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Nene opposes bid to force him to suspend PIC CEO Matjila

The finance minister is opposing the UDM's demand to immediately suspend the head of SA’s biggest money manager, as his department is already probing allegations of governance breaches at the PIC.

ICT

Uber is target of a US probe over gender discrimination

Jul 17 2018 16:17

Uber faces an ongoing gender-discrimination probe by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as new questions arise about the company’s corporate culture.

Economy

Huge disconnect between SA consumer confidence and economic reality, index shows

Jul 17 2018 14:00

Should economic growth fail to improve in line with consumers’ lofty expectations, frustrations will likely grow and dissatisfaction may set in, the latest FNB/BER consumer confidence index shows.

Financial Services

VBS 101 - from the masterminds to the mass fraud

Jul 17 2018 07:30

The case of VBS is complex and still unfolding. Here is a breakdown of what the bank was intended to be, the alleged fraud that occurred, and key figures said to be involved.

Economy

UK Prime Minister in Brexit turmoil with Parliament majority slashed

Jul 17 2018 14:36

Theresa May’s ability to deliver Brexit was thrown into doubt as infighting in her Conservative Party left her with a perilously small majority, staggering from one vote to the next.

Eskom

Eskom's head of security has resigned with immediate effect

Jul 17 2018 13:50

The power utility did not provide reasons for the abrupt resignation, saying it could not disclose employer-employee contractual matters with third parties.

Analysis & Opinion

Opinion

Scene vs. herd: How to stop group mentality wrecking your finances

When it comes to making investment decisions, try to assess the facts...

Opinion

How KPMG and McKinsey tanked their reputations in a year

PR experts believe that, whatever the extent of a brand's crisis, you...

Economy

Cyril must offer hope and dump the corrupt

President Cyril Ramaphosa needs some big wins, but the politicians he...

Economy

Real growth might mean a ‘race to the bottom’

There seems to be a consensus among labour and business that “we” – meaning...

Opinion

Deceptively simple ways SA can boost investor sentiment

There is a relatively simple roadmap to attracting investment. SA did...

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In other news

How much is life insurance really costing you?

Jul 17 2018 16:02

In tough economic times, most South Africans are looking to reign in their spending and cut back on unnecessary costs as far as possible.

Comair signs $160m agreement with CFM International

Jul 17 2018 15:42

SA's private domestic airline operator Comair has signed a Rate Per Flight Hour agreement with CFM International to support its fleet of 16 CFM56-7B engines.

European stock markets stable at open

Jul 17 2018 10:45

Europe's main stock markets have steadied at the start of trading, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index down 0.1% at 7 594.73 points.

US stocks end mostly lower despite banking share rally

Jul 17 2018 09:27

Wall Street stocks have finished mostly lower, with petroleum-linked shares sliding on tumbling oil prices, although banking shares enjoyed large gains following solid earnings.

Oil recovers in Asia trade after slumping to 3-month lows

Jul 17 2018 08:01

Brent crude recovered in Asian trade after plunging more than 4% to three-month lows on concerns over increased production and reports the US could tap into strategic reserves.

Russia and Ukraine in EU-backed talks to avoid fresh 'gas wars'

Jul 17 2018 07:40

Officials from Moscow and Kiev were set to gather in Berlin for EU-backed talks on the future of the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine in a bid to minimise disputes when the current contract expires next year.

SA Equities

Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.

Winners	Price	Change	% Change
IPL Imperial Holdings Limited	R206.99	R9.22	4.66%
JSE Jse Limited	R168.77	R7.02	4.34%
KIO Kumba Iron Ore Limited	R304.37	R11.37	3.88%
MTN Mtn Group Limited	R108.00	R3.63	3.48%
SBK Standard Bank Group Limit...	R195.00	R6.02	3.19%

Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.

Losers	Price	Change	% Change
GTC Globe Trade Centre S.a.	R34.00	R-2.00	-5.56%
PFG Pioneer Food Group Limite...	R108.26	R-4.74	-4.19%
SNH Steinhoff International H...	R2.84	R-0.11	-3.73%
KST Psg Konsult Limited	R9.71	R-0.27	-2.71%
ARL Astral Foods Limited	R307.64	R-7.60	-2.41%

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