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Rethinking investments

Aug 29 2011 10:28

Safe haven assets are starting to look risky.

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Gold shares pale against the real deal

Jul 26 2011 07:01

The JSE's gold index has risen almost as much as the gold price, but analysts still do not regard gold shares as the best way to invest in the yellow metal.

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African stock picks

Jul 21 2011 09:40

Why consumer goods, not mining stocks are best for Africa exposure.

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'Gold may hit $2 000 by year-end'

Jul 19 2011 21:07

Gold will likely reach between $1 700 and $2 000 an ounce by year end, says an industry leader.

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Fund manager says bond market 'corrupt'

Jun 15 2011 15:14

Futuregrowth chief investment officer Andrew Canter says the current system of fixed income pricing is corrupt.

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JSE introduces new currency contracts

Jun 14 2011 11:57

Investors will have more flexibility in their currency bets with the JSE's introduction of exotic currency options contracts.

Companies

Gold Fields presents buying opportunity

Jun 08 2011 09:15

Now may be a good time to buy shares in Gold Fields, after the company took a beating following the election success of Peru's Ollanta Humala.

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Are gambling stocks worth the bet?

May 26 2011 11:56

Investing in overseas gambling stocks can be fraught with danger, writes Marc Ashton.

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Winners

Name	Last Traded	%
STEINHOFF	R26.54	5.03
NORTHAM	R32.74	3.57
FIRSTRAND	R23.36	2.77
IMPLATS	R165.42	2.74
RMBH	R30.75	2.64

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Losers

Name	Last Traded	%
AVENG	R34.69	-3.32
JSE	R74.90	-2.47
ILLOVO	R25.90	-2.04
GOLDONE	R4.13	-1.67
LIFEHC	R21.85	-1.58

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