Archive for January 19th, 2010

Bizcast welcomes Paul Hansen of Stanlib back to the fold. Not even this perma-bull can be optimistic after the extraordinary run that we’ve recently experienced. Or can… »

SABMiller’s latest trading update is predictably in line with the company’s guidance. But where is the South African born giant’s profit coming from, where is it doing well, and will it ever be the world’s No.1 purveyor of the finest of all alcoholic libations? A leading expert on the company talks to Bizcast’s Lindsay… »

Is the poor cousin ‘precious’ metal about to surprise spectacularly to the upside? Lindsay Williams speaks to a top analyst about the commodity that often plays second fiddle to the more glamourous Gold and Platinum, but that if you;re in the know, can provide the most glamourous… »

Johannesburg, Jan 19 (I-Net Bridge) - Investors have rediscovered their risk appetite and are putting cash reserves to work across the equity markets, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for January.
For the first time since January 2006 the survey shows investors are taking above average risk, relative to their benchmark. A… »

South African stocks were a little weaker in a tight range during the morning session on Tuesday with some apprehension being seen ahead of the US market open after the holiday on Monday. Dow futures had turned slightly negative at time of writing.
Just before midday the JSE all share index… »

South African investors have enjoyed excellent real returns from all asset classes in the “noughties”; however, they’re in for a tougher time in the “terrible teens”, according to Peter Brooke, head of Macro Strategy Investments (MSI), a boutique in Old Mutual Investment Group SA (OMIGSA).

Expected slower economic growth and lower returns ahead mean South… »

If silver continues its upward trend, it could easily outperform gold during 2010. While the price of gold increased by more than 30% last year, silver prices increased by more than 60%.
“Even though I am a firm believer in gold, I think it is important for investors to include some… »

Zambia Copper Investments (ZCI) on Tuesday announced that the JSE Limited has lifted the suspension in the trading of its ordinary shares.
Effective from the commencement of business on Friday last week, the lifting of the suspension follows the passing of all resolutions at the general meeting of shareholders held on… »

Global brewing giant SABMiller plc (SAB) said Tuesday that on an organic basis lager volumes for the third quarter were level with the prior year, and 1% below last year for the first nine months of the financial year. Soft drinks volumes grew 2% in the quarter on an organic basis.
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The financial crisis is likely to lead to food shortages in a few years because the agriculture sector is in dire need of funds, legendary investor Jim Rogers told CNBC… »