BHP shareholders to reap dividend on US sale

The net returns of the sale of the group’s onshore US shale assets are expected to be returned to shareholders.

Lonmin's cash improves ahead of takeover

A rise in third-quarter sales and a higher price for PGMs left the platinum producer with more cash on its balance sheet.

Adcorp falls on NUMSA's court victory

The ruling questions the role of labour brokers once the workers they have placed become permanent employees.

Ellies bounces on improved earnings forecast

The electronics group has revised an earlier update as it returns to profitability.

Facebook shares sink on perfect storm of bad news

It has turned into a brutal reality check for Facebook.

BRICS SUMMIT: Leaders back off strong condemnation of rising protectionism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensures the language is toned down.

ANALYSIS: Ramaphosa rakes in the big investments - but SA's political economy and public finances are in deep trouble

There are big numbers, and there are small numbers. And then there's context, although with the 2019 elections steadily approaching, politicians may well just do a...

BAT smoking after Reynolds deal

Reynolds contributed approximately 40% to the tobacco giant’s revenue and profit from operations, partially offset by a forex headwind.

AB InBev suffers US hangover

A fall in US volumes resulted in the global brewer missing sales forecasts, while SA volumes were also down.

intu sags as property revaluation obliterates earnings

The shopping centre owner says CEO David Fischel will step down once his successor has been found despite Hammerson deal not progressing.

Ecobank recovery lifts Nedbank

Although the group’s managed operations have performed in line with expectations, its earnings will get a kicker from Ecobank’s turnaround.

BRICS Forum: SA plans to sue US over import tariffs on cars

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says import tariffs breach South Africa's African Growth and Opportunity Act rights.

Who’s doing what in the South African & African M&A space?

Naspers’ online payment subsidiary PayU, has acquired Israeli financial technology platform Zooz for an undisclosed sum. Zooz connects merchants to multiple banks to accept a variety...

Corporate finance activity of the week

The company’s two long-standing passive offshore shareholders intend to offer their ‘N’ ordinary shares through a bookbuild placement. ..

Zapiro: Self-correction Election

Vukile says ¡Hola to Madrid bourse

Subsidiary Castellana Properties listed on the junior market of Spain’s stock exchange by way of introduction.

AECI gets boost from acquisitions

The purchase of German’s Schirm and local tar maker Much Asphalt had a 10% positive effect on headline earnings.

AVI grows earnings in a tough year

The group has impaired its Green Cross business by a further R108 million but says operational changes made during the year should help.

Hulamin tumbles on profit warning

The group as been negatively affected by the rand’s strength at the beginning of the year, as well as metal price lag.

No trash in Interwaste’s earnings

The waste management company expects first-half HEPS to be as much as 45% up on a year ago.

BRICS SUMMIT: SA to lead by example as it welcomes a world of leaders, not all of them democratic

The South African government will not be playing Big Brother by teaching democracy to any 'undemocratic' leaders who visit the country this week for the BRICS...

Microsoft (MSFT) time to take profits?

Microsoft has had stunning performance since 2013. Is the stock now overpriced and is it a good time to take profits if you own the stock?

Google parent Alphabet lifted by better-than-expected earnings

Google parent Alphabet shares lifted Monday on a stronger-than-expected earnings report for the past quarter, as the tech giant's results eased concerns over huge fines imposed...

Dividend windfall for Kumba shareholders

The iron ore producer has maintained its payout despite logistical constraints, a stronger rand and a softer iron ore price.

More customers boost Vodacom’s revenue

The network operator added 2.5 million new customers in the June quarter, with most of them in South Africa.

Hammerson adapts to new retail reality

The shopping centre owner is refining its strategy to deal with an “unusually turbulent retail backdrop" in the UK.

Yes, legacy systems can be digitised

As the world continues to make technological advancements, Industry 4.0 is driving socio-economic change on a scale and at a pace never seen before. The Internet...

SCORPIO: Victim, villain or pawn: Why Eskom 'whistle-blower' Suzanne Daniels was fired

Suzanne Daniels, who was sacked as head of legal and compliance of Eskom on Friday, was a whistle-blower and a doer of good in the eyes...

Sport in an INCEtant - 25 July 2018

There are plenty sporting encounters to come this week with the pick of the action being the Super Rugby Semi Finals which will be played out...

Evita's free speech: Ep. 152: Evita repeats her celebration of Madiba (Video)

Evita Bezuidenhout celebrates 20 years of her Darling venue Evita se Perron with a weekly episode of 'Evita's Free Speech'. Here's the Episode 152.

AngloPlat creates new hub with Mototolo deal

The platinum producer has paid its first interim dividend since 2011 following a restructuring of its operations.

AngloGold gets new CEO at Barrick’s expense

Barrick Gold president Kelvin Dushnisky will replace Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, who’s off to Vedanta Resources to replace Tom Albanese.

Harmony gets production kicker from Moab

The gold producer has beaten its annual production guidance by 4%, helped by its acquisition of Moab Khotsong from AngloGold Ashanti.

Curro jumps on strong earnings forecast

The private schools group expects first-half HEPS from continuing operations to be as much as 24% up from last year.

Liberty Two Degrees to convert to REIT status

Unitholders in the property investor will receive one share in new L2D for every unit held.

The Week Ahead of 24 July 2018

#ChrisGilmour - Massmart released a very pedestrian trading update for the six months to 1 Jul and yet the market rewarded the share price with a...