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Stocks Protecting The Planet And Digital Lifestyles

Is it possible to invest in companies that aim to secure humans’ existence on an ever-dwindling planet and those that protect our increasingly digital lifestyles? Finweek looks at these issues and analyses four offshore companies that fit these themes.

Are You On The Right Track With Shares?

It is a good time to look at your portfolio to determine whether there are still good prospects, advises Schalk Louw.

Flush-Outs Among Cryptos Are Healthy

Valuing cryptocurrencies and determining their correlation with traditional asset classes are becoming easier.

Do Central Banks Still Care About Inflation?

Structural consumer price increases may be abating. We’ll soon see whether monetary authorities will adapt their mandates.

The Morass That Is Coal Supply To Eskom

The Seriti contract with the power generator shows up other issues in the supply chain to keep SA’s lights on.

The Other ‘C' That Has Dominated News From Last Year

In the midst of the pandemic, cryptocurrencies also made surging headlines, with news about it changing faster than you could say Bitcoin, Ether and Dogecoin.

Up for the challenge

Attacq’s new CEO, Jackie van Niekerk, brings an entrepreneurial spirit, ability to identify opportunities, and creative deal-making to the role.

Scan The Market For The Pandemic Survivors

Some companies barely survived the pandemic whilst others have bounced back stronger. Take note of this when you are looking for new investment.

Back To School

South Africa’s listed education companies are riding out the pandemic. Are they worth investing in?

To Grow Or To Value?

The impact of rising inflation is all the talk in the markets. finweek asked experts how this will play out among growth and value stocks.

It's Time To Rethink Fixed Income With ETFs

Exchange-traded products focusing on fixed-income assets can overcome the largest challenges facing today’s bond markets.

Is That A Bearish Pattern Forming?

BHP (originally BHP Billiton), which was formed in 2001 through a merger of the Australian Broken Hill Proprietary Company and Anglo-Dutch Billiton plc, is a multinational mining, metals, and petroleum dual-listed public company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The company is one of the leading global players in this sector. In 2015, some of BHP’s assets were demerged and rebranded as South32. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, BHP Group was ranked as the 93rd largest public company in the world.

The Drive To Hydrogen Fuels Takes Off Again After 30 Years

In the 1990s, fuel-cell electric vehicles were all the rage. Then it went silent. Now, as climate change sits at the top of investors’ agenda, this technology is accelerating again.

How To Turn Around A Continent

Will a Marshall Plan for Africa combined with an enormous free-trade agreement be the tonic for the economic ailments among the continent’s nations?

Why Is Sars Coming After Emigrants' Retirement Funds?

Proposed changes to tax legislation may see retirees’ funds locked in SA for three years.

Do You Have A ‘Ready-To-Depart' File?

Preparedness for life events is paramount. Take note of the important documents that should be in your file.

Shedding its coal business

Anglo American has announced the much-anticipated unbundling of its collieries.

Get your game on

For many, gaming titles such as FIFA, Madden and The Sims are names they grew up with. The company owning these brands, are posing value as a buy.

SA'S TOP TECH PLAYERS

As yet, our smaller listed tech companies cannot be mentioned in the same breath as their large foreign counterparts, but undoubtedly, they have growth and investment potential.

Grisly year for Gemfields

The gemstone producer saw revenue dissipate in 2020.

A telescopic vs a microscopic view

There are two types of investment strategies worth considering when entering the stock market as an investor.

Handsome Hatch Gets A Mini Nip And Tuck

Will the Kia Rio’s refreshed, well-equipped interior and its subtle exterior changes be enough for a competitive shove?

The Overlooked African Asset Class

Why aren’t more local fund managers focusing on stocks else where in Africa? The continent holds much potential, but governments must get one or two things right fo r a surge in local listings.

The Silent Return Of Listed Property

The downtrodden sector on the stock exchange may now be valued at a discount. Finweek looks at which Reits bode the best chance for returns in 2021.

Who Will Survive The Race Spat?

It seems the black business community is split over the racism allegations against Eskom CEO André de Ruyter.

The Future Of The Stock Market

We need to expose more companies to a larger audience of investors for the democratisation of wealth.

Thakadu banks on battery-driven surge in nickel demand

Commodities entrepreneur Ruli Diseko’s company has announced the commissioning of a nickel sulphate refinery, but they are not the only ones interested in this market.

Annus horribilis for Viljoen

The first year as the CEO of Amplats was challenging for Natascha Viljoen, but things are looking up with the PGM market evolving.

Innovation Spurs Blue Label Forth During Pandemic

Brett Levy, the younger of the two brothers leading the company, talks about the business’ growth and new opportunities lurking around.

Sanlam Expands African Footprint

The insurer remains committed to strengthening and growing their portfolio on the continent.