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Ghost Bites (Clientèle | Crookes Brothers | KAP | Mantengu | Novus | Vunani | Vodacom – YeboYethu)
KAP got an unexpected boost from the Middle East conflict. Novus has much work to do. Crookes Brothers, Vunani and YeboYethu gave important earnings updates. Clientèle is a step closer to delisting. Mantengu wants to dispose of Blue Ridge Platinum.
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Ghost Bites (Alexforbes | Master Drilling | MC Mining | Novus | Trematon)
Alexforbes posts single-digit growth. Master Drilling has declared a dividend based on recent trading conditions. MC Mining is raising debt from two shareholders. Novus has a small earnings decline. Trematon found a buyer for Generation Education.
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Ghost Bites (Afrimat | Fortress Real Estate | MTN | SPAR)
MTN sets out Ambition 30 at its Capital Markets Day. SPAR is fighting for dear life, with the latest numbers showing just how tough it is. Fortress Real Estate is ticking over nicely. Afrimat is disposing of some quarries and concrete plants.
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Ghost Bites (Araxi | Jubilee Metals)
Araxi investors have been reminded of the lumpiness of the business, as FY26 could only manage a flat dividend for various reasons. Jubilee Metals is ramping up the Molefe Mine.
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Ghost Bites (Omnia | PPC | Sygnia)
In a country where far too many execs throw their hands in the air and blame difficult conditions, we find updates from three companies that have made it work: Omnia, PPC and Sygnia all have great stories to tell.
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Ghost Bites (The Foschini Group | Mr Price)
The Foschini Group hasn't stabilised yet, with negative operating leverage continuing to plague shareholders. Mr Price has enjoyed a partial share price recovery.
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Ghost Bites (Jubilee Metals | Old Mutual | Wesizwe Platinum)
Old Mutual has some bright spots, but is still a sideways story overall. Jubilee Metals is successfully through its maintenance shutdown. Wesizwe Platinum's Bakubung Minerals will shed nearly 500 jobs.
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Ghost Bites (Fairvest | Ninety One | Putprop)
Fairvest has upgraded full year guidance, with B shareholders celebrating strong double-digit returns at the moment. Ninety One has returned to positive net inflows. Putprop is recycling capital into a property in Kramerville.
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Ghost Bites (Bidcorp | British American Tobacco | Burstone | Invicta | Momentum | Santova | Telkom)
Telkom is brimming with confidence, while Bidcorp and British American Tobacco are executing on their global business strategies. Invicta had a flat period, with Burstone also not giving investors much to get excited about. Santova is a good business in a tough environment. Momentum's capital markets day makes for good reading.
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Ghost Bites (Copper 360 | Merafe | Momentum | Pan African Resources | Sirius Real Estate | Tiger Brands)
Tiger Brands put in an exceptional margin performance. Sirius Real Estate had a busy period of deals. Pan African Resources had a record year of cash flow, but the market hated the guidance. Momentum is still living up to its name. NERSA has thrown Merafe a lifeline. Copper 360 finds no love in the market.
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Ghost Bites (African Media Entertainment | Aspen | Delta Property Fund | Dis-Chem | Nampak | Remgro | SPAR)
SPAR is now a catastrophe. Dis-Chem's valuation makes it a sitting duck. Mediclinic is enjoying the benefit of operating leverage. Nampak was dragged down by one local segment. Aspen is considering share buybacks. African Media Entertainment is growing in a tough market. Delta Property Fund is making progress.
