Why Elders, Northern Star, Pointsbet, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a decline. In late trade, the benchmark index is down 0.35% to 7,241.1 points.

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

Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD)

The Elders share price is down 3.5% to $6.95. Investors have been selling this agribusiness company's shares again on Tuesday after brokers responded negatively to its half-year results. Analysts at Macquarie, for example, downgraded its shares to a neutral rating and slashed their price target by almost half to $7.77.

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)

The Northern Star share price is down almost 2% to $13.74. This may have been driven by a broker note out of Ord Minnett. According to the note, the broker has downgraded the gold miner's shares a notch to accumulate from buy with a $14.20 price target. This was in response to a softer than expected quarterly update.

Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH)

The Pointsbet share price is down 5% to $1.38. Investors have been selling this sports betting company's shares since it announced the sale of its US business. Though, it is worth noting that Bell Potter sees this as a buying opportunity. It believes the remnants are worth far more than its current market capitalisation.

Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT)

The Weebit Nano share price has crashed almost 18% to $6.14. This is despite there being no news out of the semiconductor company. However, this decline could be a sign that some investors are waking up to the prospect of Weebit Nano being another meme stock that sucks you in and then destroys your wealth.

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 PointsBet. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Elders and PointsBet. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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