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US Stock up 3%, Emerging Markets down 4,5%
US Stocks recovered from sharply lower levels after a reconciliatory speech from President elect Donald Trump which eased market fears; Energy and Industrials were the leaders based on his plans for infrastructural development.
Emerging Markets have been left out in the cold as investors evaluate the impact of a Trump p... ››› more
It's been a tough few years for the construction industry but now that Donald Trump is president of the United States things are starting to look up.
The Trump presidency is turning out to be very bullish for the equity markets and especially the construction sector which will be helped by the new fiscal policy stance.
Today's FTSE 100 stock has been touted as a potential beneficiary from an... ››› more
Dischem is due to list on the JSE on 18 November 2016.
The company shared that it'll probably list at a price of R16.25 - R20.25. If demand for its shares is too high, it could increase the listing price.
Now, I must say, Dischem is a great business. It's doubled its number of stores since 2010, and tripled them since 2008.
It's clear that Dischem can take major market share from other co... ››› more
This year we've seen the South African economy struggle in almost every aspect. There has been rise in inflation, which stands at 4.7%. Interest rates increased twice this year and now stands at 6.25%. But one company is weathering the storm and proving it can grow profits, even in this tough environment.
This year we've seen the South African economy struggle in almost every aspect. Ther... ››› more
Niveus Investments is an investment holding company. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Niveus Investments Limited
Short name: Niveus
Ticker: NIV
Sector: Investment instruments – equity investment instruments
Five top facts about Niveus Investments
Fact #1:
Niveus Investments has three main unlisted investments. These are across a range of ... ››› more
Pallinghurst Resources is a private equity company focusing on companies within the mining sector. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Pallinghurst Resources Limited
Short name: Pallingt
Ticker: PGL
Sector: Investment instruments – equity investment instruments
Five top facts about Pallinghurst Resources
Fact #1:
Pallinghurst Resources focus... ››› more
Times Media Group is a media company. The company had a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange until it was recently acquired…
Full name: Times Media Group Limited
Short name: N/A
Ticker: N/A
Sector: N/A
Five top facts about Times Media Group
Fact #1:
Times Media Group used a variety of physical and digital channels to interact with its audience. T... ››› more
Spur Corporation is a restaurant franchisor of a number of brands. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Spur Corporation Limited
Short name: Spurcorp
Ticker: SUR
Sector: Travel & leisure – travel & leisure
Five top facts about Spur Corporation
Fact #1:
Spur Corporation employs around 368 people across its operations.
Fact #2:
Spur Corpora... ››› more
Howden's is an industrial engineering company focusing on air and gas handling equipment. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Howden Africa Holdings Limited
Short name: Howden
Ticker: HWN
Sector: industrial goods & services – industrial engineering
Five top facts about Howden
Fact #1:
Howden employs nearly 600 people across its operations in... ››› more
Adcorp Holdings is an investment holding company in the business of outsourcing and recruitment. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Adcorp Holdings Limited
Short name: Adcorp
Ticker: ADR
Sector: Industrial goods & services – support services
Five top facts about Adcorp Holdings
Fact #1:
Adcorp Holdings employs ove... ››› more
Zurich Insurance Company South Africa is a short-term insurance provider. The company had a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange until it was acquired…
Full name: Zurich Insurance Company South Africa Limited
Short name: N/A
Ticker: N/A
Sector: Insurance – non-life insurance
Five top facts about Zurich Insurance
Fact #1:
SA Fire House acquired a... ››› more
ADvTECH is an education, training and placement company in South Africa. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: ADvTECH Limited
Short name: Advtech
Ticker: ADH
Sector: Retail – general retailers
Five top facts about ADvTECH
Fact #1:
ADvTECH employs around 4,000 people across its operations.
Fact #2:
ADvTECH has a listing on the Johannesburg... ››› more
Consolidated Infrastructure Group is a holding company of businesses in the infrastructure sector. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Consolidated Infrastructure Group Limited
Short name: CIL
Ticker: CIL
Sector: Industrial goods & services – electronic & electrical equipment
Five top facts about Consolidated Infrastructure Group
Fact #1:
Co... ››› more
Cashbuild is a retailer of building materials and related products. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Cashbuild Limited
Short name: Cashbil
Ticker: CSB
Sector: Retail – general retailers
Five top facts about Cashbuild
Fact #1:
Cashbuild employs around 4,700 people across its operations in southern Africa`
Fact #2:
Cashbuild has a listi... ››› more
Pinnacle Holdings is an information and communication technology (ICT) provider. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Pinnacle Holdings Limited
Short name: Pinnacle
Ticker: PNC
Sector: Technology – technology hardware & equipment
Five top facts about Pinnacle Holdings
Fact #1:
Pinnacle Holdings employs around 1,600 ... ››› more