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The All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is up 0.6% in morning trade on Wednesday, with plenty of help from this surging ASX All Ords mining stock.

The fast-rising stock in question is St George Mining Ltd (ASX: SGQ), which just announced a collaboration with global engineering and professional services company Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR).

St George Mining shares closed yesterday trading for 11.5 cents. At time of writing, shares are changing hands for 12.0 apiece, up 4.4%.

This sees shares in the ASX All Ords mining stock up a jaw-dropping 328.6% since this time last year. That’s enough to turn a $10,000 investment into $42,857.

In one year.

Worley shares are up 1.4% at $12.15 each.

Here’s what’s happening.

ASX All Ords mining stock lifts on Worley agreement

This morning, St George Mining announced that it has appointed Worley Engenharia – the Brazilian subsidiary of Worley – to provide technical advisory services at St George’s Araxa Project, located in Brazil.

St George is looking into the potential development of a niobium and rare earths mine at Araxa.

The ASX All Ords mining stock acquired 100% of the Araxa Project, located in proximity to proven niobium mining operations, in February 2025.

St George said it chose Worley for the advisory position in light of the company’s “engineering excellence and deep experience in the Brazilian resources sector”.

Under the technical services agreement, Worley will provide engineering and project management advice to St George to support development studies for a niobium and rare earths mining operation.

Worley will assist St George Mining with metallurgical and process engineering, feasibility and cost study work, process plant design, mine planning, tailings management, procurement and plant construction.

What did St George and Worley management say?

Commenting on the collaboration with Worley that’s helping boost the ASX All Ords mining stock today, St George executive chairman John Prineas said:

As one of the world’s largest providers of engineering and project management solutions to the resources sector, Worley brings extensive and relevant expertise to support St George as we advance the potential development of our world-class Araxa Project…

With a world-class resource already defined at our project, the appointment of Worley will enable economic studies to gain momentum as we look to fast-track development and take advantage of our favourable project logistics – notably, a location in an established mining region, access to existing transport and energy infrastructure, availability of an experienced workforce and high-grade mineralisation amenable to open-pit mining, which are all backed by a supportive permitting regime.

Tom Foster, Worley’s senior vice president for global operations in Latin America, added, “We’re pleased to partner with St George to bring our regional expertise and global capabilities to support the Araxa Project.”

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The BWP Trust (ASX: BWP) share price is in focus after the company announced a fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer intended to fuel its growth pipeline. BWP also reaffirmed FY26 distribution guidance of 19.41 cents per security.

What did BWP Group report?

• Fully underwritten 1-for-12 pro rata entitlement offer to raise around $228 million at $3.77 per new security
• Committed pipeline of $163 million in developments, asset expansions and upgrades
• Cumulative capital deployment of over $700 million in the past two years, including large acquisitions and internalisation of management
• FY26 distribution guidance reaffirmed at 19.41 cents per security
• Wesfarmers, the largest shareholder, committed to take up its full entitlement (~$53 million)

What else do investors need to know?

BWP’s entitlement offer is designed to maintain balance sheet strength and support a $163 million pipeline focused on large format retail projects. Four significant projects representing $78 million of capital expenditure are underway, with additional opportunities expected soon.

The offer price of $3.77 per new security comes at a slight discount to recent trading prices, aiming to encourage maximum participation by eligible securityholders in Australia and New Zealand. New securities will qualify for the second-half FY26 distribution.

BWP’s property portfolio sits at $1.2 billion as at 31 December 2025, driven by acquisitions, repurposing, and expansion within the large format retail sector.

What did BWP Group management say?

Managing Director Mark Scatena said:

BWP has been listed for 28 years and has a demonstrated track record of strong capital stewardship. It has been 13 years since BWP last undertook an equity raising and, importantly, over its listed life BWP has delivered approximately 12 per cent annualised returns to securityholders with $1.00 invested at listing in September 1998 worth $22.95 today, assuming reinvestment of distributions.

What’s next for BWP Group?

Looking ahead, BWP plans to actively deploy capital from the entitlement offer to develop and upgrade properties, as well as pursue further portfolio growth opportunities. Management’s focus remains on portfolio optimisation, profitable growth, and renewal, targeting long-term income and capital gains.

The company’s active participation in the large format retail sector, underpinned by robust tenant demand, sets up BWP for ongoing rental income and valuation growth. Distribution guidance assumes no major economic shocks or market changes.

BWP Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, BWP Group shares have risen 8%, slightly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 7% over the same period.

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Like many ASX gold stocks, Pantoro Gold Ltd (ASX: PNR) enjoyed a stellar run through much of 2025 and into early 2026. 

Pantoro is a West Australian gold production and development company. Its flagship asset is the 100%-owned Norseman Gold Project (NGP), south of Kalgoorlie in WA.

However since hitting a recent peak of nearly $6 per share in March, this ASX gold stock has fallen significantly. 

Since early March, it has dropped more than 46%. 

At the end of April, the company released a quarterly report, which prompted updated guidance from the team at Bell Potter. 

What did this ASX gold company report?

All-in Sustaining Cost (AISC) for the quarter was $3,204 per ounce, generating EBITDA was $88.4 million.

The company reported March quarter gold production of 17,757oz from the Norseman Gold Project (NGP) at All-In-Sustaining-Costs (AISC) of A$3,204/oz. 

The result was a miss compared with Bell Potter’s forecast of 20,861oz at A$2,604/oz. 

Production was impacted by flooding at the Scotia underground associated with Cyclone Mitchell in February, and by significant loader downtime throughout February and March.

The company also said it expects a strong finish to FY2026 and is currently on track to achieve the guidance range of 86,000 to 92,000 ounces by the end of the year.

Buy, hold or sell?

After falling significantly this year, investors might be hoping for a buy-low opportunity for this ASX gold stock. 

However, based on Bell Potter’s guidance, it seems there is limited upside. 

The broker has maintained its hold recommendation. It also lowered its price target to $3.55 (previously A$4.20). 

From yesterday’s closing price of $3.16, this indicates a modest upside of 12%. 

PNR offers unhedged gold production exposure and potential production growth, but we see multiple risks to both the near and medium-term outlook. It has a strong balance sheet, continues to generate positive free cash flow and has an active share buyback program in place.

However, we expect the market to apply a risk discount until delivery to guidance is restored.

Brokers views mixed

It is worth noting that there is more optimism for this ASX gold stock from other brokers. 

Recently, the team at Morgans said although its production was softer than expected during the third quarter, there is upside for this ASX gold stock. 

Morgans has put a buy rating and $6.29 price target on its shares. 

This indicates an upside potential of 99%. 

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On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.35%.

That changes the income conversation.

If an investor has a very low tolerance for risk, I think term deposits may be the better option right now. They offer a known return, no share market volatility, and very little effort.

But for investors with a normal tolerance for risk, I still think ASX dividend stocks can make a lot of sense.

The reason is simple. Term deposits may offer income, but they do not offer capital growth. Good dividend shares can potentially provide both.

Below are three stocks I would consider buying for income even as interest rates rise.

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN)

Harvey Norman is the kind of ASX dividend stock that may divide opinion in a higher-rate environment.

Retailers can be sensitive to household budgets, and rising interest rates can put pressure on discretionary spending. I would not ignore that risk.

But I also think Harvey Norman has a few qualities that make it interesting for income investors.

It has a long history as one of Australia’s best-known retail brands, with exposure to furniture, electrical goods, appliances, and home-related spending. It also has a valuable property-backed model, which gives the business an asset base that many retailers do not have.

For me, this is not just a simple retail yield story. It is a business with scale, brand recognition, and a history of returning cash to shareholders.

The dividend can move around with earnings, so I would not treat it like a term deposit. But if investors are willing to accept some volatility, I think Harvey Norman could still play a useful role in an income portfolio.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX: HDN)

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT is another dividend option I would consider.

What I like here is the nature of its property exposure.

The REIT owns convenience-focused and daily-needs assets, with tenants that often sit in categories such as supermarkets, healthcare, large-format retail, and essential services.

That kind of tenant mix is useful when the economy becomes more uncertain.

Higher interest rates can be a headwind for property trusts because debt costs can rise and investors can compare yields more closely with cash and term deposits.

But I think the quality of the underlying rental income is important too. HomeCo Daily Needs REIT ticks this box with its 99% occupancy and high-quality tenant base that includes Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW). 

Cedar Woods Properties Ltd (ASX: CWP)

Cedar Woods is the more cyclical ASX dividend stock pick of the three, but I think it is also one of the more interesting.

The company develops residential communities and housing projects across Australia. Rising interest rates can weigh on buyer confidence, and Cedar Woods itself recently noted that sales and enquiry activity had softened recently, reflecting lower consumer confidence, rising rates, and the Middle East conflict.

But I think the bigger picture remains compelling. Australia still has a significant housing shortage, and Cedar Woods highlighted that this structural shortfall is expected to continue supporting sales volumes, while noting it will take many years to address.

The latest update also showed robust demand, with 9,663 enquiries in the third quarter, the highest quarterly result in the company’s history. It also recorded 442 gross sales, its second strongest quarter on record.

Just as importantly, Cedar Woods reported record presales of more than $788 million, with over 80% of forecast FY27 revenue already presold. For me, that provides useful visibility.

This is still a property developer, so I would not call it defensive. But I do think Cedar Woods offers income investors exposure to a powerful long-term housing theme, with the potential for dividends and capital growth if it keeps executing.

Foolish takeaway

Rising interest rates make term deposits more attractive, particularly for investors who want certainty.

But I do not think they remove the case for ASX dividend stocks. For investors who can handle some market risk, I think Harvey Norman, HomeCo Daily Needs REIT, and Cedar Woods could still be worth considering.

They each offer income potential, but also something term deposits cannot provide: the chance of capital growth over time.

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Not every investor will actively target ASX small-caps. However when a company is tagged with 130% upside, it’s hard not to pay attention. 

The ASX small-cap stock in question is gold stock Linq Minerals Ltd (ASX: LNQ). 

It has already rocketed 95% higher year to date. The Bell Potter team expects this to continue. 

Linq Minerals is an early-stage gold-copper explorer that has garnered attention from brokers, who have identified potential for significant growth following strong drilling results at its Gilmore project.

Its Gilmore site is an advanced exploration stage project covering ~597km2 between Temora and West Wyalong in central west NSW.

In late April, the company released a quarterly report.

This was followed up by a drilling result from its Dam deposit, part of its 100%- owned Gilmore Gold Project. 

These updates have prompted new guidance from the team at Bell Potter, who are extremely optimistic about this small-cap. 

Drilling results 

According to Bell Potter, the objective of the current round of drilling is to test the extents of a higher-grade gold-copper core zone within the known mineralisation. 

The latest drill hole, TDRCD005, hit 114 metres at 1.19 grams per tonne gold equivalent from a depth of 144 metres.

This result extends the higher-grade zone by another 50 metres to the north, bringing the total strike length to about 400 metres.

Drilling has been successful so far, with four of the first five holes delivering strong results.

The higher-grade zone is still open, meaning it could continue further along strike and at depth.

There are still results pending from nine more drill holes, which are testing extensions to the north, south, and deeper underground.

These are further positive results that continue to build the scale, consistency and add to the economic value of the Dam deposit. This latest assay result is now one of multiple intersections of this scale and width, building a critical mass that we anticipate will be reflected in the next Resource update.

Big upside for this ASX small-cap

Following this update, the team at Bell Potter retained its buy recommendation, and price target of 90 cents per share. 

From yesterday’s closing price of 39 cents, this indicates an upside potential of 130% for this ASX small-cap. 

We see the foundations of a competitive development project that is undervalued by the market. Current and planned drilling programs have the potential to highlight this and catalyse a re-rating. We retain our Speculative Buy recommendation.

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) shares are pushing higher in early trade on Wednesday.

At the time of writing, the ASX 200 share is up 2.5% to $4.28.

What is lifting this ASX 200 stock?

This morning, the rail freight operator released a business update ahead of its presentation at the Macquarie Australia Conference.

Investors appear to be responding positively to Aurizon reaffirming its FY 2026 guidance despite some fuel cost timing pressures.

According to the release, Aurizon continues to expect group underlying EBITDA of $1.68 billion to $1.75 billion for FY 2026.

The company also reaffirmed its full year dividend guidance of 22 cents to 23 cents per share.

This appears to have reassured the market, particularly given ongoing volatility in fuel markets and recent weather-related disruptions.

Volume growth across key divisions

Aurizon also provided investors with a ten-month volume update to 30 April 2026.

Network volumes in the Central Queensland Coal Network reached 173.5 million tonnes, which is up 2.6% on the prior corresponding period.

Coal volumes increased 0.8% to 158.4 million tonnes. This is despite the impact of adverse weather on customer mine production in Central Queensland during the March quarter.

The strongest volume growth came from Bulk and containerised freight.

Bulk volumes rose 6.7% to 48.4 million tonnes, supported by higher grain volumes and the start of the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) Copper South Australia contract.

Containerised freight volumes increased 13.2% to 194,000 TEUs. This was driven by growth from new and existing customers.

Fuel cost impact manageable

Aurizon also addressed fuel supply and pricing pressures.

The ASX 200 share said its operations have continued without interruption, with its incident management team taking proactive steps in March to ensure ongoing diesel supply across its national network.

Aurizon noted that most of its fuel costs are recovered through customer contracts with monthly fuel adjustment mechanisms.

However, a small number of contracts, mainly in the Bulk business, use quarterly fuel adjustment mechanisms. Based on current pricing, this is expected to create a temporary negative EBITDA impact of approximately $10 million in FY 2026.

Importantly, Aurizon said this is a timing issue and the increased cost should be recovered in future quarterly adjustments if fuel prices reduce.

The ASX 200 share has kept its capital expenditure guidance unchanged. This includes non-growth capex expected to be between $580 million and $600 million and growth capex forecast at $100 million to $150 million.

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Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU) shares are having a solid start to the day and are pushing higher in morning trade on Wednesday.

At the time of writing, the ASX 200 stock is up over 2% to $31.98.

This follows the release of an update from the share registry company after the market close on Tuesday.

ASX 200 stock rises on update

Investors appear to be responding positively to Computershare reaffirming its FY 2026 earnings guidance.

According to the release, the company continues to expect management earnings per share (EPS) of around 144 US cents in FY 2026. This would represent growth of approximately 6% on the prior corresponding period.

This guidance was previously upgraded in February and has now been maintained following its latest trading update.

Margin income guidance upgraded

A key positive in the update was Computershare’s outlook for margin income.

The company revealed that client balances have continued to grow in the second half of FY 2026.

Average client balances for the year are now expected to be US$500 million higher than previously forecast, driven by Corporate Actions activity.

As a result, Computershare has upgraded its margin income guidance to around US$740 million for the year.

The average weighted yield for FY 2026 is still expected to be 2.37%, in line with the company’s February update.

Core businesses performing well

Computershare also provided updates across several of its divisions.

In Issuer Services, management advised that register maintenance continues to perform consistently, while Corporate Action volumes are broadly in line with expectations. The pipeline is also increasing.

Its Employee Share Plans business is seeing continued growth in recurring client-paid fee revenue, reflecting greater use of equity in employee remuneration.

Trading revenue in that division is also up in the second half compared to the prior corresponding period. This is being supported by more transactions from energy sector clients.

Corporate Trust growth

Management revealed that the Corporate Trust business is also performing well.

It reported that issuance volumes and fee revenues are higher in the second half compared with the prior corresponding period.

The company also noted that Ginnie Mae document custodian approval, secured in March, supports further growth in this business.

Despite today’s move higher, Computershare shares are still down approximately 18% over the past 12 months.

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ASX 200 stock Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) has struggled thus far in 2026. 

The global gaming content creation company has fallen more than 16% since the start of the year. 

However it now appears that this ASX 200 company is a value play. 

Over the last couple of weeks it has drawn several positive outlooks from brokers and experts.

Yesterday, the team at Bell Potter were the latest to update their outlook. 

Here’s what the broker had to say. 

Market share in tact 

In the recent report from Bell Potter, the broker highlighted that Aristocrat Leisure games remained highly compelling to players in the North American market in March 2026. 

According to the broker, the company’s titles comprised 29% (31% Dec-25 qtr) of the top New Premium Leased & WAP (PLW) game rankings behind rival Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW) at 47%. 

ALL has recently launched three new franchises into PLW market, some of which are Core market favourites have started off with strong performance in March 2026. In the top New Core game rankings, ALL has declined to 39.6% share (50.2% Dec-25), followed by LNW with 26.5% share (20% Dec-25), the second highest supplier in the rankings. 

Performance from ALL’s Phoenix Link continues to standout, with the title performing close to 2.4x floor average. Overall, these findings suggest positive near-term growth in ALL’s PLW and Core markets.

Positive industry conditions for this ASX 200 stock

Bell Potter also noted that overall, commentary from listed US casino operators remains in line with ALL’s February 2026 comments that “capital budgets appear supportive”. 

Operators are broadly positive about the US gambler and downplaying the impact of higher fuel costs on consumers. 

For the states (mature) that have reported, GGR grew 0.6% YoY in March 2026, a moderation in growth from prior periods but not alarming.

Price target reduced

Based on this guidance, Bell Potter has slightly reduced its earnings per share forecast. 

It has lowered EPS by -3%/-4%/-4% over FY26/27/28e. 

Additionally, it has reduced its share price target to $61.00 (previously $70.00). 

However, from yesterday’s closing price of $47.88, this indicates an upside potential of approximately 28%. 

The broker has also retained its buy recommendation on this ASX 200 stock. 

We expect ALL’s leading R&D investment will drive market share gains. Top 2 game performance observed in both the core sales and premium gaming ops markets leaves us confident that ALL can grow the install base >4.0k per year and grow global shipments. Further, with leverage standing at 0.2x, ALL has substantial M&A firepower to boost growth inorganically.

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This high-quality ASX share has been moving higher, climbing 10% over the past month to $175.71 at the time of writing. Shares in REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) are also up around 28% from its 52-week low in late February.

Even so, the broader picture is less convincing. REA shares remain down about 5% year to date and roughly 29% over the past 12 months. To put it in perspective, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) rose 6.4% over the same period.

So, is this the start of a longer-term recovery or just a temporary bounce?

Dominant property market position

When it comes to dominant digital platforms, REA Group is hard to beat. The ASX share sits at the centre of Australia’s property market through realestate.com.au, giving it a powerful competitive position.

Real estate agents need visibility to attract buyers, and REA controls much of that traffic. This dynamic has enabled the company to steadily increase prices through premium listings and depth products, even when property transaction volumes fluctuate.

It’s a high-margin, scalable business model. Because the platform is digital, incremental revenue tends to flow through to profits at an attractive rate.

Solid tailwind ahead

That strength was evident in its recent half-year result. Core revenue rose 5% to $916 million, operating profit (EBITDA) increased 6% to $569 million, and net profit climbed 9% to $341 million.

Looking ahead, management of the ASX share expects buy yield growth of between 12% and 14% in FY26, which should provide a solid tailwind for earnings.

Beyond its domestic dominance, REA also has international growth opportunities. Its expansion into offshore markets adds another lever for long-term growth and reduces reliance on the Australian housing cycle alone.

Impact interest rates and inflation

However, risks remain.

The performance of the company and the ASX share is still closely tied to property market conditions. Higher interest rates, persistent inflation, or weaker housing demand could weigh on listing volumes and advertising spend. A softer housing market could also see fewer transactions, limiting near-term revenue growth.

At the same time, affordability pressures may influence how often Australians move or upgrade properties, which can impact activity levels across the platform.

What next for the ASX share?

Despite these concerns, broker sentiment remains broadly positive.

According to data from TradingView, 12 out of 16 analysts rate the ASX share as a buy or strong buy. The average 12-month price target sits at $211.89, implying potential upside of around 20% from current levels.

Citigroup has also reiterated its buy rating, with a price target of $199, suggesting a more modest but still meaningful upside of about 14%.

Foolish Takeaway

The bottom line is that REA Group remains a high-quality ASX business with strong competitive advantages and solid long-term growth drivers.

While the recent share price lift is encouraging, the key question is whether property market conditions will support sustained growth.

For now, the recovery of the ASX share appears to be gaining traction, but investors will be watching closely to see if the momentum can continue.

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The Perpetual Ltd (ASX: PPT) share price is in focus today after the company outlined its key financial and strategic highlights at the Macquarie Australia Conference. Perpetual reported $697.9 million in revenue for the first half of FY26, with $219.2 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) as at 31 March 2026.

What did Perpetual report?

• Revenue of $697.9 million for 1H26 (up from $1,373.0 million FY25 full year)
• Assets Under Management (AUM) of $219.2 billion
• Market capitalisation of $2.1 billion as at 31 December 2025
• Dividend of 97.1 cents per share (cps) for 1H26, with a payout ratio of 60%
• Funds Under Administration of $1.3 trillion across key platforms
• Diluted EPS on UPAT: 97.1cps for 1H26

What else do investors need to know?

Perpetual has announced the sale of its Wealth Management division to Bain Capital Private Equity for an upfront cash payment of $500 million, with potential for a further $100 million based on business performance. The transaction aims to simplify Perpetual’s business, strengthen its balance sheet, and reduce net debt to EBITDA to approximately 0.2 times after completion.

Following the sale, Perpetual will focus on Asset Management and Corporate Trust. The business highlighted steady growth in UPBT (Underlying Profit Before Tax) in Corporate Trust, strong brand presence, and a robust distribution network. The company is also delivering on its Simplification Program, targeting cost savings of $70–$80 million per annum by the end of FY27.

What did Perpetual management say?

CEO and Managing Director Bernard Reilly said:

Post-sale, Perpetual will be a simpler, stronger and more focused company. Our clear strategy is to simplify the business, deliver operational excellence and invest for growth.

What’s next for Perpetual?

Looking ahead, Perpetual is investing in its multi-boutique Asset Management model with a strong global footprint and an expanded product offering, including ETFs. The company also aims to maintain its leadership in Corporate Trust services through service excellence, digital transformation, and new partnerships.

Key initiatives for the coming year include completing the Wealth Management sale, driving efficiency through cost reduction, and accelerating growth opportunities, especially in global asset management and digital solutions.

Perpetual share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Perpetual shares have risen 1%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 6% over the same period.

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