The All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) has fallen lower in early morning trade on Thursday as investor confidence in ASX shares continues to take a hit.

At the time of writing, the All Ords Index is down around 1% for the day, and is now roughly 0.5% lower for the year-to-date.

But there are some ASX shares that brokers expect will outperform the index going forward. Here are two of them, and they’re tipped to have upsides of up to 90%.

SiteMinder Ltd (ASX: SDR)

SiteMinder is a technology business that provides an e-commerce platform for hotels and other accommodation businesses. The company touts its product as helping hotels to sell, market, manage, and grow their businesses from one platform. 

The company posted a strong FY26 result last month, including a 22% increase in revenue and a 96.5% increase in EBITDA. Its net loss also improved to $11.3 million, down from a net loss of $24.5 million in FY25. And these results came amid headwinds from a strong Australian dollar and ongoing global travel challenges. 

Looking ahead, SiteMinder said it expects its adjusted EBITDA margin to keep expanding in FY27 and reach the mid-20% range by FY30. ARR is targeted to continue growing in the 20% range (CAGR) over the next four years. 

But it looks like investors were disappointed with the company’s outlook and slower-than-expected growth projection. At $2.80 a piece, the share price has crashed around 27% since the results announcement and is down around 54% for the year-to-date.

But I think the latest sell-off was overdone. The current share price looks like a rare buying opportunity to buy shares cheaply. 

Market Index shows that the majority of brokers have a buy rating on the ASX shares. And the $5.40 average target price implies an upside of around 90% at the time of writing.

Catalyst Metals Ltd (ASX: CYL)

It’s been a choppy 2026 so far for the ASX gold producer’s shares.

The share price spiked to an all-time high in January when it announced a significant new high-grade discovery at its Plutonic Gold Belt. But then the ASX shares shed around 52% of their value to an annual low in early June. The crash followed headwinds from a weaker gold price, higher mining costs and an investor rotation away from gold shares.

But now it looks like the headwinds from earlier this year are finally turning into tailwinds. Catalyst shares have now rebounded around 41% since June and are trading at $6.57 at the time of writing. For the year-to-date, the shares are roughly 11% lower.

In late-July the gold miner announced a record quarterly gold production of 31,886 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of A$2,666 per ounce, and built cash reserves by A$54 million in the June 2026 quarter.

And earlier this week, the company announced its FY26 results. It posted record metrics across the board, supported by a buoyant gold price. Revenue climbed 39%, EBITDA was up 57%, and NPAT was 43% higher.

Management expects growth to continue in coming years as it develops and ramps up production at its Trident underground, Old Highway and Cinnamon sites.

Market Index data shows that brokers are very bullish about the outlook for the ASX shares. All brokers have a strong buy rating on the ASX shares. The average target price of $10.94 implies a potential 66% upside at the time of writing.

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies 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 SiteMinder. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended SiteMinder. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) shares have endured a difficult year, falling around 9% over the past 12 months. At $34.39, the $117 billion banking giant is trading near its 52-week low.

That decline has made Westpac’s valuation look more tempting. But with several challenges weighing on the banking sector, is the weakness an opportunity to buy — or a warning sign?

Let’s see what the market experts think.

Why Westpac shares are under pressure

August was another challenging month for ASX bank shares as renewed concerns about inflation and interest rates weighed on investor sentiment.

Westpac shares are also facing several company-specific headwinds. Mortgage demand is softening, competition for borrowers remains intense, the housing market is facing uncertainty and pressure on lending margins could weigh on profitability.

That doesn’t make Westpac a bad bank, however. The lender has millions of customers, a substantial deposit base and one of Australia’s largest mortgage businesses. It is also investing in technology and expanding its capabilities in areas such as business banking.

Its latest quarterly result was reasonably encouraging. Westpac delivered $1.8 billion in net profit excluding notable items, representing a 2% increase compared with the average quarterly profit in the first half. Its net interest margin also remained steady at 1.89%.

Mortgage competition puts pressure on margins

However, there were some less encouraging developments beneath the headline numbers.

Mortgage application volumes declined as competition intensified and borrowers remained cautious amid interest-rate uncertainty. Westpac has also warned that margins could come under further pressure in the near term.

For a major bank whose earnings are closely tied to lending margins, that’s an important risk for investors in Westpac shares to consider.

What do brokers think?

The broker consensus doesn’t exactly suggest Westpac shares are a screaming buy.

According to TradingView data, nine of 16 brokers rate the stock a sell or strong sell. Six have a hold recommendation, while just one has a strong buy rating.

The average price target is $33.38, below the current share price of $34.39.

There is still a wide range of views. The most bullish forecast is $45, implying potential upside of around 31%, while the most pessimistic target suggests the shares could fall another 17% over the next 12 months.

Foolish takeaway

The lower valuation of Westpac shares, compared to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and dividend appeal could make the shares worth considering for income-focused investors willing to accept some near-term uncertainty.

But a cheaper share price doesn’t automatically make a stock a bargain.

With mortgage competition intensifying and margins facing further pressure, the case for buying the dip in Westpac shares isn’t quite as compelling as the recent weakness might suggest.

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Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

In Australia, age 60 to 65 is the most popular timeframe for retirement. From age 60, you can generally access your superannuation once you stop work, or meet another condition of release. By age 65, you can access your super regardless of whether you’re still working.

But what if you don’t want to wait that long?

The good news is, you don’t need to.

Provided you have enough money to fund the retirement lifestyle you want, you can actually retire whenever you like.

Let’s investigate what retiring at age 57 might look like, and how much it might cost.

What is a ‘comfortable’ retirement?

According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), a comfortable retirement is defined as one that enables retirees to maintain a good standard of living well beyond a basic retirement or the age pension. 

It budgets for expenses beyond a modest retirement, including top-tier private health insurance and regular leisure activities. It allocates funds for home repairs or renovations, and perhaps even an annual holiday.

How much does it cost to retire comfortably?

ASFA calculates that a comfortable retirement will cost roughly $55,923 per year for single Australians. It’s expected to cost a couple living together closer to $78,566 per year combined.

How much do I need in my superannuation to finance that?

In order to have enough money for a comfortable retirement, ASFA calculates that at age 67, single Australians should have around $630,000 in their superannuation. Meanwhile, couples will need a balance closer to $730,000.

But the only catch is that these figures assume you’ll be retiring at age 67. The calculation also assumes you will only need to fund around 10 years of retirement, will be eligible to receive a part Age Pension, and that you own your home in full.

Which means if you want to retire much earlier, at age 57, then you’ll need additional savings to support yourself for the three years before you reach your preservation and can start drawing down on your super balance. 

So, how much do I need at age 57 to be able to retire early?

First, you’ll need to ensure you can support yourself from age 57 to age 60. 

Using the figures above, that means individual Aussies will need around $167,769 set aside. This will need to be separate from your superannuation (otherwise you won’t be able to access it), in a type of accessible savings account.

Couples will need around $235,698 of savings in order to fund those three additional years.

On top of that, you’ll need to make sure you have enough in your superannuation to support yourself from age 60.

That means ASFA’s $630,000 or $730,000 guide isn’t going to be enough. You’ll need to fund an additional seven years of retirement between ages 60 and 67. 

So, I’ve crunched the numbers to work out what you’ll need instead.

At age 60, singles will need to have closer to $1 million in their superannuation. Meanwhile, couples will need a combined balance of around $1.3 million at age 60. 

These figures assume you’ll need to fund the additional seven years of retirement between the ages of 60 and 67. 

If you don’t own your home outright, you’ll also need to consider how you’ll pay your mortgage or rent.

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.