Simon Brown unpacks Moody’s US debt downgrade and what it really signals, dives into South Africa’s Budget 3.0 expectations, and breaks down the latest inflation data. He also covers key market movers: Sasol’s Capital Markets Day, Renegen’s buyout offer, and fresh results from WeBuyCars and Famous Brands. Plus, the Rand rallies, gold holds firm, and all eyes on the Oval Office for tonight’s Ramaphosa–Trump meeting.
Standard Bank Power Hour: Trading as a Side Hustle; Know your Derivatives (CFDs, Futures & Warrants)
Simon Brown introduces derivatives for traders. Focusing on managing risk he covers; CFDs, futures and warrants.
Meet the AMC Managers | Differential Capital & Standard Bank Stockbroking
Standard Bank Global Markets and Just One Lap have teamed to help investor know more about the Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) offering listed on the JSE. In this session we have Differential Capital and Standard Bank Stockbroking.
Has Trump Shown us how Tariffs Resolve?
Simon Brown unpacks global tariff shifts, Trump’s jab at Big Pharma, and standout local earnings — from Lewis’ blockbuster update to AngloGold Ashanti’s cash flow surge. Plus, insights on Boxer’s results, housing stocks Calgro M3 and Balwin, and upcoming market events.
Meet the AMC Managers | High Street Asset Management, Baobab Investment Management & Clucas Gray
Standard Bank Global Markets and Just One Lap have teamed to help investor know more about the Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) offering listed on the JSE. We start with High Street Asset Management, Baobab Investment Management & ClucasGray.
Top40 at all-time highs. Plenty of ETFs for that
Local investors in the Top40 index are loving the repeated all-time highs we’ve been seeing and there are a number of locally listed ETFs tracking the index.
We can all be Buffett, Kinda | Sell in May & Go Away?
Simon looks at major market movements in oil and gold. Buffett stepping down as CEO, his legacy and how we can invest just like him. Palantir earnings, the upcoming FOMC announcement and the Sell in May & Go Away nonsense.
Alphabet is way Cheap | Nasty US economic data
This week, Simon unpacks Alphabet’s surprisingly cheap valuation, troubling US economic data, South African CPI figures, Trump’s trade mess, and the implications of Aspen’s customer fallout. Plus, he previews the Berkshire AGM and upcoming JustOneLap events
Tech is struggling but the ETFs are still winners
We have a look at the 1nvest S&P500 Info Tech. The last year has not been kind, but tech still rules our lives and a sell off may be an opportunity?
Rare Earth Minerals. Not so rare, but worth a look?
Simon Brown focuses on gold, is this finally the pull-back? Rare earths with an ETF for ease of investing, IMF forecasts, Trump threatens Powell and that unforgettable moment in oil history when it went negative.