S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are barely in the green on Tuesday as investors wait for more news about US-Iran negotiations.
Trading Economics analysts say there are signs of progress from talks between American and Iranian officials in Switzerland.
The analysts said:
In a key development, Washington granted Iran a 60-day license to sell oil on international markets, raising expectations of a quicker recovery in global supply.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has also picked up, with producers including Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates finding alternative routes to export energy, while Iran shipped more than 30 million barrels over the past week.
Meanwhile, two experts give us their views on three ASX shares.
Let's check them out.
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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)
The Flight Centre share price is $11.85, down 0.75% today and down 21% in the calendar year to date (YTD).
Belinda Moore from Morgans has a buy rating on this ASX 200 consumer discretionary share.
Moore was not surprised after the company downgraded its guidance because of the Iran war.
Due to strong cash reserves and a depressed share price, Flight Centre also announced a new buyback of up to $200 million.
Moore said:
Given recent downgrades from other travel industry peers due to the conflict in the Middle East, FLT's downgrade wasn't a surprise.
While a peace agreement and eased travel restrictions are positive, we think 1H27 will still be challenging.
We forecast a strong recovery in 2H27. If it wasn't for this conflict, FLT would have had a great year given its results for the first nine months were strong.
We are buyers of FLT because when operating conditions ultimately improve, both its earnings and share price will be materially higher.
Lottery Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLC)
The Lottery Corporation share price is $5.55, down 0.2% today and up 7% YTD.
Toby Grimm from Baker Young has a hold rating on Lottery Corporation shares.
On The Bull this week, Grimm explained:
Securing a 40-year extension as Victoria's exclusive lottery operator adds certainty given the importance of the contract and its longer than expected duration.
However, operating performance has been subdued amid challenging consumer conditions and unfavourable jackpot outcomes.
The company continues to identify cost savings, which will help fund digital investment.
The stock is trading at fair value, but we believe the stock appeals in the longer term, supported by a fully franked dividend yield.
Supply Network Ltd (ASX: SNL)
The Supply Network share price is $32.74, down 0.6% today and up 2% YTD.
Grimm has a sell rating on this ASX 300 consumer discretionary share.
He said:
The truck and bus parts supplier has built a leading position in an industry benefiting from an ageing fleet on our roads. Group sales revenue of $200.1 million in the first half of 2026 was up 16.9 per cent on the prior corresponding period.
However, in our view, the stock screens as expensive given it was recently trading on about 33 times estimated earnings in 2026.
Current fuel price uncertainties present another challenge and may impact freight demand in the near term.
