The Sharenet Daily 
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 - 20:00
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Company Results
World Markets (Spot Prices)
JSE Today
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Major Moves
Index Summary
Latest Consensus Changes / Results Expected
Recent Dividends / Ex Div
Upcoming AGMs
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Top News
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A strong rand has benefits in terms of contain import prices, South African Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said on Tuesday, but reiterated the bank does not target a level for the currency.  Full story
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South Africa's central bank said on Tuesday the inflation outlook had deteriorated markedly and it would not hesitate to act to quell price pressures, although gave no clues as to when it might start raising rates.  Full story
About 250 flights to northern Britain were cancelled on Tuesday over concerns about the ash cloud spewing from an Icelandic volcano, but British and Irish officials dismissed fears of a mass shutdown of airspace.  Full story
Search teams accompanied by cadaver dogs on Tuesday picked their way through the rubble of thousands of homes and businesses laid to waste by a massive tornado that killed at least 116 people in Joplin, Missouri.  Full story
NATO warplanes hammered Muammar Gaddafi's compound with their heaviest air strikes yet on Tuesday after the United States said the Libyan leader would "inevitably" be forced from power.  Full story
 
Markets
Gold rose to its highest in about three weeks on Tuesday, as concerns about a spreading EU debt crisis fueled safe haven buying,. . .  Full story
Oil jumped on Tuesday, driving world stocks up, after Goldman Sachs forecast strong fuel demand growth, moderating concerns about the pace of the. . .  Full story
U.S. stocks edged lower on Tuesday as a rebound in commodity prices failed to offset lingering concerns about a slowdown in industrial growth.. . .  Full story
European shares edged up on Tuesday, with miners among those recovering some ground lost in a sharp sell-off in the previous session, though. . .  Full story
Britain's top shares rose on Tuesday as rallying commodity stocks helped the index recover some of its poise, but the advance may be. . .  Full story
Britain's top shares advanced on Tuesday, as a bounceback in commodity stocks helped the index claw back some of the previous session's sharp. . .  Full story
China shares ended at a four-month low on Tuesday as investors continued to cut positions in large caps driving the benchmark index below. . .  Full story
Japan's Nikkei average edged higher on Tuesday after hitting a fresh five-week low, helped by climbs in Sony Corp and construction machinery shares but. . .  Full story
SA Business
Miner Lonmin, the world's third-largest platinum producer, has begun dismissing some 9,000 workers at its Marikana operation in South Africa after. . .  Full story
Kenyan telecoms firm Wananchi Group plans to launch a pay satellite television service in July to rival South Africa-based Naspers' DSTV. . .  Full story
South African assets strengthened on Tuesday, coming off lows from the previous session's risk aversion, but the rand and bonds both. . .  Full story
South Africa's second-biggest drug maker Adcock Ingram reported a flat half-year profit as acquisitions and new distribution partnership were offset by. . .  Full story
South Africa's government raised its forecast of maize output for the 2010/11 season to 10.992 million tonnes on Tuesday from 10.883. . .  Full story
South Africa's second biggest hospital group Medi-Clinic posted a flat full-year profit, in line with consensus, as a robust performance at. . .  Full story
South Africa exported 89,658 tonnes of white maize last week compared with 47,578 tonnes in the previous week, the South African. . .  Full story
South African mine companies are again likely to be forced into settlements above the main rate of inflation as they tackle union wage. . .  Full story
A Nigerian firm backed by private equity group Helios Investment Partners and South Africa's Shanduka Group is suing South Africa's Telkom for at least $251 million, a move that could complicate Telkom's planned sale of its Nigerian unit.. . .  Full story
South Africa's rand fell 1.8 percent against the dollar to a week low on Monday, extending earlier losses as investors turned their backs on riskier holdings.. . .  Full story
Company News
Further to the cautionary announcement released by BCX on SENS on Thursday, 12 May 2011 and in the press on Friday. . .  Full story
Shareholders were advised that the board of directors of the company have received two separate offers in relation to two projects. . .  Full story
The following supplementary prospectus has been approved by the UK listing authority and is available for viewing: * Supplementary prospectus dated. . .  Full story
Mr J A Louw has been appointed as a member of the audit and risk committee of Shoprite with immediate effect.. . .  Full story
Reference is made to the announcement released on SENS on Tuesday, 24 May 2011. The website address of Adcock Ingram was incorrectly stated and should be www.adcock.com.. . .  Full story
Management of Adcock will be presenting the group interim results for the six-month period ended 31 March 2011 at an investor presentation. This presentation is available on the Adcock Ingram website at www.adcock.co.za.. . .  Full story
Company Results
Interest income on advances improved to R3.4 billion (R2.9 billion) and profit from operations increased to R1.7 billion (R1.3 billion).. . .  Full story
Revenue rose to R4.6 billion (R4.1 billion). Operating profit increased to 1.1 billion (R907.2 million) and net profit attributable to ordinary. . .  Full story
Revenue increased to R8.3 billion (R8 billion) and gross profit was stable at around R2.6 billion (R2.6 billion). Operating profit improved. . .  Full story
Group revenue increased by 11% to R1.9 billion from R1.7 billion. Operating profit improved 16% to R358 million (R308 million), while. . .  Full story
World Markets (Spot Prices)
NameTimeRPMove% Move
JSE Overall17:0031731.05386.521.23%
JSE Top 4017:0028484.19360.241.28%
JSE Gold17:002606.3813.750.53%
JSE Financial17:0021488.85332.311.57%
JSE Industrial17:0032694.43378.721.17%
JSE Indust 2517:0027512.24331.611.22%
JSE Resource17:0053958.07620.021.16%
DJ Futures19:2612360.004.000.03%
DJ Ind19:4512377.18-4.08-0.03%
SP 50019:561315.46-1.91-0.14%
Nasdaq19:562746.66-12.24-0.44%
FTSE 10017:355858.4122.520.39%
DAX17:567150.6629.140.41%
CAC4017:403916.889.900.25%
Nikkei08:429477.1716.540.17%
Shanghai09:222767.61-7.91-0.28%
Hang-Seng10:4622730.7819.760.09%
All Ords08:374708.30-14.60-0.31%
NZSE 5007:263559.555.410.15%
NameTimeRPMove% Move
Gold19:591523.606.450.43%
Gold/Rand20:0010632.14-16.59-0.16%
Gold/R kg20:0034182313120.39%
Silver19:5936.24301.16803.33%
Platinum19:561757.258.900.51%
Palladium19:59734.507.751.07%
R15717:067.54-.04-0.53%
R20417:068.18-.06-0.73%
Brent Crude19:56111.651.651.50%
Rand / Dollar19:596.9783-0.0406-0.58%
Rand / Pound19:5511.2622-0.0189-0.17%
Rand / Euro19:559.8473-0.0124-0.13%
Rand / NZD19:585.55960.01150.21%
Rand / AUD19:557.3632-0.0163-0.22%
Yen / Dollar19:5981.8800-0.0600-0.07%
Euro / Dollar19:550.7085-0.0031-0.44%
Dollar / Euro19:571.41100.00620.44%
Pound / Dollar19:550.6176-0.0026-0.42%

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The JSE Today
 Trading Statistics
DateAdv.Decl.Unch.ActivesVolumeValueTradesOrders
24/05/20112389970407337,727,147R11,162,806,819902131735391
23/05/20119326468425319,312,210R12,244,638,663981271770518
20/05/201114218176399303,323,807R12,622,485,0791037841955353
19/05/201119312790410262,007,068R11,069,387,714876171985181
17/05/201112721375415313,772,839R13,420,246,8401049432189249
Major Moves Up
SharenameSaleMove% MoveVolume
1 EASTPLATS  7698412.26.%60400
2 JUBILEE  358257.51.%359062
3 VERIMARK  182127.06.%440807
4 FAMBRANDS  43002506.17.%101006
5 SANTAM  131996985.58.%15494
6 AME  47502505.56.%3497
7 ABIL  34801604.82.%7686707
8 ESORFRANK  18584.52.%91612
9 REBOSIS  960404.35.%246610
10 CLICKS  42991694.09.%3304159
11 ABSA  136505304.04.%927064
12 TRADEH  649254.01.%16994
13 RA-HOLD  395153.95.%10000
14 NEPI  35001203.55.%53182
15 MEDCLIN  29901013.50.%49745
16 MRPRICE  63932033.28.%1273141
17 RMBH  2723853.22.%1876704
18 SHOPRIT  100482973.05.%1036167
19 FIRSTRAND  2000593.04.%9376579
20 PUTPROP  525152.94.%2000

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Major Moves Down
SharenameSaleMove% MoveVolume
1 DELTA  760-100-11.63.%7700
2 ANOORAQ  500-59-10.55.%50600
3 COMPCLEAR  270-27-9.09.%15001
4 O-LINE  103-7-6.36.%25000
5 MAZOR  132-8-5.71.%486389
6 KEATON   315-15-4.55.%78200
7 PLATMIN  480-20-4.00.%14900
8 GOLIATH  370-15-3.90.%13005
9 URONE  2590-104-3.86.%73030
10 TRUSTCO  101-4-3.81.%302500
11 PARACON  180-6-3.23.%127871
12 WESIZWE  204-6-2.86.%507001
13 GOLDREEF  1600-40-2.44.%28881
14 MERAFE  125-3-2.34.%3982335
15 HUGE  125-3-2.34.%10100
16 DCENTRIX  440-10-2.22.%488219
17 BAUBA  196-4-2.00.%20795
18 ALTRON  2750-50-1.79.%812
19 ONELOGIX  118-2-1.67.%15115
20 STEFSTOCK  1200-20-1.64.%47830

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New Highs
SharenameSaleHighMove% MoveVolume
1 VERIMARK  182188127.06.%440807
2 AME  475047502505.56.%3497
3 NEPI  350035001203.55.%53182
4 SPANJRD  4014150.316960

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New Lows
SharenameSaleLowMove% MoveVolume
1 ANOORAQ  500500-59-10.55.%50600

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Index Summary
Index NameRPMove% Move
Top 4028,484.19360.241.28%
Industrial32,694.43378.721.17%
Mid Cap41,509.58434.081.06%
Small Cap31,989.22156.290.49%
Resource 2053,958.07620.021.16%
Industrial 2527,512.24331.611.22%
Financial 158,120.50142.861.79%
Financial & Ind. 3030,650.84417.031.38%
All Share31,731.05386.521.23%
Oil & Gas 26,635.67367.911.40%
Mining 35,521.10385.031.10%
Gold Mining2,606.3813.750.53%
Platinum Mining69.64.901.31%
Oil & Gas Producers 14,321.51197.821.40%
Basic Materials 30,026.13332.091.12%
Chemicals 13,622.261.210.01%
Forestry & Paper 14,736.46188.371.29%
Industrial Metals 28,066.60483.611.75%
Industrials 27,498.81369.261.36%
General Industrials 75,874.021331.341.79%
Consumer Goods 27,341.8473.210.27%
Automobiles & Parts 3,158.92.000.00%
Household Goods154.1842.36%
Health Care 32,526.02404.841.26%
Beverages 85.26-.20-0.23%
Food Producers 46,826.69695.371.51%
Index NameRPMove% Move
Personal Goods 429.471.000.23%
Consumer Services 53,057.19811.171.55%
General Retailers 40,810.63766.181.91%
Travel & Leisure 3,682.2464.971.80%
Media 84.13.380.45%
Support Services 2,410.865.240.22%
Telecommunications 68,831.691541.342.29%
Financials 21,488.85332.311.57%
Banks 40,445.00997.872.53%
Non-life Insurance 32,006.381692.595.58%
Life Insurance 15,747.6378.240.50%
General Financial 2,262.1840.411.82%
Technology 21,266.78118.610.56%
SHARIAH TOP40 3,147.74431.38%
FTSE/JSE SHARIAH ALL3,207.13411.29%
COAL MINING21,173.451850.88%
FTSE JSE Fledgling 4,571.47120.26%
FTSE/JSE Alt X 1,026.1330.26%
SA LISTED PROPERTY 370.550.38%
CAPPED PROPERTY 310.230.36%
RESOURCE 29,811.743351.14%
DIVIDEND PLUS167.1021.40%
FTSE/JSE RAFI 406,628.87881.35%
Capped Top 4014,864.951881.28%
Capped All Share15,979.961941.23%

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Latest Consensus Changes**
CodeCompany NameStatusUpdated
NEDNEDBANK GROUP LTDSELL20 May
SBKSTANDARD BANK GROUP LIMIT...SELL20 May
AIPADCOCK INGRAM HLGS LDHOLD20 May
BTIBRITISH AM. TOBACCO PLCBUY20 May
LHCLIFE HEALTHCARE GRP HLDG ...HOLD20 May
Results Expected**
ExpectedCompany NameFin. Date
25 May 2011ADCOCKMarch 2011 (Interim)
25 May 2011ADCORPFebruary 2011 (Final)
25 May 2011BRAITMarch 2011 (Final)
25 May 2011INVICTAMarch 2011 (Final)
25 May 2011LONRHOMarch 2011 (Interim)
Recent Dividends**
Share NameDec-DateLDTPay-DateAmount
FAMBRANDS11-05-2311-06-2411-07-04R 0.8500
PNR FOODS11-05-2311-06-2411-07-04R 0.4000
ABIL PREF11-05-2311-06-0911-06-20R 3.1000
LEWIS11-05-2311-07-1511-07-25R 2.0700
VUKILE11-05-2311-06-0911-06-20R 0.6712
Ex Div**
Share NameDec-DateLDTPay-DateAmount
ALTECH11-04-2011-05-2011-05-30R 3.5600
JSE11-03-1511-05-2011-05-30R 2.1000
FPT11-05-0611-05-2011-05-30R 0.2771
SPANJAARD11-02-2511-05-2011-05-30R 0.1600
REDEFINE11-05-0411-05-2011-05-30R 0.1600
Upcoming AGMs**
CodeCompany NameDateStatus
MLAPArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd25/05/2011Confirmed
ACLArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd25/05/2011Confirmed
CMHCombined Motor Holdings Ltd25/05/2011Confirmed
CMHPCombined Motor Holdings Ltd25/05/2011Confirmed
GNDPGrindrod Ltd25/05/2011Confirmed
Stock Exchange News Service
DateTimeHeadline
24/05/201117:49 UCS Group Limited - Sale by Business Connexion Group Limited of its 70%
24/05/201117:49 Business Connexion Group Limited - Announcement relating to the disposal
24/05/201117:06 Pinnacle Point Group Limited - Detailed cautionary announcement
24/05/201116:40 Old Mutual Plc - Euro Note Programme - Publication of Supplementary
24/05/201116:30 JD Group - Posting of circular and Revised Listing Particulars
24/05/201116:23 UCS Group Limited - UCS Unbundling - Apportionment Ratio for South African
24/05/201116:16 Miranda Mineral Holdings Limited - Cautionary Announcement
24/05/201115:53 Insimbi Refractory and Alloy Supplies Limited - Trading Update
24/05/201115:32 SacOil Holdings Limited - Reviewed provisional results for the year ended
24/05/201115:25 Hardware Warehouse Limited - Disposal of the East London Branch of the
24/05/201115:23 ISA Holdings Limited - Condensed group audited results for the year ended
24/05/201115:11BIPS40 - Bips Top 40 - Distribution announcement - Salient dates
24/05/201115:10BIPINF - Bips Government Inflation Linked Bond Fund - Distribution
24/05/201115:00 Datatec Limited - Dealing in securities by directors
24/05/201114:29 Shoprite Holdings Limited - Appointment as member of the Audit and Risk
24/05/201114:28 Shoprite Holdings Limited - Dealing in securities by a non-executive
24/05/201114:13 Eastern Platinum Limited - News Release - Operations resume at Crocodile
24/05/201114:00 Medi-Clinic Corporation Limited - Audited results of Medi-Clinic
24/05/201113:46 Kairos Industrial Holdings Limited - Changes to the board of directors
24/05/201113:43 Lonmin Plc - Industrial action at Karee
24/05/201113:12 Anglo American plc - Treasury shares - Transfers
24/05/201113:03 Gold Reef Resorts Limited - Analyst presentation for the financial results
24/05/201113:02 Gold Reef Resorts Limited - Change of company name
24/05/201113:01 Gold Reef Resorts Limited - Distribution of Annual Report and Details of
24/05/201112:30MBF024/MBF025 - Mercedes-Benz South Africa (Proprietary) Limited - New Financial
24/05/201112:18 Standard Bank Group Limited - Director`s Dealings In Securities
24/05/201112:02 Business Connexion Group Limited - Dealings in securities by a director
24/05/201111:50 Exxaro Resources Limited - Trading of Exxaro ordinary shares on behalf of
24/05/201111:09 Great Basin Gold Limited - Grant and acceptance of share options by
24/05/201111:04 Netcare Limited - Dealings in securities by director of major subsidiary
24/05/201111:00 Metrofile Holdings Limited - Cautionary Announcement
24/05/201110:47SCIB : Standard Bank - Notice of expiry of Standard Bank warrants
24/05/201109:19 Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited - Correction: Adcock Ingram Group website
24/05/201109:07 Vividend Income Fund Limited - Adoption of new performance measures for
24/05/201108:45 Taste Holdings Limited - Reviewed provisional condensed financial results
24/05/201108:30 Adcock Ingram Holdings - Investor presentation on Adcock Ingram Group
24/05/201108:16 Fairvest Property Holdings Limited - Cautionary announcement
24/05/201108:00 Firestone Energy Limited - Firestone Energy Limited broadcast
24/05/201108:00STXDIV - Satrix Dividend Plus Portfolio - Partial Delisting of Satrixdiv
24/05/201107:46 Firestone Energy Limited - New issue announcement, application for
24/05/201107:40 Santova Logistics Limited - Audited abridged group results for the year
24/05/201107:35 Gold One - Gold One Presentation
24/05/201107:15 Stella Vista Technologies Limited - Trading statement
24/05/201107:12 BHP Billiton Plc - Transaction in shares
24/05/201107:10 British American Tobacco p.l.c.- Transaction in own shares
24/05/201107:05 Gold One International Limited - Gold One Signs Sale Agreement to Acquire
24/05/201107:05 Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited - Unaudited financial results for the
24/05/201107:05 Stefanutti Stocks Holdings Limited - Reviewed condensed consolidated
24/05/201107:05 Reunert Limited - Notice of general meeting

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