Breaking News: Canal+ Offer for MultiChoice: Canal+, French TV business, offers 105 rand per share for MultiChoice minorities. Synergies between the two businesses. Legal considerations regarding foreign media ownership. MultiChoice closed at 75 rand; market likely to respond positively. Market Updates: Hyprop reports positive festive trading for its tenants. Transaction Capital plans to list WeBuyCars in March; potential value unlock. Evergrande declared bankrupt with over 300 billion dollars in debt. Hong Kong economy expanded 3.2% in 2023. China overtakes Japan as the world's top car exporter. Cristal Challenge Stock Picks:
Richemont*: Luxury brand with potential in a recovering economy.
[caption id="attachment_41062" align="aligncenter" width="849"] Richemont weekly chart close 31Jan24[/caption]
Calgro M3*: Debt under control, potential dividend, well-managed company.
[caption id="attachment_41063" align="aligncenter" width="849"] Calgro M3 weekly chart close 31Jan24[/caption]
AngloGold Ashanti*: Gold as insurance; geopolitical concerns.
[caption id="attachment_41061" align="aligncenter" width="849"] Anglogold Ashanti weekly chart close 31Jan24[/caption]
Zeda: New listing, unbundling, potential growth.
[caption id="attachment_41065" align="aligncenter" width="849"] Zeda weekly chart close 31Jan24[/caption]
Mr. Price*: Positioned well in the retail sector, positive trading update.
[caption id="attachment_41064" align="aligncenter" width="849"] Mr Price weekly chart close 31Jan24[/caption]
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Host: Simon Brown
* Simon holds ungeared positions.
Host: Simon Brown
Date: 1 February 2024
