What a cold and depressing winter it has been… For the JSE that is.
Since Steinhoff's debacle, we've seen some of the largest companies on the JSE crash 30% to over 89%, which I'll explain in just a minute.
And there are no signs yet for recovery until the end of 2019.
In today's article we'll cover the Ugly and the Bad for the JSE and a little bit of Good on how we can profit during... ››› more
If you thought politics and economics in South Africa is exciting, then you've been missing out on what happening in Europe right now.
The United Kingdom is about to make a drastic decision that could have an impact on the global economic system. On Thursday, the UK will have a referendum on the 'Brexit' - to decide if the UK stays or leaves the European Union.
Last week, a poll for the E... ››› more
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is a complex web of companies and investment opportunities. If you look at all the shares on the JSE right now, you see big brands and recognisable logos.
What you don't always see the billions of rands that keep these listed companies afloat. I looked around to find a list of the top 20 shares on the JSE right now... Most of the lists are outdated, making... ››› more
Founded in 1902, British American Tobacco came about when the Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company merged. It is now one of the world's leading manufacturers of cigarettes and is one of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's Top 40 companies…
Full name: British American Tobacco Plc
Short name: Bats
Ticker: BTI
Sector: Personal & household goods - tobacco
Five top fact... ››› more
“Francois, I'm no investment expert, but I immerse myself in economic and household data everyday. And I just can't see what it is that's pushing growth for companies any further. Where is the stock market going to from here?”
That's the gist of a discussion I had with a Coca-Cola executive at a wine tasting last night. He's in charge of South Africa's strategy and planning - And he's really... ››› more
Earlier today, British American Tobacco (BATS) released a management statement for the first three months of the year. Despite the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's largest company showing better sales volumes, the market was disappointed. Let's take a closer look at what BATS revealed…
BATS’ sales growth disappoints
British American Tobacco (BATS), the largest maker of cigarettes in Europe, ... ››› more
Last week Janet Yellen, the US Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) Chairperson, announced that the US could stop its economic stimulus program as early as the end of this year. And interest rates could start rising in 2015.
This move signaled the end of dollar weakness.
And it could make you a lot of money as a trader if you know where to look. In fact, I've got two great ways you can profit from thi... ››› more
Over the last year, the rand has fallen more than 18% against the US dollar. Over the last three years it's fallen more than 35%.
And with an estimated 100,000 workers striking in the platinum sector, the rand is only going one way: That's DOWN!
The problem is, every time the rand falls, the value of your wealth falls with it. So today I want to show you three ways you can beat a falling ran... ››› more
Just because you haven't heard from British American Tobacco in a while doesn't mean it's not doing well. In fact, British American Tobacco or BAT is South Africa's first JSE-listed company to reach a market capitalisation of R1 trillion. If you haven't already invested in this group, here's why you should…
As of next Monday, 1 April, a pack of 20 cigarettes will set you back almost R2 more, ... ››› more
“Smokers and drinkers will have to cough and splutter up more for their vices,” reports iafrica.com. That's because in last week's annual Budget Speech, Pravin Gordhan once again levied higher sin taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. How will that affect investments into so-called ‘sin stocks'? It won't, suggest the experts at The South African Investor…
It’s not an April Fools’ Day jok... ››› more
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