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English, Financial News, 1 season, 910 episodes, 1 day, 18 hours, 16 minutes
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Moneyweb brings you the latest in business and financial news in our new morning podcast: MoneywebNOW with Simon Brown. The show will offer the latest in business, trading and company news to best prepare listeners for the day ahead. It will be live-streamed via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 06:30 and 06:50.
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[TOP STORY] Spear Reit interims show positive momentum

CEO Quintin Rossi believes it was ‘the first half year that all of our sub-sectoral investment assets have made a contribution towards the performance’.
10/25/20248 minutes, 15 seconds
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PGMs: Is this the start of a bigger rally?

Schalk Louw of PSG Old Oak on strong results from Clicks, Amplats's update as PGMs creep higher, and Cashbuild's decent update amid tough trading conditions. Spear Reit CEO Quintin Rossi's insights on the group's H1 results. Simon's thoughts on not panicking when long-term investments have a short-term stumble.
10/25/202420 minutes, 19 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What's hindering China's economic growth?

If China doesn't have any growth ‘that really will impact our exporters, especially our commodity exporters, in terms of their being able to sell stuff into China’ – Ndivhuho Netshitenzhe from Stanlib.
10/24/20246 minutes, 27 seconds
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Famous Brands or Spur for your portfolio?

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments discusses Famous Brands’s modest revenue growth, emphasising their focus on cost control. STANLIB’s Ndivhuho Netshitenzhe highlights key economic challenges China is facing. Meanwhile, Debra Slabber from Morningstar SA shares a fresh perspective on South African equities.
10/24/202420 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The role and impact of alternative investing

‘We see ourselves as a business that wants to help build the African continent and make a sustainable difference in those economies in which we operate’ – Steven Rosenberg, CEO of Sanlam Alternative Investments.
10/23/20247 minutes, 4 seconds
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Sasol still struggling

Matete Thulare from RMB delves into the market's negative response to Sasol's latest production update. Steven Rosenberg, CEO of Sanlam Alternative Investments, will explain the role and impact of alternative investing. Fareeya Adam, CEO of Structured Products and Annuities at Momentum Wealth, will highlight key factors to consider before purchasing an annuity.
10/23/202420 minutes, 16 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Unlocking alpha: The power of knowing your investment universe

Charl de Villiers from Ashburton Investments believes the big, exciting wins in life come from doing the basics boringly and well.
10/22/20246 minutes, 29 seconds
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Semiconductor showdown: Mixed signals in industry outlook

Kieran Witthuhn will examine TSMC and ASML's recent results and explore their contrasting outlooks — TSMC’s cautious forecast versus ASML’s optimistic long-term view. Charl de Villiers from Ashburton Investments discusses how mastering your investment universe can help generate alpha. Rex Cowley from Overseas Trust & Pension offers insights on navigating offshore tax complexities across various jurisdictions.
10/22/202420 minutes, 46 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What to expect from the MTBPS: Growth targets, debt, and wage bill challenges

Citadel's Maarten Ackerman looks ahead to next week's mini budget.
10/21/20245 minutes, 50 seconds
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Standard Bank update confirms bull market

Nick Kunze Sanlam Private Wealth, Standard Bank and Pick n Pay trading update Maarten Ackerman Chief Economist Citadel a look ahead to next weeks mid term budget policy statement Christo de Wit South African country manager Luno on understanding crypto and tax
10/21/202418 minutes, 45 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Redefine finance chief Ntobeko Nyawo on its R27bn debt restructure

The property group's CFO elaborates and explains that the evergreen funding arrangement has no termination date.
10/18/20247 minutes, 38 seconds
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Company updates: The good, the fair and the ugly

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak discusses the latest updates from Premier Group, Mondi, and ArcelorMittal SA – the good, the poor, and the ugly. Redefine CFO Ntobeko Nyawo on restructuring R27.7 billion in debt into an evergreen funding model. Simon's take on staying the course: Buffett sold down his Apple stake, the stock dipped but is now up 15%.
10/18/202420 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Will new-vehicle purchases recover after 100 years of SA production?

Marcia Mayaba from Auto SA at TransUnion talks sales and loan data, noting a shift toward used vehicles.
10/17/20247 minutes, 22 seconds
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Strong inflows for Quilter boosts profits

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments discusses Quilter's strong trading update. Marcia Mayaba from Auto SA at TransUnion talks about sales and loan data, noting a shift toward used vehicle purchases. Zak Calisto, CEO of Karooooo, comments on their strong quarter and upgraded guidance.
10/17/202419 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Q2 2024 Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index results deplorable

‘Anybody who thinks that our short-term interest rates are going to entice people to invest in fixed deposits in our banking system must be out of their mind’, reckons ‘Sunshine’ economist Roelof Botha.
10/16/20247 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why Bytes Technology is now offering opportunity

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities discusses Bytes Technology's results, with revenue down but operating profits and margins up. Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties, addresses the housing market and advice for overdue bondholders. Dr Roelof Botha presents the Q2 2024 results of the Altron Fintech Household Resilience Index.
10/16/202420 minutes, 51 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Reits have had a ‘really good 12 months’

Old Mutual Property Fund manager Evan Robins says South Africa is seeing inflation growth from the sector, certainly in terms of net rental income.
10/15/20246 minutes, 45 seconds
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The JSE's newest sector: Motor vehicles

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane discusses the growth of South Africa's listed motor vehicle sector, expanding from one pure play to four. Wikus Lategan, CEO of Calgro M3, reflects on results showing revenue decline but Heps growth. Evan Robins, Old Mutual Property Fund Manager, comments on the local Reit sector, which has seen strong gains but still requires positive momentum to reach historic highs.
10/15/202420 minutes, 47 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What stage of wealth creation and wealth preservation are you at?

Grant Alexander from Private Client Holdings explains the distinction between the two and reminds us that we need to plan for a longer retirement period than we would have 20 years ago.
10/14/20248 minutes, 21 seconds
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US earnings season kicks off with strong bank results

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses US bank earnings and Equites Property Fund's results. Grant Alexander from Private Client Holdings explains the distinction between wealth creation and wealth preservation. Santho Mohapeloa from Allianz Commercial highlights the growing cost of cybercrime in South Africa.
10/14/202420 minutes, 35 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Factors affecting rand strength in the next couple of months

Bianca Botes from Citadel Global looks at the possible impact of the US elections, China’s stimulus package, US inflation and interest rates, and SA’s Mid Term Budget Policy Statement on our currency.
10/11/20246 minutes, 34 seconds
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Simon's take: Why renting a home is better than buying

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth discusses Tharisa's strong production update. Bianca Botes from Citadel Global weighs in on the rand’s strong performance against the US dollar in 2024 and the risks it faces. Simon shares his views on why he prefers renting over home ownership.
10/11/202421 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] South Africans bought 3% less food in 2023

PwC's Andrew Dale stresses the need for local farmers to adopt new strategies and technologies to tackle food security challenges.
10/10/20246 minutes, 9 seconds
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Trading Sasol ranges to reduce entry price: A guide

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors discusses their trading strategy for Sasol aimed at reducing their initial entry price. PwC's Andrew Dale stresses the need for local farmers to adopt new strategies and technologies to tackle food security challenges. Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex, highlights concerning financial literacy statistics and their impact on the economy.
10/10/202420 minutes, 9 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Have you noticed higher food prices?

All food groups on the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation's Global Food Price Index have risen, led in particular by sugar prices with a 10.4% month-on-month rise – Casey Sprake, Anchor Capital.
10/9/20245 minutes, 35 seconds
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Miners are offering value … but be patient

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on whether there's value in the local resources index, which is up for the year. Anchor's Casey Sprake discusses the impact of rising food inflation. Khantse Radebe from FNB Commercial on the growing trend of asset-based finance for corporates and SMEs.
10/9/202420 minutes, 6 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Investing is risky. That's where the returns come from

Satrix CIO Kingsley Williams stresses the importance of knowing your investment duration and practising diversification, such as across different continents.
10/8/20247 minutes, 5 seconds
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Opportunity in home builders as economy turns?

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments on contrasting updates from Balwin and strong-performing Calgro M3. Are there opportunities in these stocks? Kingsley Williams, CIO of Satrix, discusses market opportunities in India, local sectors, and tech. Wayne Abramson, CEO of ATM Solutions, on the impact of cash on consumer behaviour and the South African economy.
10/8/202419 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] 2024 has largely been a tough year for local miners

PwC’s mining assurance partner Vuyiswa Khutlang notes that gold and copper have done well, but the industry overall is facing difficulties.
10/7/20247 minutes, 44 seconds
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Strong US jobs data could see slower rate cuts

Matete Thulare from RMB on Friday's US jobs data: Is the economy still strong? Citadel’s Maarten Ackerman on rising oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions — why not gold? PwC’s Vuyiswa Khutlang discusses the 2024 SA Mining Report.
10/7/202421 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] For ten years broad global ETFs have shone in rands

The performance is ‘being driven by this kind of spectacular run in US equities and concentrated around technology, advertising and more recently the semiconductor industry’: Chris Rule, head of Client Solutions at 10X Investments.
10/4/20247 minutes, 43 seconds
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Keeping an eye on inflation risk

Hedging explained and a look at Balwin's latest update.
10/4/202420 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] China shows ‘really strong’ growth in platinum investment demand – WPIC

Research director Edward Sterck reports ‘extended-range electric vehicles’ as the current fastest growing EV segment in China.
10/3/20247 minutes, 47 seconds
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'Sarb should have a growth mandate'

Lonwabo Maqubela of Perpetua Investment Managers on why the Sarb must cut rates to maintain credibility. Edward Sterck from the World Platinum Investment Council discusses future supply and demand trends. Roné Swanepoel from Morningstar SA highlights the key golden ratio for savers and investors.
10/3/202421 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] In a slowdown companies with consistent earnings don't let you down

Attila Kadikoy from Levantine & Co stresses the importance of prioritising predictable earnings over the current AI hype.
10/2/20245 minutes, 43 seconds
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Capitec share up 15x in ten years

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors discusses Capitec's results, noting a 36% rise in both Heps and dividends. Attila Kadikoy from Levantine stresses the importance of prioritising predictable earnings over the current AI hype. Gary Mockler from GTC outlines problems with the two-pot retirement system following its first month of implementation.
10/2/202420 minutes
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[TOP STORY] SA's small and mid caps have been flying

Independent analyst Anthony Clark assesses the recent rally and the likelihood of it persisting.
10/1/20246 minutes, 32 seconds
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Spar restructuring could be a boon for investors

Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor discusses Renergen's quarterly update and Spar’s 47-week performance ahead of their closed period. Independent analyst Anthony Clark assesses the recent rally in local small caps and whether value remains. Rudi Bodenstein from Stonehage Fleming explains the benefits of offshore trusts.
10/1/202419 minutes, 47 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why the dearth of foreign interest in SA’s equity market?

Jason Swartz from Old Mutual Investment Group shares thoughts on what needs to happen for foreign investors to start reinvesting in South Africa.
9/30/20246 minutes, 38 seconds
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Excellent Momentum results as stock still cheap

Nick Kunze from Sanlam discusses Transaction Capital's exit from SA Taxi and comments on Momentum's results. Jason Swartz from Old Mutual Investment Group shares insights on what needs to happen for foreign investors to start reinvesting in South Africa. Ian Ferguson, co-head of Old Mutual Cash and Liquidity Solutions, speaks about how corporates manage cash effectively in a declining interest rate environment.
9/30/202419 minutes, 48 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What is credit investing in terms of fixed income?

Tarryn Sanker from Stanlib explains that – unlike government debt, which is deemed to be risk-free – ‘these credit instruments present investors with a level of credit risk, as obligations to pay interest and/or repay principal may not be met’.
9/27/20248 minutes, 27 seconds
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Is Meta winning the AI and augmented reality race?

Viv Govender from Rand Swiss discusses Old Mutual's move to launch another bank in the market. Tarryn Sankar from Stanlib explains the local credit market and its role within an investment portfolio. Simon explores why "cash is king" and suggests free-cash-flow per share as a key metric to measure it.
9/27/202420 minutes, 1 second
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[TOP STORY] Is China an ‘absolute screaming buy’?

Tian Pan from Prescient China explores the latest Chinese stimulus package, examining what's different this time and whether it makes China a more attractive investment.
9/26/20247 minutes, 25 seconds
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Reits are the best-performing sector this year, but is there still value?

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane analyses JSE Reits, assessing whether there's still value after their strong performance over the past year and highlights her top pick. Warren Wheatley, CEO of Altvest Capital, discusses their JSE IPO and the underlying preference share options. Tian Pan from Prescient China explores the latest Chinese stimulus package, examining what's different this time and whether it makes China a more attractive investment opportunity.
9/26/202420 minutes, 40 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is a recession still on the horizon?

Sebastian Mullins from Schroders Australia examines the ‘missing recession’.
9/25/20247 minutes, 17 seconds
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Can quantitative easing help boost China’s growth

Matete Thulare from RMB discusses China's decision to lower bank reserve requirements and push down the market benchmark interest rate to stimulate lending activity. Sebastian Mullins from Schroders Australia examines the "missing recession" and questions whether inflation is truly behind us. Andrew Amoils from New World Wealth reviews the 2024 Centi-Millionaire Report
9/25/202419 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why are the PGMs creating excitement?

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital points out that some auto manufacturers that committed to being ‘100% EV’ by 2030 are rethinking that pledge.
9/23/20245 minutes, 34 seconds
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More rand strength expected

Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth and Investments analyses Investec's trading update and discusses the rand's current fair value. Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors highlights key levels to watch for platinum and palladium. David Morobe from Business Partners Limited addresses how private equity and venture capital are filling the funding gap in SA’s National Development Plan.
9/23/202418 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Discovery Bank is ‘seeing growth across the board in kind of all segments’

‘That's what's driven us towards that over a million client milestone, says CEO Hylton Kallner.
9/20/202410 minutes, 47 seconds
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Remgro's corporate action costs hit profits

What to do with the extra savings now that rates are coming down and a look at Discovery Bank's FY results.
9/20/202420 minutes, 35 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Structured products offering security and strong growth potential

Samukelo Zwane from FNB Wealth and Investment explains that the CapitalPreserver 100 has a 100% capital guarantee, and the FNB CapitalPreserver AutoCall 3 guarantees your capital if the index falls by between 1% and 30%.
9/19/20246 minutes, 50 seconds
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The ins and outs of the luxury asset-backed lending market

Shaun Dendere from Trive South Africa on Raubex and Southern Sun trading updates. Manuel Franck of Lamna Financial on the growing trend of luxury asset-backed lending and their Pawnbroking Index. Samukelo Zwane from FNB Wealth and Investments introduces two new structured products offering 2x upside and 100% capital protection.
9/19/202419 minutes, 33 seconds
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[TOP STORY] An exciting week for monetary nerds

Old Mutual Group chief economist Johann Els gives a reasoned prognostication of US and SA interest-rate cuts for the remainder of 2024.
9/18/20246 minutes, 30 seconds
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The benefits of a shrinking JSE

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane on OUTsurance's results, special dividend, and strong earnings. Johann Els from Old Mutual Group on central banks beginning the rate-cutting cycle. Eugene Botha from Momentum Investments on concerns over a shrinking JSE.
9/18/202419 minutes, 51 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The importance of the US consumer for global and SA investors

‘We talk about job growth, but of course [US] unemployment is at 4.3%, with some fairly significant revisions downwards’ – JD Hayward from Flagship Asset Management.
9/17/20245 minutes, 38 seconds
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How much will rate cuts help consumers?

Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor on Adobe's 8% stock drop despite strong earnings. FNB CEO Harry Kellan on results, consumer health, and the impact of rate cuts on household finances. JD Hayward from Flagship Asset Management on why the US consumer is crucial for SA investors.
9/17/202420 minutes, 46 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Wine master Tim Atkin enthuses about SA’s wine scene

SA wines are as good as those of any country in the world, ‘and possibly better value, actually’ – says the co-chair of the International Wine Challenge.
9/16/20246 minutes, 43 seconds
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How will markets respond to rate cuts?

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses a critical week ahead with the FOMC, MPC, and BoJ meetings, Barloworld's challenges, and excitement in the PGM sector. Rivaan Roopnarain of PwC South Africa highlights key insights from the H1 2024 banking report. Tim Atkin, co-chair of the International Wine Challenge, weighs in on the global standing and value of South African wines.
9/16/202422 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The evolving future of financial advice in a digital era

‘Making sure that we have specialists in their field who are helping clients achieve their goals’ can’t have anything other than a good outcome, reckons James Rainbow at Schroders UK.
9/13/20245 minutes, 21 seconds
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Do not be short PGM stocks

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak shares his view on Discovery’s trading update and whether it's the right time to invest in PGM miners or to hold off. James Rainbow of Schroders UK explores the evolving future of financial advice in a digital era. Simon reflects on his experience taking a week away from the markets.
9/13/202420 minutes, 6 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Pan African Resources’ Barberton mines still delivering after 140 years

CEO Cobus Loots reports higher gold production, with low-cost mines helping manage expenses.
9/12/20246 minutes, 16 seconds
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Super Group struggles in tough trading conditions

Chantal Marx from FNB highlights Super Group's revenue growth despite profit declines due to tough trading conditions. Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots reports higher production, with low-cost mines helping manage expenses. Economist Maarten Ackerman from Citadel discusses the rand's strength compared to other emerging market currencies and provides an outlook for the rest of 2024.
9/12/202421 minutes, 18 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The perils of performance-chasing

‘Buy low, sell high’ is the golden rule to investing, but very difficult to do in practice because behavioural biases kick in: Roné Swanepoel – Morningstar SA.
9/11/20246 minutes, 14 seconds
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Why AngloGold opted for equity over cash in latest deal

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha comments on AngloGold Ashanti's acquisition of an Egyptian gold mine, primarily funded through equity. Attacq CEO Jackie van Niekerk discusses the company's strong results, with a 19% increase in FY dividends. Roné Swanepoel from Morningstar SA highlights data showing that chasing returns often results in lower long-term gains.
9/11/202420 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Do local retail valuations still look promising?

Evan Walker from 36ONE Asset Management offers his reflections on Shoprite, Woolies, Clicks and Dis-Chem, as well as Truworths, Foschini and Mr Price.
9/10/20246 minutes, 45 seconds
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AVI results benefit from margin focus

Matete Thulare from RMB discusses AVI's strong results despite I&J's underperformance. Evan Walker from 36One Asset Management provides updates on retail stocks, while Sean Kelly of Parity Wealth Managers questions whether the S&P 493 can outperform the Magnificent 7.
9/10/202419 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Despite challenges, Agoa presents massive opportunities

‘It's estimated by the World Bank that by 2035 we’ll have job increases of 35%, and that's significant in the context of Africa’: Noor Kapdi from Dentons Africa.
9/9/20249 minutes, 32 seconds
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Fears around global market weakness ahead

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses City Lodge's recovery and strong results from Sun International, despite global market volatility. Noor Kapdi from Dentons highlights South Africa's role as a key gateway for trade treaties in Africa. Andrew Amoils from New World Wealth unpacks the rise in crypto millionaires.
9/9/202422 minutes, 54 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Alternative assets on the ascent: Investing outside the box

Peter Armitage of Anchor Capital sheds some light on the pros and cons of venturing into assets other than typical ‘vanilla’ equities and bonds.
9/6/20246 minutes, 42 seconds
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Chinese cars making a big splash locally

The Finance Ghost analyses the retail sector's performance, Peter Armitage from Anchor unpacks the basics of alternative assets and why they have become one of the world's fastest-growing investment classes, and Sanan Pillay from Sanlam Investments: Multi-Manager discusses how to include alternatives in a diversified investment portfolio.
9/6/202421 minutes, 46 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How the ISO management standards benefit business

The greatest challenge for enterprises is access to experts and resources to maintain well-functioning systems: Kasturi Naidoo from AB Design and Development.
9/5/20246 minutes, 28 seconds
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No recession expected for SA despite sluggish growth

Tom Gale from Standard Bank breaks down the latest market news, Percy Thaver of Miles Africa dives into AI's impact on the BFSI sector across the continent, and Kasturi Naidoo from AB Design & Development highlights why ESG monitoring matters more than ever.
9/5/202420 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Motus Holdings shows optimism in FY results

Diversification in the strained environment in South Africa, the UK and Australia has helped Motus grow its revenue and Ebitda, and pay a lower dividend – CEO Osman Arbee.
9/4/20245 minutes, 11 seconds
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GDP: Agriculture sector remains a concern

Faheema Adia from Momentum covers market news, Siphethuxolo Didiza, CEO of Didiserv, talks about navigating tax in a digital world, and Motus CEO Osman Arbee and CFO Ockert Janse van Rensburg discuss the company's results.
9/4/202419 minutes, 10 seconds
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Cybersecurity mission-critical for financial institutions in 2024

James Bennett from Anchor Capital outlines the investment case for some of the major security platform players across the board and reflects on the CrowdStrike breach.
9/3/20249 minutes, 5 seconds
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Bidvest: A solid stock for investor portfolios

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane breaks down Bidvest's results, while Dr Adrian Saville discusses the rise in investor sentiment in South Africa. Anchor’s James Bennet discusses the investment case for cyber companies.
9/3/202423 minutes, 39 seconds
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[TOP STORY] CFDs provide an element of gearing and leverage

If [clients] manage their money well, manage their risk well, they have a very good opportunity to benefit from trading contracts for difference: Nick Sproule – CEO, Trade Nation.
9/2/20246 minutes, 25 seconds
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Tech stocks dominating global markets

Annatjie Van Rooyen from Regenesys talks the performance of local shares. Raveen Ramlakan from Afrasia takes a look at structured investments. Nick Sproule of Trade Nation unpacks CFD trading.
9/2/202420 minutes, 47 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Stable electricity powers up Q2 manufacturing growth

Miyelani Maluleke from Absa CIB previews next week's local Q2 GDP data, questioning how many rate cuts the MPC might deliver.
8/30/20248 minutes
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Implats doing its best, but PGM prices hurting

Independent analyst Odwa Magwentshu discusses Impala Platinum's results, highlighting how write-downs have pushed the company into a loss. Miyelani Maluleke from Absa CIB previews next week's local Q2 GDP data, questioning how many rate cuts the MPC might deliver. Simon shares insights on how market expectations can overshadow actual results.
8/30/202420 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why are multi-asset investments compelling?

‘People don't have to go through capital gains tax events ... and can sleep well at night’, explains Stanlib’s Marius Oberholzer.
8/29/20248 minutes, 25 seconds
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Nvidia beats expectations but share price falls

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha analyzes Nvidia's results released after the US market closed on Wednesday: Did they meet the high expectations? Bidcorp CFO David Cleasby discusses their results, highlighting strong profits and impressive cash generation. Stanlib's Marius Oberholzer talks about multi-asset funds, the benefits of diversification, and the opportunities he currently sees in the market.
8/29/202423 minutes, 20 seconds
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[TOP STORY] A tough HY, but another good set of numbers from Master Drilling

The Digital Ventures company is ‘probably one of the greatest acquisitions that we've done to date’, and ‘well positioned now to take on some work elsewhere in the world’, says CEO Danie Pretorius.
8/28/20246 minutes, 23 seconds
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Boxer remains Pick n Pay's crown jewel

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane discusses Pick n Pay's trading update: it's still messy but are there signs of improvement? Danie Pretorius, CEO of Master Drilling, comments on their results, noting that while an impairment hit profits, a strong pipeline of orders remains promising. RMB's Brendan Grundlingh delves into the local beverage industry and its significant role in the economy.
8/28/202420 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] etfSA’s ‘IPO for the 21st century’

Nerina Visser goes into the nuts and bolts of the ETFSA Balanced Foundation Prescient Actively Managed ETF, which starts trading on Monday 2nd September 2024.
8/27/20247 minutes, 2 seconds
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Italtile gets Sasol LNG reprieve until 2027

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth discusses AdvTech and Stadio's results; both were well-received by the market. What caught his attention, and does he have a preference? Lance Foxcroft, CEO of Italtile, comments on their results, noting that while H2 improved, it was still a challenging trading period. Nerina Visser from ETFsa talks about their new actively managed Balanced Foundation ETF.
8/27/202420 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Quo vadis the rand/dollar?

Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors shares his thoughts on our currency having broken below both its support level and its 200-day moving average.
8/26/20244 minutes, 47 seconds
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Top Reits for a falling rate environment

Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss weighs in on the Reits he likes best, amid expectations for interest rates to drop. Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors on the rand. Can it strengthen? What's the short-term target? Zaio CEO Mvelo Hlophe shares insights on the challenges of being an entrepreneur.
8/26/202420 minutes, 39 seconds
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[TOP STORY] US and Chinese debt concerns create investment conundrum

‘When do policy makers start paying attention to it, and when do they start looking at the potential levers to pull?’ asks Zain Wilson from the Old Mutual Investment Group.
8/23/20248 minutes, 25 seconds
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September rate cut not certain, but likely

Maarten Ackerman from Citadel weighs in on the positive local CPI figures this week: Are rate cuts guaranteed for September, and could we see a 0.5% reduction? Zain Wilson from Old Mutual Investment Group examines the unsustainable debt situations in the US and Japan, offering insights on potential actions and investor strategies. Simon's thoughts on bull markets … don’t be afraid
8/23/202421 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] An easy way to access wine as an alternative investment

‘It's really important that South African fine wine gets traded around the world, because that's visibility’, points out Wine Cellar director Roland Peens.
8/22/20246 minutes, 12 seconds
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Spur and Curro delivering strong results

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments discusses strong results from debt-free Spur. Curro CEO Cobus Loubser talks about ongoing growth and positive cash flow exceeding capex for the first time. Roland Peens, director of Wine Cellar, highlights a new actively managed wine investment certificate listed in Switzerland.
8/22/202420 minutes, 33 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Exploring the local inflation outlook and the timing of potential rate cuts

Ruan Yacumakis from Prescient Investment Management questions whether a 4.5% CPI number is the right number to look for.
8/21/20246 minutes, 59 seconds
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Aveng results show strong recovery

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha discusses Sasol’s results and their decision to withhold dividends. Aveng CEO Scott Cummins outlines latest results and plans to split the company into two units. Ruan Yacumakis from Prescient Investment Management explores the local inflation outlook and the timing of potential rate cuts.
8/21/202422 minutes, 8 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Considering buying a property when interest rates drop?

Justin Easthorpe, provincial sales manager at the ooba Group, says that purchasing a property is a long-term view with a long-term goal, and a good investment opportunity at the moment.
8/20/20246 minutes, 5 seconds
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MTN’s underlying results strong, but naira hurting

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane breaks down MTN's financials amid naira devaluation challenges. Kokkie Kooyman of Denker Capital discusses investor concerns over Absa's CEO revolving door. Justin Easthorpe from ooba Group analyses the potential impact of upcoming rate cuts on the residential property market.
8/20/202420 minutes, 35 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA’s Tax and Revenue Law Amendment bills headed for change

These bills seemingly indicate foreign tax benefits for taxpayers – but still need comment and ratification: Richan Schwellnus, Tax Consulting South Africa.
8/19/20246 minutes, 14 seconds
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Local banks still cheap, even at all-time highs

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses Standard Bank’s latest results: modest Heps growth but improving impairments. Richan Schwellnus from Tax Consulting SA: Are foreign tax credits a welcome relief or a trap for wealthy South Africans? Savca CEO Tshepiso Kobile unveils insights from their latest private equity survey.
8/19/202420 minutes, 49 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA still has significantly more jobless women than men

Leanne Emery Hunter from Yes discusses tackling SA's unemployment crisis, with a focus on bridging the gender gap.
8/16/20248 minutes, 43 seconds
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Exxaro looking to diversify away from coal

Matete Thulare from RMB on Exxaro's results which saw a decrease in profits as coal demand and prices fell. Leanne Emery Hunter from the Youth Employment Service discusses tackling SA's unemployment crisis, with a focus on bridging the gender gap. Simon's take on just how much we could save when interest rates finally start to drop.
8/16/202420 minutes, 28 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The long-term bullish outlook for gold

Philip Short of Flagship Asset Management discusses central banks’ distancing themselves from US Treasuries.
8/15/20246 minutes, 7 seconds
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Education stocks poised for profit growth

Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor delves into ADvTech's solid trading update. Philip Short of Flagship Asset Management discusses the long-term bullish outlook for gold as central banks distance themselves from US Treasuries. Paul Wilson of Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager highlights the trillions of dollars that millennials and Gen Z will inherit over the next decade.
8/15/202420 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The rand: Why stability trumps strength

‘When you have a volatile currency, it's very difficult to pinpoint your price’ – Attila Kadikoy of Levantine & Co.
8/14/20247 minutes, 26 seconds
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Insurance remains defensive as Santam has strong update

Independent analyst Kea Molefe breaks down Santam's trading update – are there opportunities in the sector? Attila Kadikoy of Levantine & Co discusses why South Africa needs currency stability over strength. Plus, DBSA CFO Zodwa Mbele on the latest results as profits dip by 11%.
8/14/202422 minutes, 26 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why you should increase your car insurance co-payment

Ernest North, co-founder of Naked Insurance, explains the advantages of opting for higher car insurance excesses.
8/13/20246 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tough Super Group update offers opportunity

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments discusses the trading updates for Super Group and Sasol. Ernest North, co-founder of Naked Insurance, explains the advantages of opting for higher car insurance excesses. RMB's Sam Singh-Jami shares insights from their research report on the top investment destinations in Africa.
8/13/202420 minutes, 49 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Global fintech investment declines in H1

KPMG SA's Pierre Fourie analyses the flow of investor money into tech-type solutions.
8/12/20247 minutes, 9 seconds
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Gold Fields update disappoints as management stumbles

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses Gold Fields's disappointing update and MTN's latest performance. Steve Binnie, CEO of Sappi, on how dissolving pulp is driving profits amid a global shortage. KPMG SA's Pierre Fourie analyses the decline in global fintech investment to $51.9 billion.
8/12/202421 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are you buying into cheaper US small caps, thinking US Tech is over?

‘In a normal cycle developed markets, and particularly US small caps, rally first, and emerging market small caps rally last’ – Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Management.
8/8/20248 minutes, 30 seconds
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Sarb’s crypto oversight is improving

Anchor's Kieran Witthuhn discusses the JSE's results and potential value amid rising trade. Keith McLachlan from Integral Asset Management examines the rotation of US small caps. Wiehann Olivier from Forvis Mazars addresses the shortcomings of the Sarb's crypto oversight and proposed solutions.
8/8/202423 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Dissecting the ‘long India, short China’ approach

Ninety One's Varun Laijawalla compares trade with the two countries and emphasises the importance of active management in emerging markets.
8/7/20246 minutes, 43 seconds
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Active ETF boom coming to the JSE

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss discusses Nedbank's solid results despite rising costs and asks whether the Japan market worries are over. Ninety One's Varun Laijawalla compares India vs China and emphasises the importance of active management in emerging markets. Kim Gibb, CEO of Prescient Management Company, talks about the growing popularity of actively managed ETFs on the JSE.
8/7/202420 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Could you double your money in five years?

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak reflects back on Magda Wierzycka ‘betting’ Allan Gray that Sygnia’s S&P 500 ETF would beat the Orbis Global Equity Fund over five years.
8/6/20246 minutes, 39 seconds
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Japanese ‘flash crash’ could already be over

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments looks at whether the markets are experiencing a crash or a correction. Mpact CEO Bruce Strong discusses the company's recent results, including a one-third drop in profits and its entry into the water storage sector. Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak analyses the five-year performance comparison between passive and active strategies of two major asset managers.
8/6/202420 minutes, 18 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Navigating life insurance in uncertain times

Personal insurance extends beyond income protection to leaving a legacy, covering debts, protecting assets and looking after one’s family in the future.
8/5/20247 minutes, 8 seconds
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What’s behind the Nikkei and yen collapse?

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses the implications of weaker US unemployment data on potential rate cuts in September, the decline in Brent oil prices, and recent developments in Japanese markets. Clyde Parsons from BrightRock delves into the intricacies of life insurance policies and what you need to know. Brett Mackay from 10x Investments talks about longevity, the impact of fees, and timing your retirement wisely.
8/5/202421 minutes, 2 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How equity investors and olympic fencers share winning moves

Stanlib’s Rademeyer Vermaak likens the business of investing to nuances in the sport of fencing – either very attacking, very aggressive, or very passive and sort of stepping back.
8/2/20248 minutes, 4 seconds
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MTN facing headwinds beyond its control

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on the economy as the Bureau for Economic Research forecasts a 2.2% GDP growth for South Africa in 2025, with the local PMI expected to rise above 50. Stanlib’s Rademeyer Vermaak discusses various equity investment strategies. Simon offers his perspective on Fed chair Jerome Powell’s comments about potential US rate cuts in September.
8/2/202420 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs: The next big moves in crypto investment

Hannes Wessels from Binance discusses a traditional access mechanism to a new asset.
8/1/20246 minutes, 18 seconds
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Woolies trails retail peers with weak YTD performance

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak on Woolies's underperformance and the Top40 hitting new highs: What's not to love? Binance's Hannes Wessels discusses the US green light for Ethereum ETFs. Robert van Breukelen, CEO of Itemate Solutions, explores opportunities for smaller players as big telcos target major markets and financial services in Africa.
8/1/202422 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY} Orion Minerals enjoys successful capital raise

Errol Smart explains how smaller mom-and-pop investors both in Australia and South Africa have endorsed the company's plans in O’Kiep and Prieska.
7/31/20247 minutes, 1 second
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What lower rates are doing for high-yielding funds

Independent analyst Kea Molefe discusses Shoprite's strong full year update, which boosted the share price above R300 for the first time. Errol Smart, CEO of Orion Minerals, talks about their private client capital raise and the company's plans for the funds. Dino Zuccollo of Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management explains the impact on their private credit fund as interest rates decline.
7/31/202420 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Yellow metal enjoys strongest Q2 for many decades

Emerging market investors in coins and small investment bars have been enthusiastically buying gold, with sharp slowdowns from the more traditional developed market investors: John Reade – World Gold Council.
7/30/20248 minutes, 2 seconds
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GNU gives local bonds a boost

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane discusses Pan African Resources' strong update. John Reade from the World Gold Council highlights their Q2 report showing a slowdown in central bank gold purchases. Rhandzo Mukansi of Futuregrowth Asset Management talks about local bond activity post-election.
7/30/202420 minutes, 37 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Going nuclear: How investible is atomic energy?

Michael Ncube of Anchor Capital reflects on the resurgence of interest in this energy source and indicates possible investment diversification into uranium-related mining, engineering or utility companies – or even an ETF.
7/29/20245 minutes, 36 seconds
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Is the AI trade hitting a wall?

Matete Thulare from RMB discusses whether the US tech selloff marks the end of the rally or just a correction in a longer trend. Anchor's Michael Ncube shares his insights on investing in uranium and his top stock pick. Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa talks about global food prices peaking and forecasts for 2024.
7/29/202419 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] A peek into the crystal ball regarding the US elections

Democrat and Republican policies differ significantly on tax, import tariffs, legal issues and big tech.
7/26/20247 minutes, 57 seconds
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British American Tobacco results surprise to the upside

FNB's Wayne McCurrie discusses results from Anglo American and British American Tobacco. Joe Klopper from Independent Securities analyses market impacts of a Democratic or GOP win in November and offers stock picks. Simon shares insights on using net asset value to evaluate banks and Reits.
7/26/202420 minutes, 44 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The unique features of multi-asset income funds

Stanlib's Sylvester Kobo explains that these funds within the fixed-income space give the fund manager flexibility to ‘really shift asset allocation’ based on prevailing market conditions.
7/25/20245 minutes, 22 seconds
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Balwin pivots to rental model as sales struggle

Odwa Magwentshu from Trive South Africa discusses Balwin's shift to a rental model alongside their sales model and provides an update on Vodacom. Stanlib's Sylvester Kobo explains multi-asset income funds and their unique features. Benay Sager from DebtBusters shares insights from their 3rd annual money stress survey, highlighting that women and youth are under the most financial pressure.
7/25/202420 minutes, 24 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Where there's disaster there's often opportunity

Peregrine Capital CEO Jacques Conradie thinks ‘there's quite a bit of opportunity still in the SA small and mid-cap space, which has been unloved for quite a long period of time’.
7/24/20247 minutes, 29 seconds
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Kumba echoes Sasol; sees Transnet improvements

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha discusses the Kumba Iron Ore results and its significant dividend payout. Jacques Conradie, CEO of Peregrine Capital, explains how they are positioned to benefit from the long-term rally in the global natural resources sector. Lebo Thubisi, deputy CIO of Alexforbes Investments, introduces the launch of the AF Infrastructure Impact Fund-of-Funds.
7/24/202422 minutes, 1 second
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[TOP STORY] Sasol's stabilising strides

The 2024 average for the full year versus 2023 on something like mining productivity looks a bit flat. But at the fourth quarter it's particularly strong ... This is a sign of healthy progress: Meryl Pick – OMIG head of equity research.
7/23/20246 minutes, 45 seconds
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Mr Price update shows continued momentum

Chantal Marx from FNB discusses the South32 update, which is mostly positive aside from the Worsley Alumina news. Meryl Pick of Old Mutual Investment Group breaks down the largely positive Sasol production update. Richard Carter from Allan Gray comments on the new Pension Funds Amendment Act that has been signed into law.
7/23/202419 minutes, 39 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Karooooo results for quarter ending March

Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto says, ‘With what we deliver in our platform today, it really is a no-brainer that every single company in South Africa should be on our platform’ in terms of assisting customers to build and digitalise their businesses.
7/22/20247 minutes, 26 seconds
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Do discounted holding companies offer value?

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses the potential opportunities in holding companies with substantial discounts to NAV, such as Reinet Investments, and shares his strategy if faced with a disaster scenario like Crowdstrike. Zak Calisto, CEO of Karooooo, comments on the implications of the Crowdstrike outage and highlights his company's strong Q1 results. Bianca Botes from Citadel Global analyses the long-term trends for the US dollar if Trump wins the election.
7/22/202421 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] AI the megatrend in the world right now

Meryl Pick from Old Mutual Investment Group discusses how JSE investors can tap into the forces of artificial intelligence and inflation.
7/19/20248 minutes, 30 seconds
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Will Anglo's restructuring go ahead?

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth analyses production reports from Anglo, Kumba, and Anglo Platinum. Meryl Pick from Old Mutual Investment Group discusses how JSE investors can tap into the megatrends of AI and inflation. Simon explains bond pricing: as price goes up, yield goes down.
7/19/202420 minutes, 45 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The uniqueness of Disney, the ‘happiness machine’

Allan Gray's Siphesihle Zwane discusses the investment case for the iconic business while its board considers the succession plan for CEO Bob Iger.
7/18/20246 minutes, 48 seconds
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Chinese slump sparks varied commodity shifts

Lonwabo Maqubela of Perpetua Investment Managers on commodities and what he’s seeing year to date. Allan Gray's Siphesihle Zwane discusses the investment case for Disney and Bob Iger's successor. Kashmeera Kanji from Discovery Life explains how a cover option that pays out in US dollars can benefit South Africans.
7/18/202421 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Chrome demand suddenly a big story

‘South Africa has about 70% of world chrome reserves. With our neighbour Zimbabwe, we've got another big chunk,’ points out Integral Asset Management’s Bruce Williamson.
7/17/20245 minutes, 54 seconds
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China housing crisis hurts Richemont

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha discusses Richemont's update, noting it as solid yet not spectacular, raising questions about pressure on the wealthy. Bruce Williamson of Integral Asset Management examines chrome demand and identifies the best-positioned PGM miner. Hannah de Nobrega of Prescient Investment Management anticipates the MPC rate announcement on Thursday.
7/17/202420 minutes, 45 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Alternative investments now more widely available

‘When it comes to private equity ... we take a look at where we can actually add value on top of the cash’: Frikkie van Loggerenberg – CEO, IFSA Private Equity.
7/16/20246 minutes, 34 seconds
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Building profits: Hidden gems in the local construction industry

In light of Murry and Roberts securing a $200 million contract in Latin America Shaun Dendere from Trive Investments questions the value of holding listed construction stocks. Frikkie van Loggerenberg, CEO of IFSA Private Equity, discusses the private equity boom and what to watch out for. André Daniels from Tax Consulting SA outlines the implications for taxpayers following Christo Wiese and his associates' loss against Sars.
7/16/202420 minutes, 11 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Investment trends among Millennials and Gen Z

Digital technology and today’s access to investment information have resulted in those born after 1980 ‘out there and investing, and in many cases signing up at higher rates than older generations’ – Siyabulela Nomoyi from Satrix.
7/15/20247 minutes, 19 seconds
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AVI still the JSE's top food producer

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane comments on the robust AVI update, despite another disappointing performance from I&J. Satrix's Siyabulela Nomoyi discusses investment trends among Millennials and Gen Z. Samukelo Zwane from FNB Wealth shares insights from the 2024 FNB Retirement Insights Survey.
7/15/202420 minutes, 44 seconds
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[TOP STORY] TymeBank CEO on digital banking success and expansion plans

GoalSave offers customers 7% to 11% interest ‘regardless’ – the highest anywhere currently: CEO Karl Westvig.
7/12/20249 minutes, 2 seconds
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How Simon Brown erred and ended up with 200 tons of maize

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak discusses the Pick n Pay rights issue buoyed by a higher share price. Simon shares a trading blunder that nearly left him with 200 tons of maize on his front lawn. Karl Westvig, TymeBank's new CEO, talks about Asian markets, new products, and the planned listing.
7/12/202422 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Standard Bank indicates increase in first-time home buyers

First-time home loans currently average around R975 000 with 40% of buyers affording a deposit of 24%, says Kabelo Makeke, head of personal and private banking.
7/11/20245 minutes, 2 seconds
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Can US markets keep offering the best returns for investors?

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss reflects on the eighth anniversary of his global equity portfolio, discussing the performance of his initial stock picks after nine years. Theuns Ehlers from Absa addresses the funding challenges for renewable energy projects. Kabelo Makeke from Standard Bank South Africa talks about the increase in first-time home buyers.
7/11/202420 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The real impact of responsible investing

‘I think impact investing still doesn't get as much allocation as we need it to as a country, given the need. But it's more intentional now’ – Teboho Makhabane from Sanlam Investments.
7/10/20246 minutes, 54 seconds
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Load shedding reprieve is hurting solar industry

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments on her preferred FNB single stock JSE-listed ETN. Sanlam Investment's Teboho Makhabane on the real impact of responsible investing. Jonty Sacks from Jaltech on how 100+ days of no load shedding is impacting solar installations.
7/10/202421 minutes, 16 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The conversion from Jibar to Zaronia – how and why

The Sarb anticipates announcing a formal cessation of the Jibar in 2025, but is doing a phased approach, starting with the derivatives this year: Zakhele Nyandeni from BDO SA.
7/9/20246 minutes, 14 seconds
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Levels to watch for a break in the rand

Kea Molefe from Trive SA provides an outlook on gold amidst high interest rates and shares his top gold stock pick. Zakhele Nyandeni from BDO discusses the transition from Jibar to Zaronia, and Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors highlights the key levels to watch for the rand's potential breakout, whether stronger or weaker.
7/9/202419 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Property market insights: Navigating uncertainty

FNB Property sector strategist John Loos discusses the decline in owner service sales activity in two of three SA sectors.
7/8/20245 minutes, 53 seconds
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Fed could start cutting rates in September

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth analyses Friday's weak jobs data and its potential impact on the Fed, as well as the factors driving PGMs higher. John Loos of FNB discusses the Q2 2024 Property Broker Survey, noting a decline in sales activity in two of three sectors, possibly influenced by pre-election caution. Debra Slabber of Morningstar SA emphasises that time is more important than return in investing and saving.
7/8/202420 minutes, 57 seconds
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Concerns about the current market concentration

‘There are clearly signs that the economy is slowing down. ... Wall Street and Main Street are showing two very different things at the moment’: Craig Antonie – AnBro Capital Investments.
7/5/202411 minutes, 14 seconds
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Consumer discretionary stocks poised for a strong finish in 2024

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane shares her top sector picks for the second half of the year.Craig Antonie, CIO of Anbro Capital Investments, discusses market concentration, noting that only a few stocks are driving indices higher. Simon offers his thoughts on directors buying and selling shares.
7/5/202421 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Global fears about China – some undoubtedly justified

‘Chinese local brands are offering good value ... and in many cases copying and out-competing Westerners, offering really superior products’: PSG fund manager Philipp Wörz.
7/4/20247 minutes, 5 seconds
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Fixed term EM and global growth exposure

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha discusses Bidvest's plans to sell its bank and acquire a Canadian cleaning business. Philipp Wörz from PSG Asset Management presents the investment case for China. Adishan Naidoo from Standard Bank introduces two new structured products focused on Emerging Markets and Global Growth.
7/4/202420 minutes, 46 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The shift in trading from FX to indices

It is a diversification play because it allows traders exposure to a broader market segment than gravitating to one individual asset, explains Rob van Eyden – CEO, Scope Markets SA.
7/3/20246 minutes, 25 seconds
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Young investors: Two-pot system could really work for you

Odwa Magwentshu of Trive South Africa discusses the ArcelorMittal South Africa trading update and the potential opportunity with MultiChoice trading at R107 against a R125 offer. Rob van Eyden, CEO of Scope Markets SA, observes a shift in trader preferences from FX to lower-risk indices. Keri-lee Edmond from Old Mutual Corporate Consultants explains how the new two-pot retirement system could potentially double or triple younger investors' retirement funds.
7/3/202421 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Do you buy at all-time highs?

Ricus Reeders from PSG Hole-in-One Ruimsig’s main principle when looking fundamentally at a ‘normal, straightforward industrial type of company’, is whether it shows dividend growth over the years, which fundamental principle ‘will probably make you wealthy’.
7/2/20247 minutes, 8 seconds
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Power surge: Sectors booming with no load shedding

Considering that Friday will mark 100 with no load shedding, Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth discusses the sectors and stocks that benefit most from a normal power supply. Ricus Reeders from PSG shares insights on buying stocks at all-time highs and why it’s not something to fear. Ernest North, co-founder of Naked Insurance, explains the economics of purchasing a new car.
7/2/202421 minutes, 42 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are you bullish SA Inc?

‘If there is remotely any whiff of positive South African sentiment from this GNU – and it does look like a reasonably positive outcome – small caps on the JSE stand to benefit’, reckons Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Management.
7/1/20248 minutes, 30 seconds
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Pick these SA Inc stocks for the GNU dawn

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments shares her preferred picks in the new cabinet announced by the president. Phil Roux, CEO of Nampak, discusses results as the turnaround gathers momentum. Keith McLachlan discusses his preferred SA Inc stocks in light of the GNU cabinet.
7/1/202421 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The roles of copper, chrome and PGMs in Jubilee Metals’ life

CEO Leon Coetzer describes the unique challenges faced in Zambia, the structural shift in SA production, and the future of EVs.
6/28/20249 minutes, 29 seconds
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Reits: Strong Growthpoint update but Fortress favoured

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International on the GrowthPoint update and if she sees any value in local Reits. Leon Coetzer, Jubilee Metals CEO, on their Zambian copper operations and the future of chrome. Simon's thoughts on needing more money: it’s not the money; it’s you.
6/28/202421 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Cape Town’s offering of ‘conference cum vacation’ is thriving

Obstacles for foreign visitors include indirect flights and visa snags: Gary Koetser – CEO, Cape Town Century City Conference Centre and Hotel.
6/27/20246 minutes, 28 seconds
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Check out these top SA Inc stocks for value and quality

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss on SA Inc sectors/stocks offering the best value/opportunity ahead of the cabinet announcement. Gary Koetser, CEO of Cape Town’s Century City Conference Centre and Hotels, discusses the new conference concept. Allan Gray's Guané Coetzer on endowments and their offshore offerings.
6/27/202420 minutes, 35 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Customers visit petrol stations on average 10 times a month

‘Food retailing has definitely increased and is now a big contributor to forecourt revenue’: Andrea Ellens – Trade Intelligence.
6/26/20245 minutes, 55 seconds
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Rainbow listing today amid expected earnings volatility

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth discusses RCL Foods's unbundling of Rainbow, listing today. Waldo Marcus from TPN Credit Bureau highlights trends in the local residential rental market. Andrea Ellens from Trade Intelligence on the growth in forecourt retail.
6/26/202420 minutes, 44 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Invicta CEO: Navigating tough markets with strategic growth and resilience

‘From a pure budget point – and it's off a much lower base – Ukraine was probably our best-performing business in that [Auto-Agri] area,’ notes CEO Steven Joffe.
6/25/20246 minutes, 57 seconds
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PPC highly geared to GDP growth

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments discusses PPC's return to profitability and Naspers's doubled profits, emphasising Tencent's influence. Steven Joffe, CEO of Invicta, reports strong results despite challenging trading conditions. George Kolbe from Momentum Life analyses the Retail Life Insurance 2023 claim statistics.
6/25/202421 minutes, 8 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are conditions favourable for a Fed cutting cycle?

‘I do think this is a chance for [the Fed] to cut if we get another data print that's low,’ says Sebastian Mullins from Schroders.
6/24/20245 minutes, 37 seconds
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Local markets nervously awaiting cabinet announcement

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses Coronation’s victory in its case against Sars. Steven Brown from Fortress provides insights on the company’s five-month update, while Schroders’ Sebastian Mullins explains the implications of the latest positive economic data for the Federal Reserve.
6/24/202420 minutes, 46 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Black Friday and festive season imports need to get on the water now

Port congestion – especially in SA and Singapore – and rerouting carriers to bypass the Red Sea are causing logistical turmoil and massive delays, explains Dylan Govender from Investec for Business.
6/21/20246 minutes, 32 seconds
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Despite the recent run, banks still offer value

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak on Standard Bank's modest update and Sasol's windfall from Transnet. Investec's Dylan Govender on the logistics sector: Are ports improving? Simon's take on the ideal percentage of local investments in your portfolio.
6/21/202420 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Risk management tips for rookie traders

‘The reason people don't enter trades, the reason people panic and close their trades is because of bad risk management. ... I believe psychology is a key factor in your trading’: Ruan Landsberg, head of education, marketsClub.
6/20/20246 minutes, 28 seconds
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Rand looking positive … but risks remain

RMB's Matete Thulare on the rand: Assuming the GNU holds, how much stronger can the currency get in the short to medium term? Ruan Landsberg from MarketsClub offers risk management tips for rookie traders. Dr. Silja Baller from WEF discusses their latest gender gap report, highlighting political empowerment as the most significant disparity.
6/20/202420 minutes, 55 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The bond market's response to the GNU

Futuregrowth Asset Management’s Rhandzo Mukansi gives his insights into how foreigners ‘have been participating here and have contributed to the smooth down we're seeing in domestic bond deals, or conversely the bump up we're seeing in prices’.
6/19/20245 minutes, 55 seconds
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Easy wins can send JSE rally even higher

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on a face-ripping rally in local markets … have we got ahead of ourselves? Rhandzo Mukansi from Futuregrowth Asset Management on the bond market's response to the GNU. Agricultural Business Chamber of SA's Wandile Sihlobo on foot and mouth disease in the beef and wool sectors.
6/19/202423 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is this the moment government policy gains real muscle?

‘I do think there's some sign that business is reinvesting into capacity, coming off a high base effect after the solar boom’: Maarten Ackerman from Citadel.
6/18/20246 minutes, 6 seconds
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Navigating financial emigration and changing your tax residency

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane wonders if the growing optimism around South Africa presents opportunities in overlooked leisure stocks. Citadel's Maarten Ackerman on the slow grind of change. Nicolas Botha from Tax Consulting discusses the growing trend of investment migration driven by concerns over health security and the desire for greater global mobility.
6/18/202419 minutes, 54 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why investing in quality stocks is worth the premium

Gerrit Smit from Stonehage Fleming points out that well-proven, growing, cash-generative businesses offer less risk of a let-down.
6/14/20248 minutes, 20 seconds
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Mr Price and TFG cream of the clothing retailer crop

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International discusses Mr Price's strong results and provides a broader analysis of the sector. Gerrit Smit from Stonehage Fleming explains why investing in quality stocks is worth the premium. Simon shares his insights on how markets are forward-looking and what factors can surprise them.
6/14/202420 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Has Elon Musk become distracted and lost focus?

Fred Razak of CMTrading discusses Tesla's current issues, and thinks the iconic brand’s stagnation is owing to a lack of innovation while competition muscles up.
6/13/20245 minutes, 42 seconds
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Markets ignoring FOMC as it indicates only one cut this year

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors talks the better-than-expected US inflation data, noting that it's boosted markets in anticipation of earlier rate cuts. Fred Razak of CMTrading discusses Tesla's issues, and surprisingly, it's not about Elon Musk. Momentum Investments's Sanisha Packirisamy on the recent IMF and Sarb updates, which were both cautiously optimistic.
6/13/202422 minutes, 24 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Still feeling golden about gold?

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments explains why ‘buying a gold ETF or physical gold right now ... may not be the best idea’.
6/12/20248 minutes, 24 seconds
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Chinese EV space is very attractive

Odwa Magwentshu from Trive South Africa discusses investment strategies amid market fears: Is he seeking new opportunities or maintaining a business-as-usual approach, anticipating the fear will subside? Fritz Grobbelaar, CFO of Premier Group, discusses year-end results highlighting improved efficiencies and boosted profits. FNB's Chantal Marx comments on gold retreating from all-time highs while central banks continue to buy.
6/12/202421 minutes, 30 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Daybrook Fisheries in the US Oceana’s really big winner

The output of giant brand Lucky Star Pilchards has been augmented by meat canning on the West Coast, ‘which is great for us’, says CFO Zaf Mahomed.
6/11/20245 minutes, 36 seconds
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Omnia diversification means cyclicality is reduced

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane on Alexforbes results which saw Heps +12% despite tough operating conditions. Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy on yearend results: Revenue fell as commodity prices came down, but Heps remained flat, and cash generation remained very strong. Zaf Mahomed, Oceana CFO, on results that saw Daybrook boom and the Lucky Star holding steady after a record previous period.
6/11/202420 minutes, 20 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Holding individuals personally liable for company actions or debt

Lucinde Rhoodie from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr explains when directors who act unlawfully or recklessly can be held accountable for malfeasance.
6/10/20246 minutes, 12 seconds
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Clothing sector loved the TFG results

Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth on the latest robust US jobs report and how TFG's strong results are lifting the entire clothing retail sector. Lucinde Rhoodie from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr discusses piercing the corporate veil and a recent SCA judgment expanding its definition. Plus, Vis Govender, CEO of FirstEquity Group, delves into the risks of civil unrest for businesses and insurers.
6/10/202421 minutes, 34 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Cash may be king, but it costs

Nonhlanhla Mdletshe from Absa discusses the conundrum for banks, retailers and all players in the value chain of your having those crisp notes in your wallet.
6/7/20247 minutes, 43 seconds
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Don't overlook the role of commodity stocks in your portfolio

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss offers his take on commodities. Is he bullish, bearish, or just watching? And are there any preferred stocks in the space? Absa's Nonhlanhla Mdletshe on the benefits and risks of cash and the move towards a cashless society. Simon's thoughts on buying falling shares: Why not first wait for a share price recovery to start?
6/7/202420 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] 'Some of the best deals we ever do you'll never see, they the ones we walk away from'

Vukile CEO Laurence Rapp says the Reit's focus is on getting to really understand the communities and the shoppers’ needs, and driving footfall to their malls.
6/6/20246 minutes, 58 seconds
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Sygnia and Ninety One need economic growth to up profits

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks about Sygnia's results, which show modest growth in a tough environment. Vukile CEO Laurence Rapp discusses positive rental reversions and strong liquidity in the company's latest results. Alan Salomon of Capital Appreciation discusses results highlighting strong cash generation and terminal growth.
6/6/202421 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Will you access your retirement savings on September 1?

Caroline Naylor-Renn from 10X explains the two-pot retirement system – how it will work and the purpose of the savings pot.
6/5/20246 minutes, 48 seconds
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Rainbow will return to the JSE as a focused listing

Kea Molefe from Trive SA on the RCL unbundling of Rainbow and the latest on Sasol … is there any value there? 10X Investments's Caroline Naylor-Renn talks the two-pot retirement system following the President signing it into law. Lebo Gaoaketse from WesBank on the bleak vehicle sales for May as volumes are down ±6% year to date.
6/5/202420 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What does the Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan hope to achieve?

Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA considers the outlook for implementing the plan and the prospects for the agri sector in the new political dispensation.
6/4/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Global emerging market elections fuel currency fluctuations

RMB's Matete Thulare notes that the rand is reacting to the likelihood of a centrist coalition government as political parties begin serious negotiations. Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA discusses the master plan for agriculture and which parties would best be suited to implement it. Reza Ismail from Prescient Investment Management on what we can expect from the Q1 GDP data due this morning and the bond market's response to the election results.
6/4/202420 minutes, 35 seconds
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[TOP STORY] With valuations so stretched, where to find opportunities?

Today ‘we find solace in gold, in hedging our equity exposure other ways to generate a diversifying outcome away from equities’: Alec Cutler – Orbis Investments.
6/3/20246 minutes, 30 seconds
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Fantastic Lewis results

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks results from Dis-Chem and Lewis. Philip Short of Flagship Asset Management offers insights on the GLP-1 producers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Alec Cutler of Orbis Investments explores alternative AI investment opportunities beyond Nvidia.
6/3/202419 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Higher inflation likely for decades into the future

Current contributors to this long-term trend are the three Ds – demographics, de-globalisation and decarbonisation: OMIG investment analyst Sehrish Khan.
5/31/20249 minutes, 29 seconds
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A bumpy road ahead for the rand

Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth and Investments discusses the rand post-elections, Zeda's results and Woolies's disappointing update. Old Mutual Investment Group's Sehrish Khan on why inflation will be higher for longer. Simon shares his views on why attempting to time moving rands offshore is a mug's game.
5/31/202420 minutes, 6 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Nvidia produces quarter after quarter of outstanding growth

Rand Swiss’s Viv Govender points out that the whole of China cannot compare with what Nvidia is doing right now.
5/30/20246 minutes, 49 seconds
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Pepkor results reveal it as the Shoprite of clothing retail

Shaun Dendere from Trive South Africa talks about Pepkor results as fintech, and Brazil do well, and margins expand. Rand Swiss's Viv Govender discusses the Nvidia results, is there value here? Debra Slabber from Morningstar South Africa on expectations post elections and foreigners buying local bonds.
5/30/202419 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] 'Practically no chance of a rate cut this week'

Rhandzo Mukansi of Futuregrowth explains that while central banks are likely keen to cut interest rates, sticky inflation remains a risk.
5/28/20246 minutes, 5 seconds
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Tharisa sees a structural increase in chrome demand

Alex Duys of Umthombo Wealth on Tiger Brands results as it sees profit growth. Tharisa's Phoevos Pouroulis unpacks recent results and discusses the boom in chrome prices. Rhandzo Mukansi from Futuregrowth Asset Management highlights that starting with the MPC on Thursday, five central banks will announce rate decisions in the next three weeks. Will any cut?
5/28/202421 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Port challenges the only bleak spot in Reunert interims

Group CEO Alan Dickson says the company’s strong cash flow enables the payment of good dividends.
5/27/20247 minutes, 27 seconds
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Quantum results soar, but stock still expensive

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities discusses Quantum Food Group's results: Heps surged, but the stock is pricey. Alan Dickson, Group CEO of Reunert, analyzes the company's strong performance across all segments except one. Chris Vorster, Stadio's CEO, explains Stadio's approach to rewarding staff and students and how distance learning can help address youth unemployment
5/27/202422 minutes, 8 seconds
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[TOP STORY] 'Commodities are things made by Mother Nature, not in boardrooms'

Andy Pfaff, CEO at Coherent Capital Management, on their Coherent Global Commodity Investment portfolio.
5/24/20245 minutes, 57 seconds
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Investec FSCA probe could cost £30m

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak discusses Investec's strong results and Bidcorp's positive update, which has been bolstered by bolt-on acquisitions and lower food inflation. Andy Pfaff, CEO of Coherent Capital Management, discusses their commodity AMC, explaining its mechanics and highlighting current trends. He also introduces their new AMC, which is linked to the local fuel price. Simon offers his thoughts on the misleading glamour and glitz of FX trading.
5/24/202419 minutes, 24 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Spear Reit annual results show office vacancies contracting

The Liberty Life building transfer to Capitec takes place ‘later this week and effectively will push up our hedge ratio closer to 60%’ – CEO Quintin Rossi.
5/23/20246 minutes, 54 seconds
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Pick n Pay has a plan, but will it work?

Odwa Magwentshu from Trive South Africa discusses Southern Sun's results and maiden dividend and the market-loving Pick n Pay update. Bradley Elliott from RelyComply offers insights on the new compliance deadlines to combat money laundering. Spear Reit's Quintin Rossi unpacks the company's strong results.
5/23/202420 minutes, 47 seconds
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[TOP STORY] TWK Agri holds up despite headwinds

The big story in the interim results was the contamination of woodchip stockpiles by a neighbouring fire: MD Andre Myburgh.
5/22/20246 minutes, 41 seconds
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These are the 3 reasons why PGMs are on the up

Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor on what’s driving PGM prices higher and whether it is sustainable. Andre Myburgh from TWK Agri discusses challenging results due to woodchip contamination caused by a fire in a nearby facility. Dany Mawas of Finalto South Africa discusses the use of an ODP licence by another party and how a company can comply with FSCA requirements.
5/22/202419 minutes, 13 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Astral Foods interims: Revenue up, but avian flu a possible winter concern

After a tough year CEO Chris Schutte looks forward to possible vaccination permits, less load shedding, an improved maize harvest and higher margins in time.
5/21/20247 minutes, 35 seconds
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Consumer stock results show increasing pressure

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane discusses tough Balwin and Famous Brands results, which saw revenue up but profits down as costs hurt. Chris Schutte, CEO of Astral Foods, discusses the company's latest results. Profit is roaring back as avian influenza is largely gone. Bianca Botes, Citadel Global, offers insights on what drives moves in the rand.
5/21/202420 minutes, 52 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Copper trading at all-time highs

Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors tells South Africans how they can get some exposure to ‘Dr Copper’.
5/20/20246 minutes, 32 seconds
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World markets booming, but valuations are lofty

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth discusses Richemont's results and new CEO. Many global indices are at or near all-time highs … is it a bull market? Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors discusses opportunities for exposure as copper surges to all-time highs. FNB Commercial's Paul Makube talks emerging trends in agriculture machinery and what they can tell us about the months and years ahead.
5/20/202420 minutes, 12 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat year-end results reflect good performance all round

CEO Andries van Heerden looks forward to ‘fixing up’ Lafarge while Nkomati continues ramping up strongly.
5/17/20247 minutes, 23 seconds
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Good Sanlam update … but its no longer cheap

Chantal Marx, FNB Wealth & Investments, dissects Barloworld's weak trading update and Sanlam's strong one. Andries van Heerden, CEO of Afrimat, discusses the company's robust latest set of results, as construction materials and Nkomati Anthracite both show very strong numbers. Simon's thoughts on attending AGMs and your rights when you do
5/17/202420 minutes, 34 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Investors underperform markets: We are not as smart as we think we are

Ninety One’s Paul Hutchinson notes that the Dalbar QAIB study ‘reconfirms that investor behaviour – the way they buy, sell, or switch into or out of unit trust funds – costs them’.
5/16/20247 minutes, 1 second
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What the NHI means for healthcare stocks

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers on healthcare stocks on the JSE in the wake of the NHI Bill being signed into law. Zak Calisto, CEO of Karooooo, unpacks their full-year results. Ninety One's Paul Hutchinson discusses the 2023 Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behaviour (QAIB) study, which shows that we’re our own worst enemy.
5/16/202421 minutes
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[TOP STORY] Octodec interims: Costs rising, yet revenue up

An exciting project for the Reit ‘is something we call Yethu, which is a residential conversion. We recognise in South Africa that people need cheap accommodation’ – MD Jeffrey Wapnick.
5/15/20246 minutes, 58 seconds
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Anglo Plat and De Beers both facing existential crisis

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha discusses the latest developments around Anglo American. The miner wants to spin out Anglo Platinum and De Beers to create value. Could De Beers return to the JSE after delisting in 2001? Octodec MD Jeffrey Wapnick discusses the company's interim results. Sanan Pillay from Sanlam Investments on navigating alternative investments and finding the right fund manager.
5/15/202421 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Calgro M3 year-end results: revenue off but a maiden dividend

‘This year we sold to the open market. We didn't have any bulk student housing, social housing, fully subsidised housing’: CEO Wikus Lategan.
5/14/20247 minutes, 3 seconds
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WeBuyCars's maiden results show strong market share gains

Kea Molefe from Trive South Africa on maiden results from WeBuyCars as it gains market share and Vodacom results see revenue rise (thanks Egypt) but profits fall. Wikus Lategan, CEO of Calgro M3, on results as it shifts strategy and pays its first-ever dividend. Raubex CEO Felicia Msiza discusses strong results across all divisions, especially Materials Handling and Mining, with profits up 246%.
5/14/202422 minutes, 36 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Tax-free savings and the importance of cultivating the saving habit

‘Appreciate that money takes a long time to accumulate,’ but with discipline it will grow: Caroline Naylor-Renn, 10X Investments.
5/13/20245 minutes, 13 seconds
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Costs prove a problem at this stage of the commodity cycle

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak on the Sibanye-Stillwater update: Earnings fall ±R6 billion, and debt covenants are at risk. Sean Walsh, CEO of KAL Group, unpacks results as revenue slips slightly, but earnings increase 7%. Caroline Naylor-Renn, COO of 10X Investments, discusses strategies for saving for children and leveraging their tax-free savings accounts.
5/13/202420 minutes, 39 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What happens to money that leaves the financial system?

Hawken McEwan, director of compliance at DocFox, explains the tracking of funds following suspicious financial transactions.
5/10/20248 minutes, 5 seconds
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Sappi and KAL doing their best despite tough conditions

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International talks results from Sappi and KAL, both of which saw cost savings boosting earnings. Hawken McEwan of Compliance DocFox discusses the importance and benefits of Fica in a regulated world. Simon offers his thoughts on what it would take to get SA Inc stocks rallying.
5/10/202420 minutes, 44 seconds
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[TOP STORY] CMH delivers 14% dividend yield despite a challenging year

European vehicles are almost priced out of the market, and China and India are making quality vehicles often at really attractive prices: CEO Jebb McIntosh.
5/9/20245 minutes, 32 seconds
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AB InBev sees strong operational leverage

Matete Thulare from RMB comments on the unexpectedly robust Q1 2024 results of Anheuser-Busch InBev, which were positively received by the market. Jebb McIntosh, CEO of CMH, discusses the results from a challenging period but highlights a substantial dividend yield. Brian Irvine from Investec talks about addressing the infrastructure funding gap across the rest of the continent.
5/9/202420 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] There is a surprising comeback in SA’s office sector

John Jack of Galetti Corporate Real Estate discusses office rental reversions, the demand for non-premium space, corporate semigration and industrial investment in solar power.
5/8/20247 minutes, 29 seconds
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Gold Fields’s costs soar as production collapses

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on the Gold Fields trading update, which saw costs soaring while production fell. Sebastian Pillay of FNB introduces the launch of new ETNs on the JSE, tracking Nvidia, Eli Lilly, Palo Alto, and Booking Holdings. John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate, on four factors driving the return of local office demand.
5/8/202420 minutes, 19 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The local Bond Index has performed slightly better than equities

‘I think the concept of bonds is misunderstood at times, which is quite unfortunate. They're a very important asset class’: Siyabulela Nomoyi – quantitative portfolio manager, Satrix.
5/7/20246 minutes, 58 seconds
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Redefine seeing green shoots in some office regions

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane talks the local Reit sector as it struggles with vacancies, high rates and inflation. Andrew König, Redefine CEO, on results as interest costs rise 14.1% and office continues to struggle. Satrix's Siyabulela Nomoyi discusses bonds, with the Namibian Bond ETF in the spotlight.
5/7/202420 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Legalities around landlords, tenants and rental agreements

The increasing trend towards rental may be for reasons of cost, but sometimes just for flexibility: Alex de Wet – Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
5/6/20246 minutes, 36 seconds
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Weaker US jobs data boosts rate cut expectations

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks Netcare's trading update and the disappointing US jobs data. Is this good news for rate cuts? Alex de Wet of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr offers tips for protecting yourself in the booming rental market. Morningstar SA's Roné Swanepoel on the insane power of compounding and the rule of 72.
5/6/202420 minutes, 42 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Decarbonisation, energy security and AI

‘Dirty’ energy isn't something that is going to be eliminated over five or 10 years. It will take 20, 30, 40, 50 years: Alex Monk from Schroders.
5/3/20248 minutes, 18 seconds
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Looking through election rhetoric as investors

Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss discusses adjusting his domestic portfolio given robust April PMI figures and the implications of Sasol's CFO's brief tenure. Schroders's Alex Monk on energy security and the implications for the energy sector. Simon shares his thoughts on RSA Retail Savings Bonds rates for May, which are nearing all-time highs.
5/3/202420 minutes, 58 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Sygnia ETF changes: What investors need to know

Holders of The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Faang AI ETFs need to ‘look under the hood’ to fully understand the impending differences and implications.
5/2/20248 minutes, 20 seconds
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US markets not at the bottom yet

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors discusses charts of the Nasdaq and S&P 500. Is he bearish or bullish? etfSA's Nerina Visser discusses Sygnia's changes to the terms of two of its tech ETFs, examining the implications and required actions. Andrew Fulton of Eighty20 asks if the unchanged interest rate will see the rental market boom.
5/2/202421 minutes, 28 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Another strong quarter for gold demand

John Reade, chief market strategist for the World Gold Council, says the metal’s strength despite record high prices in pretty much every currency tells you a lot about its underlying health.
4/30/20247 minutes, 1 second
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Finding excellent returns in a tough economy

Reko Nare from Anchor analyses the recent macroeconomic data out of the US and how markets have responded. World Gold Council's John Reade on the Q1 report which shows that central banks are still buying the yellow metal. Mikhail Motala from PSG Asset Management offers guidance on how to create strong investment returns, even in a tough economy.
4/30/202421 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Understanding US Treasury bonds

Casey Sprake of Anchor Capital sheds light on frequently used terms such as ‘the 10-year’, ‘coupon’, ‘yield inversion’ and ‘zero coupon’.
4/29/20245 minutes, 36 seconds
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More suitors for Anglo American?

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth on Anglo snubbing BHP Group, what next? A higher offer, or maybe Rio Tinto enters the fray? Anchor's Casey Sprake helps us understand US ten-year bonds
4/29/202414 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Bank deposit insurance has come to stay in SA

‘We expect a lot more competition and we think customers are now going to go to the innovative banks that give them the better deals, not just the big ones’: Michael Jordaan, co-founder and chairman of Bank Zero.
4/26/20248 minutes, 42 seconds
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Strong results for Clicks despite tough trading environment

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International on Clicks's latest results and BHP's proposed takeover of Anglo American. Michael Jordaan, co-founder and chair of Bank Zero, unpacks the recently introduced deposit insurance in SA and how this could shake up local banking. Simon offers his thoughts on share price volatility in the US as earnings are released.
4/26/202422 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] E-commerce is booming globally and especially in Africa

Africa's economy is starting to grow and of interest to revenue authorities is how to tax digital transactions: Matthew Besanko from PwC SA.
4/25/20246 minutes, 9 seconds
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Rand in for a bumpy ride ahead of elections

RMB's Matete Thulare asks how low the rand could go in the month ahead of the elections. Careen Mckinon from ooba Home Loans discusses the growing popularity of multi-generational living. Matthew Besanko from PwC South Africa on taxing e-commerce transactions across the continent.
4/25/202421 minutes, 18 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Reflections on the markets in Q1 2024

Luigi Marinus of PPS Investments offers perspectives on a delayed Fed rate cut, big tech, outperforming DMs, financials under pressure, bonds’ day in the sun and opportunities in China.
4/24/20245 minutes, 51 seconds
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Sasol concerns pile up

Kea Molefe from Trive South Africa on the Capitec results the market loved and the Sasol update which it hated. PPS Investments's Luigi Marinus talks trends from the first quarter and whether he expects them to continue in 2024. Dany Mawas, CEO of Finalto South Africa, stresses the necessity of exclusively opting for derivative trading options provided by FSCA-registered entities.
4/24/202421 minutes, 12 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The Chinese slowdown could be a positive

The socialist market economy’s stocks will never reach the valuations you see in US tech stocks: Simon Fillmore – CIO, Independent Securities.
4/23/20247 minutes, 17 seconds
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ASML: The shovel seller of the AI boom

Anchor's Keiran Witthuhn on US reporting season; Netflix and ASML, the shovel sellers in the AI race. Simon Fillmore from Independent Securities makes the case for Chinese investments. KPMG's Auguste Claude-Nguetsop unpacks their inaugural Southern Africa Banking Survey.
4/23/202422 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Can the Sarb cut ahead of the Fed?

The Sarb’s argument has been that our biggest constraint on economic growth is on the supply side, not the demand side: Investment strategist Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth.
4/22/20246 minutes, 14 seconds
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Strong results from PSG despite tough market

Carmen Mpelwane, independent analyst, on strong results from PSG Financial Services. Old Mutual Wealth's Izak Odendaal dissects Fed cycles and whether other central banks can cut ahead of them. Bianca Botes from Citadel Global on the changing role of treasury functions.
4/22/202420 minutes, 42 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What went wrong at Ellies?

In business ‘taking the risk of innovating is not a matter of luxury, it's a matter of survival’. Jon Cherry of Cherryflava discusses the marketing brilliance of Checkers Sixty60 and Elon Musk’s Powerwall batteries.
4/19/20247 minutes, 55 seconds
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Local telcos are a horror show … but there's still value there

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak is asking whether the sharp decline in prices for MTN and Vodacom represents an opportunity or if it's better to avoid them altogether. Jon Cherry of Cherry Flava discusses how Ellies's downfall can be attributed to a branding misstep and emphasises the importance for companies to prioritise innovation. Simon offers his thoughts on living locally but earning foreign currency.
4/19/202420 minutes, 6 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Bitcoin halving imminent

For South Africans the Bitcoin high reached in March was R1.3 million, largely driven by the ETFs being approved: Luno country manager Christo de Wit.
4/18/20246 minutes, 28 seconds
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Consumers resilient even as debt piles up

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments on whether we still buying the Richemont dips. Luno's Christo de Wit talks crypto as the Bitcoin halving is expected on Friday evening. Dr Roelof Botha unpacks the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index.
4/18/202421 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Purple Group interims show costs down, revenue and clients up

CEO Charles Savage enjoys reporting that in February the group posted an all-time one-month deposits record of over R1bn.
4/17/20249 minutes, 39 seconds
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Transaction Capital's unbundling now under water

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on the Afrimat update and a red wave sweeping markets. Purple Group CEO Charles Savage shares insights on the company's robust performance and return to profitability. Zeph Nhleko from DBSA sheds light on the debut of their African Journal of Infrastructure Development.
4/17/202423 minutes, 30 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are you questioning your fixed-income fund?

‘We think there are growing risks of losses...if you are focused on the highest yield at the lowest possible volatility’: Lyle Sankar – head of fixed income, PSG Asset Management.
4/16/20245 minutes, 54 seconds
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BRICs fast growth a boon for commodities

As the LME bans Russian-origin metals, aluminium, copper, and nickel are set for gains. But where should you invest? South32, BHP Group, or an ETF? Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors shares insights. Lyle Sankar from PSG Asset Management explains why the definition of risk matters for fixed-income investors. Momentum Investments's Sanisha Pakirisamy on how the outcome of the local elections could shift growth in SA
4/16/202420 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Looking at energy infrastructure decades ahead

Global renewables analyst Alex Monk suspects coal usage will need to be partnered with carbon capture as regulatory environments change.
4/15/20247 minutes, 7 seconds
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Local banks still looking cheap

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth talks gold as it rallied hard late last week. Alex Monk of Schroders delves into the significant investment projected for energy transition infrastructure, which is expected to surpass $100 trillion by 2050. Explore the implications of UK non-domiciled tax reforms for South Africans with Rupert Clarey from Stonehage Fleming.
4/15/202420 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ukraine war not bad news for all European economies

Poland and Romania are the largest beneficiaries of foreign investment, which is attracted by an influx of labour at half the EU average cost: Fortress Europe MD Maciej Tuszyński.
4/12/20247 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ellies: The story of its boom ... and bust

Faheema Adia of Momentum Securities on WeBuyCars's potential value and remaining investment opportunities in Transaction Capital. Fortress's Reits Maciej Tuszynski talks logistics and growth prospects in Eastern Europe. Simon's thoughts on the history of Ellies as the stock goes into liquidation after once trading above R10.
4/12/202421 minutes, 37 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The acquisition of Lafarge ‘a wonderful deal’ for Afrimat

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International points to this as a great example of what good management – even in a tough economic environment – can do in a business.
4/11/20244 minutes, 19 seconds
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Subpar maize harvest: No major risk to food price hikes

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International on the latest company news as Afrimat confirms the Lafarge deal is now unconditional. Wandile Sihlobo of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa offers insights into the country's drought. What’s the impact? Naked Insurance's Sumarie Greybe offers tips for managing insurance in a crisis.
4/11/202420 minutes
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[TOP STORY] Unlocking the complexity: The nuances of passive investing

‘I think there is a common misperception that [we as] passive managers simply follow our rule book and there's nothing much to it. But I guess there is a lot of skill involved’: Daniel dos Passos, portfolio manager with FNB ETFs.
4/10/20246 minutes, 51 seconds
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PGMs miners: Is this the start of the bull run?

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane talks PGMs as they move higher and the stocks boom. Was Neal Froneman right? Have we seen a bottom? Which would be the preferred stock? Victor Mupunga Old Mutual Wealth on economic cycles and how to manage a portfolio in this inexact science. FNB's Daniel dos Passos talks ETFs and how being passive is still active.
4/10/202421 minutes, 39 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Would you take a salary cut to WFH?

Many employers tend to want people back at the office for more of the time, and employees tend more towards hybrid or work from home: John Loos – FNB Commercial Property Finance.
4/9/20246 minutes
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MultiChoice takeover could see Canal+ listing on the JSE

Kea Molefe from Trive South Africa on company news: Sasol wins its Secunda appeal, and Canal+ and MultiChoice agree to work together on the R125 per share buyout offer. Ian Anderson from Merchant West Investments offers insights on SA Reits' performance so far this year. John Loos from FNB raises the question: Will office space demand become more cyclical in the future compared to historical trends?
4/9/202421 minutes, 31 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Those going into an income fund might think their capital safe

‘It's important that underlying fund managers price credit risk appropriately in their portfolios’: Michael Kruger from Morningstar SA.
4/8/20245 minutes, 53 seconds
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SA SpendTrend23 report shows consumer resilience

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak talks gold as miners in the US lag the gold price, who’s right? Hylton Kallner, Discovery Bank CEO, on the SpendTrend23 report and what it reveals about our spending habits. Morningstar SA's Michael Kruger discusses Bridge Taxi Finance and the Mi-Plan Fund and the importance of exercising caution in SA’s fixed-income universe.
4/8/202421 minutes, 54 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The Alexforbes Manager Watch survey reflects industry transformation

The shift to smaller, more nimble and majority black-owned managers ‘just hasn't happened’: Janina Slawski – head of Investment Consulting.
4/5/20248 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tesla: Why it's a tech – not an automotive – stock

Viv Govender from Rand Swiss on what oil and gold are telling us … is inflation not over? Janina Slawski from Alexforbes shares insights on what their Retirement Fund Survey for 2024 revealed. Simon's thoughts on the process of unbundling and listing a stock ahead of WeBuyCars's unbundling from Transaction Capital.
4/5/202420 minutes, 29 seconds
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[TOP STORY] FSCA now issuing crypto asset service provider [CASP] licences

‘In the past...there weren't any checks and balances on any of these companies providing crypto products or crypto services’: Jaltech co-founder Gaurav Nair.
4/4/20245 minutes, 53 seconds
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WeBuyCars listing: Any value here?

Jimmy Moyaha, an independent analyst, shares insights on Invicta's acquisition of the Nationwide Bearing Company in the UK, and confirmation of the upcoming listing for WeBuyCars scheduled for next Thursday. Gaurav Nair, co-founder of Jaltech, talks about FSCA crypto asset service provider (CASP) licenses, as they are one of the first to obtain one. Guy Krige from ESCROWSURE on new IT risk regulations for SA's financial sector in 2024.
4/4/202420 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Bell Equipment results: 2023 revenue up 23%

Port and shipping issues have forced the company to increase inventories significantly and grow manufacturing capacity in the northern hemisphere: CEO Ashley Bell.
4/3/20245 minutes, 27 seconds
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Gold Fields’s new low-cost mine finally up and running

Alex Duys of Umthombo Wealth analyses the long-awaited Gold Fields mine, emphasising its low cost and 13-year development journey. Ashley Bell, CEO of Bell Equipment, discusses the latest financial results, highlighting significant increases in inventories and receivables. Quintin Rossi, CEO of Spear Reit, shares insights into their recent acquisition of assets from Emira Property Fund.
4/3/202421 minutes, 9 seconds
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[TOP STORY] We urgently need to understand the new world of work

A dramatic, quick-changing momentum is happening in what we call fit-for-purpose skills – Salesforce program manager Ursula Fear.
4/2/20246 minutes, 15 seconds
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As energy moves higher, check out these ETFs

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on potential implications of rising Brent crude oil prices on energy/oil stocks and ETFs. Absa CIB's Adam Reeves offers insights on managing portoflio rebalancing without tax implications. Ursula Fear from Salesforce on fostering local talent and AI expertise.
4/2/202420 minutes, 39 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How stubbornly high interest rates are affecting private credit

Borrowers ‘increasingly turn to direct lenders instead of banks because banks are taking longer to make lending decisions’: Harris Gorre from Grovepoint Investments.
3/28/20247 minutes, 34 seconds
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Very strong Old Mutual results, but a bank?

Mia Kriegler of Kruger International discusses Old Mutual's robust performance amidst challenging conditions. Harris Gorre from GrovePoint Investment on the booming private credit market. Simon's thoughts on local inflation: is it really dead?
3/28/202420 minutes, 8 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Master Drilling looks back on a resilient 2023 in tough trading conditions

‘It's been one of those years where you are very glad you diversified into so many different countries and different commodities’ – CFO Andre van Deventer
3/27/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Neither Spar nor EOH investable just yet

Odwa Magwentshu from Trive South Africa on EOH results, is there any value here? André van Deventer, Master Drilling's CFO, offers insights on a resilient set of financials. Mesh.trade's Connie Bloem talks their first listed tokenised private bond issue.
3/27/202420 minutes, 34 seconds
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In conversation with Sasria: ‘When things go bad, Sasria makes good’

CEO Mpumi Tyikwe looks back over claims emanating from civil unrest in SA since 1976, riots’ common denominator, and security cluster preparedness for the upcoming general election.
3/26/20249 minutes, 17 seconds
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AdvTech results show strong leverage effect

Keiran Witthuhn from Anchor Capital talks MTN results as Heps fall over 70% on the back of a much weaker Naira. Roy Douglas, former CEO of AdvTech, on results that saw strong operating leverage and profits. Mpumi Tyikwe, CEO of Sasria, on the risks facing the economy ahead of the election.
3/26/202424 minutes, 40 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA banks are strong and the results certainly indicate that strength

‘We've certainly seen strong cost management with...the combined cost-to-income ratio’: Francois Prinsloo – PwC.
3/25/20246 minutes, 28 seconds
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Business is missing a trick with stokvels

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss talks Discovery's results. Good, but is the stock expensive? PwC's Francois Prinsloo analyses major local bank results … the good and bad. Busisiwe Mahlaba from Ipsos gives insights on SA's massive stokvel sector – is business missing a trick?
3/25/202422 minutes, 26 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What is an ‘alternative asset’?

One of the key reasons that alternatives have become so popular is that the listed markets are shrinking – Dino Zuccollo of Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management.
3/22/20248 minutes, 32 seconds
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Is the JSE investable?

Viv Govender of Rand Swiss weighs in on whether the JSE is investable or should the focus rather be offshore. Dino Zuccollo of Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management shares insights on alternative investments and the benefits and risks. Simon's thoughts on Bank of Japan moving rates to zero. Did Abeconomics work?
3/22/202419 minutes, 52 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is the unpredictable becoming predictable in the insurance industry?

OUTsurance CEO Marthinus Visser discusses the impact on insurers of climate change and urbanisation – and some features of cover in Australia and imminently Ireland.
3/20/20247 minutes, 15 seconds
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Focus on near cash-flow generation – Fairtree

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane discusses Remgro's results as earnings plunge. OUTsurance CEO Marthinus Visser shares insights on the short-term insurance sector as it adjusts to changing risks from climate change. Fairtree Group CEO Kobus Nel on what it takes to be the country’s top fund manager and managing local volatility.
3/20/202421 minutes, 19 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Roelof Botha deplores ‘ridiculously high interest rates’

As he shares insights on the latest Afrimat Construction Index.
3/19/20246 minutes, 34 seconds
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Leisure the ‘only sector growing in South Africa’

Wayne McCurrie of FNB on latest results from Sun International, the JSE, and OUTsurance. Dr Roelof Botha shares insights into the Afrimat Construction Index, and whether we are still seeing green shoots? Megan Fraser, tax manager at Allan Gray, discusses residency tax. Who pays and when do you pay?
3/19/202421 minutes, 6 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are we pricing in a soft landing too much at the moment?

‘The economy remains some distance [in] my personal opinion from a soft landing’: Attila Kadikoy of Levantine & Co.
3/18/20245 minutes, 24 seconds
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Central banks set for a busy week

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks economics ahead of local CPI data and rate decisions from BoE, BoJ and the Fed. Attila Kadikoy from Levantine & Co on a soft vs hard landing. How should investors position their portfolios? Kagiso Tloubatla of SV Capital on inspiring the youth to invest.
3/18/202420 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Insights on the changes to local indices

The move opens the door to lower fees for end investors and better economies of scale – Michael Dodd from Morningstar SA.
3/15/20249 minutes, 41 seconds
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Local banks attractive at current levels

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak talks Standard Bank's results … what did the market think? And then a look at the investment case for banks as we head into the rest of 2024. Michael Dodd from Morningstar South Africa offers insights on the significant changes to local indices. Simon notes that consensus in the US now leans towards three rate cuts, down from the initial projection of six earlier in the year. What will be the impact on our rates and markets globally?
3/15/202420 minutes, 45 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Facing a different economic environment

Investing in high quality companies with strong balance sheets over the next 12 to 18 months is going to be increasingly important, reckons Scott Cooper from Marriott.
3/14/20245 minutes, 53 seconds
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Hedge funds still flourishing locally

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities on the Growthpoint results. Marriott's Scott Cooper talks investing in a new world of higher rates that, even as they come down, will end up higher than pre-pandemic. Hayden Reinders, convenor of the Asisa Hedge Funds Standing Committee, discusses shifts in the local hedge fund landscape.
3/14/202420 minutes, 24 seconds
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[TOP STORY] As investors we need to be clear about our goals

‘We think fixed income quite a good option ... especially if one is looking at stability and predictability of income generation’: Tlhoni Komako, Fixed Income portfolio manager at Ashburton Investments.
3/13/20246 minutes, 32 seconds
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AfCFTA can be a competitive advantage for Africa

Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth & Investments talks US inflation as it disappoints again. Ashburton Investments's Tlhoni Komako talks fixed income as its beating inflation by +4%. A look at the pros and cons. Absa CIB's Bohani Hlungwane on why the roll out of the African Continental Free Trade Area is urgent.
3/13/202422 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is South Africa’s food secure in the face of El Niño?

‘I feel the future of small-scale agriculture on the African continent is the use of technology to make sure those farmers are protected through ... index-based yield insurance products’: Zhann Meyer – Nedbank CIB.
3/12/20247 minutes, 7 seconds
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Bank results so far reveal best of breed

Deryck Janse van Rensburg of Anchor discusses the Absa results, while an enhanced trading update from Metair bolsters the struggling stock. Fortress's CEO, Steven Brown addresses recent company results and discusses the merger of A and B class shares, a move that facilitated the payment of dividends. Nedbank CIB's Zhann Meyer on building climate resilience into agri value chains.
3/12/202422 minutes, 30 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Transaction Capital AGM: ‘22 minutes of very little’

‘One of the reasons I attend AGMs, besides being able to vote...is I like to learn more about the company and get a feel for management. At this AGM I just feel I didn't get that’: Steven Beattie of Steven Beattie Tuition.
3/11/20246 minutes, 50 seconds
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Capitec update strong, but valuation remains elevated

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks Capitec's strong update and the Mondi/ DS Smith deal. Bruce Strong, CEO Mpact, on good results in a very tough economy. Steven Beattie on the Transaction Capital AGM, only 22 minutes and none of his questions read out. What are shareholder rights?
3/11/202420 minutes, 34 seconds
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[TOP STORY] GLP-1: A threat to fast-food and associated medical intervention businesses?

Ross Yammin from Laurium Capital dips into the opportunities and threats possibly posed by Novo and Lilly’s ‘wonder’ drug.
3/8/20248 minutes, 53 seconds
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Gold sets sights on $2 500 by year-end

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on the all-time highs for gold and bitcoin, what are his targets? Ross Yammin Laurium Capital on his feedback from the Novo Nordisk Capital Markets day and the future of the GLP-1. Simon's thoughts on SA Inc as logistics, Eskom and interest rates hurt.
3/8/202420 minutes, 48 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are we seeing a dotcom bubble repeat?

Sean Kelly of Parity Wealth Managers ponders whether the Magnificent Seven will be the only beneficiaries of AI – or might others poach their advantage?
3/7/20246 minutes, 32 seconds
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Cautious optimism as consumer indebtedness improves

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane unpacks Sea Harvest's results and ponders whether Murray & Roberts will survive. Sean Kelly from Parity Wealth Managers questions whether we are in a tech bubble with the Magnificent Seven. Andrew Fulton of Eighty20 expresses a reason for cautious optimism based on their Q4 2023 Credit Stress Repor
3/7/202419 minutes, 52 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Curro 2023 results: bad debts decrease and margins improve

CEO Cobus Loubser notes that ‘We've actively reinvested in...everything to create a holistic and special experience in our corridors and on our fields’.
3/6/20246 minutes, 58 seconds
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Shoprite still coming out on top

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on Shoprite's latest set of strong results and Canal+'s revised offer for MultiChoice. Curro CEO Cobus Loubser discusses results as bad debts decrease and margins improve. FNB's Thanda Sithole on 2023 GDP data with Q4 coming in at +0.1%. SA missed a technical recession by the skin of its teeth; how?
3/6/202420 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] 2024: Hard landing, soft landing or no landing?

Sanisha Pakirisamy from Momentum Investments considers trade and shipping route disruptions, inflation, geopolitical tensions and Chinese GDP going forward.
3/5/20246 minutes, 22 seconds
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RCL's Rainbow listing could unlock 20% of value

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments on RCL results as it looks to list Rainbow separately. Brian McMillan of Investec on their latest structured product, the Nikkei 225 Autocall without currency risk. Momentum Investment's Sanisha Packirisamy explains how shipping disruptions across four regions could slow or even delay rate cuts.
3/5/202420 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Rate cuts, sharia-compliant funds, big tech and healthcare

Maahir Jakoet from OMIG’s Global Islamic Equity offering agrees a significant number of his fund’s investors are not necessarily Muslim; they are there for the returns, the mandate, and the methodology.
3/4/20247 minutes, 59 seconds
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Is volatility really a reflection of risk?

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth offers insights on the MTN update while expressing concerns about FirstRand's results, which appear modest in comparison to its valuation. Maahir Jakoet from Old Mutual Investment Group shares insights into the tech and healthcare stocks he is currently overweight in. Debra Slabber from Morningstar South Africa discusses strategies for managing returns and questions the perception of volatility as a real risk in investments.
3/4/202422 minutes, 8 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Copper 360 revels in finds of high-grade surface deposits

‘Everything needs electricity and the carrier of electricity is copper,’ points out CEO Jan Nelson.
3/1/20249 minutes, 2 seconds
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Implats resilient despite project cuts

Matete Thulare from RMB comments on Implats's challenging financial results as the company reduces production. Jan Nelson of Copper 360 discusses recent sampling outcomes and provides insights into the history of copper mining in the Northern Cape. Simon shares his perspective on bitcoin as it approaches record highs.
3/1/202421 minutes
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[TOP STORY] Not the easiest six months for Cashbuild

CEO Werner de Jager notes that ‘funnily enough the decorative part of our business is still the part that's doing well’.
2/29/20245 minutes, 30 seconds
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KAP balance sheet is ‘managed well’

Insights on Woolies' results from Lonwabo Maqubela at Perpetua Investment Managers, Cashbuild's performance discussed by CEO Werner de Jager, and KAP's Gary Chaplin addresses challenging results and financial pressures.
2/29/202419 minutes, 55 seconds
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[TOP STORY] There is apparent value in the Reit sector, but be selective

‘If you don't have to have exposure to listed property in South Africa I don't see a very strong reason to’: Daniel King – head of fixed income, Merchant West Investments.
2/28/20248 minutes, 1 second
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Pick n Pay has a lot to prove

Insights on Motus results and Gridrod's robust trading update with Odwa Magwentshu from Trive SA. Daniel King from Merchant West Investments discusses valuing property stocks trading at a discount to net asset value. Mitchan Adams from Aions Creative Technology emphasises the importance of investing during your student years.
2/28/202421 minutes, 34 seconds
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[TOP STORY] ‘Westbrooke Yield Plus is now a £130 million fund with 48 loans in it’

Head of product development and distribution Dino Zuccollo discusses the company’s latest private credit offering in sterling.
2/27/20246 minutes, 16 seconds
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Reforming the logistics sector

Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss on Sasol's results – as impairments wipe out profits, is it investable or better looking offshore? Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management's Dino Zuccollo discusses their latest private credit offering in Sterling. Happygirl Buthelezi of Capital Solutions and BEE Financing at Absa CIB shares insights on reforming the logistics sector in SA.
2/27/202420 minutes, 48 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Using your pension as security for a property-based loan

In this case the credit provider holds a member's retirement fund as collateral against the advance: Tebogo Mphafudi – Momentum Corporate.
2/26/20247 minutes, 7 seconds
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City Lodge needs margin expansion

Alex Duys of Umthombo Wealth shares insights on how the market reacted differently to City Lodge's results, which were not well-received, compared to the positive response to the Dis-Chem update. Tebogo Mphafudi from Momentum Corporate talks about pension-backed home loans. Tafadzwa Chibanguza of Seifsa discusses the 2024 outlook for the South African Metals & Engineering sector.
2/26/202421 minutes, 5 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Volatility in the market over the next three months

Fred Razak from CMTrading examines the global perception of SA leading to the May elections.
2/23/20248 minutes, 17 seconds
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Summers throws the kitchen sink at Pick n Pay

Faheema Adia of Momentum Securities discusses Pick n Pay's market update and the market's reaction to the budget. Fred Razak from CMTrading examines the global perception of South Africa leading up to the May elections. Simon shares insights on the Nikkei 225 achieving a new all-time high, the first since 1989.
2/23/202420 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Bidcorp interims strong; dividend up

Generally Europe has done fantastically, the UK has had a few issues and China ‘was struggling’: CEO David Cleasby.
2/22/20246 minutes, 48 seconds
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Spar still not over SAP hurdle

Sithembile Bopela of FNB Wealth & Investments discusses Spar's modest growth in results. Bidcorp's David Cleasby reflects on a year of strong growth. Grovest's Jeff Miller talks about the launch of the second round of funding for their Twelve B Green Energy Fund.
2/22/202423 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Rethinking US stock weightings in your global equity portfolios

In the last 30 years you’ve had a wonderful ride if you've invested as much of your capital as possible in the US equity market: Anton Eser – CIO, 10X Investments.
2/21/20246 minutes, 51 seconds
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Benefits of over-contributing to a Reg 28 fund

Shaun Dendere of Trive SA discusses Kumba and BHP Group results. Anton Eser of 10X Investments advises on reducing US equity exposure due to anticipated lower returns in the coming decade. Megan Fraser from Allan Gray explores over-contributions to a Reg 28 fund.
2/21/202421 minutes, 18 seconds
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MoneywebNow Top Story - 20 Feb 2024

Guest: Viv Govender
2/20/20246 minutes, 7 seconds
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Market waiting for Swiftnet sale details

Analyst Jimmy Moyaha delves into the Telkom update and Amplats results. Tertius Zitzke from 4Sight Holdings discusses robust results and expansion plans. Viv Govender of Rand Swiss reflects on a week marked by significant AI advancements and anticipates Nvidia results on Wednesday.
2/20/202421 minutes, 5 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Don’t let ETF partial delistings startle you

What you see in terms of market activity may not mean what you think it means. And remember to attend to your tax-free investment options before February 29 this year: etfSA director Nerina Visser.
2/19/20247 minutes, 33 seconds
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Bitcoin halving adds to bullish sentiment

Sanlam Private Wealth's Nick Kunze discusses markets, and with the recent listing details of WeBuyCars, is this a company worth keeping an eye on? Additionally, the Nikkei 225 is on the verge of reaching its 1989 all-time highs. Nerina Visser from etfSA unpacks what the ‘partial delisting’ of an ETF means. Should we worry? Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors talks the Bitcoin halving. What is it, and what’s the expected impact?
2/19/202420 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Scraping the tax barrel: next week's Budget

In order to balance the books you have to source additional revenue or cut expenses somewhere – Joubert Botha from KPMG.
2/16/20246 minutes, 36 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Company writedowns are about cash

Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks the Nampak and Blue Label trading updates and South32 results. Joubert Botha from KPMG on proposed tax increases in next week's budget and their feasibility in the current economic climate. Simon offers his thoughts on writedowns. Yes, they’re not cash when written down. But they were cash when purchased.
2/16/202420 minutes, 20 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Pan African Resources: Six months’ gold production ‘nicely higher’

The Elikhulu Project is possibly one of the lowest-cost producers of gold in southern Africa and still has 10 years of life: CEO Cobus Loots.
2/15/20245 minutes, 32 seconds
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Another Nigerian naira devaluation bad news for MTN

RMB's Matete Thulare on the Nigerian naira. Since we last spoke it has had another devaluation, this especially hurts the likes of MTN and, to a lesser degree MultiChoice. Cobus Loots from Pan African Resources on a strong set of results that saw production up and costs down. FNB's Thanda Sithole talks mining production, as it fell short of expectations in December after a strong November.
2/15/202420 minutes, 16 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Consumer spending: Needs trump wants

‘Spend is [is now more] aligned to when people actually have money in their accounts versus having a credit card’: PayJustNow CEO Craig Newborn.
2/14/20246 minutes, 23 seconds
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WeBuyCars sees strong growth

Odwa Magwentshu from Trive South Africa on the WeBuyCars listing … does he see value unlock here? Craig Newborn from PayJustNow on retail trends they’re seeing via their BNPL system. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Tendai Jangara talks the use of digital forensics to help combat and prosecute fraud and corruption.
2/14/202420 minutes, 44 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is SA’s gold and foreign exchange contingency reserve account up for grabs?

Viv Govender from Rand Swiss explores arguments for and against dipping into this cache.
2/13/20245 minutes, 39 seconds
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Magnificent 7: Is Tesla still part of the club?

Keiran Witthuhn from Anchor on the recent Tesla results as the stock is down around 50% from its 2021 highs. Rand Swiss's Viv Govender talks the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account. What is it, and can government use the R450 billion found therein? Francis Marais from Morningstar South Africa, on navigating the new two (three) pot system.
2/13/202420 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] China's past growth engines have begun to stutter

It's becoming increasingly clear that China's structural policy trends are really beginning to cloud its medium-term growth prospects: Casey Sprake – Anchor Capital.
2/12/20246 minutes, 19 seconds
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Education stocks offer strong potential

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane unpacks Sasol's six-month trading update. Keith Mclachlan from Integral Asset Management on local education stocks; AdvTech, Curro and Stadio. What’s the Curro write down about, and which is his preferred? Anchor's Casey Sprake on slowing growth in China: is the economy at a crossroads?
2/12/202420 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Demystifying structured products – What you need to know

These allow you to invest in complex markets and give you access to complex investment instruments – but in a controlled fashion: Samukelo Zwane at FNB Wealth and Investments.
2/9/20248 minutes, 6 seconds
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'Canal+ must make mandatory offer; bypass MultiChoice board'

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks the latest updates from British American Tobacco, Anglo, Kumba and Amplats. Samukelo Zwane from FNB Wealth and Investments does some myth-busting around structured products. Simon's thoughts on MultiChoice and Canal+, mandatory offers and possible changes to the Electronic Communications Act of 2005.
2/9/202420 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Hopes for the Investing in African Mining Indaba

The engagement provides a crucial opportunity for all stakeholders together to charter a course towards a more inclusive and sustainable mining industry: Jaco Meyer – Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr.
2/8/20245 minutes, 22 seconds
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Disney vs Netflix

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss unpacks Disney's results … is Netflix the better alternative? Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Jaco Meyer on 30 years of the Mining Indaba and the hopes for this year's event. Johann Els from Old Mutual talks Sona, will we see detailed plans to repair electricity and logistic challenges?
2/8/202419 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Making use of Section 18A of the donations tax code

Aspirant donors need to get smart around the ramifications of making donations of R100 000 and more.
2/7/20248 minutes, 7 seconds
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Get great dividends from these Reits

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities talks Fortress as the Reit is finally set to remove the dual share structure. What’s the change and is there value here? Neill Hobbs from Hobbs Sinclair Advisory on how donations to schools or other PBOs can offer tax relief under Section 18A.
2/7/202416 minutes, 54 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The Cristal Challenge is on for 2024

David Shapiro of Sasfin explains that 364 entrants have so far individually selected the five stocks they expect to outperform over the next 10 months.
2/6/20245 minutes, 27 seconds
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Exploring the world of global lithium mining ETFs

Aside from uranium, where else is Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors finding opportunities in the mining sector as the Mining Indaba begins in Cape Town? David Shapiro from Sasfin talks the Cristal Challenge. What have been the most popular stocks selected by contestants? Craig Ivy of Futuregrowth highlights last year's trends, emphasising the limited interest in ESG bonds.
2/6/202420 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Navigating frontier market investing

Allan Gray's Rory Kutisker-Jacobson weighs up their returns and how to spot a winning stock.
2/5/20247 minutes, 19 seconds
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Hudaco delivers despite tough conditions

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks a solid set of results from Hudaco. Kingsley Williams from Satrix on a new ETF they’re listing that will use global free-float metrics, offering higher exposure to dual-listed companies. Allan Gray's Rory Kutisker-Jacobson on returns from frontier markets and how to spot a winning stock.
2/5/202422 minutes, 28 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Forecasting is hard, as perhaps evidenced by 2023

Flagship Asset Management’s Kyle Wales notes that in the US over the past year ‘we saw very strong economic growth but the markets rallied far ahead of that’.
2/2/20247 minutes, 17 seconds
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In IMF growth forecasts SA loses while the rest win

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak offers his views on the Canal+ offer for MultiChoice. Kyle Wales from Flagship Asset Management talks his offshore sector and stock picks for the challenging year ahead. Simon offers his thoughts on income investing … great yields, but is there more we should know?
2/2/202420 minutes, 42 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Cash no longer king?

Yoco's Yusuf Shaikh reflects on the trend of going cashless, as well as the benefits and possible drawbacks for small businesses.
2/1/20245 minutes, 43 seconds
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Hyprop reports strong festive season sales

RMB's Matete Thulare talks Hyprop's trading update which shows a strong festive season of trading. Yoco's Yusuf Shaikh on the trend of going cashless and the debate around stores that are cash-only. Denys Hobson from Investec on South Africa’s trade outlook for 2024 in a world of stagnant growth.
2/1/202420 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Gold production in 2023 just short of 2018 record

World Gold Council 2023 report shows central bankers kept on buying, with technology and AI boosting demand – Senior analyst Krishan Gopaul.
1/31/20246 minutes, 58 seconds
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Retail cash sales hurting

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth unpacks Shoprite's latest update, as the retailer now boasts 58 straight months of market share gains. Krishan Gopaul from the World Gold Council on their 2023 gold report as central bankers kept on buying, and AI boosted demand. Tobie van Heerden from 10X Investments on their latest Retirement Reality Report, which shows we’re still not saving enough for retirement.
1/31/202421 minutes, 31 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Navigating the impact of JSE delistings on your investment portfolio

‘We think in South Africa you have a universe that's especially cheap at this point in time’: Sean Neethling, head of investments at Morningstar SA.
1/30/20245 minutes, 49 seconds
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A quick analysis of 2024's retail stock updates

Odwa Magwentshu from Trive South Africa on Truworths's update and his big-picture view on retail updates so far. Evan Robins from Old Mutual Investment Group talks property as Reits had a decent 2023. What are the prospects for 2024? Sean Neethling from Morningstar South Africa on how JSE de-listings impact your investment portfolio.
1/30/202421 minutes, 26 seconds
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[TOP STORY] ‘Bonds are a bit like a fruit tree, where equities are like a forest tree’

Listing this week is an active income ETF with current gross yields around 11.8%: PortfolioMetrix head of investments Philip Bradford.
1/29/20246 minutes
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Rand: The risks and opportunities

FNB's Wayne McCurrie on Lewis's trading update and Dis-Chem buying its head office in a related party transaction. Philip Bradford from PortfolioMetrix talks their new active ETF focusing on income. Bianca Botes from Citadel Global unpacks the risks facing the rand in 2024.
1/29/202420 minutes, 34 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Market highlights: 2023's triumphs and 2024's trends

Michele Santangelo of Independent Securities shares his insights regarding the medical sector, luxury goods, clean-energy stocks, biotech with AI, and the Magnificent Seven.
1/26/20249 minutes, 39 seconds
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Sasol update shows pain of cyclical industries

Michele Santangelo from Independent Securities on the macroeconomic factors in 2023 and how these differ from 2024 and the stocks he believes will perform well Simon's thoughts on the other Nasdaq ETF … QQQM vs QQQ.
1/26/202420 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why these 3 stocks offer promise in 2024

Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments explains why she currently favours Bidcorp, Kal (Kaap Agri) and African Rainbow Capital.
1/25/20247 minutes, 34 seconds
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Clothing retailers could be 2024’s winners

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers talks TFG's nine-month update. FNB's Chantal Marx gives her preferred local stock picks for 2024. Solly Bellingan from BankservAfrica takes a look at December holiday spend.
1/25/202420 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Interest rates: Time to cut?

Although consumers may take a bit of a breather, changes will be slow going forward – PwC economist Lullu Krugel.
1/24/20246 minutes, 9 seconds
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Top sector picks as rates come down

Reko Nare from Anchor on why stocks thrive as interest rates fall. PwC's Lullu Krugel talks the MPC's announcement due on Thursday. With only 4 MPC members, could we see a deadlock and will they cut rates? Conway Williams from Prescient Investment Management on the problems with ESG and how they are managing it.
1/24/202421 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Demand for used cars on the up

Consumers can definitely get a ‘bang for their buck’ if they do their homework and buy from a trusted and established business: Donovan Enslin – Kelston Motor Group.
1/23/20244 minutes, 43 seconds
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Karooooo keeps growing as supply chain troubles ease

Shaun Dendere from Trive Investments on South32's latest trading update. Zak Calisto CEO of Karooooo unpacks their third-quarter results. Kelston Motor Group's Donovan Enslin takes a look at the used car market as consumers feel the pinch.
1/23/202421 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How to teach children that money ‘doesn't fall out of the sky’

The moment children can count to 10 you can help them to appropriate money in the proper way – Stian de Witt, head of financial planning at NMG Benefits.
1/22/20246 minutes, 1 second
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US markets at all-time highs, but worries persist

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth talks markets as US markets all hit all-time highs on Friday and a horror start to the year for PGM stocks. Is there any value here? Gerhard Swart from Performanta on AI and cybercrime. Stian de Witt from NMG Benefits on the importance of making kids smarter about money which will benefit them into adulthood.
1/22/202420 minutes, 11 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Middle-market lending in the US

‘Our portfolio contains over 3 000 underlying borrowers, and that's across the entire US market’: Harris Gorre – Grovepoint Investment Management.
1/19/20248 minutes, 42 seconds
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Excellent Richemont results boost share price

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International talks Richemont's strong update. Is the stock worth holding, or is one of its offshore competitors a better bet? Harris Gorre from GrovePoint Investment Management on their JSE-listed AMC that invests in US private credit and offers strong US$ yields. Simon's thoughts on finding and profiting from megatrends such as the uranium bull market and AI.
1/19/202420 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The flavour of a successful 2023 tourist season lingers

Tourists flock to places like Cape Town which ‘really is the most magnificent place you could possibly imagine. You go and see big game and all the old SA tourism things’: Independent analyst Chris Gilmour.
1/18/20245 minutes, 51 seconds
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High rates costing average home owner R4k/month

Matete Thulare from RMB on the US$ index, which has been strengthening since the last trading day of 2023 … what's driving this? Analyst Chris Gilmour talks tourism in South Africa and the benefits to local hotel and leisure stocks. Dr Roelof Botha unpacks the Altron Fintech Household Resilience Index for Q3 2023. Have conditions been improving for local consumers?
1/18/202419 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Shared mobility services to boom across Africa

Ride-hailing drivers have the possibility to earn well above a minimum or comparable wage with more social megacity solutions to get people from A to B: Dr Andreas Nienhaus from Oliver Wyman.
1/17/20245 minutes, 27 seconds
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No bull case for China

Viv Govender from Rand Swiss on whether he's still bearish on China and bullish on AI. Morningstar SA's Francis Marais talks currency risk when investing offshore. Dr Andreas Nienhaus from Oliver Wyman takes a look at shared mobility in Africa as it’s expected to double by 2030.
1/17/202420 minutes, 3 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SEC's Bitcoin ETF approval marks milestone for crypto maturation

US investors who might have been sceptical about buying crypto themselves can now access cryptocurrency in a more comfortable platform and environment: Christo de Witt, Luna SA country manager.
1/16/20245 minutes, 53 seconds
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Decade-high prices give uranium ETFs a boost

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors talks uranium as it hits 15-year highs, what’s the ETF here? Christo de Witt from Luno takes a look at crypto as the SEC lists 11 Bitcoin ETFs… when will we see one locally? Dani van Vuuren from Sovereign Trust SA on starting a business in Dubai and the associated tax implications and residency status requirements.
1/16/202420 minutes, 20 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Markets in 2024 not expected to change much

Maarten Ackerman of Citadel explains we need to get all of our challenges out of the way before the rand can start to breathe again.
1/15/20246 minutes, 47 seconds
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Rate cuts likely sooner rather than later

Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth and Investments on US CPI and PPI data from last week and what he sees for oil in 2024. Citadel's Maarten Ackerman talks about the investment outlook for 2024. Brian Rushmere from Levantine & Co on US economic resilience even as uncertainties in the market abound.
1/15/202420 minutes, 5 seconds
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[TOP STORY] HCI takes a deal with Total Energy in oil exploration off the Namibian coast

CEO Johnny Copeland ‘must have worked his slide rule and done his magic as to what would've been best for the underlying union shareholders and HCI, and long-term shareholders in the company, and decided to do a carryover’: Independent analyst Anthony Clark.
1/12/20247 minutes, 59 seconds
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Can you invest in SpaceX and ByteDance?

Kieren Witthuhn from Anchor on their offshore stock picks for 2024. Analyst Anthony Clark on what’s happening with HCI and Impact Oil after the recent Sens announcement. Simon's thoughts on catching falling knives when buying plunging stocks.
1/12/202420 minutes, 26 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Trading errors we can avoid

Money management and psychology are the two most important elements of trading: Fred Raza – CMTrading.
1/11/20246 minutes, 15 seconds
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Sasol has value, but at what price?

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha takes a look at Sasol … it was bouncing late last year but has given all of that back. Is there any value here? John Jack of Galetti Corporate Real Estate talks trends for 2024 in the commercial property sector, including Reits spending big. CMTrading's Fred Razak on trading errors to avoid for newbies and pros alike.
1/11/202421 minutes, 55 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is there a massive value trap in our small cap space?

‘Management teams are incentivised with growth and they've found it outside South Africa’: Keith McLachlan – Integral Asset Management.
1/10/20247 minutes, 17 seconds
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Red Sea closure no benefit to SA

Mia Kriegler of Kruger International on where she sees opportunity in offshore markets after a strong rebound in 2023. Intergral Asset Management's Keith McLachlan shares insights on the small cap space locally and his listed small cap 'actively managed certificates’. Denys Hobson of Investec discussing the issue of shipping companies avoiding the Red Sea, and whether there are opportunities locally or risks to supply chains.
1/10/202420 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Chronic boredom at work is insidious

When we're thinking about goals and New Year's resolutions we should be seeking new opportunities, learning new skills, taking on more responsibility to counter bore out – Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at Jack Hammer.
1/9/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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Understanding the important differences in income funds

Alex Duys of Umthombo Wealth on Life Healthcare fulfilling conditions on its sale of Alliance Medical Group and its special dividend from the disposal. Morningstar South Africa's Michael Dodd shares insight on navigating the variety and complexity of SA Income Funds amid expectations of interest rates falling. Jack Hammer's Africa MD Advaita Naidoo speaks about boreout and reclaining your career.
1/9/202422 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA beef industry looks forward to 2024 with new export markets

‘Keep the belt tight; let's manage through this one,’ says Beefmaster Group supply chain executive Roelie van Reenen after a tough 2023.
1/8/20246 minutes, 48 seconds
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2024 will be the 'year for commodities'

Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth and Investments talks the latest US jobs data and takes a look at the potential for commodities in 2024. Roelie van Reenen from Beefmaster Group on the challenges facing the local beef industry in 2024. Fairtree’s Cornelius Zeeman on the trend among local investors to split the asset managers they use for their local and offshore equity exposure.
1/8/202420 minutes, 16 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Bear market truths and how tech changes the face of investing

Craig Antonie, CIO at AnBro Capital Investments, discusses whether AI is sort of the next internet, and our digital future.
12/22/202310 minutes, 17 seconds
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Is there hope for Purple and Renergen?

Jimmy Moyaha is there opportunity for the once favs Purple Group and Renergen? Craig Antonie CIO Anbro Capital Investments on the rise of the magnificent seven and AI into the future
12/22/202328 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA agriculture enjoyed 2023 – except for one sub-sector

The three main problems faced this year were animal diseases, ports and load shedding: Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo.
12/21/202310 minutes, 35 seconds
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What can we expect from the Rand in 2024?

Wandile Sihlobo Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa looking back at the agri sector in 2023, some real challenges but overall a decent year with growing employment Matete Thulure head FX execution RMB on the Rand as it’s lost ±12% during a volatile year filled with load shedding, grey listing and rising rates.
12/21/202322 minutes, 30 seconds
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[TOP STORY] A year of big losers and big winners

Mia Kriegler of Kruger International reflects on a year with Fang stocks driving markets, Sibanye’s bright side (despite its woes), investing in renewables and a new focus on bonds.
12/20/202310 minutes, 21 seconds
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How the US has managed no landing so far

Mia Kriegler director at Kruger International on the Sibanye-Stillwater woes and investing into renewable energy Dr Adrian Saville Gibbs Business School when do we start to see rate cuts and is the world ready to start paying for debt?
12/20/202320 minutes, 4 seconds
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MoneywebNow -Top Story 19 Dec 2023

Guest: Waldo Marcus, Industry Principal at TPN Credit Bureau
12/19/20239 minutes, 8 seconds
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A better year ahead for consumers and consumer stocks

Chantal Marc head of research FNB Wealth & Investments on consumer stocks as we head into 2024 with lower inflation and reducing rates Waldo Marcus, Industry Principal at TPN Credit Bureau as rental vacancies continue downwards but some pressure in the low and high end units
12/19/202321 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Looking back at the astounding year of ETFs

‘We do now have more exchange-traded products than companies that you can feasibly invest in on the JSE’: Nerina Visser – etfSA.
12/18/202311 minutes, 59 seconds
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End of an era as global rates normalise to higher levels

Nick Kunze Sanlam Private Wealth on a roller coaster of a year with some big losers but also decent winners on the local exchange Nerina Visser director ETFsa reviewing a huge year in local ETFs, the rise of AMCs and the 10X buyout of CoreShares
12/18/202324 minutes, 9 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Predicting valuation is hard; predicting the future much harder

For us whether rates come down tomorrow or interest rates are cut in June is a second-order consideration: Sandile Malinga – CIO of Multi-Asset at M&G Investments.
12/14/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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Thungela update: ‘More positives than negatives’

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth on the Thungela update as production and sales are within guidance, but Transnet remains a worry Sandile Malinga from M&G Investments offers insights into the process of multi-asset funds and their selection process. ACTOM's Casbah Zwane on Eskom's development plan and its ability to create jobs and benefit local manufacturing.
12/14/202319 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Your December salary needs to last some 41 instead 30 days

Tshego Bokaba from Momentum Metropolitan shares tips on how to avoid those dreaded ‘Januworry’ blues when new-year expenses rear their ugly heads.
12/13/20235 minutes, 56 seconds
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'We’re cautious on commodities into 2024'

Reko Nare from Anchor Capital on where he sees value in the local market heading into 2024. Momentum Metropolitan's Tshego Bokaba talks Januworry … with five weekends in December and an early salary for many, how do we avoid it? Alex Forsyth-Thompson from Float on the growth and risks with the Buy Now Pay Later model.
12/13/202321 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Google’s Gemini puts it in the game vs ChatGPT.

But ‘it goes up against their primary source of revenue, which is Search’ – Viv Govender from Rand Swiss.
12/12/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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Investing in the worlds largest uranium mine

FNB's Wayne McCurrie on the Itatile update and Spar's appointment of an IT expert to the board after the SAP rollout disaster. Viv Govender from Rand Swiss on the launch of Google Gemini, their response to ChatGPT (with a launch video they admit was faked). Varshan Maharaj of the Allan Gray Frontier Markets Equity Fund talks opportunities in the space, including the world's largest uranium mine in Kazakhstan.
12/12/202321 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Equity-like returns without the equity-type risk

‘Fixed income is suddenly a place where there is more risk than a lot of people have become used to within the developed world’: Albert Botha – Ashburton Investments.
12/11/20236 minutes, 49 seconds
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Absa update falls short

Sanlam's Nick Kunze on the US jobs data … what’s it telling us about rates in 2024? Gavin Reubenson from Paycorp talks SA crypto users and turning your bitcoin into fiat at an ATM. Albert Botha from Ashburton Investments talks about the wild ride in fixed income over the last three years.
12/11/202320 minutes, 26 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Banks find promise in index-based farming insurance

Climate change is having a severe impact on the sustainability of food production on the African continent: Zhann Meyer – Nedbank CIB.
12/8/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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Is BAT still a defensive stock?

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on Spur's small Doppio Group acquisition and British American Tobacco sees £25 billion go up in smoke via write-downs. Is it really a defensive stock? Nedbank CIB's Zhann Meyer on COP28 and how farmers can be assisted in the fight against climate change. Simon's thoughts on 2023 … a tough year, but markets have done just fine, thank you!
12/8/202320 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat Q3 Construction Index highest since Q4 of 2016

Dr Roelof Botha considers the interest rate increases ‘unwarranted’ as a result of the Reserve Bank’s emphasis on the inflation expectation survey.
12/7/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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Rand weakness is from own goals

Matete Thulare from RMB talks SA's local currency. The dollar is down, EMs currencies are strengthening, yet the rand is weakening. Why? Dr Roelof Botha on the Afrimat Construction Index … have the green shoots of previous updates continued to grow? Careen McKinon from ooba Home Loans on some options for your bonus, if you’re lucky enough to get one.
12/7/202319 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is Q3 GDP a harbinger of a technical recession?

Old Mutual Group chief economist Johann Els takes heart from what he has termed ‘privatisation by stealth’.
12/6/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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2023: Maybe not as bad as it feels

Reko Nare from Anchor Capital on where he’s looking for value on the JSE into 2024. Keith McLachlan Integral Asset Management on Transaction Capital results as they shift strategy. Old Mutual’s Johann Els on negative Q3 GDP data, are we on track for a technical recession?
12/6/202320 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Capital Appreciation interims show strong growth in annuity income

The products and services that the group provides are all mission-critical, not only for current but for future trading activity, explains CFO Alan Solomon.
12/5/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Gold is a recession hedge heading into 2024

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on what’s driving gold higher and his preferred gold miner. Alan Solomon of Capital Appreciation on results that saw strong growth in annuity income. Bianca Botes from Citadel Global on managing commodity and currency volatility risks in the agri sector.
12/5/202320 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The legal and tax implications of virtual emigration

Brandon Naidoo from Liberty Group looks into the growing trend of earning across borders, but from home.
12/4/20235 minutes, 33 seconds
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Gold hits record highs: Top miner picks for max returns

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments on Tiger Brands's results as volumes slip marginally, and a look at her preferred gold stock. Liberty's Brandon Naidoo unpacks virtual emigration and the legal and tax implications. Mario Fisher  from Old Mutual Investment Group on the quantitative approach they use for offshore investing.
12/4/202319 minutes, 52 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Purple Group sees trading volumes much lower than a year ago

CEO Charles Savage considers the past year worse than 2008/9, when ‘the solution was swift and almost immediate’.
12/1/202310 minutes, 30 seconds
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Lewis gross profit margins are outstanding

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on Spar's poor results and Lewis's strong results as it continues to buy back shares. Charles Savage, CEO of Purple Group, talks results as it swings into a full-year loss. Simon offers his thoughts on the Mauritian economy.
12/1/202321 minutes, 37 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Exploring the success factors of a rule-based investment fund

The fund’s performance is in the top half or better of fund performances 95% of the time on a rolling three-year basis: CIO Kingsley Williams.
11/30/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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Declining rates a win for business profits

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities on Pepkor results as volumes and Heps dropped. Satrix's Kingsley Williams talks a rules-based fund delivering superior returns. Michele Santangelo from Independent Securities talks about bonds … with interest rates set to decrease next year, is there still opportunity here?
11/30/202320 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Specialisation in blockchains is occurring

Tokenisation takes a big asset and breaks it down into smaller, more consumable pieces – Mesh.trade CEO and co-founder Connie Bloem.
11/29/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Bidvest was priced for perfection … then came the trading update

Umthombo Wealth's Alex Duys on a tough Bidvest trading update and the latest results of Stefanutti Stocks. Connie Bloem of Mesh.trade shares insights on the rise and potential of tokenisation using blockchain technology. Bryn Hatty of Stonehage Fleming Investment Management SA on the four pillars of capital.
11/29/202319 minutes, 5 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Invicta: Good numbers in a tough six months

‘When we bring in big capital equipment there's no option to bring it in by freight and we have to just deal with whatever the port throws at us': Invicta CEO Steven Joffe.
11/28/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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Exciting outlook for Zeda

Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss on Zeda's maiden annual results and Standard Bank's ten-month trading update. Invicta CEO Steven Joffe shares insights on the group's results that show modest Heps growth in tough trading conditions. Martin Hatidani of NMG Benefits speaks on the process and expectations around retrenchment.
11/28/202321 minutes, 51 seconds
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[TOP STORY] AME interims reflect revenue up and good cost management

Our plan is to grow on the audio side. That's AME interims reflect revenue up and good cost management. Our plan is to grow on the audio side. That's really worked, because we've almost a national footprint in our sales function – CEO Dave Tiltmann
11/27/20235 minutes, 27 seconds
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Where to invest when rates start coming down?

Sanlam's Nick Kunze takes a look at which sectors are likely to benefit from interest rates peaking. AME CEO Dave Tiltmann on the group's latest results. Kamal Govan of Allan Gray on cautious optimism as African businesses provide the cocktail for meaningful performance.
11/27/202319 minutes, 40 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why is SA’s junk-status credit rating so resilient?

Being a strong beneficiary of the commodity cycle and showing some – albeit slow – economic reforms have kept us ‘floating on water’: Anchor Capital Investment analyst Casey Delport.
11/24/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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Stock valuations looking attractive for 2024

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks commodities, oil, Sarb's repo rate decision, and where he's finding value on the market. Anchor Capital's Casey Delport discusses SA's credit ratings and what this means for investing in the country.
11/24/202320 minutes, 14 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Here comes the two-pot system, ready or not?

‘The industry is almost ready; it's the regulators that haven't given us what we need to do’: Natasha Huggett-Henchie – NMG Benefits.
11/23/20234 minutes, 26 seconds
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Could SA be the first mover on rate cuts?

Wayne McCurrie of FNB on inflation, rand weakness, and Jason Quinn being named Nedbank's next CEO. NMG's Natasha Huggett-Henchie discusses latest developments in the two-pot pension system. Investec's Tinus Rautenbach on its new online trading platform.
11/23/202319 minutes, 16 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Mainstream's 20-year power agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide

The 97.5MW solar PV farm is one of the first private-market projects in SA, creating about 400 community jobs during construction, with wider indirect impacts for the economy.
11/22/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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African Bank still eyeing listing circa 2025

Chantal Marx of FNB on Sibanye's convertible bonds issue rattling the market and Telkom's results. African Bank CFO Anbann Chetti discusses its results, as bad debts rise. Hein Reyneke of Mainstream Renewable Power on reaching financial close on its 97.5 MW solar PV project.
11/22/202319 minutes, 20 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Port congestion: what to do now and in future?

Importers need to understand shipping disruptions, air freight, seasonal transit times and added cost implications: Denys Hobson – Investec for Business.
11/21/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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There's still room for Growthpoint to rise

Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss on Astral's record loss and Growthpoint being dropped from MSCI's Emerging Markets Index. Cement maker PPC's CEO Roland van Wijnen on higher revenue. Investec's Denys Hobson on the Durban port crisis and its economic impact ahead of the festive season.
11/21/202320 minutes, 6 seconds
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[TOP STORY] US debt becoming a concern

‘Some of the signals that we are seeing at the moment are pointing to a hard landing’: Philip Short – Flagship Asset Management.
11/20/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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Sasol needs to make changes on its dirty reality

Sanlam's Nick Kunze on Sasol's disrupted AGM and new CEO, plus his market expectations for the week ahead. Peter Armitage of Anchor Capital talks about the big Credo Wealth deal to create a R230bn business. Flagship Asset Management's Philip Short shares insights on whether we're in for a soft landing or an actual recession, and what does this mean for investment markets.
11/20/202318 minutes, 54 seconds
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[TOP STORY] ‘We need more nurses and we need them fast’

Access to sufficient skills and specialised skills is critical in healthcare and has to be taken seriously: Peter Wharton-Hood – Life Healthcare.
11/17/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Have central banks engineered a soft landing?

Matete Thulare RMB, after good US and UK CPI data this week, can we now confirm a soft landing and a stronger ZAR for 2024? Peter Wharton-Hood CEO fridayealthcare on results as paid patient days increases and Life Molecular Imaging remans loss making as it ramps up Simon thoughts on black friday, don’t get scammed
11/17/202319 minutes, 47 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Mixed results for TWK August year-end

First half was driven by strong timber demand, but serious headwinds knocked the fertiliser business: CEO Eddie Fivaz.
11/16/20236 minutes
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MultiChoice: Challenges, greens shoots and yield

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International on the MultiChoice results … lots of moving parts, but it is still a strong brand with sport as the cornerstone. Eddie Fivaz of TWK unpacks the company's latest results. Temenos's Eric Mellor talks the changing digital aspect of wealth management.
11/16/202321 minutes, 36 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Understanding and dealing with money guilt

Never underestimate the power of a plan and seeking professional advice in addressing financial folly – Therèse Havenga from Momentum Investor.
11/15/20237 minutes, 12 seconds
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Stor-Age: A diverse portfolio addition

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss talks the decent Stor-Age results and strong Bidcorp update. Therèse Havenga, Head of Business Transformation at Momentum Investo delves into the different types of money guilt and how to deal with them. Saica's Thando Myoli on how digital transformation is reshaping auditing.
11/15/202320 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Delivery-bike investment drives returns and jobs

‘At SV Capital we want to encourage conscious investing, ensuring that wherever you put your money there is a positive social impact that comes from that’: Co-founder Ayanda Majola.
11/14/20235 minutes, 36 seconds
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Don’t bet against the Shoprite juggernaut

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth on the Shoprite and Alexforbes updates. Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex, on a strong set of results as diversification pays off. Ayanda Majola of SV Capital on delivery bike investing.
11/14/202321 minutes, 2 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Intergenerational wealth: Mastering the art of transfer

‘If you've assets across different jurisdictions, part of your estate-planning process has to take that into account.’ Navin Ramparsad – Absa Private Wealth Banking.
11/13/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Richemont: Excellent long-term investment opportunity

Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth & Investments comments on Richemont's results as the stock sees a nearly one-third decline from its peak. Absa's Navin Ramparsad discusses crucial factors for ensuring effective inter-generational wealth transfer. Kim Gibb from Prescient on their new platform enabling active and passive ETF listings.
11/13/202320 minutes, 42 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Sappi CEO: We are 'much more comfortable' with current debt levels

Less demand for graphic paper has led to increased production of dissolving pulp for textiles and clothing, as well as ‘green’ paper packaging to replace plastic: CEO Steve Binnie.
11/10/20237 minutes, 56 seconds
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Is Tesla a tech stock? The market thinks so

Viv Govender Rand Swiss on Tesla, is he still a fan of the EV maker? Steve Binnie CEO Sappi on a tough set of results but with record SA earnngs Simon thoughts on the asymmetrical returns from individual shares and why this helps drive returns over the long-term
11/10/202320 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The oil price, Sibanye-Stillwater and platinum demand

Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors looks forward to when everybody decides to sell their Sibanye shares and a lot of volume will suddenly come to the market.
11/9/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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A2X eyes more individual investors

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on Brent weakness and whether it could get back into the lower $70. A2X CEO Kevin Brady on six years of an alternative exchange and the money saved for investors. Balwin's CEO, Steven Brooks, talks the launch of a new product that allows Balwin homeowners to exchange their units for another.
11/9/202320 minutes, 5 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Tactical asset allocation as a short-term market view

‘Betting everything on one outcome generally is not a well-diversified approach’: Chris Eddy – 10X Investments.
11/8/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Global small caps a giant market

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks the weak updates from both Omnia and MTN. Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Management on his JSE-listed offshore small cap AMC (actively managed certificate). 10X Investments's Chris Eddy talks the pitfalls of tactical asset allocation in the short term.
11/8/202320 minutes, 35 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Making an office your home

Greg Blend and his Africrest team have been converting office buildings to apartments since 2016.
11/7/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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AECI thriving, capitalising on commodity and agri sectors

FNB's Wayne McCurrie on Redefine results, is the worst behind them? Greg Blend from Africrest Properties on the opportunities and challenges of converting offices to residential. Dylan Govender from Investec discusses additional regulations impacting importers.
11/7/202320 minutes, 18 seconds
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The increased Reg 28 offshore limits for South Africans have real benefits

Money will be spent in South Africa at the end of the day. But you only benefit from this by investing in a globally diversified portfolio – Attila Kadikoy of Levantine & Co.
11/6/20237 minutes, 44 seconds
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Clicks vs Dis-Chem … both pricey; which is better?

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss on Dis-Chem results, as revenue rises, but profits fall. Attila Kadikoy from Levantine & Co on why the increased Reg 28 offshore limits are not bad for the country or local exchanges. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Louis Botha on the tax implications of the MTBPS.
11/6/202321 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Renergen interim loss ‘not surprising’

CEO Stefano Marani notes that Phase 1 LNG production is at full capacity and profitable, and the company is looking to an IPO on Nasdaq to bring Phase 2 fully into operation.
11/3/20237 minutes, 25 seconds
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Sibanye-Stillwater in a heap of pain

RMB's Matete Thulare on the Sibanye-Stillwater update, lots of pain … is there any hope? Renergen CEO Stefano Marani on recent results, funding requirements, the helium leak and Phase 2. Simon's thoughts on the power of time when investing.
11/3/202320 minutes, 20 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What’s it all about? Purple Group responds to the Thrive furore

All users need to do is ‘pitch up and spend less time or less money than you would on a cup of coffee’ – CEO Charles Savage.
11/2/202315 minutes, 43 seconds
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Telcos being squeezed on all sides

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers talks MTN and Vodacom. Any value here? Sanisha Packirisamy from Momentum Investments reviews the MTBPS. Charles Savage of Purple Group defends the controversial R25 monthly fee for Thrive programme
11/2/202329 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA bonds more compelling than equities on a relative asset basis

Cash at most points in the cycle is not an especially compelling opportunity – on a standalone basis: Sean Neethling, Morningstar SA.
11/1/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Central Banks continue their gold buying spree

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth on Anheuser-Busch InBev results that saw revenues higher as volumes fell and Woolies buys Absolute Pets. Sean Neethling from Morningstar South Africa on the merits of cash as an asset class. Krishan Gopaul from the World Gold Council on their third-quarter report that saw continued central bank buying and production on track for a record year.
11/1/202320 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Chinese stimulus is coming as the real estate sector is being de-leveraged

After a recent visit, Faisal Rafi of RisCura reflects on aspects of the global giant’s economic recovery.
10/31/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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Clicks still looks cheap

FNB's Chantal Marx FNB on Adcorp results as margins get squeezed. Faisal Rafi from RisCura offers economic insights from his recent trip to China. Manie Van Schalkwyk from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service on avoiding tax-related scams now that returns have been submitted.
10/31/202319 minutes, 1 second
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[TOP STORY] Improving the profitability and performance of banks

According to a recent Bankscope report, South African banks are globally fairly weak on profitability – Kwaku Debrah at African Financial Services Practice of Partners in Performance.
10/30/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Fed set to continue rate pause

Sanlam's Nick Kunze on gold and his preferred gold stock as the yellow metal looks set for its highest monthly close ever. Luigi Marinus from PPS Investments on economic prospects as we head into the final two months of the year. Kwaku Debrah from Partners in Performance talks local banks as they offer value but are not as profitable as their global peers.
10/30/202320 minutes, 49 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat interims include two ‘really exciting’ reports

First-half highlights include efficiency improvement in the construction materials business, and domestic sales of iron ore compensating for a weaker dollar and the reduction in volumes.
10/27/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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Markets weak as gold approaches all-time highs

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on the charts for US and local indices looking weak … should we be worried? Andries van Heerden from Afrimat unpacks the company's results as it more than doubled profits during the period. Simon offers his thoughts on the Microsoft vs Alphabet results.
10/27/202319 minutes, 31 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Companies Amendment Bill aims to improve employee remuneration gap disclosure

Nicola Malan from Malan Scholes Attorneys throws light on concerns regarding possible unintended consequences.
10/26/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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Corporates semigrating to Cape Town boosting office demand

Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth & Investments on the DRD and Life Healthcare updates and results from Bytes Technology. Quintin Rossi from Spear Reit on results as they’re seeing corporates semigrating to Cape Town, boosting office demand. Nicola Malan from Malan Scholes Attorneys on the proposed new remuneration rules as set out in the recently published Companies Amendment Bill.
10/26/202320 minutes, 18 seconds
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[TOP STORY] ODP licensing is around consumer protection

FSP brokers making derivative pricing – be it CFDs or options – need a licence, and the FSCA is going to pursue those unlicensed: Finalto MD Solomon Gounden.
10/25/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Here comes Black Friday ... ready or not

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on Famous Brands's results with revenue up and Heps down. Nikki Quinn from GfK, an NIQ company, on the potential risks and rewards for retailers and customers this Black Friday. The FSCA is reporting increased irregularities … Solomon Gounden from Finalto asks 'Is your broker compliant?'.
10/25/202321 minutes, 5 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Regulatory uncertainty impedes long-range investment

The role of capital markets is not to revive economic growth or improve investment sentiment: Olga Constantatos – Futuregrowth Asset Management.
10/24/20236 minutes, 21 seconds
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Sasol extremely cheap … but risks abound

Keiran Witthuhn from Anchor talks Sasol as load shedding, inflation and volatility continue to trouble the business. Citadel's Maarten Ackerman on next week's MTBPS and the tough choices facing the finance minister. Olga Constantatos from Futuregrowth Asset Management on the importance, impact and shortfall of capital markets locally.
10/24/202321 minutes, 9 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Two-pot retirement system not ready for March deadline

The two-pot system could be quite an elegant solution. One of the biggest challenges for many people is to leave the money in their pension fund untouched: Richard Carter – Allan Gray.
10/23/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Investment winners: Stocks benefiting from higher-for-longer inflation

FNB's Chantal Marx on another sudden CEO resignation … this time at Tiger Brands. Kyle Wales from Flagship Asset Management on stocks and sectors that do well in a higher-for-longer inflation environment. Richard Carter from Allan Gray talks challenges and opportunities within SA’s retirement fund system.
10/23/202319 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Airbnb’s impact on the SA economy

‘South Africans are using Airbnb as a more accessible, more affordable option to travel, and using it to explore the nooks and crannies of our country’: Velma Corcoran, regional lead Middle East Africa at Airbnb.
10/20/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Rising risks increasing rand volatility … again

RMB's Matete Thulare on whether the rand is being more volatile than usual albeit within a wide range. And how much attention does he pay to director dealings?Velma Corcoran from Airbnb on the economic impact of the property-sharing platform. Simon offers his thoughts on the Renergen saga.
10/20/202320 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Quant investing and its implementation

Momentum Investments CIO Mike Adsetts sketches the types and styles of this quantitative approach.
10/19/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Pick n Pay still has a few tough years ahead

FNB's Sithembile Bopela on the Pick n Pay results, is there any value here, or is it a stock best left alone? Mike Adsetts from Momentum Investments on quant investing and managing offshore and local. Craig Newborn from PayJustNow talks the safety of buy now pay later (BNPL) when shopping online.
10/19/202321 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Mid-East conflict ups ante on oil prices, inflation, rates

Iran entering the Israel-Hamas war would wreak havoc on Europe, the US and even SA – Isaah Mhlanga, RMB.
10/18/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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Share-backed loans: How they work

Faheema Adia from Momentum Investments talks Zeder results … and whether there are any other agri options worth a look. RMB's Isaah Mhlanga on the economic risks caused by the war in the Middle East. Adishan Naidoo from Standard Bank Equities on investment-backed lending. What is it, and how does it work?
10/18/202319 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Meetings matter, but they must make sense

Advaita Naidoo from Jack Hammer Global looks into the waste of time and Adam Grant’s four basic reasons to meet – to learn, collaborate, decide or do.
10/17/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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Calgro M3 results see continued demand for housing

Anchor's Deryck Janse van Rensburg unpacks the latest update from Cashbuild and talks the generally struggling local small-cap sector. Calgro M3 CEO Wikus Lategan on results as Heps grow strongly even as it sells fewer units. Advaita Naidoo from Jack Hammer Global on the impact and cost of meetings … particularly recurring meetings.
10/17/202321 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Expectations for rate cuts in the US, UK and Europe

Most central banks that started cutting rates continue to do so: David Reese, senior emerging markets economist at Schroders.
10/16/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Jamie Dimon: 'This is the most dangerous time in decades'

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth on US banking results and the risk on trade in oil and gold. David Rees from Schroders talks global economics as they cut Chinese GDP for next year and expect no US recession. Citadel's Bianca Botes on a Brics currency and how the collection of countries would be better served as a trade block.
10/16/202320 minutes, 19 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Trading is ‘the hardest, easiest thing’

This is stressed by author Rob van Eyden in his recent book – Badass Trader: How to Trade Your Way to Riches.
10/13/20237 minutes, 35 seconds
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Strong dollar hurts commodities

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International on how they’re positioning themselves in the commodity space. Rob van Eyden discusses his book on the realities and struggles of becoming a successful trader. Simon offers his thoughts on how bonds work, yield up = price down.
10/13/202320 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Forget de-dollarisation

There has to be a middleman single currency. It doesn't have to be the dollar, but the point is it is the dollar: Izak Odendaal – Old Mutual Wealth.
10/12/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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It's looking up for hospital groups

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua on local healthcare stocks. With only two remaining listed – Netcare and Life Healthcare – do either offer value? Old Mutual Wealth's Izak Odendaal on the dollar still reigning supreme. Zak Calisto from Karooooo on the latest quarterly results.
10/12/202320 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Seeking long-term returns offshore? Listen to this

Longer term we still think China's a compelling opportunity; but pay very careful attention to sizing those positions correctly: Debra Slabber – Morningstar SA
10/11/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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QSR stock battle: Famous Brands vs Spur

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth looking at QSR stocks after a modest Famous Brands update compared to recent good-looking Spur numbers. Herenya Capital Advisors's Petri Redelinghuys talks oil and the case for Sasol as it’s lagged the rand/Brent price. Debra Slabber from Morningstar SA on where investors should be looking offshore for long-term returns.
10/11/202319 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Living annuity drawdown: When a little bit means a lot

‘Any bit you can afford to draw down less really has a big impact on the sustainability of your retirement income’: Bjorn Ladewig – Just SA.
10/10/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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US on track for golden soft landing … but risks remain

Matete Thulare from RMB on US economics. Jobs data came out strong and wage inflation was only +0.2% … is the US engineering the perfect soft landing? FNB's Sifiso Nkosi on stokvels showing resilience despite a very tough economy. Bjorn Ladewig from Just SA on drawdown rates and the impact on a living annuity.
10/10/202320 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Fortress plans simplified share class structure

Fortress plans simplified share class structure ‘I think it allows us to get back to Reit status in the future more easily’: CEO Steven Brown.
10/9/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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Pref shares are a tax efficient way to get yield

Reko Nare from Anchor on what individual components have been driving the local inflation basket. Keith McLachlan from Integral Asset Management talks preference shares as an alternative to cash for better tax treatment in the search for yield. Fortress's Steven Brown unpacks the Reit's plan to collapse the A and B share structure.
10/9/202320 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Keen on wine? How about investing in it?

‘Very much like a company would be valued according to its assets and future cash flows, wine is exactly the same. When you pick stocks or wines there are very much the same principles’: Roland Peens – Wine Cellar.
10/6/20238 minutes, 14 seconds
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Politicians adding to market risks

Viv Govender from Rand Swiss on the effects of political conflict in the US and the upcoming debt ceiling on markets. Roland Peens from Wine Cellar on investing in wine as an alternative asset. Simon offers his thoughts on imposters on X/Twitter offering you vast riches by the weekend. No surprise … it’s a scam!
10/6/202320 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Mining has become ‘really, really tough’

But it's not all doom and gloom for the South African mining industries: Vuyiswa Khutlang – PwC SA energy, utilities and resources partner.
10/5/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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Now’s the time to be looking for value

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on the orderly succession at FirstRand and where he’s investing right now. PwC's Vuyiswa Khutlang talks the state of local mining as the sector feels the pressure from logistics problems and price collapses. Can the industry thrive? Luno's Christo de Wit talks crypto and tax. What do you need to declare, and is it income capital gains tax?
10/5/202321 minutes, 24 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The evolution and future of ETFs

‘The fantastic thing about the ETF is that it's accessible. It's at a low cost, it's liquid, it's diverse, it's less confusing because you know what you're holding’: Satrix CEO Fikile Mbhokota.
10/4/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Here’s how to spot opportunity in a depressed market

FNB's Wayne McCurrie on opportunities in the locally listed retail space as consumers continue to be squeezed. Fikile Mbhokota from Satrix on 30 years of ETFs in the US and 23 locally. Joshua Alexandre from InfoDocs on new requirements for all companies to submit beneficial ownership information to the CIPC.
10/4/202320 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Diversification of both stocks and strategy

Independent Securities has put together a cross selection of stocks called Stocks for all Seasons: Chief investment officer Simon Fillmore.
10/3/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Manufacturing sector keeps fighting the fight

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth on the horror Pick n Pay update as the retailer replaces its CEO with Sean Summers, who led the company from 1999 to 2007. Simon Fillmore of Independent Securities talks five local and offshore stocks for all investors. Absa CIB's Sello Sekele on the September local PMI, which saw a further decline below the all-important 50.
10/3/202321 minutes
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[TOP STORY] Listed SA Reits having a ‘really tough time'

‘SA Reits has been quite an unloved asset class, with sector flows drying up over the past few years’: Shane Packman – Morningstar SA.
10/2/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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The power of economic data for investors

Citadel's Bianca Botes on the macro data she’s watching most closely and concerns for the rand as we started the year around R17/US$. Shane Packman from Morningstar SA on the investment case (and risks) for locally listed Reits. Kavi Pather of EY Africa on their CEO Survey showing two thirds seeing AI as ‘force for good' - but ethical concerns persist.
10/2/202320 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The impact of liquidity shortage on many African countries

The continent’s reduced ability to raise dollars has strained its ability to drive exports: Bohani Hlungwane – Absa CIB.
9/29/20238 minutes, 52 seconds
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Shoprite vs Spar: 'Better to pay more for quality'

Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss on Capitec's decent results, but high valuation, and Spar's Poland exit and trading update. Absa CIB's Bohani Hlungwane shares insights on the crisis of foreign currency liquidity shortages in many African countries. And, Simon's thoughts on getting exposure to high yielding US government bonds.
9/29/202320 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] A look at the newly listed AnBro World's Biggest Brands Portfolio

‘We are...starting off with the top 100 brands as the portfolio universe’: Craig Antonie – AnBro Capital Investments.
9/28/20237 minutes, 34 seconds
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Prime rate could drop 1% next year

Lonwabo Maqubela of Perpetua Investment Managers shares insights on Old Mutual's results, as the group ups its dividend by a quarter despite seeing net client cash outflows of over R7bn. Craig Antonie from AnBro Capital Investments on the investment case for the world's biggest brands. Independent economist Elize Kruger speaks about the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index for August, which showed another positive increase.
9/28/202321 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Do we stay in the money market now?

Bonds will typically outperform in a rate-cutting cycle so longer bonds could start to outperform money-market deals: Lyle Sanker – PSG Asset Management.
9/27/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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JSE is now negative for the year

Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth on AngloGold Ashanti moving its primary listing to the NYSE, Richemont's plunge of another 5%, and Nampak's rights offer fully taken up.PSG Asset Management's Lyle Sankar talking money market returns and DM vs EM government debt. Gary Feldman of NMG Benefits speaking about medical aid increases likely to be ahead of inflation and on the medical specialist shortage.
9/27/202321 minutes, 33 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is the AI story priced for perfection?

‘The lessons of 2022...are particularly important to pay attention to at this point in the financial cycle’: Sean Neethling – Morningstar South Africa.
9/26/20236 minutes
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US 10-year yield highest since 2007

Wayne McCurrie of FNB Wealth and Investments looks at Quantum Foods expecting a loss due to avian flu, and the risks to equity valuations with higher rates. Sean Neethling, head of Investments at Morningstar South Africa, talks about being underweight in high-flying US tech stocks. FNB's senior economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi shares insights on slowing home sales and the impact of solar on sale prices.
9/26/202319 minutes, 49 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The impact of inflation on our investments

Investors must protect the purchasing power of their portfolios – Equilibrium portfolio manager Thami Khoza.
9/22/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Remgro discount adds to attraction

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks Astral's horror update and Discovery's results as it brings back the dividend. Thami Khoza from Equilibrium on managing inflation in your portfolio. Simon offers his thoughts on the perils of deep-value stocks … what gets them moving higher?
9/22/202320 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Moving away from cash benefits both consumer and business

In 2017, 57% of retail sales involved physical cash. Today it’s in the 30%, 35% zone: Thabo Makoko – Absa CIB.
9/21/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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Leisure remains a booming sector

Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth & Investments on the Fed and Sarb rate decisions and updates from PPC and Southern Sun. Absa CIB's Thabo Makoko talks the rise in cash transactions, indicating consumers are spending … especially on more discretionary items. Christo de Wit from Luno on the rise of bitcoin in Africa, especially in Nigeria, where there are concerns around weakening currency and inflation.
9/21/202319 minutes, 50 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Unintended consequences of Reg 28 increased offshore limits

‘The result has been that it has definitely helped weaken the rand, and across the board that is negative for South Africans’: Nick van Rensburg – All Weather Capital.
9/20/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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Central banks: End of the hiking road (for now)?

Matete Thulare from RMB talks the risks to the rand as government tries to reign in spending ahead of rate announcements from numerous central banks. Nick van Rensburg from All Weather Capital on why increased Reg 28 offshore allowances are bad for the country. Galetti Commercial Real Estate's John Jack on the impact of rates on commercial property.
9/20/202320 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] AMCs are ‘kind of like fancy unit trusts, but listed’

Physical commodities represent a great source of diversification in a traditional portfolio: Nerina Visser – etfSA.
9/19/20237 minutes, 55 seconds
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Mondi finally free of Russia

Keiran Witthuhn from Anchor on company news as Mondi finally sells the last Russian assets and Bob van Dijk quits as Naspers/Prosus CEO. Nerina Visser from etfSA on actively managed certificates (AMCs) and the Coherent Capital Global Commodity AMC.PwC's Francois Prinsloo talks the local banking sector after another set of good results despite tough trading conditions.
9/19/202322 minutes, 50 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Financial repression policy: What's the Sarb's stance?

South Africa has ‘prioritised current expenditure and marginalised investments in the economy’: Rhandzo Mukansi – Futuregrowth Asset Management.
9/18/20237 minutes
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OUTsurance performing well on all fronts

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss talks OUTsurance's strong results and the special dividend paid. Rhandzo Mukansi of Future Growth on whether financial repression policies could solve SA’s fiscal woes. SAVCA CEO Tshepiso Kobile on private equity trends and the growth in infrastructure investments.
9/18/202322 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY]What is the attraction of offshore equity for South Africans?

‘This is an incredibly fruitful environment for stock pickers, and this volatility can throw up some tremendous opportunities’: Amit Parmar – JP Morgan Asset Management International Equity Group.
9/15/20239 minutes, 46 seconds
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Solid FirstRand results, but demanding valuation

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities unpacks FirstRand's results. Amit Parmar from JP Morgan Chase on risks and opportunities in the current market as AI excites everybody. Simon's thoughts on active managed certificates, a new CIS product on the JSE
9/15/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Wills for assets in offshore jurisdictions

As a general rule immovable properties would warrant a second will in that particular jurisdiction: Tim Mertens – Sovereign Trust.
9/14/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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ARM listing on stretched valuation

Viv Govender from Rand Swiss on the ARM Nasdaq listing later on Thursday. Lots of hype … is it the next Nvidia? Cobus Loots from Pan African Resources on year-end results as they manage to keep all-in sustaining cost to low single-digit growth. Tim Mertens from Sovereign Trust on the need for a second will for offshore assets.
9/14/202319 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The Q2 Afrimat Construction Index offers green shoots of promise

‘I'm delighted you are seeing public-private partnerships coming through – whether they call it privatisation, collaboration, joint ventures or public-private partnerships’: Macroeconomist Dr Roelof Botha.
9/13/20237 minutes, 20 seconds
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Strong WBHO results as it cleans out the problems

FNB's Wayne McCurrie talks Discovery's strong trading update and Libstar results as cash conversion improved but Heps fell by almost half. Andrew Fulton from Eighty20 on their 2023 Q2 Credit Stress Report which revealed worsening defaults, with high net worth consumers being hardest hit. Dr Roelof Botha unpacks the Afrimat Construction Index for Q2 2023.
9/13/202320 minutes, 18 seconds
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[TOP STORY] 'Grindrod is exceptionally cheap'

Investing in companies that compete with SA’s public sector can pay off because the competition is weak – Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Management.
9/12/20236 minutes, 12 seconds
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Leisure stocks share the joy

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on results from Sun International and City Lodge. Keith McLachlan from Integral Asset Management talks Grindrod as the stock rallies back above 1 000c. After recent results, does it offer value? Mandy Dix-Peek from Old Mutual Wealth on recent changes to the Trusts Act as SA tries to get off the grey list.
9/12/202320 minutes, 34 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How historical data can make you a savvier investor

It's important for investors to equip themselves with the ability to think critically and analyse more in depth: Kamogelo Mosime – Tickmill.
9/11/20236 minutes, 33 seconds
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Nampak shareholders should follow their rights

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth on Capitec's update, US bonds vs equities and Nampak's rights issue. Kamogelo Mosime from Tickmill on how the past can help with the future as the market is a 'treasure trove of information'. Alex Simeonides of Capital Legacy talks the nuts and bolts of having a will at the start of Wills Week.
9/11/202320 minutes, 7 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The ‘angry bear’ of inflation targeting

For all intents and purposes it's a made-up number: Dr Adrian Saville – Genera Capital.
9/8/20237 minutes, 17 seconds
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Luxury stock selloff offering opportunity

Richemont is back at late 2021 levels. Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss on his preferred luxury stocks. Dr Adrian Saville Genera Capital talks inflation targeting. Where does it come from, and does it work? Simon shares insights on stock watchlists and setting target prices.
9/8/202320 minutes, 30 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is investing in BAT the right move?

If you're getting a 15%, 16% annual return, it's a defensive business – Philip Short, Flagship Asset Management.
9/7/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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Opec+'s production cuts spell bad news for global inflation

RMB's Matete Thulare takes a look at the oil price and Opec+. Philip Short from Flagship Asset Management on the regulatory risks with tobacco and valuation in British American Tobacco. Chris Eddy from 10X Investments on the attractive yields from local bonds and reducing weighting in US equities.
9/7/202320 minutes
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[TOP STORY] Sea Harvest toughs it out with fuel and input costs hurting

Among the four businesses fishing actually performed quite well – CEO Felix Ratheb.
9/6/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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Shoprite '2023 was extraordinary'

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International unpacks Shoprite's stellar results as it continues to gain market share while diesel costs hurt at +R100m a month.  Sea Harvest's Felix Ratheb on results as catch rates and costs hurt, but global demand for fish as a protein remains robust.  Chris Harmse from Sequoia Capital Managers on the stronger-than-expected second quarter GDP data. What’s driving the improvement and can it last?
9/6/202320 minutes, 31 seconds
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Boosting productivity through gender inclusion

More females [than males] suggest they don’t have money for education: Sanisha Packirisamy – Momentum Investments.
9/5/20237 minutes, 43 seconds
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Battle of the food producers: RCL vs AVI

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth talks the divergent RCL Foods and AVI results. Sanisha Packirisamy from Momentum Investments on the importance of women in the labour force. PPS's David Crosoer explains how we should manage short-term price gains with long-term sustainable investments.
9/5/202322 minutes, 5 seconds
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Fortress annual results show logistics a stellar performer

‘We are getting a lot of the pre-let deals. Everybody's phoning us first, and the vacancies are really low’: CEO Steven Brown.
9/4/20237 minutes
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US vs China … how the tables have turned

Independent analyst Karl Gevers on the Pan African trading update and his preferred gold stock ... or is he staying away Fortress's Steven Brown on the Reit's results as vacancies hit 3.7% but it still can't pay dividends. Old Mutual Wealth's Izak Odendaal on the curious nature of a strong US and weak China.
9/4/202321 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] KAP Industrial's PG Bison bucks the trend

We've some major projects being completed [which should] flow through into improved performance at the end of next year and the years thereafter – CEO Gary Chaplin.
9/1/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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Woolies delivering on all fronts

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha takes a look at Implats results as refined production, sales and prices received all declined. KAP's Gary Chaplin on tough results after the record of last year. Simon offers his thoughts on the CEOs who still take questions, even when the going is very tough.
9/1/202321 minutes, 2 seconds
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[TOP STORY] M&R's going concern status in question

‘We believe that we can trade through this period. It's going to be tight for the next year or so’: CEO Henry Laas.
8/31/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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Could November be the end (of the rate hike cycle)?

Reko Nare from Anchor on where to next for SA inflation and interest rates as we appear to have reached the peak of the rate hike cycle. Henry Laas from Murray & Roberts talks the company's financials as they swing into a massive loss, is the group still solvent? Bidcorp's David Cleasby on strong full-year results even as food inflation rose during the period.
8/31/202321 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Super Group: Solid year, but challenges abound

CFO Colin Brown unpacks the company's latest full-year results and explains why the next year will be a tough one.
8/30/20234 minutes, 55 seconds
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Nvidia's valuation justified by AI's huge potential

Viv Govender from Rand Swiss on whether the AI hype justifies Nvidia's valuation. Super Group's Colin Brown unpacks the company's strong results despite another challenging year. Simon Campbell Young of Digimune on the best way to insure your crypto coins from loss and phishing attacks.
8/30/202320 minutes, 47 seconds
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[TOP STORY] New tax rule on the horizon for SA residents earning abroad

National Treasury wants both a South African taxpayer earning in another country and the foreign company paying the salary to declare the earnings to Sars: Harry Scherzer – Future Forex.
8/29/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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Africa boom for AdvTech

FNB's Wayne McCurrie on Italtile's results as consumers struggle and costs hurt. Roy Douglas from AdvTech unpacks their strong results as Heps was up 24% and margins improved across all sectors. Harry Scherzer of Future Forex on National Treasury's new regulations set to seriously hamper offshore earnings in foreign currency.
8/29/202321 minutes, 28 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA enjoying surging success of online shopping trend

I never thought we'd see the day when we were selling baked beans and toilet paper [online]...and it has been really, really successful – OneDayOnly sales director Laurian Venter.
8/28/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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Construction still struggling in zero growth environment

With Aveng's results, Murray & Roberts's asset sale and WBHO's update, is there any value in this beleaguered sector? Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth takes a look. Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital as he’s bullish on platinum, Implats and Sibanye Stillwater. Laurian Venter from OneDayOnly talks SA’s ecommerce surge.
8/28/202321 minutes, 1 second
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[TOP STORY] Are we seeing the Japanification of China?

Japanification is an issue and a concern in the long term because debt levels are high – Schroders economist David Rees.
8/25/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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Not yet a buy … mining stocks under pressure

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks South32 results which saw profits plunge and struggling Sasol results from earlier in the week. David Rees from Schroders talks China's problem of deflation and high debt … are we seeing the Japanification of China? Simon offers his thoughts on capacity utilisation in manufacturing and the leverage effect.
8/25/202320 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] BankserveAfrica shows pleasing increase in nominal take-home pay

Pension payments have kept up well compared to inflation over the past year: Independent economist Elize Kruger.
8/24/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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Adcock Ingram capacity utilisation worryingly low

FNB's Chantal Marx on Adcock Ingram results as we all get flu again. Economist Elize Kruger talks BankservAfrica’s July take-home pay which shows some relief to consumers. Dr Stuart Theobald from Krutham talks the changing trends in research.
8/24/202320 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] June inflation firmly back within the inflation target

‘We don't have cuts coming through perhaps as speedily as they would've in previous monetary policy cycles’: Rhandzo Mukansi of Futuregrowth.
8/23/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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BHP Group: 'The time to buy is now'

EA Capital's Kea Nonyana unpacks results from BGP Group and Spur. Varshan Maharaj from the Allan Gray Frontier Markets Equity Fund on what a frontier market is and whether they are offering value. Rhandzo Mukansi Futuregrowth talks investor sentiment as it rebounds in July.
8/23/202321 minutes, 1 second
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What’s happening at Curro and ADvTECH?

SA’s education stocks are ‘very different businesses earning very different returns’. Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Managers looks at results and prospects.
8/22/20236 minutes, 21 seconds
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Thungela flush with cash

Witthuhn from Anchor on markets as Thungela's results saw Heps off 67% as coal prices fell by a similar amount over the last year. Keith McLachlan from Integral Asset Managers unpacks Curro's results and takes a broader look at the education sector. DebtBusters's Benay Sager talks debt as more South Africans turn to personal loans as financial lifelines.
8/22/202320 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How South Africans are investing in crypto

Here we are seeing the average first purchase is around R650, and globally it's around R400: Christo de Wit – Luno.
8/21/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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High inflation taking its toll on food producers

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss on Libstar's poor trading update. Are any food producers looking attractive? Capitec's Busi Radebe talks Payshap … what is it, and how does it work? Christo de Wit from Luno on who is buying crypto and how much they are spending.
8/21/202320 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Decoded: Central banker lingo

‘If you are responsible for the economy of your country, you've got to communicate in simple, straightforward terms’: Russell Silberston.
8/18/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Standard Bank excels … but tough times ahead

Independent analyst Karl Gevers talks Standard Bank's results and compares them to recently released Absa, Nedbank and Gold Fields financials as profits decreased but dividends increased. Ninety One's Russell Silberston unpacks central bank speak … why it’s crucial that the public understands it and why the Bank of England is doing it all wrong. Simon offers his thoughts on the wild west of dodgy investments and platforms.
8/18/202320 minutes, 34 seconds
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SA's near-term growth story looking 'a little better'

SA needs to compensate foreign investors for bringing their money in...so we are expecting a very shallow interest-rate cutting cycle – Miyelani Maluleke, economist at Absa CIB.
8/17/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Regional malls still resilient

FNB's Sithembile Bopela on the Resilient Reit results as LTV moves higher and energy costs hurt. Duncan Lamont from Schroders talks shrinking global equity markets as listings more than halve. Miyelani Maluleke from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking discusses the bank's near-term growth forecasts.
8/17/202321 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Will we soon see a 32-hour workweek?

SA companies testing ‘100% pay, 80% workweek for 100% output’ have remained revenue- and productivity-positive: Karen Lowe – 4 Day Week SA.
8/16/20237 minutes, 17 seconds
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Short-term insurance offering opportunity?

In light of the recent Santam and OUTsurance updates, Mia Kriegler from Kruger International looks at whether long or short-term insurers are offering opportunity. Karen Lowe from 4 Day Week SA talks their pilot 4-day work week project. Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA talks agriculture export forecasts for the year after a record 2022.
8/16/202320 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Insurtech explodes around the world

The technology gives you many more features, like the ability to pause cover or insure particular items – Everything.Insure CEO Vis Govender.
8/15/20236 minutes, 12 seconds
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US debt still a long-term concern

Anchor's Deryck Janse van Rensburg unpacks Absa's and MTN's results as Mastercard plans to buy a stake in the telco's fintech unit. Sean Kelly from Paragon Wealth Managers talks Fitch's downgrade of the US. Vis Govender of Everything.Insure offers insights into concerns about concentration in and how to foster growth of new insurers.
8/15/202321 minutes, 16 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Investing so you don't outlive your money

During the 30 years you can expect to live after stopping work you’ll continue to need to invest.
8/14/20235 minutes, 6 seconds
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Markets looking weak after a huge run in 2023

Sanlam's Nick Kunze talks markets as they look like they’re rolling over … US PPI shows inflation is not completely behind us and locally Aspen is looking strong. Paul Hutchinson from Ninety One on why you may have longer than you think as an investor and why it matters. Dylan Govender from Investec for Business on contesting the dti's import tariffs policies.
8/14/202318 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Revving up: What SA needs to jump-start its EV market

The country needs to deal with the high prices of electric cars and put in countrywide charging infrastructure’: Thesele Mampane – Futuregrowth.
8/11/202310 minutes, 16 seconds
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US inflation data offers Fed flexibility amid recession concerns

Kea Nonyana from EA Capital talks the latest promising US inflation data. Futuregrowth's Thesele Mampane on the advancement of new EVs in South Africa. Jimmy offers his insights on the copper market.
8/11/202321 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Will we achieve the softer landing everybody's hoping for?

‘For the time being it seems all is well, but obviously these moments don't last forever’: Isak Odendaal – Old Mutual Wealth.
8/10/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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CompCom's Vodacom decision: Limited impact on fibre competitiveness

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss discusses the repercussions of the CompCom's decision to decline Vodacom's acquisition of Remgro's fibre business. Ernest North from Naked Insurance shares savvy tips for newbie car buyers. Old Mutual's Izak Odendaal delves into the convergence of entertainment and economics following the debut of the Barbie and Oppenheimer films.
8/10/202320 minutes, 36 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Insolvencies: How creditors can spot the early warning signs

‘The local delinquency rate is increasing by up to 27%, and internationally it's also happening’: Frank Knight – Debtsource.
8/8/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Rand undervalued, and local factors play a role

Matete Thulare of RMB looks at movements in the rand. Neil Hobbs from Hobbs Sinclair on navigating tax challenges. Frank Knight of Debtsource speaks about increasing levels of insolvencies and how creditors can spot the early warning signs.
8/8/202319 minutes, 3 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How to navigate risk in the market

‘If your investment goals are not changing your strategy to reach those goals shouldn't be changing either’: Paul Nixon – Momentum Investments.
8/7/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Luxury goods valuations remain strong despite tough economy

Paul Nixon from Momentum Investments explores investor risk levels. Old Mutual Wealth's Tasneem Samodien on the investment case for LVMH.
8/7/202318 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA's booming spaza shop economy

‘There's so much nuance in the township economy. You have to be there to understand’: Mushambi Mutuma – Accenture Africa.
8/4/20238 minutes, 2 seconds
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Mpact a bargain following strong results

Independent analyst Karl Gevers talks markets with strong Mpact results that saw Heps up 33% and JSE Group results that showed a modest increase in profits. Mushambi Mutuma from Accenture takes a look at the informal spaza economy and how FMCGs can directly capture some of the sales. Simon talks the importance of reading listed companies' annual reports.
8/4/202320 minutes, 12 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The test of time: Secrets behind a fund's 25 year success

Peregrine Capital CEO Jacques Conradie looks back on what has helped his team evolve and continue improving over time.
8/3/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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Chinese tech ETFs are where the value's at

Herenya Capital's Petri Redelinghuys explains why he is bullish on Chinese tech and the associated offshore ETFs. Peregrine Capital's Jacques Conradie on 25 years in the market and finding value amid local profit-taking. A look at collecting, or investing in, whiskey as an alternative asset class.
8/3/202319 minutes, 36 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Crude oil ‘the most important commodity on planet Earth’

In 2000 fossil fuel accounted for about 86% of global energy demand; by 2019 it accounted for 84%: JD Hayward – Flagship Asset Management.
8/2/20235 minutes, 5 seconds
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Pan African Mintails tailings plant to start production in new year

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on the latest company news as Aspen makes an acquisition in Latin America and Pan African Resources gets funding and environmental authorisation for their Mintails tailings retreatment plant. JD Hayward from Flagship Asset Management talks the oil price and opportunity for investors. Josh Kotlowitz from Future Forex gives his insights on improving the FX experience using AI.
8/2/202320 minutes, 50 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Gold production up y/y in SA and Ghana

‘We still see demand likely to remain positive in the second half of the year, albeit maybe not at the same levels as in H2 last year’: Krishan Gopaul – World Gold Council.
8/1/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Telco updates a mixed bag

FNB's Wayne McCurrie talks company news with results from Liberty Two Degrees and updates from Telkom and MTN. Krishan Gopaul from EMEA World Gold Council, on their second quarter report which shows demand increasing and supply potentially hitting new records this year. MFS Africa's Moses Marimira takes a look at how AI can help combat financial crimes and get SA off the grey list.
8/1/202320 minutes, 9 seconds
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SA pessimism is pricing in worst-case scenarios

‘We think financials and SA banks really well priced. You don't need a lot to go right to make some return on those’: Sean Neethling – Morningstar Investment management SA.
7/31/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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Woolies and Shoprite tackling food inflation brilliantly

EA Capital's Kea Nonyana on the Woolies update, rand strength and the higher oil price. David Rees from Schroders talks the global goods sector, as we’re seeing some signs of recovery that should bode well for EMs and commodities. Despite prevailing pessimism, South African equities are currently priced for worst-case scenarios. Sean Neethling from Morningstar Investment Management SA takes a look.
7/31/202319 minutes, 8 seconds
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[TOP STORY] ‘Retyrement’ is donning new tackies and starting a new career

Recent data from Stats SA shows that life expectancy for South Africans has increased: Natasha Huggett-Henchie – NMG Benefits.
7/28/20237 minutes, 32 seconds
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Amplats has potential for 20% upside

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities talks Anglo American results … is she seeing value in the group as a whole or individually in Kumba and Amplats? The good news is that we’re living longer, but … we haven't saved enough. NMG Benefits's Natasha Huggett-Henchie offers some retirement finance hacks to combat the shortfall. Simon offers his thoughts on why buying the winners and ignoring the losers is the best strategy.
7/28/202319 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Amazon’s staggering net loss has been seen before

‘We found the investment still intact, despite what's happening at the moment’: Tasneem Samodien – Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth.
7/27/20237 minutes, 5 seconds
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Fed no longer prepping for recession

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua talks the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. PSG Asset Management's Gustav Schulenburg on ignoring headlines and focusing on the businesses you’re investing in. Tasneem Samodien from Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth on their Amazon investment even as the company lost $2.7 billion and RoE went negative.
7/27/202321 minutes, 9 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Home buyers seek solar

Dwellings with well-maintained solar installations are certainly selling faster: Dominique d’Hotman – ooba Solar.
7/26/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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Shoprite’s growth strategy is paying off

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International looks at the Shoprite trading update that saw R1.1 billion spent on diesel and flat like-for-like growth after internal inflation. Ooba's Dominique d'Hotman on how a solar installation can increase the equity in the value of your home. Denise Hartley from FNB on the difference between debt consolidation and debt review.
7/26/202320 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Maybe it's time to make ‘boring’ beautiful again

‘I would say investors should consider looking into dividend stocks again’: Schalk Louw – PSG Old Oak.
7/25/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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Rapid EV adoption hits PGM demand

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks Anglo American Platinum's results as the dividend, unsurprisingly, gets slashed. Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak talks the return of dividends and the opportunities they present for investors. Kondi Nkosi from Schroders South Africa offers insights on net zero risks.
7/25/202320 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] E-commerce ‘on fire’ in SA’s retail space

There are over 100 000 online stores in the country, but many don't make it more than three months after first purchases from their sites – Joel Bronkowski from Paystack.
7/24/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Mr Price prevails despite tough economy

FNB's Chantal Marx on Mr Price's latest update and how Studio 88 helped save the day. Joel Bronkowski from Paystack talks local retailers and if they’re grabbing the ecommerce opportunity. Karooooo's Zak Calisto unpacks the company's results as revenue grows 24%.
7/24/202319 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Markets: What to expect for H2 2023

‘I think the rand has probably fairly devalued for a couple of reasons, partially for what I guess we can call our own goals’: Nolan Wapenaar – co-CIO at Anchor Capital.
7/21/20238 minutes, 36 seconds
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Naira devaluation is a risk to MTN and MultiChoice

RMB's Matete Thulare on the devaluation of the Nigerian naira. How and why did the new government do it? Nolan Wapenaar from Anchor Capital talks their current preferred asset classes … and why they make the list. Simon offers his thoughts on why investors need to be thinking in bets focusing on investment processes, not outcomes.
7/21/202320 minutes, 29 seconds
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SA’s 5.4% June CPI worth a cheer

‘I think as we celebrate as consumers we just need to be cautious of that core sticky inflation’: Neo Ralefeta – Investec Treasury Structuring.
7/20/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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Pick n Pay: It could get worse

Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor unpacks the Pick n Pay trading update which saw sales growth go backwards. Neo Ralefeta from Investec talks the economy following June's strong CPI numbers … what will the Sarb do at its rate meeting today? Coreen van der Merwe from Sovereign Group unpacks offshore vs onshore trusts, what do we need to know?
7/20/202321 minutes, 7 seconds
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Looking outside the US for opportunity

‘It seems that people have forgotten that there are some really, really good companies in Europe … not just in the technology names but across a number of industries': Helen Jewell from BlackRock
7/19/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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Dividends or share buybacks: Which one to pick?

Mia Kriegler from Kruger International talks share buybacks versus dividends … which is her preference? BlackRock's Helen Jewell on markets as Europe has a good year and whether there is still opportunity despite recession fears.Vinesh Maharaj from PwC South Africa discusses local manufacturing and whether it can evolve to take advantage of the 4IR.
7/19/202320 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] DBSA celebrates 40 years

In facilitating infrastructure development across the SADC region ‘we don't get fiscal allocations, even though we are an SOE,’ points out chief economist Zeph Nhleko.
7/18/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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China's recovery falls short of expectations

FNB's Sithembile Bopela unpacks Richemont's good update … but why didn’t the market like it? Luno's Christo de Wit looks at the latest crypto news, central bank coins and what the future holds for NFTs. Zeph Nhleko from DBSA on the bank's role within the economy and competing against traditional commercial banks.
7/18/202319 minutes, 36 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is SA doing the necessary to get off the grey list?

Foreign SA bond holders have dropped from 42% to 25% and investors seem to think that, regardless of the yield South Africa can offer, it's just too risky: Bianca Botes – Citadel Global.
7/17/20236 minutes
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US earnings season: All eyes on big tech

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks Absa's update as impairments worsen. US earnings season kicks off. Citadel Global's Bianca Botes on the impact of the country's greylisting so far and what SA's doing to get off the list. Old Mutual Wealth's Ian Ferguson as high interest rates drive corporate demand for short-term cash yielding.
7/17/202320 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Telkom in talks to sell Swiftnet

‘We have been given support to actually sell [Swiftnet] outright...We've two firm bidders and should be closing that process within a month or two’– CEO Serame Taukobong.
7/14/20237 minutes, 11 seconds
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Emergency Nasdaq index shuffle to reduce big tech weightings

FNB's Wayne McCurrie on markets as US CPI sees equity markets higher and the dollar weaker.  Telkom CEO Serame Taukobong talks the future of Telkom Mobile and unlocking value in the business after the rejection of three deals. Simon offers his thoughts and details on the upcoming Nasdaq 100 surprise ‘emergency’ rebalancing.
7/14/202319 minutes, 49 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is the ‘messy’ platinum space worth a look?

‘Because we think prices are likely to improve from here we think that there is an opportunity to be adding to the sector. But it's not a slam-dunk’: Lonwabo Maqubela – Perpetua Investment Managers.
7/13/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Demystifying rooftop solar: Understanding the legalities

We’re seeing a small bounce from PGM miners, Lonwabo Maqubela of Perpetua discusses if this offers opportunity or is best left alone. Paul Hutchinson from Ninety One on how to value the rand using purchasing power parity (PPP), while considering risk factors. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Bridget Witts-Hewinson unpacks the legal aspects of installing rooftop solar.
7/13/202321 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How AI is lifting the S&P 500

So far only a handful of stocks have benefited from the AI hype and the underlying market has remained relatively subdued: Sean Kelly – Paragon Wealth Managers.
7/12/20237 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to spot collapsing innovation in your investments

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities on the two small(ish) deals announced by Invicta as it expands offshore.Jon Cherry from Cherry Flava talks innovation … how to spot it, and how to know when it’s failing. Paragon Wealth Managers's Sean Kelly on the magnificent seven doing all the heavy work lifting US indices higher.
7/12/202320 minutes, 34 seconds
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[TOP STORY] US markets might be priced for perfection

Craig Antonie from AnBro Capital Investments considers it a fair assumption that we could see a rebound of sorts in the tech space.
7/11/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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Mondi deal all tapping into the huge American market

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth on Mondi’s Canadian expansion. After a solid first half, US markets seem priced for perfection, Craig Antonie from Anbro Capital Investments takes a look. Keith McLachlan from Integral Asset Management on the value proposition for Transaction Capital.
7/11/202320 minutes, 52 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are performers’ mega world tours impacting inflation?

Consumers are suddenly more willing than ever to dip into savings for experiences, notes Paul Donovan of UBS Global Wealth Management.
7/10/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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Exploring opportunities in packaging stocks

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments talks packaging companies … Nampak is in trouble, Caxton is at almost five-year highs and Mpact is drifting. Are any offering value? UBS Global Wealth Management's Paul Donovan on the inflationary impact of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé music tours. Ernest North of Naked Insurance, talks insurance fraud and its impact on individuals, premiums and how data can help fight it.
7/10/202320 minutes, 37 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The IRBA can now fine audit firms up to R25 million

This is to encourage ethical behaviour and due care by auditors, though auditors are generally doing a very good job – Imre Nagy from the IRBA.
7/7/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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The investment case for 4IR metals

Kea Nonyana from EA Capital takes a look at opportunities in the commodity space. Irba's Imre Nagy on new fine limits for offenders raised to R25 million and restrictions on the board's jurisdiction as it no longer oversees chartered accountants. Navigating portfolio rebalancing: Simon's insights on the process and risks.
7/7/202320 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] National Treasury is under severe strain

Fiscal officials are being overburdened with work that ordinarily should be handled by SA’s provinces, municipalities and SOEs, notes Isaah Mhlanga from RMB.
7/6/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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Markets looking bullish despite skittish investors

Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor Securities on EU, UK and China PMI for June … all above 50 but slowing. Simon Fillmore from Independent Securities talks the bull case for equities even as investors climb the proverbial wall of worry. RMB's Isaah Mhlanga on National Treasury reputing concerns that there is weakness in SA's key financial institution
7/6/202320 minutes, 40 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The ‘big scare’ about using ChatGPT

PJ Veldhuizen of Gillan and Veldhuizen Inc points to possible legal and ethical security issues that might arise from trusting the AI facility.
7/5/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Asset allocation still requires knowing your funds

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on markets as MultiChoice sees a 12% fall following a downgrade from JP Morgan … is there value here? PJ Veldhuizen from Gillan and Veldhuizen Inc on the need for AI policies in business. Laurette Ndzanga from PPS Investments on well-diversified portfolios translating into consistent returns.
7/5/202320 minutes, 19 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are we going green in the manufacturing space?

‘I do think...we're going to see more and more [renewable energy] components being manufactured here’: Justin Schmidt – Absa Relationship Banking.
7/4/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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Pep offering consumer credit to protect sales

FNB's Wayne McCurrie talks markets as Pep introduces credit services for its customers and Mondi sells two Russian businesses. Justin Schmidt from Absa talks manufacturing and renewable energy. Roelie van Reenen from Beefmaster Group offers insights on the collapse of SA's small towns and the resultant threat to food production.
7/4/202319 minutes, 26 seconds
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[TOP STORY] EU again raises issues with SA’s oranges

The tremendous amount of rain in the Western Cape has also drowned various orchards out and washed away infrastructure – Citrus Growers Association president Justin Chadwick.
7/3/20234 minutes, 53 seconds
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Narrow tech rally sees Nasdaq's best H1 since the eighties

Sanlam's Nick Kunze talks markets we hit the half-year mark … the Nasdaq had the best start to a year ever while local was a mixed bag. Justin Chadwick from the Citrus Growers Association discusses the EU's latest restrictions on orange imports.
7/3/202318 minutes, 26 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What has happened to the expected US recession?

Dr Adrian Saville of Genera Capital expects ‘at least one more hike, if not two’ in US interest rates. That's going to add pain.
6/30/20237 minutes, 41 seconds
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PGM stocks having a horrid year, is it time to buy?

Alex Duys of  Umthombo Wealth talks PGM stocks as, aside from Tharisa, they trade down over a third year-to-date. Is this an opportunity, or is the PGM boom over for now? Dr Adrian Saville Genera Capital asks what's happened to the expected US recession. All the late 2022 talk was of soft vs hard landing, yet nothing in sight? Simon offers his thoughts on why you should always keep your crypto in a hardware wallet off-exchange.
6/30/202319 minutes, 37 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The emotional investment rollercoaster

Paul Nixon of Momentum Investments discusses the application of predictive analytics and AI to help investors get to grips with what they are costing themselves.
6/29/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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SA Reits offer value … but no rush to buy

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss talks Hyprop's operational update … is he seeing value in local or global Reits? Paul Nixon of Momentum Investments on avoiding the behaviour tax as it's revealed that clients lost R600m during the pandemic due to emotional decisions. Futuregrowth's Lindani Vezi offers insights on the Transnet board as the loss of independent non-executive directors weakens governance.
6/29/202319 minutes, 55 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Shareholders powerless when voting on directors' remuneration

Steven Beattie from Steven Beattie Tuition shares his thoughts around possibly disproportionate executive pay and bonuses.
6/28/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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Mastering tax management in your golden years

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks the Naspers and Prosus plan to untangle their cross-holding web after just four years. Steven Beattie, independent analyst, on shareholder rights around executive remuneration. Kenny Meiring of SFP Wealth talks efficiently managing taxes at the start of retirement
6/28/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Invicta's non-SA businesses drive 60% of year-end profits

While Asian subsidiary Kian Ann had a ‘really, really good year’, supply chain and inflationary pressures persist: CEO Steven Joffe.
6/27/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Renergen secures funding but springs a leak

Reko Nare from Anchor talks the latest news from Renergen as it gets the US/IDC loan. Steven Joffe from Invicta unpacks the company's strong results as mining continues to boom. Dennis Jedburgh of DoshFX on the QZ Asset Management crypto scam offering 400% a year.
6/27/202320 minutes, 49 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Is there still value in the SA general equity market?

During a ‘flight to quality’ a quality strategy typically performs well: Rademeyer Vermaak – STANLIB.
6/26/20236 minutes, 21 seconds
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Transaction Capital can't escape the negative sentiment

Sithembile Bopela FNB talks Transaction Capital. After announcing a funding deal for Gomo the share has slipped even further, now trading below 600c. Value or value trap? STANLIB's Rademeyer Vermaak offers insights on value in the local market and takes a look at different investment strategies. Martin Soderberg from Spear Capital unpacks favourable exit techniques for an unlisted investment.
6/26/202319 minutes, 58 seconds
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[TOP STORY] A phenomenal year for tech stocks so far

‘AI has lots of applications. Which ones are marketable is going to be another story’: Fred Razak – chief trading strategist, CMTrading.
6/23/20238 minutes, 39 seconds
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Growthpoint worth a nibble?

Kea Nonyana of EA Capital provides insights into Growthpoint's challenging update and Mr Price's tough financial results. What does Fred Razak of CMTrading foresee for the rest of 2023 as big tech stocks continue to thrive? Simon talks inflation … is it now moving in a one-way direction, heading back into the target range?
6/23/202319 minutes, 18 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat Construction Index dips for Q1

‘But there is some light here, especially with regard to employment,’ says research economist Dr Roelof Botha.
6/22/20237 minutes, 1 second
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Local inflation data seems promising, but economy remains fragile

With local inflation at its lowest since April 2022, Lonwabo Maqubela of Perpetua offers insights on whether it's time to start looking at local retail. Exploring the NHI Bill: Gary Feldman of NMG Benefits delves into its implications for private healthcare. Research economist Dr Roelof Botha on the latest Afrimat Construction Index ... are we starting to see the early days of a recovery?
6/22/202320 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat acquires Lafarge at ‘a really good price’

The addition of cement goes hand-in-glove with the mining and materials company’s construction suite of businesses – Bruce Williamson, Integral Asset Management.
6/21/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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City Lodge bounces back as occupancies rebound

FNB's Wayne McCurrie gives an analysis of updates from Standard Bank and City Lodge. Bruce Williamson of Integral Asset Management talks Afrimat's acquisition of Lafarge in a bid for increased construction sector dominance. Jackie Smith from Buyers Trust shares insights on first-time home buyers and essential tips for purchasing your first home
6/21/202320 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA hedge funds remain a very small asset class

‘I think there are some really skilled people in the hedge-fund industry who can offer South African investors quite a lot...but they've been hamstrung by legislation for quite some time’: Luke Richardson – PPS Investments.
6/20/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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Stor-Age could offer great portfolio diversification

FNB's Chantal Marx unpacks Omnia's results which seemed a little light and Stor-Age financials which reported strong local operations. Insights from Luke Richardson of PPS Investments on proposed amendments enabling hedge funds in retirement funds. Johann van Tonder of Momentum discusses a recent South African household wealth survey which reveals inflation's impact on our wallets.
6/20/202320 minutes, 51 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Pepkor’s Flash business is doing ‘really, really well’

‘I think Pepkor does itself a disservice in terms of disclosure around Flash’: Keith McLachlan – Integral Asset Management.
6/19/20237 minutes
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What happened to the expected US recession?

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth talks US data and whether the country still faces a recession. Integral Asset Management's Keith McLachlan analyses the performance of Pepkor’s Flash division and Absa CIB's Shirley Webber offers insights on the growth of renewable energy across the African continent.
6/19/202320 minutes, 20 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Don’t ditch your car insurance; explore other options

‘The vast majority of what you're paying for is accidents. A very small percentage of your insurance premium is to cover thefts or hijackings’: Naked co-founder Ernest North.
6/15/20237 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Fed's systematic approach vs Sarb's inflation fight

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks the FOMC's latest rate decision. Crucial car insurance and cost-saving tips from Ernest North at Naked. Victoria Reuvers from Morningstar Investment Management SA on how to boost financial literacy for kids and teens.
6/15/202323 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Survey shows all property sectors slowing

Remote work is a long-term challenge to office space – FNB property strategist John Loos.
6/14/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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MultiChoice facing multiple uphill battles

Mia Kruger of Kruger International on the MultiChoice results as the rest of Africa sees growth but SA falters. FNB's John Loos on the FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey as all commercial property sectors see increased pressure. Sandra Beswick from Fluence Capital offers insights on managing debt as an SME and how to avoid the pitfalls.
6/14/202319 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Value and growth as ‘different’ investing styles

Whatever your investment style, ‘remaining diversified is a key metric for long-term portfolio returns and risk mitigation’: Sean Kelly – Paragon Wealth Managers.
6/13/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Vukile's small urban and rural mall niche pays off

Independent analyst JD Klopper talks Vukile's results and Thungela's update that shows Heps under pressure. Dawie de Villiers from Alexforbes on results that show decent growth despite a tough year. Sean Kelly from Paragon Wealth Managers offers insights on value vs growth investing. Is it one or the other, or is a combo key?
6/13/202320 minutes, 25 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Shareholder activist NGO Just Share racks up five years

‘We like to believe that we've changed the landscape of corporate accountability in South Africa’: Executive director Tracey Davies.
6/12/20237 minutes, 46 seconds
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Opportunities in SA retail …but patience needed

Deryck Janse van Rensburg from Anchor Securities unpacks TFG's latest results which saw good revenue growth but a modest Heps increase and a decreased dividend. As shareholder activist NGO, Just Share, turns five, Tracey Davies discusses the many highlights over that period. Amol Prabhu from Barclays looks at how wealth in Africa has accelerated.
6/12/202321 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA returns more anaemic than in the past

‘Understand the bets you are making in a portfolio...but be careful of the rand’: Marius Oberholzer – STANLIB.
6/9/20239 minutes, 53 seconds
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China needs a robust global economy

Kea Nonyana from EA Capital follows up on a bullish China prediction made earlier this year and examines Renergen's $750 million debt raise to finance the second phase of the Virginia gas field. Marius Oberholzer from STANLIB discusses strategies for managing expectations of lower returns in both local and global markets. Simon shares his perspective on the potential end of load shedding as renewables boom.
6/9/202320 minutes, 37 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Today 64% of individual investors invest in alternative investments

If you are very senior in age with enough capital, I think you shouldn't be considering alternatives. If you are younger you can take a bit more risk: Jaltech partner Jonty Sacks.
6/8/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Two-pot system: Don’t misuse the opportunity to withdraw retirement savings for luxuries

Where is independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha currently seeking value on the JSE?Jonty Sacks from Jaltech discusses the increasing interest in the broader asset class, as revealed by their recent alternative investments survey.Elana van der Berg, from Momentum Corporate, provides insights into the upcoming implementation of the two-pot system scheduled to take effect in March 2024.
6/8/202323 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Capital Appreciation reports ‘solid’ FY performance

‘The expected credit loss for GovChat primarily had an influence on both our basic and headline earnings’: Alan Salomon – CFO, Capital Appreciation.
6/7/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why British American Tobacco in your portfolio makes sense

Independent analyst Karl Gevers unpacks Premier Group's decent maiden results as a listed entity and British American Tobacco's decent update. Capital Appreciation's Alan Salomon on results as earnings fall, but the dividend is raised. Citadel's Maarten Ackerman talks local Q1 GDP figures and explains how SA just avoided a recession.
6/7/202320 minutes, 24 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat always hunting for something to surprise markets

The wonderful thing is the sense that there's another project coming, and another one beyond that: Bruce Williamson – Integral Asset Management.
6/6/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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Don't sell SA Inc

FNB's Wayne McCurrie unpacks Oceana's strong results and Sygnia's flat numbers. Bruce Williamson from Integral Asset Management offers insights on the Afrimat cautionary. Richard Rayne from the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation on the state of entrepreneurship in SA.
6/6/202321 minutes, 4 seconds
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Sanctions on South Africa possible because of involvement with Russia

‘The risk of South Africa losing access to Swift – and in particular dollar payments – is deemed low, but it doesn't mean it's off the table’: Bianca Botes, Citadel Global.
6/5/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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New bond ETF offering 12.5% yield

Sanlam's Nick Kunze on the Nedbank update that shows a credit-loss ratio that was above the top end of their through-the-cycle target range. Botes from Citadel Global talks risks to the rand if SA gets sanctioned for Russian involvement. Chris Rule from CoreShares by 10X on the new ETF, which replaces the preference share ETF.
6/5/202320 minutes, 2 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Looking at Bitcoin and the price of Bitcoin

Over the last month or so we have been sitting in the $26 000, $27 000 range with a lot of sideways action: Christo de Wit – Luno country manager.
6/2/20237 minutes, 46 seconds
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SA has faced economic challenges before ... is this time different?

Insights from Chantal Marx, FNB, on attractive opportunities on the JSE and US debt default averted. Bitcoin enjoys a successful year, while the Ethereum Shanghai merge proves fruitful: Christo de Wit of Luno talks the latest cryptoverse news. Simon offers his thoughts on what an end to load shedding would mean for SA Inc profits.
6/2/202320 minutes, 5 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Issues repatriating money from Nigeria?

Seemingly you can get 50% of earnings in naira out at the official rate, but it's probably closer to a third at the parallel rate: Cavan Osborne – Old Mutual Investment Group.
6/1/20236 minutes, 21 seconds
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Spar update: Is Shoprite eating everybody's lunch?

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua on Spar's latest trading update, is Shoprite eating everybody's lunch? Cavan Osborne from Old Mutual Investment Group explains the perils of doing business in Nigeria. Bidvest Life's Melody Stander offers tips on how to reduce money stress.
6/1/202321 minutes, 42 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Are we seeing stress in the housing market?

What the lending banks are doing now may turn out to be some of the best lending that they do: ooba COO Alan Rubin..
5/31/20237 minutes, 57 seconds
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Gold: What can we expect for the remainder of 2023?

Mia Kruger from Kruger International on Tiger Brands's results as margins are squeezed even as revenue rises 16%.Alan Rubin from Ooba talks house prices with prime at 14-year highs. How are they holding up?Herenya Capital Advisors's Petri Redelinghuys talks the gold price as it slides lower. What is he predicting?
5/31/202321 minutes, 9 seconds
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Don't confuse the economy with the stock market

As poor as the economic outlook might look for South Africa or the UK, for instance, valuations look very, very attractive in some of these markets: Ross Biggs – M&G Investments.
5/30/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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The great forex rip-off

Carmen Mpelwane Investment Analyst Sanlam Investments on the Zeda results as revenue increased 20%.Ross Biggs Head of Equity at M&G Investments locally and globally markets are not about the economy in which the exchange is located. Harry Scherzer CEO Future Forex on the great forex rip off when buying or selling rands.
5/30/202319 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Reunert Group interims show revenue, Heps and dividend up

Renewable energy [Etion Create] is pleasing and growing fast: CEO Alan Dickson.
5/29/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Busy global data week ahead further threatens rand

RMB's Matete Thulare on why the rate increase saw the rand trade out to worst-ever levels. Reunert's Alan Dickson on results as defence, cabling and renewables all have a great period. Ethan Dube from Vunani on results as they lose significant institutional clients.
5/29/202320 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Looking for good returns? Careful risk assessment is key

You have to look where others aren't looking or have stopped looking to really outperform, because there may be a short-term issue – John Gilchrist, PSG Asset Management.
5/26/20238 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tsogo Sun Gaming now owns almost 10% of City Lodge

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks Reinet and Tsogo Sun Gaming results. PSG's John Gilchrist talks managing investment without fear of risk. Simon offers his thoughts on the Purple Group's rights issue and what you need to know ... and do.
5/26/202320 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Agri bulk through Durban terminals sees a great rebound

‘The success story behind all of this can be attributed to efficiency improvements on our side and uptime of equipment’: Earle Peters – Transnet Port Terminals.
5/25/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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RFG offers opportunity in a stock-pickers market

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth on RFG results as the stock trades at its lowest levels since listing in late 2014. Momentum Investment's Sanisha Packirisamy on a good inflation number for April, but what will the Sarb do today with the interest rate? Earle Peters from Transnet Port Terminals talks port traffic as Durban Agribulk Terminal handles its highest volumes in ten years.
5/25/202319 minutes, 40 seconds
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[TOP STORY] There are still attractive investments, some starkly mispriced

Famous Brands, Sun International and Reunert are on the radar of Vanessa van Vuuren from Sanlam Investments.
5/24/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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Coronation offers value if investors can look past the Sars provision

FNB's Sithembile Bopela talks Coronation's results as it skips the dividend due to the Sars fine provision. Is there value post the fine? Phoevos Pouroulis from Tharisa on results which were boosted by chrome prices as PGM production falls 16%. Vanessa van Vuuren from Sanlam Investments on opportunities in the mid-cap SA Inc stocks and why all the bad news shouldn't sway you.
5/24/202320 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Spear Reit results for year-end February see revenue up, distributions up

Load shedding and semigration are bringing some return to office, which bodes well for our vacancies – CEO Quintin Rossi.
5/23/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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Astral’s profit destroyed by government failure

JD Klopper from Mentenova unpacks results from Famous Brands and Balwin. Quintin Rossi of Spear Reit on strong results as its Western Cape focus pays off. Astral's Chris Schutte on results as diesel costs hit profits and the dividend is suspended.
5/23/202320 minutes, 18 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Dis-Chem's baby, health insurance units gaining traction

The group’s introduction of its health-insurance product and the implementation of clinics into Baby City stores are getting good traction: CFO and CEO designate Rui Morais.
5/22/20237 minutes, 1 second
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Local banks are cheap ... but risky

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth talks SA banks as they sell off. Rui Morais, CFO and CEO designate of Dis-Chem on results as their health insurance products gain traction. FNB's Carla de Waal explains why unit trusts are a great starting point for investors.
5/22/202320 minutes, 38 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat looking at opportunities like a kid in a candy shop

‘The amount of opportunity available right now is absolutely amazing, and we are sitting with a debt-free balance sheet’ – CEO Andries van Heerden.
5/19/20239 minutes, 2 seconds
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Be prepared ... could the Sarb raise rates 0.75% next week?

RMB's Matete Thulare on the rand. Where does he think it’s heading in the short term, and what potential impact will it have on inflation and rates? Andries van Heerden from Afrimat on results that saw Heps off 15.7% and a new segment, Future Materials and Metals. Simon offers his thoughts on how to generate investment income.
5/19/202320 minutes, 17 seconds
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[TOP STORY] As a business and retirement destination Mauritius is booming

Dani van Vuuren from the Sovereign Group outlines attractive options for South Africans considering moving to the island.
5/18/20235 minutes, 46 seconds
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At under $100 Disney is offering great value

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss talks Disney's results which prompted a selloff. The stock is now 50% off the highs; surely this offers value?Elize Kruger, independent economist, on BankservAfrica’s take-home pay report that shows we are indeed poorer.Dani van Vuuren from Sovereign Group talks Mauritius investments and residency options.
5/18/202319 minutes, 19 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Cash is giving a very good return

Locally it has been about industrials; resources and financials are struggling: Luigi Marinus – PPS Investments.
5/17/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why Vodacom and MTN aren’t a buy

Mia Kruger from Kruger International compares Vodacom results to MTN. Which is her pick? Jeffrey Wapnick from Octodec on results as the company hikes the dividend 20%. PPS Investments's Luigi Marinus on the markets so far in 2023.
5/17/202321 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Expensive credit piles on pressure

We see consumers needing to use about 65% of their net income to service debt obligations: Benay Sager – head of Debt Busters.
5/16/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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Raubex preferred as Sanral and renewable are spending

Anchor's Reko Nare talks Raubex's solid results including good growth in renewables. Wikus Lategan from Calgro M3 talks financials as Heps increases over 50% after good cost controls and margin improvements. Benay Sager from DebtBusters on their Q1 survey which shows indebted South Africans have 38% less purchasing power than in 2016.
5/16/202322 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Santova and Master Drilling two small caps earning hard currency

‘I love both of those’, says Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Management. ‘I think the starting point here has to be you're buying rand-hedge stocks.’
5/15/20236 minutes, 18 seconds
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Very strong Richemont results, but valuations are stretched

FNB's Wayne McCurrie on Richemont's strong results, as luxury continues to boom. Keith McLachlan from Integral Asset Management on local small caps benefiting from a weaker rand. Damian Bunce of Exness on the evolution of trading and the best broker models.
5/15/202321 minutes, 2 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The spectre of winter’s electricity constraints

EIUG CEO Fanele Mondi believes members could assist Eskom in terms of maintenance in the months ahead.
5/12/20239 minutes, 17 seconds
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Is now the time to buy Transaction Capital?

Independent analyst Karl Gevers chats results from Sappi and a strong update from RFG Holdings. Fanele Mondi from the Energy Intensive Users Group on their proposal to coordinate maintenance with Eskom ... although it won’t solve a tough winter of load shedding. Simon's thoughts on what is next for Transaction Capital.
5/12/202320 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Avon moves from direct selling into shopping centres as well

MD Mafahle Mareletse for Turkey, Middle East and Africa says: ‘We want to venture into retail so that people who have never had access to our brands and products can trial them.’
5/11/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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Corporate travel boosting leisure stocks

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua unpacks the update from Southern Sun which shows continued demand for leisure. David Hurwitz of Transaction Capital on results that saw the stock down another 20%. Avon's Mafahle Mareletse talks moving into traditional retail and make-up sales as consumers struggle.
5/11/202320 minutes, 30 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How thematic investing relates to traditional investment

The Momentum Future Trends Fund identifies six main investment themes which include climate change, technological innovation, demographic change, the shifting of economic power from the West to the East, lifestyle and space exploration: Fund manager Jako de Jager.
5/10/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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Market concerned about Sibanye-Stillwater production guidance

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on the Sibanye-Stillwater Q1 update that shows SA PGMs still produce the majority of the profit. Jako de Jager from Momentum on thematic investing in megatrends. Chris Harmse from Sequoia Capital Managers talks US inflation data due on Wednesday afternoon, the expected is 5%..
5/10/202320 minutes, 13 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Karooooo delivers strong FY results; dividend $0.85/share

‘On the consumer side South Africa has been quite difficult in the last few years’: CEO Zak Calisto.
5/9/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Office rental reversions stabilising – Redefine

Carmen Mpelwane from Sanlam Investments talks the DRD Gold and Barloworld updates. Andrew König of Redefine on results as diesel costs hurt local profits and office rentals continue to struggle. Karooooo's Zak Calisto unpacks their latest FY results.
5/9/202320 minutes, 42 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Gold demand trends for Q1 2023

Central banks are diversifying their reserve portfolio and adding gold for various reasons: Joe Cavatoni – World Gold Council.
5/8/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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US unemployment data puts pressure on Fed rate pause

Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth talks the knockout Apple results. Joe Cavatoni World Gold Council on their Q1 gold report that shows central banks are still large net buyers. FNB's Koketso Mano unpacks petrol price expectations for the remainder of 2023.
5/8/202321 minutes, 3 seconds
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[TOP STORY] How ESG and BEE are crucial to SA’s inclusive growth quest

Gontse Tsatsi of Old Mutual Investment Group thinks both principles good instruments to apply in addressing certain social and economic challenges.
5/5/20238 minutes, 22 seconds
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US banking crisis rages on, how worried should we be?

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth unpacks Pick n Pay's results and Aspen's new distribution deal. Gontse Tsatsi of Old Mutual Investment Group on how ESG and BEE are crucial to SA’s inclusive growth quest. Simon offers his thoughts on the US banking crisis as PacWest becomes the latest to see its share price collapse.
5/5/202319 minutes, 51 seconds
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{TOP STORY] South Africa ‘on borrowed time’ for fiscal tightening

Treasury has been a little too optimistic on achieving a kind of a top in the debt-to-GDP trajectory: Tilmann Kolb – UBS Global Wealth Management.
5/4/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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'Going to be very tough until rates come down': CMH CEO

RMB's Matete Thulare talks the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. Jebb McIntosh of Combined Motor Holdings unpacks the company's good results but foresees a tougher climate for the year ahead. Tilmann Kolb from UBS Global Wealth Management unpacks whether SA is on borrowed time for fiscal tightening.
5/4/202319 minutes, 36 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Stay with a healthcare plan but avoid waste

With the right advice consumers can find ways of saving money by using healthcare solutions better: Damian McHugh – Momentum Health Solutions.
5/3/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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Big Four US banks offering great value

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss talks the US earnings season: which set of results has stood out for him? Momentum's Damian McHugh on resisting the temptation to cut your medical aid to manage your struggling budget. Pieter Groenewald from Nfinity Influencer on trends and earnings in the local influencer market
5/3/202320 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Businesses need to look ahead and adapt

We are talking to clients about how to keep going, prepare, and stay resilient and agile: Christie Viljoen – PwC South Africa.
5/2/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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MTN offers value … but not without risks

Mia Kruger from Kruger International on whether MTN offers value following its Ghana and Nigeria quarterly reports. PwC's Christie Viljoen unpacks their updated South African Economic Outlook. Stian de Witt from NMG offers tips on what to look out for when investing in shares.
5/2/202320 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why Purple Group posted an interim loss

‘Keeping costs trending down at a per-customer level is something we are proud about, because it gives us significant advantage over businesses that compete with us’: CEO Charles Savage.
4/28/202312 minutes, 33 seconds
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Drought puts agriculture boom years at risk

Purple Group CEO Charles Savage on why the company has hit losses. Agri CEO Norman Celliers speaks about the company's 100 years in business and the state of the agriculture sector.
4/28/202323 minutes, 28 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The market is spooked – ‘no love for equities’

There are some really chunky valuations out there, and often that's when the real opportunity comes: Nick Dennis – Anchor Global Equity Fund.
4/26/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Is Sarb's obsession with inflation targeting hurting the economy?

Bianca Botes of Citadel Global on whether we will see another rate hike by the US Federal Reserve next week. Nick Dennis of Anchor Global Equity Fund gives insight into opportunities in global markets. Dr Roelof Botha unpacks the slide in the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index.
4/26/202322 minutes, 1 second
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[TOP STORY] Assessing rand fair value

‘Even though you have rand volatility, it does allow investors and portfolio managers to price assets a bit more efficiently’: Sean Neethling – Morningstar Investment management SA.
4/25/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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South32 squeezed as income declines and costs increase

Reko Nare of Anchor Capital on South32's trading update and the commodities sector performance. Sean Neethling of Morningstar Investment Management SA on valuing the rand and exiting USD on rand strength. Yoco's Matt Brownell offers insights on how their clients are managing in the current tough economic environment.
4/25/202320 minutes, 31 seconds
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[TOP STORY] For an entrepreneur, building a retirement fund is different

‘From a diversification perspective, it makes sense to be investing in other businesses’: Palesa Dube – Wealth Creed.
4/24/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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Coronation offering value, but expect volatility

FNB’s Sithembile Bopela on whether Coronation holds any value following its trading update. Palesa Dube from Wealth Creed offers ideas for business owners approaching retirement. Jaco Meyer of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr unpacks important considerations when buying a business.
4/24/202322 minutes, 10 seconds
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Do something that's already been done, and market it well

‘The online space is the great equaliser.’ You can reach thousands of people with a click of a button: Hetty The Entrepreneur.
4/21/20238 minutes, 54 seconds
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Clicks consistency shines in results

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks Clicks results and the sudden resignation of Nampak's CEO. Hetty The Entrepreneur on monetising your side hustle using online tools. Simon offers his thoughts on local March inflation that came in higher than expected, bad news ... but also some good.
4/21/202321 minutes, 14 seconds
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Clicks consistency shines in results

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks Clicks results and the sudden resignation of Nampak's CEO. Hetty The Entrepreneur on monetising your side hustle using online tools. Simon offers his thoughts on local March inflation that came in higher than expected, bad news ... but also some good.
4/21/202320 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Insights into card transactions over the Easter weekend

Numbers point to a strong rebound in domestic tourism post the Covid and lockdown periods: Thokozani Dlamini – CEO of FNB Merchant Services.
4/20/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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Schroders: US recession on its way

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities on Zeder results and local CPI moving higher. Schroders's George Brown talks the US economy; the risks and implications of a default and the likelihood of a recession. FNB's Thokozani Dlamini unpacks the strong rebound in domestic tourism over the Easter Weekend.
4/20/202320 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Do guaranteed products have a space in an investment portfolio?

Understand why you are investing in these products, their roles, and what you're giving up when choosing them: Francis Marais – Morningstar Investment Management SA.
4/19/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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Capitec is expensive relative to peers

Carmen Mpelwane from Sanlam Investments on the Capitec results that disappointed the market. Morningstar's Francis Marais on the role and concerns of guaranteed products in a portfolio. Izak Smit from PPS unpacks results and trends within the insurance sector.
4/19/202319 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Crypto has experienced turmoil in the past six months

Today I think the central banks are seeing clear benefits. They have vested interests that they want to make sure they control: Seamus Rocca – CEO, Xapo Private Bank.
4/18/20237 minutes, 54 seconds
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Luxury holding value and demand even in a tough economy

RMB's Matete Thulare talks about local CPI data which is expected on Wednesday, is there any real link between currency and inflation? Seamus Rocca from Xapo Private Bank on the role of blockchain in transparency and what’s happened with central bank digital currencies. Luxity's Michael Zahariev on luxury goods holding value during tough economic times.
4/18/202322 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Steel and engineering critical in getting the economy's flywheel turning

Seifsa will meet with President Ramaphosa to address some of the challenges faced by the country and the sector: CEO Lucio Trentini.
4/17/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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US earnings season starts with a bang thanks to big banks

Sanlam's Nick Kunze talks markets as banks kick off US earnings season with massive numbers, and Richemont switches from depository receipt to inward listed. Verwey Wiese from PwC South Africa on ensuring the sustainability of local retirement funds. Lucio Trentini of Seisfa unpacks pledges from the investment conference in the sector, although load shedding remains a threat.
4/17/202321 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Farming stocks heading for tough times?

For agriculture the best is over. The next couple of years might be a slightly leaner period, with earnings at best being flat and in certain cases down: Anthony Clark – Small Talk Daily.
4/14/20239 minutes, 16 seconds
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It's too late to buy gold at all-time highs

Wayne McCurrie from FNB unpacks the Aveng update and PSG Konsult results. Small-cap analyst Anthony Clark talks agri investment as the country is expected to swing into a dryer period of El Niño. Simon offers his thoughts on actively-managed certificates (AMCs) trading on the JSE.
4/14/202321 minutes, 9 seconds
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[TOP STORY] ‘Mental accounting’ can lead to some real problems

‘Try to always remember that individual investments are made up of a whole’: Dr Gizelle Willows, founder of Nudging Financial Behaviour.
4/13/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Improving US inflation data does little to allay rate hike fears

Independent analyst, Karl Gevers, talks US inflation for March which came in at 5.0%, sending markets higher. Elize Kruger, an independent economist, unpacks the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index which shows continued deterioration in the local economy. Gizelle Willows of Nudging Financial Behaviour, on the problems with mental accounting as we segregate money.
4/13/202320 minutes, 40 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Inflation expectations across developed and developing markets

‘We may actually be close to the end of the interest-rate hiking cycle, if not there already’: Sanisha Packirisamy – Momentum Investments.
4/12/20236 minutes, 1 second
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Here's where to find the opportunity in clothing retailers

FNB's Chantal Marx on whether there is any value in the clothing retail space since prices have come under pressure. Momentum's Sanisha Packirisamy on local and global rates. When will they stop rising? Nicole van den Munckhof from Independent Securities offers tips to maximise your wealth over time.
4/12/202320 minutes, 51 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The layers of costs in holding companies

Integral Asset Management’s Keith McLachlan considers the pros and cos of holdcos Sabvest, Prosus/Naspers and Reunert in terms of their NAVs.
4/11/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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Investor opportunity: AB Inbev concerns dispelled

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks EOH results.Jithen Pillay from Allan Gray on the investment case for AB InBev, despite three common concerns. Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Management talks the top JSE-listed holding companies with strong track records and returns.
4/11/202321 minutes, 14 seconds
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[TOP STORY] AI has really arrived on the business scene

‘If you use it correctly and if your prompts are used correctly, you can unlock huge productivity improvements in your organisation’: Dr Pieter Geldenhuys from ITSI.
4/6/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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Sasol has a R250bn valuation gap

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers talks Sasol's R250 billion valuation gap and how it can be closed. Pieter Geldenhuys of the Institute for Technology Strategy and Innovation on their new AI masterclass. Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi unpacks his book on doing business in Africa, there are challenges but opportunity abounds.
4/6/202322 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Thoughts on coal and Thungela Resources

The struggle is not to get the coal out of the ground; Thungela simply can't get it through Richards Bay Coal Terminal: Bruce Williamson – Integral Asset Management.
4/5/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Here's why the Sarb made the right repo rate call

Independent market analyst Karl Gevers on the Pick n Pay update and Murray & Roberts's plans to pay down its debt. Bruce Williamson from Integral Asset Management tracks coal prices and looks at whether Thungela is still worth holding. Viv Govender of Rand Swiss on why he thinks the Sarb was right to raise interest rates.
4/5/202320 minutes, 43 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Calling for a simple national online short-term rental register

Now is the time for new rules that make it easy for ordinary South Africans, especially those in disadvantaged communities, to earn an extra income from hosting: Velma Corcoran from Airbnb.
4/4/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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Local and global PMI shows supply chains back to normal

Carmen Mpelwane from Sanlam Investments unpacks AVI's results: how did it manage to protect margins given the tough economic environment? Miyelani Maluleke of Absa CIB discusses the March PMI numbers which slipped further but showed some positive signs. Airbnb's Velma Corcoran on the company's proposed regulation of short-term rentals and a look at host numbers and earnings in SA.
4/4/202319 minutes, 54 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Buy-to-let bounces back strongly, particularly in the Western Cape

Alan Rubin of ooba Home Loans outlines the pros and cons of borrowing to buy a property for short-term rental, particularly to tourists.
4/3/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Strong first quarter for markets

RMB's Matete Thulare talks first quarter returns on the global stock exchanges. Ronny Katz from Workforce Holdings unpacks the business's results and what its outsourcing model helps us understand about the local economy. RMB's Matete Thulare talks first quarter returns on the global stock exchanges. Ronny Katz from Workforce Holdings unpacks the business's results and what its outsourcing model helps us understand about the local economy. Alan Rubin from ooba talks the drivers behind the renewed buy-to-let boom.
4/3/202321 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Consumers must be cracking or on the verge of cracking

Despite load shedding, Spar now ‘looks quite appealing to us on a valuation basis’, says Evan Walker from 36ONE.
3/31/20239 minutes, 35 seconds
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Are central banks governors influencing other committee members?

Kea Nonyana of EA Capital Markets on Metair's results and Nampak's update. Evan Walker of 36One Asset Management discusses the state of the local consumer. Have they finally buckled under the weight of high inflation and interest rates and never-ending load shedding? Simon offers his thoughts on the pitfalls of offshore investing and the reality of death and taxes.
3/31/202320 minutes, 2 seconds
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[TOP STORY] CoreShares by 10X basks in Morningstar Fund House Award

The award is for how a whole range of larger funds has done within an organisation, as MD Gareth Stobie explains.
3/30/20236 minutes, 6 seconds
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When will the MPC pause rate hikes?

Bianca Botes from Citadel Global on MPC expectations ... Another 0.25% increase or holding unchanged? CoreShares's Gareth Stobie talks investing as a passive fund wins the Morningstar Fund House Award for the third year in a row. Has the active versus passive debate been won ?Dino Zuccollo from Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management as private equity debt options have boomed over the last decade. What’s driving the inflows?
3/30/202320 minutes, 33 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Banking crises now all the rage

Confidence is ‘massively important, not only in banking but in the whole financial industry’: Lehan Kruger – Glacier Invest.
3/29/20237 minutes, 39 seconds
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Chinese regulators shift to assisting big tech

Mia Kruger of Kruger International talks about the update from specialist Reit Stor-Age and offers her thoughts on Alibaba's plans to split into six units, is China back as a tech investment destination? Danie Pretorius from Master Drilling unpacks results as it shifts towards becoming a specialised mining contractor. Glacier Invest's Lehan Kruger on the unfolding banking crisis in the US, is it mostly resolved?
3/29/202324 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Three equity-investing metrics to watch

PE ratio, revenue growth and net debt to Ebitda are the important valuations when investing: Kyle Wales – Flagship Asset management.
3/28/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Thungela dividend disappoints as Transnet woes continue

FNB's Wayne McCurrie unpacks results from Thungela and takes a look at Woolies's conclusion of the David Jones sale. Roy Douglas from AdvTech on the company's strong year-end results and improving margins. Kyle Wales from Flagship Asset Management talks the three equity investing metrics to keep an eye on.
3/28/202322 minutes, 49 seconds
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Tax-free savings accounts differ from tax-free savings investments

What taxpayers can do to save a little more and earn more in retirement: Stian de Witt from NMG Benefits.
3/27/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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Is Nasdaq- and JSE-listed Montauk Renewables worth a look?

Deryck Janse van Rensburg of Anchor Capital on Montauk Renewables as it expands in the US, and whether Life Healthcare or Netcare offer value as Mediclinic's delisting is approved. Stian de Witt from NMG Benefits on using tax incentives to save and earn more. Debtsource's Frank Knight on changes to laws around theh FATF greylisting.
3/27/202321 minutes, 47 seconds
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[TOP STORY] What's continuing to push our inflation sharply higher?

Load shedding and fuel-price increases are major drivers, but ‘your inflation is not the same as my inflation’, notes John Manyike, head of financial education at Old Mutual.
3/24/20238 minutes, 11 seconds
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Gold rising in response to investor concerns

Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth on Remgro results, MPC next week and if he is buying Transaction Capital. John Manyike, head Financial Education at Old Mutual, on inflation and food prices continuing to rise so sharply. Simon's thoughts on Steinhoff. What now?
3/24/202321 minutes, 48 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat Q4 Construction Index disappoints

The private and public sectors’ combined capital formation as a percentage of GDP in SA is more or less half the global average, which is frightening: Research economist Dr Roelof Botha.
3/23/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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When investing, macro data trend is what matters

Carmen Mpelwane, investment analyst at Sanlam Investments, on local inflation creeping higher to 7% and the FOMC's rate decision last night. How much does she consider these data points in analysing investments? Sithembile Bopela, investment research analyst at FNB Wealth & Investments, on strong numbers in OUTsurance's results, even as new business only grows 8.6%.Dr Roelof Botha on the Afrimat Construction Index. Are we seeing spending pick up or is it constrained by load shedding and weak GDP growth?
3/23/202321 minutes, 32 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Caxton interims show commercial printing is far from dead

‘There's always a silver lining to load shedding, and I think one is the QSR market’: MD Tim Holden.
3/22/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Fed likely to stick to 0.25% rate increase

Chantal Marx, investment research head at FNB Wealth & Investments, on Transaction Capital and whether the US Federal Open Market Committee will announce a 0.25% increase tonight. Tim Holden, MD at Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers, on results that saw Heps up over a third as it manages to put through price increases. Nosibusiso Ngqondoyi, head of hedge funds at Old Mutual Multi-Managers, on the diversification benefits of hedge funds.
3/22/202321 minutes, 59 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The old days of open-outcry trading

Sasfin’s David Shapiro remembers the chaos that was ‘very antiquated, very quaint, lots of fun, but very inefficient’.
3/20/20239 minutes, 10 seconds
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Local market is cheap even as it trades just off all-time highs

David Shapiro from Sasfin chats about the old open outcry trading floor, how did the chaos work? Debra Slabber of Morningstar Investment Management SA explains how the local market can be cheap if it is just off all-time highs.
3/20/202321 minutes, 47 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The odds of a Credit Suisse default

‘We must remember that the banking system is very interrelated, so everybody holds everybody's paper’: Anthea Gardner – Cartesian Capital.
3/17/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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Is Transaction Capital worth a punt below R10?

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks results from Exxaro as it reduces the dividend. Anthea Gardner from Cartesian Capital unpacks the numbers around Credit Suisse and the risk of collapse. Simon offers his thoughts on whether your money is safe in SA banks.
3/17/202320 minutes, 1 second
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[TOP STORY] Banks’ management of risk and liquidity

The SVB and Signature Bank crashes are all about the changes in monetary policy we've seen in the past 15 months: Anton Eser – CIO at 10X Investments.
3/16/20237 minutes, 8 seconds
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Transaction Capital still not cheap

Lonwabo Maqubela of Perpetua Investment Managers on Stadio results as they boost their dividend by almost 90%. Patrick Mathidi from Aluwani Capital on Transaction Capital, any hope for the share? Anton Eser from 10X Investments, on the SVB crisis, how bad is it? Is it spreading?
3/16/202321 minutes, 52 seconds
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Private equity is increasing the scope of the investment pool

‘Within the unlisted environment you've more freedom’ – Kondi Nkosi, country head for Shroders in South Africa.
3/15/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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Fed expected to halt rate increases to protect financial system

Bianca Botes from Citadel Global on markets as US inflation hits 6%. Kondi Nkosi from Schroders in South Africa talks the ins and outs of private equity. Aions Creative Technology's Mitchan Adams discusses how SMMEs are coping with load shedding and struggling consumers.
3/15/202320 minutes, 12 seconds
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[TOP STORY] A look at Absa’s results and the overall state of the banking sector

All four banks reported impressive numbers, but we need to pay close attention to credit losses now: Craig Metherell – Denker Capital.
3/14/20237 minutes, 21 seconds
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Government should exit Telkom to allow free competition

Independent analyst Karl Gevers talks results from MTN and Sun International. Craig Metherell from Denker Capital on Absa's results and a wrap of the big four's financials, which was the standout? Andile Ntingi of GetBiz makes the case for why government should exit its 40.5% stake in Telkom.
3/14/202321 minutes, 7 seconds
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Human thinking is riddled with biases

The temptation to invest offshore to generate superior returns is a commonly held bias when investing: Satrix CIO Kingsley Williams.
3/13/20236 minutes, 6 seconds
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SVB collapse seems to be contained, so far ...

FNB's Wayne McCurrie unpacks the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and the strong US jobs data. Kingsley Williams from Satrix on how bias affects our investment decision-making. Citadel's Maarten Ackerman on some bright points from an otherwise disappointing Q4 GDP print.
3/13/202320 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY]Fortress, having lost Reit status, will not make a distribution

Property management is an active game: Fortress CEO Steven Brown.
3/10/20237 minutes, 49 seconds
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Thungela reports strong update even as coal prices halve

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss talks Standard Bank's strong results and the Thungela update that shows a weaker second half. Steven Brown of Fortress on results as logistics occupancies hit an all-time high as load shedding hurts both the company and their tenants. Simon offers his thoughts on the rand as it looks weak, but the key point is never to panic.
3/10/202320 minutes, 5 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Battling inflation, load shedding, commodity prices and Transnet woes

‘We know what we need to do; we just need to do it’: Izak Odendaal – Old Mutual Wealth.
3/9/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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Quilter boosted by cost-cutting but needs to grow top-line revenue

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities, on Quilter's solid results that saw its stock in the green in a very red market. Old Mutual Multi-Managers's Izak Odendaal speculates on whether the Fed will halt interest rate increases soon and if SA stocks are still cheap. PPS Investments's Fran Troskie talks generating alpha and using passive and active strategies jointly in a diverse portfolio.
3/9/202320 minutes, 19 seconds
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Mpact’s full-year results pack a punch

There is still quite a lot [that] could be done, not only to reduce the amount of packaging, but to increase its utility and protective ability at lower weights – CEO Bruce Strong.
3/8/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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SA banks remain a solid investment

Reko Nare, portfolio manager at Anchor Capital, on strong results from Shoprite and Nedbank. Bruce Strong, CEO of Mpact, on results boosted by changes in consumer behaviour. Felix Ratheb, Sea Harvest's CEO, on results that suffered from reduced volumes and increased costs.
3/8/202320 minutes, 37 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Using credit to build wealth

‘Debt is part of life, but managed properly it can help you accelerate your wealth creation’ – Pravesh Sunker, CEO of FNB Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank.
3/7/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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Investor sentiment on SA remains poor

Matete Thulare of RMB, on how the market (and the rand) will likely be watching SA's GDP figure for Q4 2022, due today and expected to be negative. Pravesh Sunker CEO of FNB Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank on how to use credit to build wealth. Arthur Goldstuck of World Wide Worx on the continued rise of local online retail and how this can take the fight to Amazon when it arrives.
3/7/202319 minutes, 50 seconds
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Talking greylisting, the rand, political instability, load shedding and Chinese growth.

South Africa remains a place where foreign direct investment can't find a home: Kea Nonyana at EA Capital Markets.
3/6/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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Sun International: Still offering value

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth looks at the latest updates from Brait and Sun International. Kearabilwe Nonyana of EA Capital on the local market and rand as they ignore SA's greylisting. Nkosinathi Mahlangu from Momentum Metropolitan unpacks where SA is creating jobs and the role of the private sector.
3/6/202319 minutes, 49 seconds
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Looking for residency abroad

Big misconceptions include the need to find employment abroad, taking out a large amount of capital, and purchasing a property: Dani van Vuuren at Sovereign Trust (SA).
3/3/20237 minutes, 46 seconds
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Grindrod's Maputo operations a hedge against Transnet failures

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks results from FirstRand and Grindrod. Dani van Vuuren from Sovereign Trust (SA) on acquiring foreign residency if you have a passive income. Simon's thoughts on RSA Retail Savings Bonds which are back at 10.5%.
3/3/202320 minutes, 13 seconds
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Murray & Roberts interims to end-December

Despite tough conditions, CEO Henry Laas notes that the mining company did very well in the first half, compared to the prior year.
3/2/20237 minutes, 8 seconds
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Woolies fashion improving, while food struggles

FNB's Chantal Marx talks results from Woolies and Aspen with the market loving the latter. Werner de Jager from Cashbuild on results after a tough six months as load shedding hurts their customers and suppliers. Henry Laas of Murray & Roberts discusses results as they report a significant loss and liquidity remains a concern.
3/2/202320 minutes, 32 seconds
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The state of livestock farming in South Africa

If you think about the cattle and the sheep industry, roughly a third lies with smallholder farmers: Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo.
3/1/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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Preference shares still an option for investors

Wandile Sihlobo from Agbiz on SA's livestock industry. Andrew Dowse from Counterpoint Asset Management discusses their SCI Flexible Income Fund
3/1/202317 minutes, 34 seconds
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City of Cape Town provides some insulation from load shedding

While the kilowatt/hour charge is slightly higher, you know your additional charges are not going into just a black hole, but actually into infrastructure: Spear Reit CEO Quintin Rossi.
2/28/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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Greylisting makes attracting capital harder

Carmen Mpelwane from Sanlam Investments on the Liberty Two Degrees results as load shedding dents profits. Spear Reit's Quintin Rossi on his experience of going off-grid for their buildings. Francis Marais of Morningstar Investment Management SA unpacks the impact of SA’s greylisting.
2/28/202319 minutes, 29 seconds
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Thoughts on SA’s greylisting and Bitcoin projections

In terms of market cap, compared to Microsoft, Apple or Tesla, Bitcoin is still very much in its infancy: Sean Sanders at Revix.
2/27/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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City Lodge results a little light while Spur has strong numbers

Karl Gevers, independent analyst, on results from City Lodge as it pays a dividend and occupancies hit 57%. Sean Sanders from Revix talks Bitcoin trends and targets as Cathie Wood from Ark Innovation ETF in the US predicts that the coin will trade at $1.48m by 2030. Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Management unpacks Spur's results as the restaurant group looks better than before the pandemic
2/27/202319 minutes, 57 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA: to be or not to be grey listed?

As new ideas come out there are new opportunities to facilitate money laundering or terrorist financing: Kerin Wood – PwC.
2/24/20238 minutes, 42 seconds
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Complex Discovery results require trust in management’s vision

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss unpacks Discovery's results and takes a look at other company financials that caught his eye this week. PwC's Kerin Wood asks if SA has done enough to avoid being grey listed as the Financial Action Task Force meets to make the decision. Simon's thoughts on how savers and investors were left behind in the budget.
2/24/202321 minutes
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Bidcorp interims show demand back to pre-pandemic level

The food inflation rate is decreasing and people are eating out more, especially in load-shed SA: CEO Bernard Berson.
2/23/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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Risk that Eskom won’t perform puts pressure on fiscus

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers unpacks the strong Standard Bank trading update, albeit with base effect. Are banks offering value? Bidcorp's Bernard Berson on strong results that saw margins improve and Heps increase 45.5%. Maarten Ackerman from Citadel reviews the budget.
2/23/202320 minutes, 41 seconds
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Risk that Eskom won’t perform puts pressure on fiscus

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers unpacks the strong Standard Bank trading update, albeit with base effect. Are banks offering value? Bidcorp's Bernard Berson on strong results that saw margins improve and Heps increase 45.5%. Maarten Ackerman from Citadel reviews the budget.
2/23/202320 minutes, 46 seconds
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Kap Industrial Holdings: six-month results to end-December

‘We are building a significant kind of resilience into our system to be able to continue operating through various levels of load shedding and other infrastructure impacts’: CEO Gary Chaplin.
2/22/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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BHP Group looking expensive after results

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities unpacks Motus and BHP Group results. Gary Chaplin of Kap Industrial Group on tough results as load shedding hurts their clients and, ultimately, their profits. Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors on trading volatility with the VIX.
2/22/202320 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The benefits of Grovest’s Twelve B Green Energy Fund

CEO Jeff Miller points out that the fund has no lock-in period or investment maximum, and is available to individuals, trust companies, and even pension and provident funds.
2/21/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Budget2023: Lots of talk but slow delivery

Sithembile Bopela from FNB Wealth and Investments on Mpact's trading update as the packaging sector remains strong. Dr Adrian Saville of Genera Capital on what to expect from the budget on Wednesday. Twelve B Green Energy Fund's Jeff Miller talks their new tax-efficient fund which invests in solar operations
2/21/202321 minutes, 4 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA’s engineering sector has contracted at 1.2%/year since 2008/9

The biggest headwind is the energy crisis, which has immediate and long-term implications [for] investibility: Tafadzwa Chibanguza – SEIFSA.
2/20/20237 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to load shed-proof your portfolio

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks Aspen's results and Aveng's trading update. Michele Santangelo from Independent Securities on how to load shed-proof your portfolio. Seifsa's Tafadzwa Chibanguza takes a look at the state of the metals and engineering sector.
2/20/202320 minutes, 22 seconds
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Even as rand weakens, fair value remains R16.50

Unfortunately we may see more interest-rate increases overseas and domestically: Wayne McCurrie – FNB Wealth and Investment.
2/17/20235 minutes, 24 seconds
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What savers can expect from the budget

FNB's Wayne McCurrie talks the Zeda and ARM updates and takes a look at SA's latest inflation data. Gerhard Swart of Performanta on how chatty GPT increases cybersecurity risks. Simon discusses what he hopes to see in the budget next week.
2/17/202320 minutes, 45 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Looking for opportunities in scary times

‘It's an investor's job to think more deeply and try to evaluate companies regardless of the newspaper headlines’: Jacques Plaut – Allan Gray.
2/16/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Why Life Healthcare should keep its imaging business

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on Life Healthcare as it ponders an offer for its UK/EU imaging business. Jacques Plaut from Allan Gray on contrarian investment questions to ask in 2023. Fran Troskie of PPS Investments on making ESG investing accessible and practical, as the need for it grows.
2/16/202321 minutes, 46 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Absa’s GDP forecast for South Africa

‘I think overall this is going to be a very difficult growth year for South Africa’: Miyelani Maluleke, VP of FIC Research at Absa
2/15/20234 minutes, 54 seconds
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Commodities easier to trade than the miners

Anchor's Reko Nare on Telkom's trading update and the latest US inflation data. Ridwaan Moolla from Think Markets discusses trading commodities instead of mining stocks. Miyelani Maluleke from Absa on load shedding's impact on GDP and the lender's view on inflation, rates and SA's current account.
2/15/202321 minutes, 36 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The listed credit market at end-2022

‘Based on the stronger balance sheets on the corporate side, we are seeing a lot of demand for longer-term instruments coming through’: Craig Ivy – Futuregrowth.
2/14/20237 minutes, 8 seconds
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Business can do more to help SA

Sanlam's Carmen Mpelwane talks Italtile's interims and Attacq's sale of 30% of a subsidiary to the GEPF. Craig Ivy from Futuregrowth on the latest listed credit outlook. Mary Bomela of the Mineworkers Investment Company explains how South African businesses are the saving grace in these murky times.
2/14/202322 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Copper 360 to list on JSE AltX later in February

‘EVs are going to require by 2030 42 million tonnes of copper, and supply will be only 10 million tonnes’: CEO Jan Nelson.
2/13/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Local and global supply chains slowly returning to normal

RMB's Matete Thulare on the rand as it seems to be in free fall. Jan Nelson of Copper360 gives details on the company and its proposed listing later in February. Investec's Denys Hobson talks supply chains: have they normalised and will we see inventory levels decreasing?
2/13/202320 minutes
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[TOP STORY] Dr Lumkile Mondi from Wits on the 2023 Sona

President Ramaphosa hopes that an electricity minister could be a Hendrik van der Bijl who was recruited by General Jan Smuts to try and resolve the manufacturing challenge of South Africa.
2/10/20234 minutes, 32 seconds
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Spur looks cheap as it benefits from load shedding

FNB's Chantal Marx unpacks ArcelorMittal SA's results and Spur's trading update. Dr Lumkile Mondi from Wits University reviews Sona: Anything positive for the economy? Simon offers his thoughts on commodities ... what happened to the ‘super cycle’?
2/10/202319 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] CoreShares’ pref share JSE Pref TX is leaving the market

CoreShares is planning, through a ballot process, a re-mandate to a bond index of that nature: Chris Rule, head of product and client solutions.
2/9/20237 minutes, 22 seconds
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Keen to go off grid? Think carefully

Karl Gevers, independent analyst, on the Pick n Pay update and Coronation's loss against Sars. Chris Rule from CoreShares talks proposed changes to its preference share ETF - PREFTX. Momentum's Bertie Nel advises potential solar purchasers to stop and check the numbers first.
2/9/202321 minutes, 3 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The Presidency’s State of the Nation scorecard is ‘not that great’

‘We need to see businesses pushing for the right reforms ... so they can keep their businesses running’: Isaah Mhlanga – Rand Merchant Bank.
2/8/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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Great potential for decarbonisation metals in Africa

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks the Sasol update and reports that PPC may be exiting Zimbabwe. RMB's Isaah Mhlanga on previous Sona promises and the president's scorecard. Shirley Webber from Absa CIB, on the potential for, and challenges around, decarbonisation metals in Africa.
2/8/202321 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The average return rarely exists over time

Missing the good days in an environment of bad days can be detrimental to your long-term financial plan: Wade Witbooi at Glacier Invest.
2/7/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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Offshore exposure a boost for some Reits

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities on opportunities (or lack thereof) in the listed Reit sector. Wade Witbooi from Glacier Invest talks the importance of staying invested. DebtBusters's Benay Sager on their latest debt survey which shows customers under pressure, but being responsible.
2/7/202320 minutes, 14 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Why Peregrine Capital cut Thungela

‘OUTsurance remains a position in our fund right now. We are excited about their outlook and excited about their execution’: Executive chair David Fraser.
2/6/202310 minutes, 1 second
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Are huge US job gains a risk to its inflation?

Sanlam's Nick Kunze talks the US jobs data that saw commodities lower and a new/old CEO at Sygnia. David Fraser of Peregrine Capital on why they sold their Thungela shares. Christie Viljoen from PwC discusses the economic outlook for 2023.
2/6/202322 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The relevance of the Fear and Greed Index

Schalk Louw of PSG Old Oak explains the five pillars of the local index, which one can follow on Twitter.
2/3/20238 minutes, 50 seconds
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Anglo and Kumba updates show strong cash generation

Anchor's Deryck Janse van Rensburg on the Kumba Iron Ore and Anglo American updates. Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak discusses the Fear and Greed Index as it currently shows extreme greed. Simon offers his thoughts on why February is all about tax-free investing.
2/3/202320 minutes, 10 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Kea Nonyana’s market expectations for 2023

Last year his focus was on energy. This year it’s Xi Jinping and China.
2/2/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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Coronation offering great value as markets rally

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers unpacks Bidcorp's strong update. Momentum Securities's Serfaas Badenhorst talks the investment case for Coronation. Independent analyst Kea Nonyana explains his sector picks for 2023 after his bullish call on energy for last year.
2/2/202320 minutes
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[TOP STORY] Saving for retirement: doing tax effectively

Natalie Kiewitt of PPS Investments encourages taxpayers to take advantage of some ‘fairly good’ tax benefits before the end of the tax year on February 28.
2/1/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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Inflation has probably peaked, when will rates?

RMB's Matete Thulare on Vodacom's latest update as the Egyptian acquisition and currency gains flattered the numbers. Old Mutual's Izak Odendaal talks inflation: has it really been defeated and is US dollar strength over? Natalie Kiewitt from PPS Investments unpacks the most tax-efficient ways to save for retirement.
2/1/202321 minutes, 19 seconds
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Convergence Partners closes its latest digital infrastructure fund at $296m

The company focuses on technology, bringing identified partners deep skills in technology to support them: Chairman and founding partner Andile Ngcaba.
1/31/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Capital & Counties reports strong update and dividend

Sanlam's Carmen Mpelwane on the Pepkor and Capco trading updates. Laura Cooper from BlackRock talks the risks of recession on equity markets and the appeal of EMs over DMs. Andile Ngcaba from Convergence Partners on the closing of its $296m digital infrastructure fund.
1/31/202320 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Managing an investment portfolio is a constant balancing act

‘You want to invest in things that respond differently to the same factors within a portfolio’: Roné Swanepoel.
1/30/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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Redefine sees improving lease renewals

FNB's Wayne McCurrie unpacks the weak Lewis trading update. Nashil Chotoki from Redefine Properties on footfall at retail malls as sales are already above pre-pandemic levels. Morningstar's Roné Swanepoel on how investors can diversify but still keep the balance in their portfolios.
1/30/202320 minutes, 27 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Exercise caution when investing in China

A lot has happened in China in recent years, making it a far riskier proposition than before: Kyle Wales at Flagship Asset Management.
1/27/20238 minutes, 19 seconds
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OUTsurance: No rush to buy

Kruger International's Mia Kruger on the AVI update as it mostly holds margins. Kyle Wales of Flagship Asset Management on why China is not such an attractive investment destination. Simon offers his thoughts on the MPC's statement that downgraded SA's GDP because of load shedding. Eskom, please just buy the diesel!
1/27/202319 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] ‘Not only are we asking for trouble, we are actively inviting it’

Prof Bonang Mohale delineates many of South Africa's myriad challenges with conflicting priorities. The risks from load shedding receive special attention.
1/26/202312 minutes, 51 seconds
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Is Tesla the best option for exposure to the EV market?

Rand Swiss's Gary Booysen takes a look at Tesla's results after the US close and talks his preferred electric vehicle play. Busa's Bonang Mohale on WEF, does it still have relevance and is South Africa still important as load shedding cripples the country?
1/26/202320 minutes, 37 seconds
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[TOP STORY] ArcelorMittal shows H2 loss after everything goes wrong

We might go through another super cycle of commodity prices being elevated and steel prices remaining low – independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha.
1/25/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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You'll need to tighten your belt to survive 2023

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks the horror ArcelorMittal update that saw a loss in H2 of FY22. Luno's Christo de Wit on all things crypto as the asset class has a great start to 2023. Kerry King from Citadel on the state of local consumers as we brace for a tough year.
1/25/202320 minutes, 12 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Changing children’s relationship with money

The Franc app is a sort of gamified savings account for children, teaching them that money has the potential to grow: Co-founder and CEO Dr Thomas Brennan.
1/24/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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Opening of China travel boosts markets

Karl Gevers, independent analyst, on Renergen as it begins producing liquid helium from their Virginia Gas Project. Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital chats whether he's turned bullish on US indices after being bearish during the 2022 selloff. Franc's Dr Thomas Brennan on getting kids interested and active in saving and investing.
1/24/202320 minutes, 51 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Karrooooo third quarter results to end November 2022

‘A very good third quarter in terms of subscriber growth and the amount of [new] business customers’: CEO Zak Calisto.
1/23/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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African countries looking to each other for investment

Sanlam's Nick Kunze unpacks the disappointing Mr Price trading update. Karooooo's Zak Calisto on results as the company hits record subscribers. Robin van Puyenbroeck from the World Trade Centers Association talks opportunities for African trade and investment.
1/23/202320 minutes, 15 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Inflation, rate hikes, stagflation, grey listing and bonds in 2023

‘Our assessment is that inflation is very much still topical and a risk for the developed world in 2023': Rhandzo Mukansi – portfolio manager at Futuregrowth.
1/20/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Does EOH rights issue boost its investment case?

FNB's Sithembile Bopela talks Woolies as its update takes the stock to a 52-week high. How does it compare to Shoprite? Rhandzo Mukansi from Futuregrowth on monetary policy hawks. Will 2023 be the year their influence fades? Simon offers his thoughts on the EOH rights issue. Is there potential for the share price to recover?
1/20/202320 minutes, 18 seconds
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[TOP STORY] CPI seems stuck at around 7.2%

The problem for the MPC is not the inflation basket. The problem is the rand: Dr Chris Harmse – CH Economics.
1/19/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Richemont customers recession resilient

Sanlam's Carmen Mpelwane talks Richemont's trading update as the share trades at all-time highs. Also, is there any value in holding Steinhoff? Dr Chris Harmse from CH Economics on SA's inflation and interest rate outlook after December CPI came in at 7.2%. Stian de Witt of NMG Benefits on why looking at the past is important for investors.
1/19/202319 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Two unusual companies – one local, one offshore

Chantal Marx reflects on two stocks on FNB Wealth and Investments’ radar: SA’s Balwin Properties and Swiss-based travel retailer Dufry.
1/18/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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Energy, US tech and China offering value

Mia Kruger from Kruger International on where she is finding value this year. FNB's Chantal Marx on two of their preferred stocks, one local and one offshore. Dr Roloef Both on the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index: how was the end of 2023?
1/18/202320 minutes, 23 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Start-ups fail primarily due to a lack of mentorship and funding

As ‘venture builders’ we come in, start from ground zero, take somebody past the two-year mark and on to the venture capitalist: Aions Creative Technology CEO Mitchan Adams.
1/17/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Davos stands as top event despite criticism

Matete Thulare from RMB on gold and the miners with the metal above $1 900. PwC's Lullu Krugel talks WEF at Davos and what SA hopes to get out of the event. Mitchan Adams of Aions Creative Technology on venture builders. What are they and how do they work?
1/17/202320 minutes, 41 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The hospitality sector has moved out of survival into strong recover

The full quota of international travellers is expected back in SA by 2024: Zizile Lephalala – sector head for healthcare, construction and hospitality at Absa CIB.
1/16/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to make money off load shedding

Alex Duys of Umthombo Wealth on possible investment opportunities from load shedding. Momentum Investments' Sanisha Packirisamy on local equity and listed property opportunities. Zizile Lephalala of Absa CIB on trends in the local hospitality industry.
1/16/202320 minutes, 2 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Market expectations for 2023 vs 2022

‘The Achilles’ heel for South African equities over the last eight years has been foreigners on our market. They've been net sellers’: Independent Securities CEO Simon Fillmore.
1/13/20239 minutes, 14 seconds
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Woolies on top with best valuation among peers

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities on what to expect from the upcoming food retailer updates. Shoprite has been flying, is it her preferred food retailer and is there still value? Simon Fillmore of Independent Securities talks US inflation, rates, GDP and what matters most for investors in 2023. Simon offers his thoughts on China’s move away from zero-Covid and the associated investment implications.
1/13/202319 minutes, 49 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Japan's possible monetary policy shift and the energy crisis in Euro

The key question regarding a Japanese policy shift is whether such action could cause significant market dislocation: Casey Delport – Anchor Capital.
1/12/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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Telkom Capex spending not boosting income

Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers on whether there's value in Telkom after it terminates talks with Rain. Anchor's Casey Delport talks changes in Japan's monetary policy and the European energy crisis. Justin Easthorpe from ooba on the impact of interest rate hikes on homebuyers.
1/12/202319 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Good rains augur well for SA’s 2023 agriculture season

Farmers have planted with the higher input costs of the past few months, so there's going to be a squeeze on margins: Wandile Sihlobo – Agbiz.
1/11/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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2023’s top picks: Bidcorp and Shoprite

FNB Wealth's Sithembile Bopela on where to find value in 2023. Agbiz's Wandile Sihlobo talks the outlook for the agricultural sector this year as we see continued positive rainfall. Grant Smee from Only Realty National chats seven residential property trends for 2023.
1/11/202319 minutes, 26 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Tourism did well in the 2022 festive season

Every [government] department needs to look at tourism as a catalyst for job creation, making it easier for tourism to create jobs: Fedhasa chair Rosemary Anderson.
1/10/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Good year expected for local markets and the Rand

Wayne McCurrie, FNB Wealth portfolio manager, on the JSE Top40 hitting an all-time high and the outlook for commodities in 2023. Rosemary Anderson, national chairperson Fedhasa, on the festive season's tourism performance. Nomi Bodlani of Allan Gray on managing the fear of losing money.
1/10/202320 minutes, 16 seconds
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[TOP STORY] SA waits for implementation of the two-pot retirement system

People are currently having to resign, cash out, and pay tax to access their retirement money early: Richard Carter – head of Assurance, Allan Gray.
1/9/20235 minutes, 48 seconds
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Can Top40 at all-time highs hold into 2023

With the Top40 trading just off all-time highs, driven in large part by Richemont and Naspers/Prosus, Jimmy Moyaha looks at holding these stocks in 2023. Richard Carter of Allan Gray on the two-pot retirement system. Will it arrive this year and in what guise ?Miyelani Maluleke of Absa on December PMI data, as load shedding hammers manufacturing.
1/9/202319 minutes, 42 seconds
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In a tough year there were some standout local winners

Deryck Janse van Rensburg of Anchor Capital on the smaller JSE stocks that often get overlooked but can deliver great returns. Carmen Mpelwane of Sanlam Investments on a tough year, but one in which value and good returns were possible.
12/23/202216 minutes, 6 seconds
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How to run a filter to find winning stocks

FNB's Chantal Marx on how she filters shares to find a list of quality stocks worth investigating. Mia Kruger of Kruger International on retail stocks in 2022. Is Shoprite still the main food retailer? What about clothing retail?
12/22/202219 minutes, 41 seconds
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How ETFs saved our portfolios in 2022

Nerina Visser from etfSA discusses exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year: with markets under pressure, ETFs offered some respite, even in the fast-falling tech space. Sarah Rice from Skynamo on HR trends, as companies try to get staff back into the office and quiet quitting becomes the new trend.
12/21/202221 minutes, 4 seconds
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Tech came back to earth in 2022, telcos muddled along

Craig Antonie from AnBro Capital on the FAANG stocks’ horror year and whether there’s value to be had here. Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha talks local telcos in 2022: Telkom had a shocking year and MTN weakened, while only Vodacom held on.


12/20/202223 minutes, 7 seconds
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A year of war and a strong US$

RMB’s Matete Thulare talks currencies in 2022 as the Russian ruble gained while the dollar strength we saw for most of the year has started to wane. Viv Govender of Rand Swiss on the rise of AI in 2022 and the geopolitical impact on markets after a year that included war in Europe.
12/19/202221 minutes, 54 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Protecting your capital growth during retirement

Research has shown that managing your draw-down rate every year is one of your biggest retirement tools to ensure longevity of your money: Pieter Hugo – M&G Investments.
12/15/20228 minutes, 29 seconds
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Offshore value to beat growth again in 2023

Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya on his main investment theme for next year. Pieter Hugo of M&G Investments on how 87% of investment returns are made in retirement. Jonti Strimling of GroWise Capital on how small business funding has changed in the past year.
12/15/202220 minutes, 53 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Santova’s stellar performance and Renergen’s ‘much tougher’ year

While, despite all the chaos, Santova has been steadily expanding internationally, Renergen could easily double ‘assuming everything works’: Keith McLachlan of Integral Asset Management.
12/14/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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Banks still cheap but insurers even cheaper

Gary Booysen on Zeda: newly listed is it an attractive investment?Keith McLachlan looks at whether Santova has more to offer in 2023 after a stellar year, and Renergen, as it starts producing LNG.Kokkie Kooyman on banks in 2023, after they were the top sector in 2022.
12/14/202220 minutes, 20 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Afrimat Construction Index surprises on the upside

The uptick occurred against the backdrop of rising interest rates – interest rates that should not have risen, says ‘one of the most optimistic economists in the country’, Dr Roelof Botha.
12/13/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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Big week for US rates and inflation data

FNB's Wayne McCurrie on the 2022 bear market: is it over? Adrian Saville from Genera Capital on rates and inflation into 2023, has inflation peaked? When will rates do so? Economist Dr Roelof Botha on the Afrimat Construction Index as it continues to improve off of pandemic lows, but is government spending on infrastructure?
12/13/202217 minutes, 56 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Exxaro the ‘forgotten coal child’ in our market

The ‘other’ coal miner, while benefiting from high coal prices at this stage, is also poised for the future positioning of renewables: Serfaas Badenhorst – Momentum Securities.
12/12/20225 minutes, 49 seconds
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The metaverse is coming and will change lives

Sanlam's Nick Kunze on investing into China as it moves beyond zero-Covid and a look at the upcoming FOMC meeting. Serfaas Badenhorst from Momentum Securities on the investment case for Exxaro. Kunaal Mehta of Clearwater Capital on the acceleration of digital transformation: the key trend for 2023.
12/12/202220 minutes, 14 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Many now realising the merits of being listed on A2X

‘September this year was a new record for us and we're seeing our volumes hold nicely above the R3 billion level’: CEO Kevin Brady.
12/9/20228 minutes, 14 seconds
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Thungela expects profit to double even as Transnet throttles growth

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks the updates from Thungela and British American Tobacco. Kevin Brady from A2X on the growth on the alternative exchange and getting companies to list. Simon offers his thoughts on how markets struggled in 2022.
12/9/202220 minutes, 3 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Discretionary fund managers’ role in the investment landscape

Roland Grabe of Old Mutual Wealth describes how DFMs assist financial advisors to better navigate the landscape of unit trust funds.
12/8/20228 minutes, 7 seconds
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Absa expects to increase dividend payout

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities on the Absa and Sanlam updates: Is there value in financials? AutoTrader's George Mienie on the need to drop import duties on EVs. Old Mutual Wealth's Roland Gräbe talks the role of discretionary fund managers as it is changing.
12/8/202220 minutes, 21 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Fitting investment benchmarks to the individual

‘Inflation and beating inflation isn't that useful as a benchmark, especially over shorter periods’: Jonathan Brummer – RisCura.
12/7/20227 minutes, 12 seconds
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Lessons from 2022: Always have some cash

Anchor's Deryck Janse van Rensburg on the strong local GDP figures and Sygnia's results. Jonathan Brummer of RisCura talks using the correct benchmark for your investments. PPS Investments's Andriette Theron unpacks the lessons from 2022.
12/7/202220 minutes, 22 seconds
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[TOP STORY] Tharisa reports on a good year, but with some challenges

The chrome price is up some 35% year on year, boosting our record revenue and profit: CEO Phoevos Pouroulis.
12/6/20227 minutes, 39 seconds
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Nampak capital raise to also fund increased bevcan demand

Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth on results from Alexforbes and Oceana. Tharisa's Phoevos Pouroulis on strong results, their Zimbabwean expansion and chrome demand. Erik Smuts from Nampak on results as beverage cans do well but the balance sheet struggles.
12/6/202222 minutes, 31 seconds
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[TOP STORY] The profusion of crypto fraud is tainting legit companies

Stay away from altcoins, hold your Bitcoin in your own self-custody, and then no one can scam you, advises Ricki Allardice of upnup.
12/5/20225 minutes, 5 seconds