It should not surprise investors if the Covid-19 chokehold on local business activity triggers a spate of rights issues from companies trying to shore up their balance sheets against the effects of a prolonged pandemic.

Interestingly, two capital-raising initiatives announced last week were by companies operating from positions of relative strength: fashion and homeware retailer Mr Price and niche property group Stor-Age...

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