SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb

Opec reaches a deal, lifting energy, commodity and mining shares Segment 01

David Shapiro on market indicators, Slush Helsinki, Opec, Sasol, energy shares, iron ore, copper, Exxaro, Kumba, platinums and Trump appointments.

30 Nov 2016 2PM 6 min

Slush 2016: world’s largest start-up, tech talent & investor gathering Segment 01

‘There is magic in something that can solve a problem’ – Xola Ndziba – founder, Limu.

30 Nov 2016 2PM 4 min

Developing entrepreneurship through comics Segment 01

'Young Hustla' aims to educate young people about entrepreneurship and business – Andile Dube, founder.

30 Nov 2016 12PM 9 min

African Bank issues encouraging final six-month numbers Segment 01

‘Generally it was a good operational performance’ – Brian Riley – CEO, African Bank.

29 Nov 2016 2PM 5 min

All our heavyweights were down Segment 01

David Shapiro on gold miners, currency movements, Anglos, Billiton, Glencore, AB InBev, heavyweights, Opec, Naspers, Clicks, Famous Brands, banks and rating agencies.

29 Nov 2016 2PM 7 min

RMB/BER Q4 BCI down four points to 38 Segment 01

‘What is a bit troubling is the manufacturing sector’ – Ettienne le Roux – chief economist, RMB.

29 Nov 2016 2PM 3 min

Looking at the importance of employee wellness Segment 01

Ultimately the employer gets the dividend – Chris Luyt – executive head of marketing, Bestmed.

29 Nov 2016 2PM 5 min

Moody’s outlook more significant than downgrade decision Segment 01

‘For the moment, it's down to politics’ – Rian le Roux – chief economist, OMIG.

28 Nov 2016 2PM 5 min

Will Black Friday discounting see retailers gain market share? Segment 01

Nkareng Mpobane on rating agencies, dollar, Naspers results, retailers, Black Friday and Alexander Forbes.

28 Nov 2016 2PM 7 min

African Rainbow Capital to acquire 10% of Alexander Forbes Segment 01

Interims. In an industry that only grew 2% over the last six months we were able to increase our assets 11% – Andrew Darfoor – group chief executive, Alexander Forbes.

28 Nov 2016 2PM 7 min

A seeming lack of engagement on the new Mining Charter Segment 01

‘It was always a negotiated document.’ This time the Chamber feels excluded. – Warren Dick – Mineweb editor.

28 Nov 2016 2PM 3 min

Talking cars – things you need to consider before buying or selling Segment 01

Be very wary of specials; read the fine print – Warren Tucker – The Car Guy.

25 Nov 2016 2PM 14 min

Fitch keeps SA’s rating; says things are getting better Segment 01

Wayne McCurrie on the Fitch rating, the rand, emerging market comparisons, governance, investing, global bonds, SA bonds, offshore investment, diversification

25 Nov 2016 2PM 6 min

Sarb holds repo rate steady; rand and inflation risks Segment 01

We rely on Agoa; the US needs us less than we need them – Dr Thabi Leoka – economist, Argon Asset Management.

24 Nov 2016 2PM 4 min

‘The big worry for me is Naspers – down 1.5%’ Segment 01

David Shapiro considers gold miners, banks, yuan, rand, copper prices, Anglo, Billiton, Glencore, bonds, Pick n Pay, Famous Brands, Woolworths, Nampak and Naspers.

24 Nov 2016 2PM 6 min

UK and SA relations post Brexit Segment 01

‘We really want to expand…trade flows’ – Dr Judith Macgregor, British High Commissioner to SA.

24 Nov 2016 2PM 7 min

A chartered accountant helping to transform our society Segment 01

‘I wanted to be a catalyst and…contribute’ – Lindani Dhlamini – co-founder & CEO, SekelaXabiso.

24 Nov 2016 2PM 4 min

October 2016 CPI highest since February Segment 01

In contrast to the 7.5% expected, October’s CPI peaked at only 6.4% – Lesiba Mothata – chief economist, Investment Solutions.

23 Nov 2016 2PM 4 min

Gold price falls below $1 200/oz Segment 01

David Shapiro on markets, gold price, copper, iron ore, industrials, banks, retailers, MTN, Tiger Brands, Tsogo Sun and the MPC decision.

23 Nov 2016 2PM 5 min

Tiger Brands records 11% growth in group turnover Segment 01

FY results. The ‘5% growth in operating profit we think is a fairly good performance’ – Noel Doyle, CFO, Tiger Brands.

23 Nov 2016 2PM 5 min