Pick n Pay: Summers is back, but will the Ackermans check out?
/ 7 October 2023

Pick n Pay: Summers is back, but will the Ackermans check out?

The prodigal son’s return may usher in a new era for the retailer, which has languished under the Ackerman family’s control

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Business isn’t bad – if you’re big
/ 26 December 2021

Business isn’t bad – if you’re big

Large corporates have thrived during the pandemic to the detriment of the workforce

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/ 20 July 2006

Local banks are cheap

Company earnings on the local market are very strong at the moment, but probably have already reached their peak in percentage gains terms. The local banking shares are a prime example. These shares may fall further in the short term, but they truly represent absolute value at the current level.

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/ 19 July 2006

Should you be buying bonds?

With the R153 at current levels of 8,51%, local bonds are no longer expensive but have not yet entered buying territory. While inflation is under control, it will rise over the next year, especially given the recent rand weakness. The current long bond yield is still too low and should rise by at least another 0,5%, in order to reach a buying level.