Has EOH bottomed?

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Is the bottom finally in for EOH?

Turnaround stories end in different ways. Some of them are in business rescue (like Tongaat Hulett) and others are trying to figure out how the balance sheet will be saved (like Nampak). You can also end up with a scenario where it's very obvious that the creditors already have all the value, despite people continuing to buy shares (like Steinhoff). At EOH, we have an example of a company that has been saved and is now sustainable, even if the journey was very painful for shareholders.

In the latest earnings update for EOH, it looks as though operating profit has stabilised and that the benefit of debt reduction will be felt in the next period. Every dog has its day. Is EOH wagging its tail yet?

Speaking of dogs, Murray & Roberts isn't just wagging its tail - the company is jumping on the car door and licking the window. The share price has been on a charge, with positive recent newsflow driving speculation. There's no shortage of risk here, like in all volatile opportunities.

Right at the other end of the spectrum, we find PBT Group with its stready growth strategy and commitment to selling non-core assets. The latest sale looks set to unlock a juicy special dividend.

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Local issues still plague the rand

Frustratingly, the dollar has been softer against other major currencies after the "dovish" hike by the Fed last week, but the rand just hasn't felt enough of the benefit. TreasuryONE notes that local issues have played a role in recent rand weakness, with our currency range-bound at the moment.

The action this week is likely to be on Thursday afternoon, with the SARB announcement and US Final Q4 GDP print being released just half an hour apart. A calm start to the week is unlikely to continue as the week comes to a close.

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