JSE Insights & Market Commentary
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From Zero - to your first CFD related to JSE stocks
This review is a final review within series "From zero - to your first share on JSE". You will find out about CFD brokers who suggest trading on the rates without shares ownership.
JSE edges up 0.36% as metals shine, retail stumbles
A modest green close for the JSE, propped up by a couple of stellar commodity plays while retail tried its best not to embarrass itself. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 managed a grudging +0.36% finish o…
Monday mood: Klerksdorp had a stock exchange once
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Monday, 3 August 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Global markets spent Friday in a holding pattern as investor…
Rand Stumbles; MTN's Crown Moment; August Approaches
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 27 July 2026 – 31 July 2026 SUBJECT: Rand Stumbles; MTN's Crown Moment; August Approaches --- THE WEEK IN BRIEF JSE All Share: 111 493 (+1.92% this week) JSE To…
Labat Soars 50%, Markets Shrug (Top 40: +0.06%)
One stock's euphoria does not a rally make; the JSE managed to eke out a fractional gain on Friday while most of the conversation belonged to a penny dreadful. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed …
Friday feels. Markets open at 0900.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. --- OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street wrapped the week on steady footing. London held its nerve. Asia woke up to the usual Friday-befor…
From Zero - to your first CFD related to JSE stocks
This review is a final review within series "From zero - to your first share on JSE". You will find out about CFD brokers who suggest trading on the rates without shares ownership.
Stan Lytynsky30 Jul 2026
JSE Finds Its Footing; Top 40 Climbs 1.51%
The JSE surprised nobody by moving in the direction markets usually move: up, with a respectable rally that felt almost sane by recent standards. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 closed up 1.51%, a modest…
30 July: Inflation anchors, cigarettes still expensive
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US markets are holding steady as earnings season rolls on and inflation data keeps traders guessing on rate cuts.…
StockTalk Retrospective. AECI ltd: maybe the oldest listed company on JSE
Today we will talk about the company with 120 years history. Is it cost to invest in it today? Has the oldest Company a future on the stock market and how compete with younger business?
Stan Lytynsky29 Jul 2026
Flat Close, But Some Stocks on Quite the Ride
The JSE closed barely in the green on Wednesday, though the damage report below shows a market that can't quite make up its mind about anything. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 eked out a gain of 0.17% i…
Vodacom's R25bn daily shuffle, KFC's victory lap
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street ended July on a cautious note as tech earnings season proved less euphoric than expected, while Londo…
JSE Flat; Retail Chaos Below the Surface
The Top 40 barely shrugged today, but someone's portfolio just got very interesting. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed essentially flat, rising just 0.06% in what looked like a day of institutio…
JSE TOP-40 index. Monthly review for July
Today we will see performance of TOP-40 index on JSE, changes in July, perspectives.
John Nkosi28 Jul 2026
The rand's rate disappointment hits the desk
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished the night on solid footing; tech stocks remain the favored child while rate cuts slowly work…
JSE edges higher; miners wobble under pressure
The JSE clawed its way into the green on Monday, though the commodity beat took teeth out of the rally. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 index closed up 0.52%, a modest gain that masked divergent forces a…
Monday mood: rand holding its breath
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street ended last week quietly, with no major moves to trouble the JSE opening bell. London is warming up fo…
Rand gets frail, SCD vanishes, mining bounces
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 20 July 2026 – 24 July 2026 SUBJECT: Rand gets frail, SCD vanishes, mining bounces --- THE WEEK IN BRIEF Market Spotlight (5-day moves): Schröder Eur REIT PLC (…
JSE Closes Green; Rand Warning Stirs the Pot
Markets brushed off international banking warnings and tax crackdowns to close in the green, with punters piling into metals and small-caps while the big names treaded water. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE…
Rand takes a bath; mining gets a cold shower
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London are waiting to see if the SARB's hold-the-line stance on rates makes any sense by Friday c…
USD/ZAR fundamental review & forecast. July version
Today we will see USD/ZAR performance as a basic for any investments. You will find out is it cost to invest in ZAR today and what event changed situation sharply?
John Nkosi23 Jul 2026JSE Stumbles; Rates Hold, FTA Soars
The JSE Top 40 slipped 0.91% today as the Reserve Bank held rates steady, but a handful of stocks found their mojo regardless. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed down 0.91%, a modest retreat that…
Rates up, Eskom out. JSE waits.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street ended mixed on Wednesday as investors digested stronger-than-expected inflation data out of the US, k…
JSE Climbs Despite Inflation Shock; Nictus Soars
The JSE Top 40 scraped together a gain today, even as inflation data landed like a load-shedding notice on kitchen tables across the country. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed up 0.91%, with bro…
From zero - to your first JSE share. Part 3. A Classic of investing #2.
For this time we will talk about investing via investment funds - one of the most traditional methods, used by professional investors.
John Nkosi22 Jul 2026Mercedes-Benz SA: From idol to has-been
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed modestly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by tech earnings and a seemingly cooperative Fed. London an…
From Zero to your first share in your hands. Part 2: A Classic of Investing #1
Continue to review the way to invest in SA stocks. For this time we will talk about the m ost traditional type of investing: investing via funds and independent brokers.
John Nkosi21 Jul 2026JSE stumbles but small-cap rebels lift spirits
The JSE couldn't muster any real conviction today, so naturally a handful of mining and retail stocks decided to steal the show. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 crept forward by 0.07%, which is less a ra…
De Beers Gets New Boss, Rand Keeps Deflating
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street wrapped quietly on Monday with tech holding steady and energy tracking sideways; London closed flat a…
JSE treads water; commodity stocks find footing
The JSE Top 40 slipped fractionally on Monday, but a handful of industrials and miners refused to play along with the funk. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed down 0.27 percent, a modest retreat …
Mining chaos, BEE tax fears, R23.5bn in the wind
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Monday, 20 July 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished the Friday session quietly, as traders a…
Platinum Dreams and Rand Tremors
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 13 July 2026 – 17 July 2026 --- THE WEEK'S STORY The JSE spent the week doing what it does best: treading water while individual stocks went to war with each ot…
Flat Close: Commodities Pop, Retail Wilts
The JSE shuffled into the weekend with barely a pulse; the Top 40 barely flinched, but individual stocks told wildly different stories. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 inched down 0.29 per cent on th…
Water, coffee, and credit cards: Friday's JSE setup
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Friday, 17 July 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed higher on Fed rate-cut expectations and a …
StockTalk Restrospective. Bowler Metcalf ltd: the quiet JSE compounder
Next Company to review is Bowler Metcalf ltd (JSE: BCF) - their story from scratch, ups and downs in the past and a possible future.
Stan Lytynsky16 Jul 2026Flat Close as Water Crisis, Banking Blues Weigh
The JSE closed barely in the red today, with a water explosion and banking turmoil offsetting a mild green flicker from renewables and luxury stocks. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 fell a whisper; -0.10…
Dark stores, tech shifts, and PIC's revolving door
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US equity markets closed mixed overnight as investors digested fresh signals on interest rates; the Dollar remain…
JSE flutters near flat; CFR and JBL lead small rally
Wednesday saw the JSE Top 40 stumble just barely negative, as if someone had turned down the volume on market enthusiasm. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed approximately 0.10% in the red, a sess…
From zero to your first JSE share in your hands. A Guide for South African Investors
How actually enter the market? Today we will talk about authorized on JSE banks who let you purchase some shares.
John Nkosi15 Jul 2026Telkom's revival act; three-year thinking
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed mixed yesterday as investors parsed fresh economic data and Fed commentary; no dramatic direct…
100 of ideas for investing. Episode #5: Exxaro Resources review
New idea to review - investing in Exxaro resources. What if coal is still about profit? You will find out is it possible to earn with SA coal in 2026.
Stan Lytynsky14 Jul 2026Green Close: JSE Edges Upward on Mixed Signals
The JSE Top 40 managed a modest climb on Tuesday, with media and renewables stocks stepping up while commodities and property stumbled back down. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed approximately …
Global property bets; JSE braces for Tuesday
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed mostly flat yesterday, still wrestling with whether the Fed's next move is a cut or a pause. L…
JSE Slips but Pockets Shine Through
The JSE Top 40 eked out a modest loss today, but don't mistake the headline for the full story. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed down 0.21 percent on Monday, a gentle fade that masked genuine m…
Monday kickoff: retail wars and water wars
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Monday, 13 July 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street spent Friday catching its breath after a solid we…
When Absa Loses Its Sheen, Everyone Pays
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 6-10 July 2026 SUBJECT: When Absa Loses Its Sheen, Everyone Pays --- THE WEEK IN THREE GRAPHS The JSE All Share lost 1.03% this week as investors finally woke u…
Green Friday: Top 40 inches higher on bank reshuffle
The JSE found its footing on Friday, with RMI's surprise surge and a late flurry in industrials lifting the mood just enough to close in the black. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 printed a modest gain o…
Friday feels; dairy drama and medical surprises
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed Thursday with a modest bid as tech earnings trickle in and Fed speakers dance around interest …
TOP-3 of the worst deals on JSE. The worst shares to Buy in 2026 1/2
We'll tell you about things that aren't usually discussed out loud on the stock exchange: financial losses and the worst trades of the first half of the year on JSE
Stan Lytynsky09 Jul 2026JSE green again; commodities lift spirits
The JSE brushed off load shedding doubts and municipal money-drama to close in the black, with commodities and financials doing the heavy lifting. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 index finished the day u…
Investec's decades-old hustle; EasyEquities' patent win
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed out another week with soft momentum as tech earnings season picks up steam and rate-cut hopes …
JSE slides 2%+; tech and property fight back
The JSE Top 40 surrendered over 2% today, but someone forgot to tell Naspers and the property kids that the market was supposed to be gloomy. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed down approximately…
TOP-3 of the deals on JSE in Half-year 1 (1/2) 2026
Time to determine which deals were the best in the first half of the year. What if they're still the best for investments today? What if your investment is considered the best?
Stan Lytynsky08 Jul 2026Wednesday Wake-Up: Pick n Pay's Share Plea
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London wrapped on Tuesday with modest gains; Asia is holding steady this morning as investors dig…
JSE edges higher; watch the cracks below
The JSE Top 40 managed a reluctant shuffle northward, but the devil in the details is wearing a very red face. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed fractionally in the green, up 0.29 percent. On th…
Pareto eyes JSE listing; the auctions boom
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street ended mixed on Monday as markets digest another round of US economic data and Fed chatter. London was…
JSE treads water; gainers steal the show
The Top 40 barely budged on Monday, but a handful of stocks decided to put on their own show while the market napped. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed fractionally lower at -0.18%, settling int…
JSE Monday: Spending Now, Saving Never
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street spent last week treading water as inflation data dribbles in and Fed rate-cut hopes hang by a thread.…
Penny Stocks Soar, Rand Steadies, SARB Stays Calm
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 29 June – 3 July 2026 --- MARKET SNAPSHOT JSE All Share: 111 507 (+1.16% this week) JSE Top 40: 103 109 (+1.19% this week) USD / ZAR: 16.23 (-1.89% this week) -…
Gainers Carry Friday; Platinum Tumbles
The JSE found its footing on Friday, with a modest green close and just enough upside to salvage the week. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 printed a gain of approximately 0.97%, a gentle reminder that ev…
Two-pot chaos and Curro's nonprofit pivot
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US markets closed mixed on Thursday as Wall Street digested some softer economic signals and held its breath ahea…
Gainers Day: VIS Explodes, Rand Holds Steady
The JSE woke up in a generous mood on Thursday, with the Top 40 posting a modest gain and a handful of stocks deciding to abandon earth orbit. THE SCOREBOARD Markets closed with the JSE Top 40 prin…
JSE opens to soft global tone; watch the rand
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished soft yesterday on mild recession chatter and a tech selloff that somehow felt orchestrated. …
Famous Brands Limited: too perfect to be true?
Investments in Famous Brands Limited seems like a perfect story. Is it true or not? You will see in this review.
Stan Lytynsky01 Jul 2026JSE slips while commodities flash green signals
The JSE Top 40 dipped below the line on Wednesday as rate-cut hopes collided with selective sector strength in commodities and renewables. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed down 0.63% in a mixed…
Absa stumbles; wills and sheep steal the headlines
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Wednesday, 1 July 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London closed Tuesday in cautious mode as r…
JSE TOP-40 index: June review and forecast
Our regular fundamental reviews back with updated review for JSE 40 index.
John Nkosi30 Jun 2026JSE Slips as Volatility Rattles Portfolios
The JSE Top 40 eked out a modest loss on the last trading day of the half, with mining stocks taking turns in the spotlight and the rand's mood swings reminding everyone why currency hedges exist. …
Fuel cuts, Naspers pivot, and the free bodyguard economy
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed the half with a whimper on Friday, tech taking the inevitable profit-taker gut-punch as rates …
How to Trade, How to Invest, and How Much? A Step-by-Step Guide
In this review you will see answer the questions, one of us ask some day for sure when thinking about investing.
John Nkosi29 Jun 2026Trade finance tightening; Amazon moves on DStv
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street ended the week treading water, with the Fed's inflation dance still the main act in town. London and …
When Good Stocks Go Bonkers
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 22 June – 26 June 2026 WHEN GOOD STOCKS GO BONKERS The JSE had the kind of week that makes your portfolio manager's hair turn white. EOH Holdings exploded 8,400…
JSE Slides Fractionally: Gainers/Losers 26 Jun
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST — FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026 The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD Friday wrapped with the Top 40 down 0.77%. Not a bloodbath, but not a victory lap…
Friday gridlock; retail makes moves
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST | Friday, 26 June 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished Friday's session with modest gains as …
JSE +0.71%: Miners rally, property takes it on the chin
JSE +0.71%: Miners rally, property takes it on the chin THE SCOREBOARD A rare quiet Thursday turned mildly green. The Top 40 climbed 0.71%, which is the kind of modest gain that doesn't make headli…
JSE Wake-Up: Billboards and Blue-Chip Headaches
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Thursday, 25 June 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed yesterday in the rear-view mirror; Asia …
100 ideas for investing. Episode 4. Novus Holdings (NVS)
This episode is related to Novus holdings (JSE: NVS). You will see if it's cost to invest in NVS or not.
John Nkosi24 Jun 2026JSE -1.52%: The Damage Report
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Wednesday, 24 June 2026 JSE -1.52%: The Damage Report THE SCOREBOARD Wednesday delivered what the JSE does best in 2026: a slow-motion disappointment. The Top 40 stu…
Billionaires, Lamborghinis and load shedding
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed modestly positive on Tuesday as inflation data cooled expectations for another rate hike, whil…
StockTalk Retrospective: Sibanye-Stillwater. From Local Gold Spin-Off to Global Giant
Story of the youngest but one of the biggest JSE-listed companies, Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SSW)
Stan Lytynsky23 Jun 2026JSE -0.88%: Lab rats, media chaos, and copper dreams
POST-MARKET CLOSING DIGEST | Tuesday, 23 June 2026 JSE -0.88%: Lab rats, media chaos, and copper dreams THE SCOREBOARD Another Tuesday, another gentle nudge downward. The Top 40 closed down 0.88%, …
Global mess, local debt. Tuesday's mood.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Global conflict is doing what it does best: making economists gloomy and bond markets twitchy. Equities are tread…
JSE: Flat Day, But Platinum Bleeds
JSE: Flat Day, But Platinum Bleeds The JSE closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD Monday saw the Top 40 limp to the finish line with a gain of just +0.13%. That's the market equivalent o…
USD/ZAR: fundamental review & forecast
In this review, we will once again examine the UsdZar currency pair and evaluate possible scenarios and the feasibility of investing in the currency today.
John Nkosi22 Jun 2026Gold shines as mega-caps stumble; time to peek?
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London closed Friday wrestling with tech profit-taking and the usual bond-market hand-wringing. A…
Peace Deals and Puppy Shortages: JSE Week Ahead
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY DIGEST | Week of 15–19 June 2026 SUBJECT: Peace Deals and Puppy Shortages: JSE Week Ahead --- THE WEEK'S STORY The JSE had that peculiar energy this week where mining stocks rem…
JSE closes red; gold gets hammered
JSE closes red; gold gets hammered THE SCOREBOARD Friday brought a clinic in how the market works when sentiment shifts. The Top 40 fell 0.99%, a modest move on the surface, but the distribution te…
JSE Shrinking. Again.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed on a steady note as markets digest another week of mixed US economic signals. London and Asia …
JSE flat to down; VUN on a rampage
JSE flat to down; VUN on a rampage The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 slipped 0.93% today, which is not a bloodbath but hardly the kind of day you brag about. …
Wesizwe Platinum - special review: A Year in the Dark, and the Storm That Followed
In this review we will talk about Wesizwe Platinum (JSE: WEZ), recently unlocked on JSE for trades. In the fist days after "relisting", shares increased by 28%. Is it incredible moment to buy or run?
John Nkosi18 Jun 2026Inflation falls, gas deal rises, JSE waits
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET EMAIL Thursday, 18 June 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. --- OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street is treading water ahead of Fed decisions nex…
Flat day, weird winners. JSE goes sideways again.
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Wednesday, 17 June 2026 --- The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 ended fractionally in the red, down just 0.04%, which is mar…
All tips on how to win with volatility on JSE.
Volatility isn't a treat but the window of posssibilities for experienced investors. How they deal with it? Let's read in this review.
John Nkosi17 Jun 2026Retail feels SPAR pain; platinum shines
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Wednesday, 17 June 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed mixed as the Fed holds its inflation po…
Spar group special review. Why "Black Friday" turn into red financial year?
Latest financial report for Spar group show R212 mln losses due to Black Friday promotions. Debts increased by +35.2%. So how "high season" for retailers turned into red financial period? Let's see.
Stan Lytynsky15 Jun 2026JSE closes +1.71%. Mining's having a moment.
POST-MARKET CLOSING DIGEST | Monday, 15 June 2026 JSE closes +1.71%. Mining's having a moment. --- THE SCOREBOARD Monday was a gift. The Top 40 surged 1.71 percent, a proper rally that caught most …
Ports, Payday, and R14 Coffee. Monday Awaits.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed Friday on a holding pattern, with US inflation data still trickling through and Fed commentary…
Platinum Dreams and Retail Nightmares
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 8 June 2026 – 12 June 2026 SUBJECT: Platinum Dreams and Retail Nightmares --- THE WEEK IN THREE PARAGRAPHS The JSE had one of those weeks where the distribution…
JSE closes green: +1.78% — mining saves the day
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Friday, 12 June 2026 JSE CLOSES GREEN: +1.78% — MINING SAVES THE DAY The JSE has closed on a high note. Here is the victory lap. THE SCOREBOARD A rare Friday gift fr…
Rates vs growth. The JSE's usual headache.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US equity futures are digesting another week of inflation data and Fed commentary, with sentiment balanced betwee…
JSE +0.73% | Rand rally steals the headlines
JSE +0.73% | Rand rally steals the headlines THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 eked out a +0.73% gain in Thursday trading. Not exactly a barnstormer, but after yesterday's mood swings, we'll take it. B…
Remgro wins Mediclinic; Rand vs inflation, again
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Thursday, 11 June 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. --- OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US-Iran tensions are back on the menu, which means oil …
100 of ideas for investing. Episode #3: PSG - maybe the most decent entry for long-term investment.
In this review we observe PSG as an idea for investments. Don't confuse with futbol team. PSG is a strong South African financial company, known also as insurance company.
Stan Lytynsky10 Jun 2026JSE slides 1.2%; Delta soars on sentiment flip
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET CLOSING DIGEST Wednesday, 10 June 2026 ===================================== The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 gave back 1.21% today …
StockTalk Retrospective. Texton: A Story That Could End Like a Good Movie
An office REIT that spent years being written off — until someone decided it was worth buying. Whether this ends well or bitterly depends on a scene that hasn't been filmed yet.
John Nkosi10 Jun 2026Tiger Takes Solar, Ingram's Takes Flight
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US equity futures are edging higher after yesterday's mixe…
JSE flat; small caps moon, banks don't
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Tuesday, 9 June 2026 THE SCOREBOARD A day of extreme polarity masquerading as neutrality. The Top 40 barely budged: minus 0.19%. But beneath that placid surface, cha…
Durban's PR Problem, Gautrain's 16-Year Show
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Tuesday, 9 June 2026 --- Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US equity futures are hovering near even as traders hold …
Diversification upon investing. How to operate?
In this review you will see how to operate diversification. Why do you need it? How many stocks is better to invest in for diversification and hedging risks?
John Nkosi08 Jun 2026JSE edges lower: the usual suspects flail
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Monday, 8 June 2026 THE SCOREBOARD The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. Monday on the JSE was the financial equivalent of a hand grenade rolling across a m…
Dawie's crypto warning; rand braces for Monday
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street wrapped Friday on a steady note; no major fireworks from either Fed speakers or earnings. London and …
Rand rallies, homeowners wince, Sasol soars
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 1 June 2026 – 5 June 2026 SUBJECT: Rand rallies, homeowners wince, Sasol soars --- THE WEEK IN NUMBERS JSE All Share: 76,284 (+1.84%) JSE Top 40: 68,917 (+0.92%…
JSE closes in the red: retail plays shine
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Friday, 5 June 2026 THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 slipped 0.93% on Friday, which in the grand scheme of Johannesburg trading is what we call a "minor inconvenience." Not…
JSE pre-market: Banks in the spotlight
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London wrapped the week in consolidation mode, with tech stocks catching their breath after recen…
Telkom special review. The best long-term game in a flat market?
Telkom published exciting FY report. You can see develop by all indicators but the rates still flat. Is it stagnation or a chance to get the most stable asset in portfolio? Let's see in this review.
John Nkosi04 Jun 2026JSE Edges Down; CEO Drama Rolls On
JSE EDGES DOWN; CEO DRAMA ROLLS ON THE SCOREBOARD Thursday brought the market's usual dance: a small shuffle downwards disguised as meaningful movement. The Top 40 eased back 0.49%, which is the so…
Post Office on the edge; JSE holds steady
STOCKTALK SA PRE-MARKET DIGEST Thursday, 4 June 2026 Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street drifted sideways through yesterday's close as in…
JSE slides 0.61%; Shuka bounces 31%
JSE slides 0.61%; Shuka bounces 31% THE SCOREBOARD Wednesday delivered what South African investors have come to know as "a light-touch kicking". The Top 40 slipped 0.61% as the market's broad mood…
Equity vs employment law: JSE's Wednesday test
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished Tuesday with modest gains as inflation signals remain mixed and Fed rate cut expectations st…
USD/ZAR: fundamental review & forecast
Good news for ZAR and its investors. This currency successfully resists even the American dollar and is capable of more.
John Nkosi02 Jun 2026JSE +1.13%: Green day for the brave, pain for the rest
JSE +1.13%: Green day for the brave, pain for the rest THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 managed a modest +1.13% climb today, which in the current climate counts as a minor victory. It was the kind of day …
Altron: 7 basics of success. Special review
Altron's financial report impressed investors. Company's shares became the most JSE growing company in May for just a few days. Nevertheless someone believe - the Company still underrated. Is it true?
Stan Lytynsky02 Jun 2026Coal, chocolate, and Pick n Pay's plot twist
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US and European markets closed Monday in a holding pattern. Asia followed suit overnight. The conversation remain…
JSE Down 2.18% - Volatility Wins, Your Portfolio Loses
JSE Down 2.18% - Volatility Wins, Your Portfolio Loses THE SCOREBOARD Monday brought the kind of selling that makes you wonder whether investors woke up on the wrong side of the bed or just remembe…
Retailers in the ring. Pistachios rising.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street wrapped Friday in holding pattern mode, waiting for fresh inflation signals later this week. London o…
Vunani's 77% Party While Retailers Tank
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 25 May – 29 May 2026 SUBJECT: Vunani's 77% Party While Retailers Tank --- THE WEEK AT A GLANCE The JSE had one of those weeks where the headlines made no sense …
JSE -0.36%: Pharma soars, retail crumbles
POST-MARKET DIGEST: JSE -0.36%: Pharma soars, retail crumbles The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD A quiet Friday in Sandton delivered a modest decline. The Top 40 fell 0.3…
Rates up, coal burning longer, Pick n Pay hopes flicker
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished mixed as investors digested fresh inflation data and geopolitical tensions simmering in the …
JSE closes slightly red; rates up, spirits down
THE JSE HAS CLOSED. HERE IS THE DAMAGE REPORT. THE SCOREBOARD Thursday brought exactly the kind of mild disappointment we've come to expect from May. The Top 40 slipped 0.30%, which is the market e…
StockTalk Retrospective. Stefanutti stocks: a tough story with hopeful chapter.
StockTalk Retrospective presents second story. The story of a company that has managed to survive the hardest falls and survive against all odds, reaching the age of 55 in 2026.
John Nkosi28 May 2026Kganyago's Dilemma; Mining Fined; Rent Spirals
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed on a cautious note Wednesday as Fed rate-cut speculation remains the market's favourite bedtim…
JSE edges lower; Labat soars 50%
JSE EDGES LOWER; LABAT SOARS 50% THE SCOREBOARD The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. A quiet Wednesday marked by the JSE Top 40 sliding 0.43% — the kind of day that reminds you why some i…
How to deal with unpredictable geopolitics upon investing? Practical manual.
Geopolitical risks is a factor which impossible to control unless you're not D. Trunp or another influential politician. So how to deal with it and invest without fears? Let's see in this review.
Stan Lytynsky27 May 2026Banking wars: Pepkor enters the arena
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed flat yesterday with investors still digesting mixed US economic data and Fed commentary. Londo…
JSE edges up. BAC goes nuclear.
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Tuesday, 26 May 2026 JSE edges up. BAC goes nuclear. --- THE SCOREBOARD The JSE has closed in green territory. A sleepy Tuesday ended with the JSE Top 40 pushing up …
100 of ideas for investing. Episode #2. Standard bank.
Let's review idea to invest in Standard bank. You will see latest metrics, possible entry point, perspectives.
Stan Lytynsky26 May 2026Balwin exits, rand flexes, rates loom Thursday
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London wrapped up Monday in modest territory as markets wait for the week's central bank decision…
Afrimat. Special review. Strong financial report: reversal or trap?
Afrimat published exciting report last week but reaction wasn't positive. Why downward trend became unstoppable? Any chances in the future? See in this review.
John Nkosi25 May 2026JSE rallies hard; LAB, DNB light it up
POST-MARKET CLOSING DIGEST — Monday, 25 May 2026 JSE rallies hard; LAB, DNB light it up --- THE SCOREBOARD The JSE has closed with a proper smile on its face. A Monday that didn't feel like a Monda…
Standard Bank wins the three-way bank fight
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD US markets closed Friday in holding pattern territory as traders square positions ahead of the week. Europe and A…
When Everything Dies on the JSE
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 18 May – 22 May 2026 SUBJECT: When Everything Dies on the JSE --- THE WEEK'S STORY The JSE had what can only be described as a catastrophic week. We have not se…
JSE closes red; chaos claims Vunani
StockTalk SA POST-MARKET DIGEST | Friday, 22 May 2026 JSE closes red; chaos claims Vunani The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD Friday decided to end the week with a modest …
JSE flatlines; BIK rockets 20%
THE JSE HAS CLOSED. HERE IS THE DAMAGE REPORT. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 gave us a Thursday shrug. Down 0.10 percent. Not a crash, not a rally. Just the market doing its best impersonation of Eskom…
Inflation at the gates. Rate hike looms.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed modestly firm as investors digested better-than-expected US housing starts, though Fed rate-cu…
Top 40 +0.66% | Copper glints, Shuka sinks
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Wednesday, 20 May 2026 SUBJECT: Top 40 +0.66% | Copper glints, Shuka sinks --- The JSE has closed with a modest gain. Here is what moved. THE SCOREBOARD Wednesday br…
We Buy Cars special review. Expectations vs reality.
We Buy Cars (WBC) published report on May 19 and the market rection is negative. The most promising company is in crisis for a long time. In this review you'll see is there any chance for WBC?
John Nkosi20 May 2026
StockTalk Retrospective. Story of success #1. Naspers.
You will find out everything about JSE-listed companies, with StockTalk Retrospective series of posts. Today we're talking about Naspers. Story of success from scratch to JSE listed media giant.
Stan Lytynsky20 May 2026BEE saved mining. Also, please sell us your gold.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London wrapped quietly overnight with modest moves in either direction. Asia followed suit this m…
JSE closes in red; NWL surges 11%
STOCKTALK SA — POST-MARKET DIGEST Tuesday, 19 May 2026 THE SCOREBOARD The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. Tuesday was one of those days where the broad market decided to take a nap while…
Astral: Record-Breaking Report, Shares Falling. What Did the Market See?
Astral foods published financial report with outstanding numbers. The market remain cold. What is the problem? What to do if the market behaves contrary to all the rules? Let's see in this review.
Stan Lytynsky19 May 2026Rand takes another hit; rates hold steady (maybe)
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished mixed on Monday as investors digested fresh Middle East war jitters and sticky inflation sig…
How to Start Trading JSE-Listed Companies? A Step-by-Step Guide
This is second part of our review on how to start trading with JSE listed stocks.
John Nkosi18 May 2026JSE edges up; SLG and SKA on fire
JSE CLOSES MONDAY 18 MAY 2026 ============================= The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. (And it's a green one.) THE SCOREBOARD A quiet Monday turned into a modest win for the JSE…
One year, no load-shedding (and other fairy tales)
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed Friday in a holding pattern as bond yields stayed sticky and inflation chatter continued to ha…
RMI Explodes 210%. Yes, Really.
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 11 May 2026 – 15 May 2026 RMI Explodes 210%. Yes, Really. --- THE WEEK IN THREE TAKES RMI delivered the kind of week equity markets dream about. The Rand Mercha…
JSE closes red. SelectComps rally. -1.95%
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST | Friday, 15 May 2026 The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD Friday delivered the sort of market day that makes you wonder if your portfolio i…
Walmart eyes Pick n Pay; rates hikes loom
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street wrapped the week with its usual mixed signals; London and Frankfurt are treading water ahead of next …
JSE closes green: mild gains on mixed signals
POST-MARKET DIGEST: Thursday, 14 May 2026 JSE closes green: mild gains on mixed signals THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 eked out a gain of +0.33% today, which is what I'd call a "thanks for showing u…
FSR special review: bulls vs bears. Who's right?
FirstRand on the JSE. Mixed signals in May: fundamentals says buy, tech indicators says - Sell. What is the right way? Let's see in this review.
John Nkosi14 May 2026Power plays and politics: JSE braces
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed on Wednesday in a holding pattern; US inflation whispers and Fed rate expectations are keeping…
Vodacom. Special review. When annual report is a green light to buy?
Annual report published this week and the market reacted by growth. Upward trend restored. What's next? Is it cost to enter the market?
Stan Lytynsky13 May 2026JSE edges up as FTH, GML soar; Oando crashes
JSE EDGES UP AS FTH, GML SOAR; OANDO CRASHES THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 closed +0.31% in what can only be described as a polite shuffle northward. The market had two stories today. One was euphoria.…
Inflation incoming; rand shrugging it off
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London are nervous. US-Iran peace talks and fresh inflation data have spooked industrial and reso…
JSE slips; crypto crater, renewables rally
STOCKTALK SA | POST-MARKET DIGEST Tuesday, 12 May 2026 The JSE has closed. Here is the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 finished down 0.78%, which in the current climate counts as a soft la…
Reasons to Become a Trader or Investor Today
Is it too late or too early for you to start? What step by step to start? Which entry cost? Focus: Motivation, low barriers to entry, and the "Hobby vs. Business" mindset.
John Nkosi12 May 2026SARB shakes up rates committee; R300bn vanishes
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished flat to slightly positive; London and European bourses holding steady as commodity prices re…
JSE edges up. TFG caves in. Questions asked.
StockTalk SA Post-Market Digest — Monday, 11 May 2026 ====================================================== THE SCOREBOARD A modest Monday for the JSE. The Top 40 ground out a 0.32% gain, which is…
Fuel crisis and Chinese cars: Monday's JSE setup
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street wrapped Friday with modest gains; Asia and London have been relatively quiet ahead of the week ahead.…
Platinum surges; rand gasps for air
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 4 May – 8 May 2026 SUBJECT: Platinum surges; rand gasps for air --- THE WEEK'S STORY The JSE All Share finally caught its breath after April's bruising. The ind…
JSE closes red on Friday. Top 40 down 0.81%.
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Friday, 8 May 2026 JSE closes red on Friday. Top 40 down 0.81%. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 finished the week with a whimper rather than a bang, slipping 0.81% by the …
Airports crumble; Moody's smiles. Go figure
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street closed out the week cautiously optimistic, with tech holding steady and energy stocks following crude…
JSE -0.28%: Mining rally vs. healthcare rout
StockTalk SA Post-Market Digest Thursday, 7 May 2026 THE SCOREBOARD Thursday brought the kind of day where you need a scorecard to figure out what just happened. The Top 40 retreated 0.28%, a modes…
Diesel prices in the pilot seat today
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London are finding reasons to cheer on geopolitical de-escalation hopes, particularly around Iran…
MTN: fundamental review & forecast
A picture-perfect uptrend, a 45% dividend hike, and an Nvidia AI deal — but is JSE:MTN still worth buying at the top? Full review inside.
Stan Lytynsky06 May 2026JSE closes green; PPR soars 50%, VIS craters
STOCKTALK SA | POST-MARKET DIGEST Wednesday, 6 May 2026 JSE closes green; PPR soars 50%, VIS craters The JSE closes. Here is the good news. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 finished up 2.85% on Wednesday,…
Rand holds, Sasol courts billionaires. Wednesday opens with a pulse.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street finished mixed on Tuesday as inflation data kept the US growth narrative uncertain; London and Asia f…
JSE +0.67%: The gains are here, the logic isn't
THE JSE POST-MARKET DIGEST Tuesday, 5 May 2026 The JSE has closed. Some good news today. Yes, really. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 closed up 0.67%, which in the current South African market environmen…
Rand squeezed, rates stay icy. Welcome to Tuesday.
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London are grappling with the same script: Middle East tensions pushing oil higher, the Fed stayi…
JSE closes flat; LAB takes 25% hit
StockTalk SA — Post-Market Digest Monday, 4 May 2026 THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 shuffled down 0.29%, which is the market's version of a sigh. Not a crash. Not even particularly noteworthy by our…
JSE Week Opens on Load-Shedding Dread, Earnings Hope
Good morning. Here is what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street and London closed Friday on steady footing; Asia is tracking sideways through Monday morning with no …
Sasol's Third Life, Rand's Fifth Nervous Breakdown
STOCKTALK SA WEEKLY JSE WRAP Week of 27 April – 1 May 2026 SUBJECT: Sasol's Third Life, Rand's Fifth Nervous Breakdown --- THE WEEK THAT WAS Sasol had a week that felt like a jailbreak movie. Up 33…
JSE up 1.20% | Clientele steals the show
STOCKTALK SA POST-MARKET DIGEST Thursday, 30 April 2026 THE SCOREBOARD The JSE Top 40 closed +1.20%. A green close on Thursday—nothing spectacular, but enough to remind you that bull markets do exi…
Africa Bitcoin Corp: the biggest rally of April on the JSE?
Africa's first publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company stages the largest one-day rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in April 2026, defying the broader market's worst month since 2008.
John Nkosi30 Apr 2026The Rand's Wednesday Wobble Lingers
Good morning. Here's what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Wall Street held its breath yesterday ahead of the Fed's rate decision—and that nervousness rippled straight throu…
JSE closes slightly red, Bitcoin corps moon, miners crash
JSE CLOSES SLIGHTLY RED, BITCOIN CORPS MOON, MINERS CRASH The JSE closed. Here's the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 dropped 0.34% — not a catastrophe, but enough to remind us that gravity…
JSE Pre-Market: FirstRand Takes the Hit, DStv Eyes Comeback
Good morning. Here's what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD London and Europe finished flat overnight, while Asia's mixed signals suggest investors are pricing in higher US r…
JSE slips 1.2%: Bitcoin crater steals the show
The JSE has closed. Here's the damage report. THE SCOREBOARD The Top 40 decided to test your patience today, closing down 1.22%. Not catastrophic, but enough to remind you that South African equiti…
JSE TOP40 index: April review & forecast
Stan Lytynsky28 Apr 2026Oil and Interest Rates: The Disposable Income Comedown
Good morning. Here's what the JSE has waiting for you today. OVERNIGHT GLOBAL MOOD Emerging markets are feeling optimistic—geopolitical deals and AI expectations have lifted sentiment globally, wit…
Weekly JSE Wrap. April, week 4
John Nkosi24 Apr 2026
100 ideas for investing. Episode 1. Investing in #AGL.
Stan Lytynsky21 Apr 2026Get the weekly JSE digest
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