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WATCH: Stock picks — Naspers and Merafe Resources July 29, 2021
Wayne McCurrie from FNB Wealth & Investments and David Shapiro from Sasfin Securities talk to Business Day TV
Gold benefits from dovish US Fed and softer dollar July 29, 2021
Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve has no plans to taper stimulus
JSE poised for solid gains as Chinese tech stocks rebound July 29, 2021
Naspers is expected to recover further as Beijing moves to allay fears
Oil rises as stockpiles drop despite Delta spread July 29, 2021
Brent crude prices top $75 a barrel for the first time in more than two years
Asian stocks creep up as markets keep an eye on Chinese shares July 29, 2021
US Federal Reserve signals it is not ready to pull back stimulus
Market data — July 28 2021 July 28, 2021
Market data including bonds and fuel prices

Business Day Live Economy

WATCH: Are investors giving up on SA’s SMMEs? July 29, 2021
AGH Capital’s Charles Okeahalam talks to Business Day TV about the investment in the SMME sector
WATCH: Why Treasury’s relief package will not require additional debt July 29, 2021
Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings talks to Business Day TV about Treasury’s relief package
WATCH: Time to unshackle small business July 28, 2021
Michael Avery and his expert guests discuss the role of small business and entrepreneurship in recovering from the pandemic and, more recently, the riots and looting
S&P says violence is not yet a threat to SA’s rating July 27, 2021
SA is rated three notches below investment grade by S&P with a stable outlook
WATCH: BIG questions over how grant will be funded July 26, 2021
Michael Avery and his panel of experts debate the new social grant and how this will be funded.
PODCAST | The latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index indicates that SA's consumers are in a dire situation July 26, 2021
Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Johann van Tonder to discuss the latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index

Tech Central

Tencent is world’s worst bet after R2.5-trillion bloodbath July 29, 2021
China’s unprecedented crackdown on its technology industry has turned Tencent Holdings from a market darling into the world’s biggest stock loser this month.
Almost half of South Africans trust prayer more than vaccines July 29, 2021
About 54% of South Africans say they are unlikely to get a Covid-19 vaccine and almost half say they believe prayer provides more protection than the shots against contracting the disease, a survey showed.
US tech giants make vaccines mandatory July 29, 2021
Big technology companies in the US are making vaccination mandatory for on-campus employees, as the highly infectious Delta Covid-19 variant drives a resurgence in cases.
Altron gets new chairman and finance chief July 29, 2021
JSE-listed technology group Altron has made several changes to its board, including appointing a new chairman and a new executive director who will also serve as chief financial officer.
As margins are squeezed, BCX seeks new growth opportunities July 28, 2021
Margin pressure is forcing BCX, the IT services business in the Telkom stable, to think more creatively about new revenue opportunities, according to its CEO, Jonas Bogoshi.
Cell C, Starlogik deal set to jolt South Africa’s prepaid market July 28, 2021
Starlogik, a US-headquartered telecommunications specialist with its roots in South Africa, has partnered with Cell C to roll out what it calls the “first totally free virtual cellular offering”.

Allan Gray

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Focused on enduring change July 26, 2021
It is heartening to note that the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is continuing to achieve its intended impact, despite the challenges faced in these pandemic...
Investment lessons for sharing July 26, 2021
Money is a polarising topic, yet it is an important subject that greatly influences all of our lives. Opening up the space for money conversations can...
Our take on the “shrinking” JSE July 26, 2021
Several high-profile delistings over the recent past have spurred market commentators to discuss the JSE’s “slow death” in the context of a struggling local...
Orbis: Global perspectives on Naspers July 26, 2021
One of the largest positions in the Orbis Global Equity Fund is Naspers, whose key underlying asset is a 29% stake in the Chinese internet juggernaut Tencent...
How we approach fixed interest July 26, 2021
Aside from our dedicated local fixed interest funds, being the Allan Gray Money Market Fund and the Allan Gray Bond Fund, we also invest in fixed interest...
Inflation returns July 26, 2021
Prices are on the up in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The question is, will deflationary conditions resume as global economic conditions normalise or is...

Red Website Design

9 Essential Marketing Channels Small Businesses Should Invest In [Infographic] July 29, 2021
Are you looking for ways to grow your small business? Want to know the best marketing channels you should dedicate some budget towards? We share 9 marketing channels to utilise in this infographic. Email marketing Organic search Mobile devices Word-of-mouth marketing Video marketing Business blog Social media Paid search (pay-per-click ads) Display advertising Check out […]
The 10 Commandments of Website Marketing All Businesses Should Follow [Infographic] July 28, 2021
Are you looking for ways to market your business website? Want to generate more traffic to increase sales and enquiries? We share 10 website marketing best practices to follow in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Set a clear goal Start by experimenting Set aside a budget to carry out what you have learned Design […]
A 23 Step Social Media Marketing Checklist All Businesses Should Follow [Infographic] July 27, 2021
Are you just getting started with a social media plan for your business? Need a checklist to help you implement your social media marketing strategy? SEMrush share their social media marketing checklist in this infographic. They break things down as follows: Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Check out the infographic for more detail. The post A […]
10 Steps to a High-Converting Website That Outperforms Your Competitors [Infographic] July 26, 2021
Are you looking for ways to improve your business website? Want to outperform your competitors and grow your business over the next 12 months? We share 10 steps to a high-converting website in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Think simple Utilise negative space Realise that colours matter Format persuasive copy properly Be clear about […]
Content Creation Checklist: 17 Steps to Create High-Performing Blog Posts [Infographic] July 23, 2021
Are you looking for ways to improve your business blog? Want to learn how to plan and optimise your posts to get more people reading them? Orbit Media share their steps to success in this infographic. They break things down as follows: Develop the concept Search optimisation Write the first draft Edit and polish Check […]
Web Design Basics: 8 WordPress Mistakes to Avoid & How They Can be Fixed [Infographic] July 22, 2021
Are you just getting started with a WordPress website for your business? Want to ensure you aren’t missing any WordPress optimisation and security opportunities? We share 8 WordPress mistakes to avoid in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Using poorly-coded themes Installing excessive plugins Not optimising media Omitting an XML sitemap Skipping updates Overlooking Security […]