Food shares to buy — and those to avoid

It’s been a hard few years for food producers, and some have weathered the storm better than others

What will Aveng do with Moolmans?

Its simpler business structure and sharper geographical focus seem to be paying off, but how will it unlock value for shareholders?

Calling it quits on Telkom

The bearishness around the telecoms sector makes it important to be even more cautious than usual

Why Quilter likes to keep it local

Despite focusing solely on the UK wealth management market, the company plans to stay listed on the JSE

WARWICK LUCAS: The newly tattooed models of modern markets

The hypothesis of market inefficiency presents both opportunities and challenges for investors

A new alliance to offer investors more choice

Ashburton and FNB Wealth have struck a deal with Morgan Stanley to bring global investment solutions to the South African market

CA Sales eyes a promising new market

As a key player in the African FMCG growth story, CA&S is planning to expand into East Africa, with an initial hub in Kenya

Santam: Last man standing

Santam is the only broad-based short-term insurer left on the JSE

AECI is well on the way to reaching its transformation goals

The weak growth in the South African mining sector is causing AECI to globalise its business

Grand Parade Investments: One to watch

As online gaming makes big strides, GPI could be nicely positioned to catch the upside of a sector in flux

Why Bidcorp missed the GNU wave

Most of Bidcorp’s business is done outside South Africa and while it is still seen as a quality company, the high multiple is regarded as a challenge

Gift-wrapped results package for Bowler Metcalf

Bowler Metcalf is a small-cap poster child, but for IM it’s a hold at the moment

It’s a stock picker’s market in US retail

When it comes to volatility, Big Retail has taken over from Big Tech — which brings opportunity, but also danger

Are the newly tattooed models suicidal?

Good investing has always been a challenge, but now some aspects have become easier while others are harder

MARC HASENFUSS: What is a good executive worth?

Let’s delve into executive influence — good and bad — on company prospects

Can Pick n Pay be a contender again?

However, a R4bn equity raise and an IPO could help to grease the wheels, writes The Finance Ghost