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More firms in voluntary closures

46 minutes ago

Liquidations rose 24.3% in August compared to a year ago, fuelled largely by firms willingly closing down.

Economy

Moody's: Obama budget unlikely to fly

23 minutes ago

Chances of US President Barack Obama's deficit reduction plan being implemented are "extremely low", says ratings agency Moody's.

Currencies

Exporters help rand recoup losses

Sep 26 2011 14:17

After a sharp fall, the rand recovered 2% against the dollar as exporters sold the greenback and cautious investors stayed on the sidelines.

Economy

Greece denies plans for orderly default

Sep 26 2011 14:30

Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos has refuted reports that Athens has discussed a scenario of an orderly default with the IMF and ECB.

Commodities

Oil, gold plunge on recession fears

Sep 26 2011 10:51

Gold dived more than 5% and oil hit 7-week lows as the eurozone crisis deepened fears of wider financial contagion and recession.

Equities

JSE knocked in global panic

Sep 26 2011 10:13

The JSE has moved straight into the red, in line with Asia amid investor uncertainty over how Europe hopes to tackle its debt crisis.

Mining

Kumba staff in line for major payout

Sep 26 2011 10:23

Miner Kumba Iron Ore plans to pay about R500 000 each to more than 6 000 workers as part of an employee share option scheme, says a newspaper report.

Economy

EU mulls deepening bailout fund

Sep 26 2011 09:28

Despite Greek pledges, European policymakers remain wary of a devastating default and are pushing to boost the region's bailout fund.

REST IN PEACE: Kenyan tree planter and 2004 Nobel peace prize laureate Wangari Maathai passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer.

Breaking News

Obey rules, Zambian leader tells China

Sep 26 2011 14:45

New Zambian President Michael Sata says he welcomes Chinese companies, but only if they obey the law, especially by employing more locals.

Cosatu, Cape businesses in jobs talks

Sep 26 2011 14:27

Trade union federation Cosatu and the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry are discussing ways to save jobs in the province.

Exxaro to sell mineral sands ops

Sep 26 2011 13:14

Miner Exxaro is to sell its mineral sands operations to a US-based firm in return for a 38.5% stake in a new company.

EU probes online payments market

Sep 26 2011 13:04

European Union antitrust regulators are investigating whether a group of banks is blocking new players from entering the online payments market.

Bonds firmer in volatile trade

Sep 26 2011 12:55

South African bonds were firmer in midday trade, which a trader attributed to "decent" demand amid volatile trading conditions.

Growth fears drag copper to 14-month low

Sep 26 2011 12:47

The price of copper has slumped again as fears of a Greek debt default and the threat of a global recession sparked heightened concerns about demand for industrial metals.

Euro at new 10-year yen low

Sep 26 2011 09:43

The euro is at eight-month lows against the dollar and hit a new 10-year bottom against the yen, as investors shunned the unit due to debt problems.

Oil dips as crisis moves awaited

Sep 26 2011 08:12

Oil prices have fallen to near $79 a barrel as markets awaited Europe's next moves to tackle a prolonged debt crisis that threatens to drag the continent into recession.

Analysis & Opinion

ANALYSIS

Does the euro have a future?

George Soros on why Europe is condemned to a series of crises....

ANALYSIS

Arms deal inquiry

Zuma is dodging bullets in the arms deal probe....

ANALYSIS

Can Brics aid eurozone?

Brazil's idea to buy bonds may be mostly hollow power play....

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SA Equities

Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.

Winners	Price	Change	% Change
AEG Aveng Limited	R35.00	R1.00	2.94%
WBO Wilson Bayly Holmes-ovco...	R102.95	R2.68	2.67%
MUR Murray And Roberts Holdi...	R26.65	R0.65	2.50%
MMI Mmi Holdings Limited	R16.46	R0.40	2.49%
IPL Imperial Holdings Limite...	R106.74	R2.49	2.39%

30 Day price chart

Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.

Losers	Price	Change	% Change
AQP Aquarius Platinum Limite...	R22.72	R-1.74	-7.11%
GBG Great Basin Gold Limited	R14.50	R-1.00	-6.45%
UUU Uranium One Inc	R16.61	R-1.04	-5.89%
AMS Anglo American Plat Limi...	R544.99	R-26.59	-4.65%
TSH Tsogo Sun Holdings Limit...	R17.81	R-0.69	-3.73%

30 Day price chart

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BIL Bhpbill	213
SOL Sasol	204
AGL Anglo	165
MTN Mtn Group	150
FSR Firstrand	106

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Gold on tap in China

China has installed its first gold vending machine in Beijing.
IMF pledges action

The organisation has promised firm action as the world frets over Europe.
Sick miners sue Anglo

Ex-miners have embarked on a court bid against Anglo American in London.
SA must invest in people

Economist Nouriel Roubini says the country should boost skills and infrastructure.
Tax return record

Sars has received more than 2 million returns since the tax season began.
Gautrain bang on time

The Gautrain’s 97.8% punctuality record beats London's Overground service.
Tips from Pravin

Sound financial planning principles straight from the national budget.
RAs and regulation 28

An expert clarifies the impact of a new regulation on retirement options.

South Africa

Phosa moots anti-corruption body

Sep 26 2011 07:16

ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa wants an anti-corruption commission that can intervene in dodgy tenders before they are finalised, according to a report.

Don't bank on Beijing

Sep 26 2011 11:30

Why China can't and won't save the world.

How entrepreneurs can attract funding

Sep 15 2011 06:54

Why venture capitalists prefer to invest in pigs, not chickens.

Rand pares back losses in volatile trade

Sep 26 2011 12:03

The rand briefly turned firmer after plunging more than 2% against the dollar earlier in the day as recession fears rocked global markets.

Eskom signs renewable energy loans

Sep 26 2011 08:00

Power utility Eskom has signed two loan agreements worth a total of $365m with the African Development Bank for clean energy projects.

Investing and your brain

Aug 29 2011 10:42

Why we hit the panic button.

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