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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a poor session on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down 0.7% to 8,669.9 points.

Four ASX shares that are not letting that hold them back are listed below. Here’s why they are rising.

DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO)

The DroneShield share price is up over 2% to $3.17. This morning, the counter-drone technology company revealed that it has secured a $24.9 million contract linked to the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401. The release notes that the contract has an initial value of $19.3 million, but has another $5.6 million in options over a 5-year period. DroneShield’s CEO, Angus Bean, commented: “This contract demonstrates the growing requirement for counter-drone capabilities across complex operational environments. Customers are increasingly seeking solutions that combine rapid deployment with persistent airspace security, and DroneShield is well positioned to support these requirements through its range of mobile and fixed-site systems.”

Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME)

The Pro Medicus share price is up a further 6% to $152.87. Investors have been buying this health imaging technology company’s shares this week after it announced a new contract win. Pro Medicus signed a five-year, A$28 million contract renewal with Allegheny Health Network (AHN). The new contract includes the addition of its Visage 7 Workflow. Commenting on the deal, Pro Medicus’ CEO, Dr Sam Hupert, said: “We are very pleased to have played such a key role in AHN’s growth over the past 10 years. AHN has now renewed for a third contract term, reflecting the strength of our long-standing partnership and the value our platform continues to deliver across their organisation.”

SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG)

The SRG Global share price is up 12% to $3.52. This has been driven by news that the diversified infrastructure services company has secured $1.85 billion of contracts with blue-chip clients across a diverse range of sectors. The company’s CEO, David Macgeorge, said: “We are pleased to have secured these significant contracts across Australia in a broad range of sectors with blue-chip repeat clients. These contract awards are a further demonstration of our market-leading capabilities as a truly diversified infrastructure services company.” In response to the strong performance, management has upgraded its earnings guidance for FY 2026 and provided consensus-beating guidance for FY 2027.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS)

The Woodside Energy share price is up 2% to $31.32. The catalyst for this has been a strong rise in oil prices overnight. Traders were bidding oil prices higher after Iran reportedly ended peace talks with the US and vowed to block the Strait of Hormuz.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Pro Medicus and Woodside Energy Group Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended DroneShield. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Pro Medicus and Srg Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) shares are storming higher on Tuesday.

At the time of writing, the shares are up just over 10% to $22.42 a piece.

Today’s uptick follows on from a 5.5% share price increase on Monday. 

The latest update is great news for investors, following Life360 shares’ tumble of just over 4% in May. 

At the time of writing, the US-based software development company’s shares are around 59% below an all-time high recorded in October last year and 31% lower year to date.

For context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down around 1% at the time of writing.

What happened to the beaten-down tech stock?

The tech stock has been caught up in an ongoing tech-sector-wide sell-off earlier this year. Investors have shied away from ASX tech shares amid a growing fear that companies’ core services could be replaced by AI. 

At the same time, there has been some concern that tech sector share prices, including Life360, could be overpriced.

Why are Life360 shares jumping higher today?

There isn’t any price-sensitive news out of the ASX 200 tech stock this week to explain the latest share price increase.

It’s likely the uptick is due to several factors shifting investor sentiment.

The stock has fallen heavily since late 2025, and many now view the shares as oversold and attractive at current levels. It’s likely that today’s rise is driven by bargain-hunting investors who are buying into the shares for cheap.

It looks like positive broker updates over the past few weeks are also helping a turnaround in investor confidence for Life360 shares. Analysts note that Life360’s fundamentals are strong, with solid subscription growth, robust revenue, and profitability. 

Meanwhile, there has also been a turnaround in sentiment for the tech sector as a whole today. The S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) is one of the few sectors climbing higher today, up just over 2.5% at the time of writing. 

How much higher can Life360 shares go?

TradingView data shows that brokers are very bullish on Life360’s outlook.

Out of 14 analysts, 13 have a buy or strong buy rating on the shares. The average $31.71 target price implies an upside of around 42% at the time of writing. Whereas some think the shares could rocket another 75% to $39.10 within the next 12 months.

Late last month, Bell Potter said it has retained its buy rating and improved its price target to $33 on Life360 shares. The broker said it thinks the market focused on the wrong metric in the company’s quarterly update. 

Instead of negatively reacting to softer monthly active user (MAU) growth, Bell Potter thinks investors should have responded positively to its strong growth in paying circles (paid subscribers). The broker also notes that the company is strategically implementing AI into its model. 

Citi also has a buy rating and $32.10 price target on Life360 shares. The broker said it thinks that recent product improvements will help to boost the company’s engagement and monetisation. 

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Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. 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 Life360. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Another US contract has put DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) back on investors’ radar on Tuesday.

At the time of writing, the DroneShield share price is up 3.55% to $3.21.

The ASX defence stock was stronger earlier in the session, hitting an intraday high of $3.33 in morning trade.

Even with today’s gain, DroneShield shares are still down around 11% over the past month.

Zoom out, though, and the longer-term picture looks very different. The stock remains up about 150% over the past year.

Let’s take a closer look at today’s announcement.

A new US defence contract

According to the release, DroneShield has secured a $24.9 million contract linked to the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401.

The contract has an initial value of $19.3 million, with another $5.6 million in options over a 5-year period.

It covers the supply of mobile and fixed-site counter-drone systems, including hardware, subscriptions, warranties, and services.

DroneShield said the hardware is available from existing planned production, with deliveries expected across 2026 and 2027.

The company also said the contract requires it to buy and install third-party interoperable solutions alongside its own products.

Payments for the initial contract value are expected from the second half of 2026 through the first half of 2027.

At least $10 million of the initial contract value is expected to be recognised as committed revenue in FY 2026.

The remaining amount is expected to be recognised in FY 2027.

Why investors are buying

The US defence link appears to be the main reason investors are buying the stock today.

DroneShield said JIATF-401 is the US Department of War’s main organisation for coordinating counter-drone efforts across the joint force.

Its role is to help partners acquire counter-drone capability in response to the growing threat from drones.

Chief Executive Angus Bean said the contract shows rising demand for counter-drone capability across complex operating environments.

He said customers are looking for solutions that combine fast deployment with ongoing operational support.

The company’s US President, Ray Fitzgerald, also said the contract represents another milestone in DroneShield’s growth in the United States.

Foolish Takeaway

The contract is a useful win for DroneShield, especially given the US defence customer and multi-year structure.

It also gives investors more detail on future revenue, with at least $10 million expected to land in FY 2026.

Still, expectations around DroneShield are already high.

Even after the recent monthly pullback, the company has a market capitalisation of about $3 billion.

The next test is whether DroneShield can keep turning strong demand into larger contracts and revenue growth.

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Motley Fool contributor Aaron Teboneras 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 DroneShield. 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.

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are down 0.8% to 8,661.98 points on Tuesday.

Meanwhile on The Bull this week, two experts give us their views on three ASX 200 shares.

Let’s take a look.

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG)

The Origin Energy share price is $10.67, down 1.3% today and down 6% in the calendar year to date (YTD).

Dylan Evans from Catapult Wealth has a buy rating on the ASX 200 utilities share this week.

He explains:

Origin is a key player in Australia’s energy supply chain.

Broader energy supply disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran are likely to be a net positive for Origin.

The company’s gas will become more appealing to Asian consumers when compared to Middle Eastern competitors.

Electricity sales volumes in the March quarter were up 4 per cent on the prior quarter.

Longer term, Origin is positioned to benefit from electrification and its energy security.

Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)

The Megaport share price is frozen at $16.61 today after the company entered a trading halt.

Megaport requested the trading halt ahead of an announcement regarding “new material commercial transactions”.

The trading halt will remain in place until either an announcement is made or until the commencement of trading on Thursday.

Meantime, ASX 200 tech shares are having another strong day, up 2.4%. Tech is the best performer of the 11 market sectors today.

Philippe Bui from Medallion Financial Group has a hold rating on Megaport shares.

He explains:

MP1 is a leading global network-as-a-service provider, connecting enterprises to cloud providers and data centres.

Artificial intelligence-driven data centre investment is a direct tailwind, and this business is capturing it.

Revenue quality is improving, margins are expanding and existing customers are spending more.

Wholly owned subsidiary Latitude.sh secured three major contracts in May, representing a meaningful step forward in recurring revenue.

At current prices, in line with historic valuation averages, emerging upside doesn’t appear fully priced in.

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) 

The NAB share price is $37, down 1% today, and down 12.7% YTD.

Evans has a sell rating on the ASX 200 bank share this week.

He explains:

The bank’s first half result in fiscal year 2026 was underwhelming, in our view.

Investment loans account for about a third of residential lending.

Proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax are likely to reduce loan and property price growth, in our view.

Given higher interest rates and affordability pressures, NAB may struggle to deliver the growth needed to support current expectations.

The government proposes to scrap negative gearing for established residential property investments purchased after budget night, which was 12 May, from 1 July 2027.

Grandfathering arrangements will protect existing negatively geared investments.

In relation to capital gains tax (CGT), the government proposes to replace the 50% CGT discount for assets held for more than a year with cost-based indexation, and to introduce a 30% minimum tax on net capital gains from 1 July 2027.

Existing investments in ASX shares and property will be grandfathered, so the 50% discount will continue to apply to gains accrued before 1 July 2027 on those assets.

After 1 July 2027, cost base indexation and the new minimum 30% CGT tax rate will apply for future gains on those existing investments.

Landlords who buy new housing after budget night will be able to choose between the two CGT methods when they sell down the track.

The post Buy, hold, sell: Origin Energy, Megaport, NAB shares appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen 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 Megaport. 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.

It has been a tough session for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down 0.9% to 8,651.1 points.

Four ASX shares that are falling more than most today are listed below. Here’s why they are dropping:

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN)

The Evolution Mining share price is down 2% to $12.17. Investors have been selling this gold miner’s shares on Tuesday following a pullback in the price of the precious metal overnight. Traders were selling gold after US-Iran peace talks ended abruptly and sent oil prices charging higher. This has sparked fears that inflation will rise and lead to interest rate hikes, which would likely be bad news for the gold price.

JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH)

The JB Hi-Fi share price is down 3.5% to $72.44. This appears to reflect broad weakness in the retail sector today. In addition, the retail giant was the subject of a bearish broker note out of Morgan Stanley this morning. According to the note, the broker has retained its underperform rating and $70.00 price target on its shares. It believes the company could fall short of consensus expectations given the weakening housing market.

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG)

The Scentre Group share price is down 4.5% to $3.60. This morning, the team at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) downgraded this shopping centre operator’s shares to an underperform rating (from neutral) with an improved price target of $3.45. The broker made the move largely on valuation grounds, highlighting that the company’s shares have risen strongly from their lows and now trade at a premium to net tangible assets.

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG)

The TPG Telecom share price is down 7% to $3.71. This follows the release of a first half trading update from the telco at its Investor Day event. TPG Telecom revealed that it expects mobile subscriber growth of 70,000 to 80,000 during the first half of FY 2026 driven by Digital First and MVNO. Home Broadband subscribers are expected to fall 45,000 for the half. It highlights that competitive dynamics remain challenging in NBN. Nevertheless, management has reaffirmed its FY 2026 EBITDA guidance of $1,665 million to $1,735 million (up from $1,637 million in FY 2025). However, it has warned that “EBITDA delivery is anticipated to be weighted to a stronger second-half performance.”

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

The lithium market has had its ups and downs over the past few years, but according to one of the broker reports I’m having a look at today, the outlook is now “strenuously bullish”.

Shaw and Partners and Macquarie have both released new research reports naming their top picks in the lithium sector, which I’ll run through shortly.

But firstly, why is sentiment trending positive at the moment?

Demand and supply under pressure

Shaw and Partners said in its research note that, “Between global supply curtailments, significant future battery energy storage demand and turbo-charged electric vehicle demand, the underpinning fundamental outlook for lithium remains long-term strenuously bullish”.

The broker has upgraded their lithium price forecast, and that has flowed through into increased target prices for the companies they are recommending.

In terms of the demand thematic, Shaw and Partners said global electric vehicle sales grew 6% to 1.6 million units in April, and grid-scale battery storage was growing at nearly twice this rate.

The lithium market was also under pressure due to under-investment in new mines.

As they said:

Years of sub-economic prices forced widespread curtailments, deferred expansions, and slashed exploration budgets. With mine development lead times of 7-10 years, supply simply cannot respond quickly as prices recover. High-quality, low-cost spodumene and brine deposits are geographically concentrated and increasingly depleted at surface. In a twist familiar to all copper followers, newer resources are deeper, lower grade, or located in jurisdictions with elevated sovereign and permitting risk.

Shaw and Partners are expecting lithium prices to remain elevated “well into 2028”, underpinned by strong electric vehicle demand following the recent oil price shock.

Companies in focus

In terms of specific companies, Shaw and Partners has upgraded Wildcat Resources Ltd (ASX: WC8) from a price target of $1.20 to $1.80, saying that with native title and a mining lease already in place, the company is “fast-tracking its world-class Tabba Tabba Lithium Project to achieve production during the current lithium price cycle”.

They have upgraded their price target for Global Lithium Resources Ltd (ASX: GL1) to $1.75 from $1.50, saying its Manna project is rapidly advancing towards production.

And they have also upgraded Pmet Resources Ltd (ASX: PMT) from $1.20 to $1.50, saying it is advancing the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in Quebec.

Meanwhile, Macquarie has an outperform rating on IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) with a price target of $9.50, and PLS Group Ltd (ASX: PLS) with a price target of $6.20.

Macquarie said:

IGO remains our preferred exposure, with cash flow yields screening attractively across price scenarios in FY27–28. We also see upside to 4QFY26 production results. For PLS, the P2000 capex plan remains a key focus, with further clarity expected at the upcoming 4Q and FY26 results. Against a backdrop of rising diesel and steel prices, management of capex escalation will be critical.

The post Which ASX lithium shares to buy as the market recovers: 2 brokers weigh in appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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Motley Fool contributor Cameron England 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.

S&P/ASX All Ords Index (ASX: XAO) shares are in the red on Tuesday, down 1.11% to 8,870.1 points.

A small group of ASX shares have ex-dividend dates this month.

In order to receive a dividend, you must own the ASX share before its ex-dividend date.

So, if you’re looking for some extra income before the end of the financial year (EOFY), these ASX shares provide options.

Ex-dividend dates also provide another opportunity.

Share prices usually fall on ex-dividend dates, so you may be able to pick up a stock you’ve been watching for a lower price.

Among the shares going ex-dividend this month are ASX agriculture stock Select Harvests Ltd (ASX: SHV).

The almond producer will trade ex-dividend on 17 June and pay investors 3.5 cents per share on 15 July.

Bell Potter has a buy rating on Select Harvests shares with a 12-month price target of $5.30, compared with $3.86 currently.

ASX 200 iron ore share Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) has an ex-dividend date of 11 June and will pay 2 cents per share on 8 July.

RBC Capital has a buy rating on Champion Iron with an $8.11 target, compared to $4.30 per share today.

Several of Wilson Asset Management’s listed investment companies (LICs) will also go ex-dividend this month.

These include WCM Global Growth Ltd (ASX: WQG), which will trade ex-dividend on 10 June.

WCM Global Growth investors will receive a dividend of 2.2 cents per share on 30 June.

ASX shares with ex-dividend dates in June

ASX share	Ex-dividend date	Dividend amount	Pay day
Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI)	3 June	1.1 cents per share	15 June
Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT)	9 June	9.5 cents per share	29 June
Tower Ltd (ASX: TWR)	10 June	4.1 cents per share	25 June
WCM Global Growth Ltd (ASX: WQG)	10 June	2.2 cents per share	30 June
Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA)	11 June	2 cents per share	8 July
Future Generation Global Ltd (ASX: FGG)	11 June	3 cents per share	26 June
ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ)	12 June	23.1 cents per share	3 July
Dyno Nobel Ltd (ASX: DNL)	12 June	4.6 cents per share	2 July
Transmetro Corporation Ltd (ASX: TCO)	15 June	6 cents per share	30 June
Select Harvests Ltd (ASX: SHV)	17 June	3.5 cents per share	15 July
WAM Active Ltd (ASX: WAA)	17 June	1 cents per share	30 June
WAM Income Maximiser Ltd (ASX: WMX)	17 June	0.006 cents per share	30 June
AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: AFP)	18 June	1.6 cents per share	3 July
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd (ASX: FPH)	22 June	27 cents per share	3 July
DPM Metals CDI (ASX: DPM)	29 June	4.1 cents per share	15 July

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen 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.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has fallen again in early morning trade on Tuesday as interest rate hike concerns, weaker commodity prices, and ongoing tension in the Middle East continue to put pressure on Australian stocks across several sectors.

But during periods of volatility, it’s important to look for investment opportunities that have strong outlooks. 

Here are four ASX 200 shares that brokers rate as strong buys, with potential upside of up to 51%.

Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)

The ASX 200 tech stock is trending higher so far in June, after falling just over 4% in May off the back of the latest tech-sector-wide sell-off. At the time of writing on Tuesday morning, Life360 shares are up around 10% and are changing hands for $22.35 a piece, and I think they can keep on climbing. The company reported a 38% increase in total revenue in its latest quarterly results, released in mid-May. This was primarily driven by a 32% increase in subscription revenue and 36% increase in core subscription revenue. Life360 also upgraded FY26 guidance for its revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Market Index data shows brokers rate the shares as a strong buy. They tip a 51% upside to $33.73, at the time of writing.

Alkane Resources Ltd (ASX: ALK)

The gold exploration and production company’s shares have fallen around 4% in Tuesday morning trade, to $1.47 a piece at the time of writing. The shares have rallied strongly over the past 12 months, however, and are currently trading around 88% higher than in early June last year. The miner’s diversity (it offers multimine gold and antimony exposure across three jurisdictions), strong balance sheet, and growth-focused operating platform are expected to drive the share price even higher. Brokers are bullish on the company’s outlook and rate the ASX 200 shares as a strong buy. They tip a 46% upside to $2.17 over the next 12 months.

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG)

The ASX 200 healthcare shares are down around 2% in Tuesday morning trade to $2.86. It’s been a volatile start to the year for the company, with lower investor sentiment causing the shares to swing anywhere between a low of $2.60 and a high of $3.16. The outlook for the business looks good, though. The Chemist Warehouse owner posted a strong market update early last month, revealing a good operational performance and market momentum for the financial year through to 30 April 2026. The company also revealed plans to expand into the UK market. Brokers rate the shares as a strong buy and tip a 12% upside to $3.21 over the next 12 months.

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)

Flight Centre shares are also in the red this morning, down around 2% at the time of writing to $10.70 each. The dip means that the share price has now collapsed by around 35% from an annual high in February this year. But the company reported a strong third-quarter update in early May, despite ongoing travel disruptions and fuel supply challenges. Flight Centre also confirmed that its costs are now well below pre-pandemic levels, productivity is up across the business, and the company is on track to reach its full-year UPBT target of $315 million to $350 million. Brokers rate the ASX 200 shares as a strong buy and tip the stock to climb 47% to $15.61, 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 Life360. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Flight Centre Travel Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Investing $300 a month may not sound dramatic.

But the share market does not need drama to build wealth. It needs time, consistency, and a sensible return.

Getting wealthy with ASX shares

If an investor put $300 a month into ASX shares and achieved an average annual return of 9%, the numbers could become surprisingly powerful.

After 10 years, the investment could be worth around $57,000.

After 20 years, it could grow to around $195,000.

After 30 years, it could reach roughly $515,000.

And after 40 years, it could become almost $1.3 million.

Those figures are not guaranteed. Markets will not deliver 9% every year in a neat line. But I think they show why regular investing can be so effective.

Why $300 a month can work

The early years can feel slow.

That is because the investor is doing most of the work at the beginning. The monthly contributions are larger than the returns being generated.

But over time, the balance shifts.

As the invested amount grows, the returns can start adding much more to the final outcome. A 9% return on $10,000 is $900. A 9% return on $500,000 is $45,000.

That is the same percentage return, but a very different dollar result.

This is why I think regular investing is so underrated. It does not require perfect timing. It simply requires putting money to work often enough and staying invested long enough for compounding to become more powerful.

What I’d look for

If I were investing $300 a month, I would focus on quality businesses with long growth runways.

That could include companies that already have strong positions but still have room to become more valuable over time.

Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) is one example of the sort of growth business I would study. It has a large global user base and multiple revenue streams from family safety, subscriptions, advertising, and connected services.

Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) is another type of long-term compounder I like. Its strength is not just selling appliances. It is building a premium global brand around better design, performance, and habits, like at-home coffee.

I would also look at businesses with more defensive or repeat-purchase qualities. Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) may not deliver explosive growth, but groceries are a category households keep coming back to. That kind of steadiness can be useful over long periods.

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) is another interesting one because pharmacy, health, beauty, and wellness spending can be very regular. Scale, brand reach, and customer frequency can all become valuable when a business keeps executing.

And in financial services, Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) is the sort of platform business I would watch closely. Advisers need efficient systems, clients need better investment administration, and wealth management continues to modernise.

I’d keep it flexible

The exact ASX shares do not need to stay the same forever.

A good investing habit should be flexible enough to improve over time. Some months may be better suited to exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Other months may offer better value in individual ASX shares.

What I would avoid is waiting for the perfect opportunity before starting. The longer an investor delays, the harder compounding has to work later.

Foolish Takeaway

Getting wealthy from $300 a month is not about finding one magic ASX share.

It is about turning investing into a repeatable habit and giving that habit decades to build momentum.

There will be market falls, disappointing company updates, and years where progress feels slow. But that is part of the process. If the money keeps going into quality opportunities and the investor stays patient, $300 a month can grow into a life-changing sum over time.

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The All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is down 0.9% in morning trade on Tuesday, but this junior ASX energy stock is heading the other direction.

And fast!

The rocketing stock in question is Energy World Corporation Ltd (ASX: EWC).

Energy World shares closed yesterday trading for 3.6 cents. At the time of writing, shares are changing hands for 8.4 cents apiece.

That sees shares in the ASX energy stock up a whopping 133.3% today.

Here’s what’s got investors overheating their buy buttons.

ASX energy stock surges on $489 million divestment news

Energy World shares are rocketing after the company announced an agreement to sell its Siemens gas and steam Turbines, located in the United States, to Hallador Energy Co (NASDAQ: HNRG).

The sale is expected to bring in gross proceeds of US$350 million (AU$489 million).

The ASX energy stock expects net proceeds of around US$331 million, after transaction costs. That’s assuming there are no material adjustments to the current baseline estimate of restoration costs.

Before completion of the sale, the gas turbines need to be inspected and refurbished by a recognised original equipment maintenance (OEM) provider.

The company said it has received an initial estimate from a recognised provider for the refurbishment costs based on a borescope inspection that was completed last year. The provider estimated that the required costs will be approximately US$22 million. It expects the works to take around 13 weeks to complete.

But management added that the final costs “remain subject to adjustment” following detailed inspection of the gas turbines.

The company also said that Hallador will deposit up to US$35 million into escrow to facilitate the packing and loading of the turbines.

Energy World noted it will book a non-cash impairment to the carrying value of the Power Plant assets of approximately US$285 million.

The company expects the sale to be recognised as part of its FY 2026 financial results.

What did Energy World management say?

Commenting on the sale that’s sending the ASX energy stock flying today, Energy World CEO Alan Jowell said:

The sale is an important transaction for EWC and demonstrates the company’s execution against a key element of its strategic review, namely the monetisation of selected assets to unlock value for shareholders.

Jowell added:

At the same time, global demand for gas turbines has strengthened considerably, driven by rapid growth in electricity demand from AI, data centres and cloud infrastructure.

Our turbines are unique in that they have never been fully installed, commissioned or fired and can be delivered within a relatively short timeframe, relative to widely reported lead times of five years or more for comparable new equipment from OEMs.

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Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben 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.