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2019-04-16 13:04
Why dividends are key
PSG Wealth’s Schalk Louw takes a look the FTSE/JSE Dividend Plus Index’s performance to illustrate why you would do well to invest in companies that pay high dividends.
2019-04-17 08:00
No need to fear the rand
Yes, our currency is volatile. But if you look at its performance over the long term, the rand isn’t as scary as it is often made out to be.
2019-04-15 12:43
How to make the right decisions
Current market volatility does test investors’ patience. However, it’s important to remain calm and realise that this is one of the realities of investing. Rebalancing your portfolio comes with t ...
2019-04-15 08:00
Quiz #213: 15 - 22 April
Our latest quiz, which appears in the 18 April edition of 'finweek' is available to complete! Give it a go and test your general knowledge skills.
2019-04-11 08:41
Not all listings are winners
It’s important to determine why a new listing occurs before you buy the share. Simon Brown offers some advice on how investors should approach ‘exciting’ new companies.
When not to buy a house
2019-04-11 08:20
About to make a big decision? Research shows it might be best to wait for a cool day.
Scary move points to recession
2019-04-11 09:03
All signs point to an imminent recession. While it is unlikely to reach the levels we saw during the 2008 financial crisis, the average investor will still be hard hit.
Understanding price patterns
2019-04-10 08:00
Ultimately, at the centre of a trade is price. The trade won’t take place unless both buyer and seller agree on the price. And this interaction in turn drives the price of securities.
Is your company losing its edge?
2019-04-09 08:00
In a fast-changing and competitive environment, businesses – and the workforce – need to be on top of their game to remain relevant.
5 easy ways to avoid fraudsters
2019-04-05 13:19
Fraud is real. Therefore, before you enter into any investment agreement, there are precautionary measures you need to take to ensure you aren’t misled.
Building a home-bred skincare range
2019-04-04 11:45
African Dermal Science is disrupting the cosmetics market with a skincare range specifically developed for Africans.
South Africa
Apr 17 2019 18:25
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says the incubation periods prompted by the detection of foot and mouth disease have lapsed without any new cases detected.
World
Apr 18 2019 12:34
White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump says her father asked her if she was interested in taking the job of World Bank chief but she passed on it. In an AP interview, the president's daughter said she was happy with her current role.
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
Apr 12 2019 19:51
Online marketplaces establishing themselves across Africa, could create around 3 million new jobs by 2025, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group.
Markets
Apr 18 2019 08:25
The day's range was between R13.97 and R14.12.
Companies
Apr 18 2019 18:33
Microsoft is accelerating its sustainability initiatives in an effort to meet its goal of reducing operational carbon emissions by 75% in the next decade, the company announced this week.
Investments
Apr 13 2019 13:26
Thrift is increasingly going mainstream and a Gumtree survey estimates it could be worth R1trn in terms of items in SA households that are not being used.
Tech
Apr 16 2019 07:41
YouTube’s software mistakenly labeled the plumes of smoke in Paris as footage from 2001, triggering the panel below the video about the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Finweek
Apr 16 2019 13:04
PSG Wealth’s Schalk Louw takes a look the FTSE/JSE Dividend Plus Index’s performance to illustrate why you would do well to invest in companies that pay high dividends.