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Business Day Live Markets
- S&P 500 ends lower after high volatility ahead of Fed meeting January 25, 2022S&P 500 flirts once again with confirming a correction
- Market data — January 25 2022 January 25, 2022Market data including bonds and forward rates
- MARKET WRAP: Mining rebound leads firmer JSE January 25, 2022The overall market performance was mixed as investors keep a wary eye on the Fed and the situation in Ukraine
- JSE takes a breather but Wall Street traders keep volatility bubbling January 25, 2022JSE manages a 0.2% uptick but selling frenzy resumes after US traders return to work
- Three investment themes for 2022 you can’t afford to ignore January 25, 2022SPONSORED | The year ahead brings unexpected possibilities for SA, says Investec
- Tension in Middle East and Eastern Europe lifts oil prices January 25, 2022Geopolitical risks involving oil and gas producer Russia have been supporting oil prices
Business Day Live Economy
- IMF cuts SA growth forecast for 2022 January 25, 2022Revision is the latest to point to the cost of violence and looting in July 2021
- WATCH: What is really holding SA back January 24, 2022Michael Avery and guests discuss SA’s global competitiveness
- World Bank loan rewards SA for reform ‘breakthrough’ January 24, 2022Concessional loan of $750m will be used for general budget purposes rather than being tied to particular projects
- ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Reserve Bank interest rate decision keenly watched January 23, 2022The first monetary policy committee meeting of the year is expected to result in a hike
- World Bank approves $750m Covid-19 loan for SA January 21, 2022The funds will be used to boost SA's response to the pandemic, and follows similar loans from multilateral lenders in 2020
- Importers and exporters reel amid delays at Cape Town port January 19, 2022Wine and fruit operators have been the hardest hit by the latest operational crisis at the harbour
Tech Central
- Ramaphosa orders wide-ranging probe into Telkom January 25, 2022President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed the Special Investing Unit to probe various dealings that took place at Telkom going as far back as June 2006.
- Why Cyril is going after Telkom January 25, 2022President Cyril Ramaphosa’s surprise instruction to the Special Investigating Unit to probe Telkom is very likely all about ANC politics. By Duncan McLeod.
- Nvidia preparing to walk away from ARM mega deal January 25, 2022Nvidia is quietly preparing to abandon its purchase of ARM from SoftBank Group after making little to no progress in winning approval for the $40-billion deal.
- What is Wordle and why is the world obsessed? January 25, 2022A new game, Wordle, is taking Twitter by storm. It’s a word-search game that has a romantic origin story that could rival anything from Shakespeare.
- Nersa tariff review could shock grid-tied solar users January 25, 2022Consumers who generate their own electricity, relying on Eskom when the sun goes down, may see a drastic increase in Eskom charges.
- PBT Group to list on A2X Markets January 25, 2022PBT Group will list on A2X Markets on 1 February. The listing will be secondary in nature, with the company retaining its primary listing on the JSE.
Allan Gray
- Global economic recovery slower and more complex than expected January 18, 2022The global recovery from the severe economic contraction in the first half of 2020, which followed the initial outbreak of the pandemic, has proved to be bot...
- Part 4: The role of financial advice in your investment success December 14, 2021You wouldn’t gamble with your health by not seeing a professional, why do it with your financial future? Consult an independent financial adviser to help you...
- Part 3: How to maximise tax benefits before the end of the tax year December 14, 2021The end of February is the end of the tax year – a great time to take a close look at your investments and consider taking maximum advantage of the incentive...
- Part 2: How can I earn higher investment returns and pay less tax? December 13, 2021It’s important to understand how taxes are applied in different investment products and how this ultimately impacts your investment returns.
- Part 1: How to be more tax savvy December 13, 2021If, like most of us, you would like to see more return in your account and less in the hands of the tax man, it is important to engage with the details to...
- Orbis: Taming turbulence December 8, 2021Turbulence. It’s a word that can strike fear into the heart of even the most seasoned air traveller and even a little of it has been known to put people off...
Red Website Design
- 8 Free Google Ads Tools to Help Boost Website Traffic & Enquiries January 25, 2022Are you just getting started with a Google Ads campaign for your business? Need help creating your ads and deciding on the right way forward? We share 8 free Google Ads tools to try in this infographic. Here’s what makes the list: Optimise Lab’s free responsive search ad builder WordStream’s Free Google Ads Grader Whatagraph’s […]
- 12 Logo Design Trends All Business Owners Need to Know in 2022 January 24, 2022Are you considering a new logo for your business in 2022? Want to know the latest trends to ensure you create a modern look? We share the logo design trends you need to know in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Less will Now be More Use of Multiple Vivid Colours Opting for Tall Logos […]
- 6 Instagram Tips to Give Your New Followers the Best First Impression January 21, 2022Are you looking for ways to improve your Instagram marketing strategy? Want to create a better first impression with your new Instagram followers? Giraffe Social Media share their tips for success in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Account handle Profile image Name Bio Profile link Story highlights Check out the infographic for more detail. […]
- Google’s Biggest Algorithm Updates from 2021 That Will Affect Your Website in 2022 January 20, 2022Are you planning your SEO campaigns for the year ahead? Want to be aware of the algorithm updates from the past 12 months that could affect your SEO strategy? Page Traffic and Oncrawl share the updates you need to know in the following infographics. Here’s what each infographic covers: Passage ranking Mobile-first indexing Product reviews […]
- The 10 Commandments of Logo Design You Must Follow in 2022 & Beyond January 19, 2022Are you considering a new logo for your business in 2022? Want to ensure you follow the logo design basics throughout the process? DesignMantic share their rules to follow in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Keep your logo design minimal Consider colour psychology Never use raster or clip art images Make your logo responsive […]
- Social Media Optimisation: The Ultimate 2022 Image Size Guide January 18, 2022Are you looking for ways to optimise your social media presence? Want to use the right image sizes and dimensions for your posts and stories? Hootsuite share the image sizes you need to know in this infographic. They cover the following social networks: Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Snapchat YouTube TikTok Check out the infographic […]
