The strike-hit miner has fallen out of favour with Investec Assest Management but Coronation Fund Managers like the prospects of the platinunm sector.

Glencore Xstrata’s diversity to attract JSE investors

Article Paul Burkhardt - 13 Nov 2013

Global metals producer Glencore Xstrata is set to draw strong demand for its stock from South African investors, says Investec Asset Management.

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Grocers trade at lowest in three years as profits stall

Article Jaco Visser - 26 Aug 2013

Food retailers are trading at the cheapest premium to the nation’s benchmark stocks index as economic factors curb their profit growth.

Investec loaned R240-million to company in liquidation

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jul 2013

Investec bank has loaned about R240-million rand to First Strut, the Johannesburg based company that is in liquidation.

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Gold stocks soar on weaker rand

Article Jaco Visser - 31 May 2013

South African gold-mining stocks surged to a four-year high as the nation’s currency plummeted and pushed the rand-price of gold higher.

What should investors be doing?

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Oct 2010

The latest Asisa stats show that investors are uncertain about the recovery and they are making emotional investment decisions.

Choosing a fund manager

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Oct 2010

Research on the subject is limited but there are several pointers you can use.

Investec shuns retailers

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Aug 2010

Taking a contrarian view, Investec Asset Management has taken a serious bet against retailers after a strong rally.

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