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2019-03-18 14:23
How celebrities can save your life
A recent study has shown that when celebrities endorsed a measles vaccination campaign in Indonesia, it actually made people immunise their children more.
2019-03-14 13:43
Quiz #211: 18 - 25 March
For your chance to win a copy of 'The Future is Asian: Global Order in the Twenty-first Century' by Parag Khanna, complete our latest quiz
2019-03-14 09:46
Flying further afield
Comair CEO Erik Venter has been with the company for over two decades. Over the last few years, the company’s focus has shifted beyond aviation in order to grow the business.
2019-03-14 09:20
Off to a credible start to the year
The first quarter of 2019 is coming to a close and it looks like our local equity market had a reasonable start, all things considered. Globally, markets also faced challenges but managed stronge ...
2019-03-14 08:48
How a company’s debt can cripple shareholders
Company debt is not necessarily a problem, but when it becomes excessive, it can prove disastrous for shareholders. It’s therefore imperative to keep an eye on debt levels.
The spirited and budget-beating Suzuki Swift
2019-03-12 08:56
Competent, unpretentious, affordable, economical and award-winning. Meet the peppy, neatly formed and spacious Suzuki Swift.
Finding a point of entry
2019-03-05 08:23
Moving averages are technical indicators that can help you determine price trends and potential entry points more easily than merely looking at share price movement.
The new workplace: Digitally connected, but isolating
2019-03-05 09:01
The rise of the freelance workforce has led to a heightened state of digital connectivity. But it can also lead to a human disconnect.
Why multi-factor ETFs make sense
2019-03-06 13:44
CoreShares is looking to change the mandate of its Top40 ETF. Simon Brown takes a look at the rationale for this move and explains why he would vote in favour of the change.
If you can measure it, you can manage it
2019-03-04 14:50
PSG Wealth’s Schalk Louw explains why the popular price-to-earnings ratio plays such a massive role in the investment world. And what the measurement is currently telling us about our stock market.
When the forecast is wrong
2019-03-04 14:29
What happens when analysts get consensus forecasts wrong? Perhaps, more importantly, why do they sometimes miss the mark?
South Africa
Mar 18 2019 22:30
The Copyright Amendment Bill can have a devastating impact on the creative industry, impacting jobs and revenue, a coalition of artists, writers and publishers has said.
World
Mar 19 2019 07:03
The band's creator told Euronews the Breunion Boys plan to tour the UK soon to have a conversation with both Leavers and Remainers about the "special relationship the European Union provides".
Money Clinic
Feb 12 2019 06:00
Have a money problem that needs solving? Fin24 can help! This month our focus is on savings and how to better manage your budget. Send your question to editor@fin24.com or find the Money Clinic box on the right of our homepage.
Entrepreneurs
Mar 16 2019 14:28
Owners of small and medium enterprises seem divided over whether the upcoming national election will result in market stability this year, a survey shows.
Markets
Mar 19 2019 20:42
The JSE has inched higher mainly on the back of gains recorded amongst JSE listed miners.
Companies
Mar 19 2019 09:35
Follow our live updates from Parliament where Steinhoff executives, the Hawks, the NPA and other regulatory bodies have been briefing Parliament on the status of investigations into the group.
Investments
Mar 17 2019 10:50
Maximising your contributions or making a lump sum payment towards your pension, provident or retirement annuity is the most efficient way to minimise the impact of rising taxes while building long term capital, says Regard Budler, head of product solutions at Momentum Corporate.
Tech
Mar 05 2019 16:36
Advocate Mathews Mofokeng told Parliament's portfolio committee on communications that he was the pilot the South African Broadcasting Corporation needs to steer it out of its troubles.
Finweek
Mar 18 2019 14:23
A recent study has shown that when celebrities endorsed a measles vaccination campaign in Indonesia, it actually made people immunise their children more.