its buy rating but cut its price target down to $13.10. This implies potential upside of 45% for investors. While its quarterly update was disappointing, Goldman believes “the long term opportunity for MP1 is unchanged.”

Oil prices tumble

Energy producers such as Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) could have a tough start to the week after oil prices tumbled overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is down 2.8% to US$99.12 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price has fallen 3.5% to US$102.97 a barrel. Concerns about falling demand in China weighed on prices.

Gold price falls

Gold miners Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) could have a poor day after the gold price fell overnight. According to CNBC, the spot gold price is down 1.7% to US$1,901.10 an ounce. The precious metal hit a four week low amid rate hike fears.

Mineral Resources rated as a buy

Goldman Sachs is also very positive on the Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price. Its analysts have retained their buy rating and lifted their price target on the mining and mining services company’s shares to $73.80. Goldman notes that Mineral Resources is benefiting from stronger than expected iron ore and lithium prices.

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My father was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been going to the ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

Best I can recall, I’ve only missed one – when I was over in London more than a decade ago.

And attending Sydney’s ANZAC Day March, usually outside the Queen Victoria Building on George Street, was another annual ritual, as we waved our flags and applauded until our hands were sore, and waited for Dad and my grandfather to march past.

In those days, the march was led by a riderless horse, with boots backward in the saddle.

It was a poignant act of remembrance for the veterans of the Boer War, none of whom were still alive.

I’m getting older, and so are many of our veterans.

Now, there are no Great War veterans alive, either.

And the ranks of the Second World War veterans thin further with each passing year.

It evokes Eric Bogle’s song, The Band Played Waltzing Matilda:

But the band plays Waltzing Matilda

And the old men still answer the call

But as year follows year, more old men disappear

Someday no one will march there at all

Except, of course, there are more veterans, from more recent wars, just as our soldiers were in Vietnam when Bogle wrote his famous anti-war ballad.

Truth be told, my old man didn’t like Bogle’s song.

He was no warmonger, but he had an issue with a couple of the lines; the last two in this verse:

And the old men march slowly, old bones stiff and sore

They’re tired old heroes from a forgotten war

And the young people ask, “what are they marching for?”

And I ask myself the same question

Dad knew why they marched.

A Vietnam veteran, the song stung in particular, I assume, because of the terrible reception those men got when they returned home.

Their treatment was – and this is my phrase, not his – a betrayal.

Their country asked them to fight, then turned its back on them when they returned.

It was a deep wound. Many Vietnam veterans still don’t march on ANZAC Day for that reason, but the Welcome Home parade, in 1987, as well as the popularity of another folk song, I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green), helped salve the hurt for many.

They marched because they had served. They marched because some of their mates didn’t come home. They marched because it was an act of remembrance for those who served, suffered and died in other wars, too.

I don’t share Dad’s unhappiness with the song. But I understand it, and can’t blame him for it.

I wonder if, perhaps, that line might have been differently written or contextualised, but nor could Bogle have foreseen the country’s mistreatment of our Vietnam vets (something Bogle has spoken about, since).

And, of course, war is a tragedy for all involved.

Sometimes there are ‘winners’, but the cost is high on all sides.

My father never regretted doing his duty and serving his country. But he struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder for the rest of his life.

Some others came home with physical wounds.

Some didn’t come home at all.

Those are the reasons that Veterans march on ANZAC Day.

They are the reasons we remember those Australians, New Zealanders, and the service personnel of our allies, who served, suffered and died during war and warlike conflicts.

And we do remember. Gratifyingly, in increasing numbers.

My earliest memory of ANZAC Day Dawn Services are of maybe 50 or 60 people, at best, attending our local RSL’s commemoration.

There were so few that they used to put a bottle of rum and a jug of milk on a table at the club after the service, and while I’m sure it was eventually emptied, I don’t remember it going quickly.

These days many hundreds of people turn up to that same location, to pay their respects to our fallen, and their comrades who served.

Eric Bogle rightly hoped for a time when there would be no veterans left to march, because he hoped for an end to war.

As do we all.

In the meantime, although it pales compared to the sacrifice of those who served, we are left with a sacred duty: to remember.

To remember those who went to war, and who did not return.

To remember those who returned, but who carry the emotional and physical scars of their service.

At Dawn Services around the country, the ANZAC Dedication will be delivered. It reads:

At this hour, upon this day, ANZAC received its baptism of fire and became one of the immortal names in history. 

We, who are gathered here, think of our comrades who went with us to the battlefields of war but did not return.  We feel them near us in spirit. 

We wish to be worthy of their great sacrifice. 

Let us therefore once more dedicate ourselves to the service and ideals for which they died. As dawn is even now about to pierce the night, so let their memory inspire us to work for the coming new light in the dark places of the world. 

We will remember them.

Perhaps that’s why ANZAC Day is so enduring.

Because it is absolutely about remembrance.

But it’s not about “tired old men from a tired old war”.

It’s about men (and women), who gave their best years (and for some, their lives) in the service of their country.

And it’s an opportunity for us not only to remember, but to, in the words of the dedication, “dedicate ourselves to the service and the ideals for which they died”.

The ‘ANZAC Spirit’ has been co-opted for many things, sometimes inappropriately.

But the ANZAC Dedication carries the true meaning of the phrase.

And it is what we will commemorate on ANZAC Day.

They shall grow not old,

As we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them,

Nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun

And in the morning

We will remember them

Lest We Forget

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If you’re interested in buying some exchange traded funds (ETFs), then the two listed below could be worth considering.

Here’s what a top analyst is saying about these ETFs:

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

The first ETF for ASX investors to look at next week is the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF. This fund provides investors with exposure to the leaders in the global cybersecurity sector. BetaShares notes that this sector is heavily under-represented on the ASX, which could make this ETF particularly attractive for local investors.

Among the companies in the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF are cybersecurity giants such as Accenture, Cloudflare, Crowdstrike, Okta, and Palo Alto Networks.

Felicity Thomas from Shaw and Partners is a big fan of this ETF.

She recently told Livewire that she rates this ETF highly “because cybercrime is meant to cost the world $10.5 trillion by 2025, which is huge. It also has amazing names in it like CrowdStrike. In a connected world where everyone is attached to their devices, it’s becoming the biggest problem that we’re all facing.”

VanEck Vectors MSCI World ex Australia Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL)

Another ETF that is highly rated is the VanEck Vectors MSCI World ex Australia Quality ETF.

As the name implies, this ETF gives investors exposure to a high quality basket of shares from across the world. And as it excludes Australian shares, it could be a good option for investors that are already overweight with local investments.

To be included in the fund, companies need to pass certain criteria. This includes low leverage, high earnings growth rates, and high returns on equity. Among its holdings are the likes of Apple, Microsoft, Nike, and Nvidia.

Thomas also believes this ETF is a buy. She explained: “So for me, it’s actually a buy. With rising interest rates and the war that’s going on in Europe, I actually think it’s important to invest in quality companies with high revenue growth and a solid balance sheet, which QUAL provides.”

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If you’re interested in adding some growth shares to your portfolio, then the two listed below could be top candidates.

Both these ASX growth shares have been named as buys and tipped to generate strong returns for investors. Here’s what you need to know about them:

Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)

The first growth share to look at is lithium miner Allkem. Thanks to its world class portfolio of lithium operations and projects across different geographies and product types, it has been tipped to grow strongly over the coming years.

Particularly given its production growth potential and the strong prices that lithium is commanding due to insatiable demand for battery materials.

Morgans is very positive and sees a lot of value in Allkem’s shares despite their strong gain over the last 12 months.

The broker recently said: “AKE has been a strong performer in recent weeks but we continue to see long term valuation upside with persistent tightness in the lithium market. […] We don’t think spot prices are likely to remain at current levels forever but we think there is still plenty of scope for contract prices to increase further before settling down into a long term average.”

Morgans has an add rating and $16.98 price target on Allkem’s shares.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

Another ASX growth share to look at is enterprise software provider TechnologyOne. It is currently in the process of shifting to become a software-as-a-service (SaaS) focused business.

The good news is that this shift is going well, with management recently reiterating its belief that it will almost double its annual recurring revenue (ARR) to $500 million by FY 2026.

Analysts at Goldman Sachs suspect that TechnologyOne could even outperform this target, noting that the risks are now to the upside.

It said: ““In our view, TNE is well-placed to meet its A$500mn FY26 ARR target and we are more constructive than consensus and the market (as implied by TNE’s current share price). SaaS flip uplift, elevated inflation (via contractual CPI pass-through) and underlying business growth underpin our A$505mn FY26 ARR estimate, and we think risks are skewed to the upside with our estimates assuming modest organic growth ex-flip (~10%).”

Goldman initiated coverage on the company last week with a buy rating and $14.00 price target.

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The small end of the Australian share market is home to a number of companies with the potential to grow materially in the future.

Two that investors might want to put on their watchlists are listed below. Here’s why they are rated highly:

Symbio Holdings Ltd (ASX: SYM)

The first small cap to watch is Symbio. It was formerly known as MNF Group and before that MyNetFone. Symbio specialises in the voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology which is used to support services like teleconferencing, online business meetings, and digital data transfers.

It appears well-placed for growth over the long term thanks to increasing demand for VoIP technology, its expansion into Asia, and its strong balance sheet following divestments. The latter gives management opportunities to look at boosting its growth with acquisitions.

Not that it necessarily needs to. Symbio has been growing its recurring revenue at a solid rate in recent years thanks partly to strong growth in phone numbers on its network. For example, during the first half, the company reported a 13% lift in recurring revenue to $54.4 million. Pleasingly, management sees significant growth opportunity ahead and is boldly targeting 100 million numbers on its network by 2030. This compares to 6.4 million at the end of December.

Ord Minnett currently has a buy rating and $7.15 price target on Symbio’s shares.

Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP)

Another small cap ASX share to watch is Whispir. It provides a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) communications workflow platform that automates interactions between organisations and people.

Like Symbio, Whispir has been growing at a solid rate in recent years and management appears confident this will continue. This is due to the global mega trend of digital transformation which is providing strong tailwinds.

And given the low levels of churn the company is reporting (under 2%), it appears to have a sticky platform and a strong foundation to build on.

Ord Minnett is also a fan of Whispir. It has a buy rating and $2.85 price target on its shares.

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It was another tough week for the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) share price.

Investors were selling down the buy now pay later provider’s shares following the release of its third quarter update.

While that update revealed growth that most companies would be proud of, it still fell short of the market’s expectations.

This was compounded by the worsening of credit losses and concerns over lower frequency of use and the impact that its bold cost reduction plans could have on its growth.

The Zip share price ultimately ended the week 10% lower than where it started it at a lowly $1.10. This means its shares are now down almost 75% since the start of the year.

Is the weakness in the Zip share price a buying opportunity?

According to a note out of Citi at the end of last week, its analysts continue to sit on the fence with the Zip share price.

Although the broker acknowledges that Zip is pulling the right levers, it highlights that risks remain.

In light of this, the broker has put a neutral (high risk) rating and $2.15 price target on the company’s shares.

Citi commented: “While TTV growth was slower than expected and bad debts in AU increased qoq, on balance we see the 3Q update as positive with customer growth in the US accelerating in spite of tightening of risk settings, net transaction margins improving and Zip reducing costs faster than expected. “

“While stronger-than-expected growth on the back of Enterprise merchant additions represents upside potential, we are Neutral/High Risk (2H) rated as we are concerned about the potential for bad debts to remain elevated and the impact to top line growth from cost reduction measures.”

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If you’re wanting to add some ASX 200 dividend shares to your portfolio, then it could be worth considering the two listed below.

Here’s why analysts think they could be top options for income investors:

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)

The first ASX 200 dividend share to look at is South32. It is diversified mining and metals company producing a range of commodities including alumina, aluminium, bauxite, coal, copper, manganese, nickel, and silver across operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America.

Goldman Sachs is a big fan of the company. It currently has a conviction buy rating and $5.80 price target on the miner’s shares.

The broker commented: “We are Buy rated on S32.AX (on CL) with strong FCF [free cash flow] (17% base case for FY23), exposure to base metals (75% EBITDA; aluminium & alumina c. 50% of FY23 EBITDA, copper c.10 %, zinc/nickel c. 20%), and with 7%/3% Cu Eq production growth in FY22/FY23.”

It is because of that strong free cash flow that Goldman is forecasting fully franked dividend yields of 10% in FY 2022 and ~14% in FY 2023 and FY 2024.

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL)

Another ASX 200 dividend share to consider is toll road operator Transurban. The team at Morgans is positive on the company and currently has an add rating and $14.29 price target on its shares.

Morgans notes that Transurban’s performance has been improving, with traffic volumes recovering nicely from the pandemic. It expects this to underpin an equally quick recovery in its dividends.

It commented: “TCL owns a pure play portfolio of toll road concession assets located in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and North America. This provides exposure to regional population and employment growth and urbanisation. […] Watch for rapid recovery in DPS alongside traffic recovery and WestConnex acquisition prospects.”

Morgans is forecasting dividends per share of 37 cents in FY 2022 and then 60 cents in FY 2023. Based on the current Transurban share price of $13.99, this implies yields of 2.6% and 4.3%, respectively.

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If 2021 and 2022 thus far have had an investing theme, green metals would have to be up there as a prime candidate.

A decade ago, most investors might not have even heard of lithium. Now, there are more than a few investors out there that think the key ingredient in rechargeable batteries is primed to be the gold of the 21st century.

Of course, this enthusiasm for green metals doesn’t stop at lithium. Companies mining everything from vanadium to neodymium to cobalt have had a turn impressing investors over the past year or two. And graphite, and ASX graphite stocks, are no different.

Graphite is certainly getting some investors excited. As we covered earlier this week, one ASX analyst recently described graphite as “[looking] a lot more like lithium three to five years ago”.

So what is graphite exactly? And which ASX stocks are involved in graphite production?

Looking for ASX graphite stocks…

Well, graphite isn’t a metal, for starters. It’s actually a form of carbon, the very same element that makes up most of life on earth. Not to mention coal and diamonds. You might know graphite best as the ‘lead’ in a lead pencil.

But graphite has been in focus recently due to its applications in rechargeable batteries, particularly those used in electric vehicles. This is largely thanks to the material’s high electrical conductivity.

So which ASX stocks are involved in the graphite industry?

Well, perhaps the most prominent ASX graphite stock is Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX). Novonix is a battery technology company that has been developing graphite for anodes for lithium-ion batteries. This company had a stellar stock price run last year, but has been brought back to earth over 2022 thus far. However, it is still up 141% over the past 12 months.

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) is another prominent ASX graphite stock. This miner reckons it has the “world’s largest natural graphite resource” in its Balama Project in Mozambique. The company was also recently granted a loan agreement with the US Department of Energy to expand its anode facility in the US state of Louisiana. The Syrah share price has gained 53% in a year.

Black Rock Mining Ltd (ASX: BKT) is a final ASX graphite stock to take a look at. It owns the Mahenge Project in Tanzania. This is another of the world’s largest natural graphite deposits. Black Rock shares have rocketed 114% over the past year.

So there are many options on the ASX to examine if one wants exposure to ASX graphite stocks and the graphite industry.

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Exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to grow in popularity. And it isn’t hard to see why.

ETFs give investors easy access to a large and diverse number of different shares that they wouldn’t ordinarily have access to.

But with so many to choose from, it can be hard to decide which ones to buy over others. To narrow things down, listed below are two highly rated ETFs that you might want to explore. They are as follows:

Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI)

The first ETF for ASX investors to take a look at is the Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF. This ETF gives investors exposure to large global stocks that have been identified as “Climate Leaders.”

BetaShares notes that the ETF combines positive climate leadership screens with a broad set of ESG criteria, offering investors a true-to-label ethical investment solution. Among the shares included in the fund are Adobe, Apple, Home Depot, Nvidia, Toyota, and Visa.

Shaw and Partners’ Felicity Thomas recently rated the ETF as a buy.

She told Livewire: “This is one of my favourites, so it’s definitely a buy for me. I really like that they do positive carbon screening. They also pay a 5.7% distribution yield, which is great.”

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

Another ETF for investors to look at next week is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.

It is one of the most popular ETFs on the Australian share market for a reason. The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF provides investors with exposure to over 1,500 of the world’s largest listed companies through just a single investment. That’s about as diversified as it gets.

Among the companies you’ll be owning a slice of with this ETF are giants such as Apple, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, and Visa.

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