JSE drops as global markets digest weak Chinese data
The JSE was lower on Friday morning, in its second day of losses as weaker Chinese economic data weighed on
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Rand firmer as government gives update on energy supply
The rand extended gains on Friday morning as markets hear more details on the government’s plans to meet electricity demand.
More than energy generation: Wind power to transform Africa’s economy
Picture: Reuters JOHANNESBURG – Besides generating much-needed clean and affordable electricity, wind energy has the power to unlock economic growth
Eskom power blackout rekindles concern over South Africa ratings
Picture: Mike Hutchings/Reuters/African News Agency (ANA) INTERNATIONAL – Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the state-owned South African utility that provides about
Netflix results will test investors’ mettle
When Netflix posts results after markets close Wednesday, analysts expect an increase of about 800 000 US subscribers for the
Low prices are not pulling shoppers into stores anymore, value for money is
Shoppers have become more savvy and critical of retail environments and despite being hyper aware of price changes, they also
Coal, independent producers are Eskom’s biggest cost drivers – parliament
JOHANNESBURG – Independent power producers and coal procurement are among the biggest cost drivers for state-owned electricity company Eskom, accounting for
WATCH: Stock picks — Euro Stoxx 50 and Remgro
Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss chose Euro Stoxx 50 as his stock pick of the day and Graeme Körner from
WATCH: Stock pick — Distell
Craig Pheiffer from Absa Stockbrokers & Portfolio Management chose Distell Group as his stock pick of the day. “I’m looking
Weak Chinese data supports gold
Gold prices held above $1,490/oz on Friday as disappointing data from China reinforced concerns that its trade spat with the