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Ghost Bites:

AngloGold has reported better numbers, thanks to production increasing at Obuasi.
Datatec reported a mixed bag of results, with a special dividend from the sale of Analysys Mason coming at the end of the year. The backlog in supply chains is still negatively impacting the business.
Gold Fields reported a stable quarter with a slight increase in costs. The company is being impacted by the relocation of endangered chinchillas (a true story).
Murray & Roberts has had to reverse profits booked in previous years on two projects. This is going to smash profitability this year and has put the entire group balance sheet under pressure.
Sibanye took a 10.4% knock on the market after releasing a quarterly update, with the impact of industrial action in the gold business still being felt.
Truworths released a strong sales update but has flagged a challenging outlook. I hope you took some profits in August after that sharp rally, as the share price has come off considerably.

As you can see, it was a busy day of news! There are full details on these stories and many others in Ghost Bites this morning>>>

DealMakers

As you know by now, the DealMakers team kicks your weekend off with excellent summaries of all the corporate activity on the market. You can catch up on South African M&A, local corporate finance and African M&A.

All that glitters isn't gold

Gold is now back at its two-week low, with pressure on commodities across the board. Global recession concerns continue to weigh on commodities.

In currencies, the dollar traded strongly after the FOMC meeting. The pound has come under pressure based on the warnings of a recession that could last into Q1 of 2024. The rand traded in the R18.30s after trading above R18.50 at one point in the day.

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Get ready to Unlock the Stock once more

If you are interested in the agriculture sector, then you should take the opportunity to learn about TWK Investments. We welcome the company back to Unlock the Stock next week Thursday at midday. As always, attendance is free! Register here>>>

The 100 Club

This is a big milestone: we have now released 100 episodes of Magic Markets! It feels amazing to be honest, as we have really given it our all as an independent podcast in a market that has many to choose from. To celebrate this milestone, it was fitting to have Petri Redelinghuys on the show to talk about Herenya's performance in the recent stockbroker awards. Of course, we also took the opportunity to talk about the markets. Celebrate with us at this link>>>

With that, our week together draws to a close.

Have a great weekend!

Ghost Bites (AngloGold | Datatec | Gold Fields | Murray & Roberts | Sibanye | Truworths)

AngloGold reports better numbers. Datatec is a mixed bag in tricky conditions. Gold Fields is struggling with chinchillas (for reals). Murray & Roberts is taking pain. Sibanye gets punished by the market. Truworths grew strongly.

Who's doing what in the African M&A space?

Weekly summary of all Merger & Acquisition activity from across Africa (excluding South Africa)

Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies

Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies

Ghost Global (Alphabet | Amazon | Meta)

Alphabet sticks to a slow and steady strategy. Amazon struggles to see the forest for the trees. Meta-morphosis: does Zuck have this under control?

Who's doing what this week in the South African M&A space?

Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies

Magic Markets Ep100: Market Milestones

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