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  • AB InBev and SABMiller extend their takeover deadline by a week
  • Earlier today, Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller released a statement detailing that the companies had extended their takeover deadline by a further week. This adds to the initial two-week deadline the companies previously applied for. Let's take a closer look at what's going on… AB InBev has until 4 November to make a formal offer AB InBev now has until 5pm on Wednesday 4 Novemb... ››› more
  • [28 October 2015]
  • MTN shares plunge after Nigerian regulator fines the telecoms firm $5.2 billion
  • Yesterday, the Nigerian communications regulator revealed it was fining MTN a whopping $5.2 billion. This led shares in MTN to fall sharply. The fine relates to MTN not disconnecting subscribers using unregistered SIM cards. Let's take a closer look at what's going on… MTN shares fell sharply on news of the fine Shares in MTN [JSE:MTN] fell “the most in nearly 17 years,” repor... ››› more
  • [27 October 2015]
  • Naspers invests R16 billion into Russian online classified platform
  • This morning, media and internet company Naspers announced a deal worth around R16 billion that will make it the biggest shareholder in Russia's biggest online classified platform, Avito. The deal will make Naspers the largest shareholder in the Russian company. Let's take a closer look at the deal… Naspers will acquire Avito shares from other shareholders Naspers [JSE:NPN], which... ››› more
  • [23 October 2015]
  • Clicks shines as it posts a glowing set of results despite a tough economic climate
  • Earlier today, Clicks Group released its preliminary results for the year to the end of August. Along with buoyant results, the company announced that it's increasing its final dividend too. Clicks shares have soared on the back of its results. Let's take a closer look at what the results revealed… Clicks results show strong growth Clicks [JSE:CLS] reported a 10.4% rise in reta... ››› more
  • [22 October 2015]
  • Ferrari debuts on the NYSE to see its shares racing higher
  • Today, sports car maker Ferrari listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Investors received the listing well and in spite of its high initial public offering price, shares soared on its first day of trade. Let's take a closer look at what happened… Ferrari only put 10% of its shares up for sale Ferrari, with the apt ticker of RACE, saw its shares floating on the NYSE today, says Bus... ››› more
  • [21 October 2015]
  • One of my favourite shares just got even more attractive!
  • When Afrimat listed in 2006, it focused only on building materials. Had it remained this way, it would have been in big trouble. However, early diversification let it supply contractors working on large infrastructure projects. And during the financial crisis and the subsequent recession, it chose to diversify further, with less reliance on government infrastructure spending. The company did... ››› more
  • [20 October 2015]
  • Shoprite's share price bears the brunt of the knock on effects of an economic slowdown
  • Yesterday, Shoprite Holdings released its operational update for the three months to the end of September. The retailer showed a much lower rate in turnover growth in comparison to the same period last year. Shares paid the price on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange yesterday. And today shares continue their slide. Let's take a closer look at what's going on… Yesterday Shoprite shares ... ››› more
  • [20 October 2015]
  • The hurdles that await Megabrew
  • SABMiller and Anheuser Busch InBev have nearly two weeks to iron out the details for their deal. For the deal to get the go ahead, they need to gain regulatory approval from all the markets they operate in. Already, Australian regulators are likely to raise issues about the deal. And then there's the issue about the name ‘Megabrew' will take. Let's take a closer look at what's going on... ››› more
  • [15 October 2015]
  • Shoprite faces scrutiny over reckless lending
  • The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has highlighted that Shoprite may be guilty of reckless lending. The regulator has now referred the matter to the National Credit Tribunal. The allegations involve activities at two of the company's units. Let's take a closer look at what's going on… Shoprite breached the National Credit Act Two units of Shoprite [JSE:SHP], Shoprite Investments ... ››› more
  • [15 October 2015]
  • Money management company Sygnia debuts on the JSE
  • Today saw the listing of money management company Sygnia Ltd. The company's been around for 12 years and decided to list earlier this year. Sygnia joins the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in a year that's seen many new listings so far. Let's take a closer look… Sygnia shares were in demand Sygnia [JSE:SYG] joined the ranks of the JSE today, reports Fin24. Its share price soared by... ››› more
  • [14 October 2015]
  • What lies ahead for ‘Megabrew'?
  • Yesterday saw the board at SABMiller finally happy with an offer from Belgium brewer Anheuser Busch InBev. If it goes through, further to the necessary regulatory approval, the deal will be the biggest to happen in the UK. So what could stand in the way of the deal to form this ‘Megabrew'? And will shareholders be happy further down the line? Let's take a closer look… Many hurdl... ››› more
  • [14 October 2015]
  • Mediclinic International joins forces with Al Noor Hospitals Group
  • Last week, Mediclinic International released a cautionary announcement about the possible combination of it with Al Noor Hospitals Group. Today, Mediclinic confirmed that it would be joining forces with Al Noor. Let's take a closer look at the deal… Mediclinic shareholders will become the majority shareholders in Al Noor This morning Mediclinic [JSE:MDC], one of the largest health... ››› more
  • [14 October 2015]
  • SABMiller shares soar as the brewer accepts AB InBev's latest offer,
  • After a number of failed offers, Anheuser-Busch InBev has made a successful bid for SABMiller. Shares in SABMiller have soared on the news. Let's take a closer look at the new deal… AB InBev’s new offer is worth £44 a share AB InBev is buying SABMiller [JSE:SAB] for around £68 billion (R1.4 trillion), reports IOL. The resulting company will produce around a third of the world... ››› more
  • [13 October 2015]


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