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GHOST BITES (Astoria | Lewis | Vukile)
Astoria has announced the sale of ISA Carstens. Lewis had a fantastic finish to 2024. Vukile's local property performance gives us clues about where the two-pot money went.
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GHOST BITES (Blue Label Telecoms | Reinet | The Foschini Group | York Timber)
The Foschini Group's momentum swung positive, but results still aren't good. York Timber got the funding for the Stevens Lumber Mills deal. Blue Label has cleared a regulatory hurdle. Reinet released its last-ever NAV that includes British American Tobacco.
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GHOST BITES (Cashbuild | Sasol | Super Group)
Positive momentum continues at Cashbuild. The same definitely cannot said for Sasol, where they are struggling. Still, those problems pale in comparison to what Super Group is dealing with.
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GHOST BITES (Coronation | Mr Price | Quilter | Vukile)
Coronation's AUM has moved sharply higher and Quilter also has a great story to tell about growth in that sector. Mr Price is winning market share and had a strong finish to 2024. Vukile's Spanish property acquisition may still go ahead in the aftermath of floods.
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GHOST BITES (BHP | Clicks | Grindrod | Jubilee Metals | MTN)
BHP is on track to achieve guidance. Clicks seems to have disappointed the market, perhaps based on retail comparable sales. MTN caught a break in Nigeria. Grindrod's Port of Maputo had a tough 2024. Jubilee has power again for Roan.
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GHOST BITES (Hudaco | Murray & Roberts | South32 | Trustco)
Hudaco kicks the year off with an acquisition in South Africa (JSE: HUD)
There are potential synergies with other Hudaco businesses in terms of route...
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GHOST BITES (Alphamin | Merafe | Ninety One)
EBITDA more than doubled at Alphamin (JSE: APH)
This is what happens when mining groups deliver on promises
Alphamin has been an interesting growth story. The...
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GHOST BITES (BHP Group | PPC | Richemont | Sirius Real Estate)
Richemont rallied after an excellent quarter. BHP Group has closed a copper deal. PPC is investing heavily in the Western Cape. Sirius Real Estate successfully tapped the debt markets.
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GHOST BITES (Afrimat | Karooooo | Stor-Age)
Afrimat has completed the integration of Lafarge. Karooooo reported another strong set of numbers, although margins must always be watched. Stor-Age is expanding the Parklands facility.
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GHOST BITES (Reinet)
There was only one major story for the day and it was a big one: Reinet has sold its entire stake in British American Tobacco, leaving the company with a strong acquisition warchest.
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GHOST BITES (Jubilee Metals | Life Healthcare | Northam Platinum | Schroder European Real Estate | Tharisa)
Life Healthcare is selling LMI but is retaining exposure to earnout payments. There were mining production updates from Jubilee Metals, Northam Platinum and Tharisa. Schroder European Real Estate's valuations are under pressure again.
