The US$ index is trading at twenty-year highs with all currencies under pressure. What’s causing it, what will be the impact and when will it reverse?
Has inflation peaked? What of interest rates?
Has inflation peaked? The last two data points suggests so, but risks remain and more importantly what does this mean for interest rates?
Ten books for traders and investors
Simon lists his favourite books for traders and investors with two bonus books that’ll help us make smarter decisions around money, investing and trading.
Bear and bull case for Shoprite after results
Shoprite results saw the stock down 7.5% n the day. But look at the numbers show no real cause for concern, albeit the stock is expensive, as always. Simon gives both the bear and bull case for investing in Shoprite.
Greylisting, what is it and what if it happens to SA?
South Africa is at risk of being greylisted next month by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). What happens then? Also results galore; Sun International, Cashbuuld and more.
Spur looking good and Sasol dividends
Good Spur results with margin expansion pointing to even better profits (and share price increase) while Sasol pays a dividend after a tough few years.
Is Thungela still a buy?
Massive results from Thungela Resources with an R60 dividend. But is it still a buy at current levels? We dig into the risks and potential rewards.
Embrace the risk
Investing is all about risk, without it we’re just saving and not creating wealth. So embrace the risk, but do it knowing what you’re doing.
There’s only one thing we control – the price we pay
As an investor or trader there is only one thing we control in the market: The price we pay. We need to make sure we’re always using that one power.
Pick ‘n Pay catching Shoprite, can they overtake?
After two decades as the lagger, Pick ‘n Pay is finally catching up to Shoprite. But can it get ahead and become the dominant food retailer? Catching is one thing, overtaking another entirely.