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  • Time is ticking for AB InBev to make a formal offer for SABMiller
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev have until Wednesday to make a formal bid for SABMiller. The Belgium brewer has already made three informal bids for SABMiller, but with no success. The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has also waded in saying it backs the SABMiller board rejection of the latest offer. But rumour has it that a higher bid could be on the table soon. Let's take a closer look at what... ››› more
  • [12 October 2015]
  • Profit watch: A new listing is hitting the JSE on 14 October
  • For the July issue of the South African Investor, I took a deeper look into the JSE's Kudu Horn. If you don't know what that is, I'll give you a brief update. It's simple: Every time there's a new listing on the JSE, the Kudu Horn is blown. There have been over 80 listings on the JSE over the past 10 years. And while some Initial Public Offerings (IPOS) have helped investors make a fortune... ››› more
  • [12 October 2015]
  • AB InBev appeals to SABMiller shareholders
  • After SABMiller rejected Anheuser-Busch InBev's third informal offer, the Belgium brewer is now appealing directly to SABMiller's shareholders. AB InBev has criticised SABMiller's rejection of the offer and is trying to show SABMiller shareholders there is great value in the deal for them. Let's take a closer look at what's going on… AB InBev wants shareholders to push SABMiller’s ... ››› more
  • [09 October 2015]
  • If you serious about investing in an IPO, here's what you need to know
  • Whenever a company announces it's listing on the JSE, there's always a bit of excitement that surrounds the opportunity. It sounds simple enough to make money off an Initial Public Offering (IPO) doesn't it? You just stick your cash into a “potentially” good company and hope other investors do the same. If the hype surrounding a new issue pushes the price up quickly, you can sell on ... ››› more
  • [08 October 2015]
  • SABMiller snubs AB InBev for a third time
  • Yesterday afternoon, SABMiller announced that it was rejecting the third informal bid made by Anheuser-Busch InBev. So what's going on? Let's take a closer look… SABMiller’s board believes the latest offer still falls short SABMiller [JSE:SAB] rejected AB InBev’s latest offer of £42.15 a share, reports Fin24. The board says the offer “still very substantially undervalues”... ››› more
  • [08 October 2015]
  • AB InBev makes its third offer for SABMiller
  • Earlier today, it emerged that Anheuser-Busch InBev had upped its bid to buy SABMiller. If the buyout is successful, it would result in the merge of the world's two largest brewers. Let's take a closer look at the new offer… AB InBev offer SABMiller R868 a share AB InBev has raised its offer to buy SABMiller [JSE:SAB] following two previous failed bids, reports Fin24. The new cash... ››› more
  • [07 October 2015]
  • Shares in Aquarius Platinum soar nearly 40% as Sibanye Gold plans buyout
  • Earlier this morning, Aquarius Platinum shares shot higher after Sibanye Gold made an offer for all the shares in the company. Shares in Sibanye also rose on the news. This comes less than a month after Sibanye bought Anglo American Platinum's Rustenburg platinum operations. Let's take a closer look at the deal between Aquarius and Sibanye… Sibanye’s offer for Aquarius amounts to R... ››› more
  • [06 October 2015]
  • Never be afraid of falling stock prices… exploit them instead
  • Kevin Wides is the South African Investor's newest contributor. As a successful hedge fund manager, he focuses on global macroeconomics where he identifies key trends in the financial markets. Through his career, Kevin speculated on just about everything that has a price or is listed on an exchange, from bonds to currencies. And he's made a tremendous amount of money doing this. But the... ››› more
  • [05 October 2015]
  • Shares in Datatec plummet as a weak rand hits earnings
  • This morning, Datatec released a trading statement regarding the release of its interim results, which are due out on 21 October. The company warned that its earnings for the six months to the end of August will be 25% less than for the same period last year. Datatec's shares plunged on the news. Let's take a closer look at what's causing Datatec's earnings to come under so much pressure... ››› more
  • [30 September 2015]
  • Why cheaper banking is paying off for Capitec
  • Yesterday, Capitec Bank Holdings released its unaudited results for the six months to the end of August. The bank, which boosts the lowest customer fees and charges, is gaining traction in South Africa's consumer banking sector. Capitec's results show it's attracting new customers and its earnings are reflecting this rise. Let's take a closer look… Capitec grows earnings 25% Ca... ››› more
  • [30 September 2015]
  • Shares in Glencore plummet over 25% as worries grow over commodities prices
  • Yesterday, shareholders in Glencore watched in amazement as shares plunged over 25% in London and Johannesburg. The fall continued this morning in Hong Kong, where shares shed over 27%. So what's going on with Glencore? Let's take a closer look… Shares in Glencore bounced higher following yesterday’s fall This morning, shares in Glencore [JSE:GLN] climbed back over 5% in ear... ››› more
  • [29 September 2015]
  • How to profit from the fight against antibiotic resistant bugs
  • Antibiotics have revolutionised our lives. They treat a huge variety of different diseases and allow us to live healthier lives as a consequence. But there's a growing problem. There are diseases that are resistant to the use of antibiotics. This means we need new antibiotics. And with this, comes a great investment opportunity… The problems facing antibiotics The biggest probl... ››› more
  • [28 September 2015]
  • Shares in Tiger Brands soar almost 6% higher as its CEO steps down
  • Earlier today, Tiger Brands announced that its chief executive officer, Peter Matlare, was stepping down from his position. The statement from the company didn't divulge any more details about who would replace Mr Matlare. Shares gained on the news. Let's take a closer look at what's going on… Investors greeted Tiger Brands’ CEO departure well Shares in Tiger Brands [JSE:TBS]... ››› more
  • [25 September 2015]
  • The fallout from the Volkswagen scandal
  • The week kicked off with revelations that Volkswagen has installed sophisticated computer equipment in US diesel models that duped emissions tests. This led the share price of the car maker to plunge. But it hasn't stopped there. Governments across the world are launching their own investigations into emissions from Volkswagen cars, other car makers are now under scrutiny and the price of pl... ››› more
  • [25 September 2015]
  • How you can profit from the growing robotics sector
  • Thanks to better performing computers, sophisticated software and developments in electronics, the jobs that robots are capable of doing is growing. There are a lot of positives from this robotic evolution. Robots are capable of doing a job more quickly, safer and efficient than a human. But their use will likely lead to the loss of jobs. With amazing potential ahead, there are great opportu... ››› more
  • [25 September 2015]


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