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2020-04-06 15:04
Economics in the time of corona
The impact of a global outbreak of disease has been discussed by academics as far back as 2016. But how do we minimise the economic fallout of a global pandemic?
2020-04-06 08:55
Beware debt-laden stocks
Simon Brown explains why investors should scour their shareholdings and have a hard look at consumer-facing companies with large debt burdens.
2020-04-02 10:46
Rising from the ashes
Why Anglo American is ready to tackle a changing investment climate.
2020-04-02 09:37
Being a ‘fixer’ in the time of Covid-19
David McKay interviewed Omnia’s CEO, Seelan Gobalsamy, about the strategy to ‘fix and stabilise’ the chemical manufacturing company. Not an easy task amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-02 09:14
Keep cash in your portfolio to combat crisis
Simon Brown explains why it is important to always have cash in your investment portfolio. In so doing, investors will avoid having to sell assets to generate cash in an emergency.
The advantage of permanent capital
2020-03-31 10:55
As the global investor panic routed markets, those not beholden to investor flows should refocus on the long term.
Powering through Covid-19
2020-03-30 17:52
As South Africa prepares for the inevitable economic fallout of a 21-day lockdown, David McKay takes a look at how the mining industry will cope with this drastic measure.
Quiz #233: 30 March-4 May
2020-03-27 17:49
Test your general knowledge with your latest quiz, which appears in the 2 April edition of 'finweek'.
Winners in the rout
2020-03-26 11:18
As market volatility continues, certain local and global defensive stocks are starting to pose attractive valuations.
Stronger tomorrow than today
2020-03-26 10:34
Schalk Louw points out those fiscal and monetary measures that will likely soften the blow to South African consumers as the country navigates the current crisis.
The carnage of corona
2020-03-26 10:21
As South Africa enters a three-week lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19, government and the private sector are braced for the crippling consequences it will have on our already weak economy. ...
South Africa
Apr 07 2020 13:46
The country may lose about 370 000 jobs this year as a result of the national lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to forecasts by the Reserve Bank.
World
Apr 06 2020 05:00
As the Covid-19 crisis unfolds, the focus of business leaders and others has been on immediate responses and short-term time horizons. This is for good reason. Yet there are initial signs of how the crisis may be shaping longer-term assumptions about business and its context.
Money Clinic
Feb 15 2020 07:00
A Fin24 user who was forced into early retirement is struggling to pay credit card debt amounting to over R109 000. An expert responds.
Entrepreneurs
Mar 19 2020 21:51
A Debt Relief Fund is on the horizon to assist small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus, the Department of Small Business Development announced on Thursday.
Markets
Apr 07 2020 18:16
The local bourse extended its gains on Tuesday in line with global stocks which advanced amid improved sentiment on the coronavirus.
Companies
Apr 07 2020 17:37
EOH is still consulting with employees about the proposed cuts aimed at avoiding retrenchments and layoffs and expects to finalize these consultations on Thursday. The pay cuts will be over and above the 25% pay cut the group CEO and its executive committee have agreed to.
Investments
Apr 04 2020 18:45
The "scare" reaction in the markets due to the coronavirus pandemic, has removed "froth" and returned risk markets to much fairer valuations, says an investment expert.
Tech
Mar 23 2020 16:20
The equipment donated includes 20 000 laboratory diagnostic test kits, 100 000 medical masks, and 1 000 protective suits and face shields.
Finweek
Apr 06 2020 15:04
The impact of a global outbreak of disease has been discussed by academics as far back as 2016. But how do we minimise the economic fallout of a global pandemic?