Sunday, April 20, 2025

Ghost Wrap #78 (Italtile | ADvTECH and STADIO | Harmony)

Italtile had a better second half as expected, but new risks have emerged. ADvTECH and STADIO have shown us that private education can be lucrative, provided the business model is right. Harmony got its gold production sorted at exactly the right time.

Ghost Wrap #77 (Absa & Standard Bank | MTN | NEPI Rockcastle)

Absa and Standard Banks are both banks, yet the share price performance has been so different. MTN's nightmares in Nigeria continue. NEPI Rockcastle is one of the best property funds on the local market.

The Trader’s Handbook Ep4

In Episode 4 of The Trader's Handbook, we explore the different types of trading strategies in pursuit of the perfect fit for each type of trader.

Ghost Wrap #76 (Italtile & Cashbuild | Quilter | AngloGold & Gold Fields)

Italtile and Cashbuild are interesting plays for an improvement in consumer discretionary spending. Quilter released strong results. AngloGold and Gold Fields had such different production results, yet its Gold Fields out there doing deals.

The rise of self-directed investing

Self-directed or do-it-yourself investing and trading are on the rise globally. Tinus Rautenbach, head of Investec’s new online trading platform Clarity, shares essential insights for individual investors looking to take control of their investment and trading portfolio.

Ghost Wrap #75 (MTN’s African subsidiaries | ArcelorMittal | Curro)

MTN's African subsidiaries are further evidence that using "Africa" as an umbrella term is dangerous. Speaking of danger, operating leverage at ArcelorMittal is a massive concern. Curro is clawing its way back to pre-pandemic earnings.

The Trader’s Handbook Ep3

Aside from a look at trades in The Finance Ghost's demo account including Mr Price, Richemont and Prosus, Shaun Murison of IG Markets South Africa shared insights into how to choose the right brokerage account.

Ghost Wrap #74 (Balwin | British American Tobacco | Mr Price | Vodacom)

What does Balwin's push into rentals mean for the investment case? How are British American Tobacco's New Categories performing? Is Mr Price growing in the core business? And is Vodacom managing to grow? Find out in Ghost Wrap, brought to you by Forvis Mazars.
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