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Barloworld: standby offer triggered following scheme of arrangement vote
As a result of the resolutions not being passed by the requisite majority of Barloworld Ordinary shareholders present and entitled to vote, the Standby Offer has been triggered. This Barloworld statement sets out the details of the offer, the way forward and a response by the board to governance concerns in the market.
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Sasol’s stringent cost control and efficient capital management help offset impact of challenging macroeconomic environment
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Sasol’s financial performance for the six months ended 31 December 2024 was impacted by a challenging macroeconomic and operating environment. However, stringent cost and efficient capital management helped to offset the impact and improve free cash flow generation compared to the previous corresponding period.
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Ghost Stories #56: Don’t waste the TFSA opportunity
Tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) are one of the most building blocks in any equity portfolio. The advantage of compounding tax-free returns over a long period is incredibly powerful and can really turbocharge a long-term wealth creation journey. Siyabulela Nomoyi joined me to discuss the importance of TFSA investments.
Podcasts
PODCAST: Can tech titans keep up the pace?
Big tech stocks have stabilised after the DeepSeek shock in January, but will they continue to dominate the market this year, or is the next disruption around the corner? Tinus Rautenbach, head of Investec’s new trading and investing platform, Clarity, shares his views on the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast.
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Navigating the Future: Key Global Trends Shaping the ETF Market
The global ETF market continues to expand rapidly. South Africa is mirroring this global trend, led by Satrix with dominant share of the local market. Fikile Mbhokota and Kingsley Williams share further insights in this piece.
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PODCAST: Budget 2025 – what to expect
In this special edition of No Ordinary Wednesday, Investec experts Chief Economist Annabel Bishop, Treasury Economist Tertia Jacobs and Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth share their predictions for Budget 2025
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A structured approach to investing in China
Some local investors looking to diversify portfolios beyond developed markets in response to high valuations and slower growth are considering emerging market exposure in the hunt for better returns. Investec explains the opportunity in China in this piece.
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Low-Risk High-Reward: The Low-Volatility Anomaly
Nico Katzke explores the high-risk, high-reward "truism" in investing and whether it is actually possible to have one's cake and eat it by focusing on lower volatility stocks.
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Joint Firm Intention Announcement: Offer by Newco to acquire and delist Barloworld and withdrawal of cautionary
Barloworld has placed the full joint firm intention announcement in Ghost Mail. Alongside the announcement, I've included a few key points for you to be aware of.
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WEBINAR: Last minute Section 12B solar investment
Jaltech is launching its final Section 12B investment for the 2025 financial year. This investment is designed for investors who have realised late in the year that they need to reduce their tax liability before the end of February 2025.
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How SA investors can hedge against hackers
Recent Southern African Fraud Prevention Service statistics paint a concerning picture, reporting a 32% increase in fraud incidents and a staggering 54% rise in...
