Trade Ideas
Global Trade Idea: Cintas Corp (CTAS US) - BUY
We initiate a long position with a target price of $241.00 and a stop-loss of $192.00.
24 April 2025
Trade Ideas
Global Trade Idea: Cintas Corp (CTAS US) - BUY
We initiate a long position with a target price of $241.00 and a stop-loss of $192.00.
24 April 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 14
21 April 2025
Investor Education
Corporate governance and shareholder activism in South Africa
Corporate governance and shareholder activism are crucial elements in ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical management in financial markets. In South Africa, corporate governance has been significantly influenced by the King Reports on Corporate Governance, while shareholder activism has been growing as investors demand stronger oversight and accountability from companies.
16 April 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 13
14 April 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 12
07 April 2025
Trade Ideas
Global Trade Idea: McCormick & Co. Inc. (MKC US) - BUY
We initiate a long position with a target price of $91.00 and a stop-loss of $79.00 (risk/reward ratio 2.9:1).
02 April 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 11
31 March 2025
Investor Education
Exchange rate mechanisms in emerging markets
Exchange rates play a crucial role in the economic stability and growth of any country, but they are particularly significant in emerging markets. These markets, including countries such as South Africa, Brazil, India and Turkey, often experience higher volatility in their exchange rates due to factors such as capital flows, political uncertainty, and global economic trends. Understanding how exchange rate mechanisms function in these economies is essential for policymakers, businesses and investors alike.
27 March 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 10
24 March 2025
Economics weekly
A curious SARB decision that highlights elevated uncertainty
The South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep interest rates unchanged at their March meeting, halting a cutting cycle that has delivered 75-basis points (bps) to date, reducing the repo rate from 8.25% to 7.50%. The MPC, with a four against two vote split, continued to show a cautious approach as global headwinds unfold
24 March 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 14
21 April 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 13
14 April 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 12
07 April 2025
Everything you need to know about the markets this week
Weekly opportunities podcast EP 11
31 March 2025
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