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Monday, 01 August 2011 - 20:00
Sharenet is pleased to announce the launch of our new publication, The Sharenet Daily. We have built on the success of our Daily Equity Report, while adding more content and helpful information. The result is a publication that gives readers a quick, easy to read and informative synopsis of market activity, company results and news on the JSE for the day, as well as an overview of what transpired on important overseas markets.The Sharenet Daily includes helpful charts that give a graphical impression of events, and our news content is sourced from a number of contributors, including Reuters. In addition, Sharenet's popular price information is available in our Spot Price format which provides a snapshot of the JSE and world indices, currencies and commodities.
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![[IMAGE]](image.php@width=300&height=150&cropratio=2%253A1&image=%252Fnewsimages%252F2011-08-01T123004Z_01_AJOE7700YQ600_RTROPTP_3_OZABS-SAFRICA-STRIKES-COAL-20110801.JPG "Labourer searches for usable coal at a cinder dumpsite in Changzhi") South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Monday it had reached a wage deal with employers in the coal sector to end a week-long strike that threatened supplies to power plants in Africa's biggest economy. Full story ![[IMAGE]](image.php@width=300&height=150&cropratio=2%253A1&image=%252Fnews_images_sn%252F1295347640.jpg "Gold Bars") Gold fell on Monday as investor concern about debt default in the United States, the world's largest economy, receded after President Barack Obama announced a last-minute deal to raise the country's borrowing limit. Full story |
 China said Monday that Islamic militants had mounted an attack that left 11 people dead in the restive western region of Xinjiang, which announced a crackdown on "illegal" religious activities at the start of the Muslim fasting month. Full story  China's media are curbing combative reporting of a high-speed train disaster after what observers said were orders from the ruling Communist Party's propaganda arm, which on Monday drew fresh scorn from Internet users demanding unfettered news. Full story  Libyans entered the Muslim holy month of Ramadan Monday with no let-up in the five-month conflict as Muammar Gaddafi sought to foment divisions within a rebellion threatening him on several fronts. Full story |
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Markets |
U.S. stocks fell a sixth day on
Monday as weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data and
uncertainty over the debt deal in Washington kept the. . . Full story |
European stocks fell sharply on
Monday as weak U.S. manufacturing data added to worries about a
slow recovery for the world's biggest economy,. . . Full story |
A stocks rally fizzled and U.S.
Treasury prices gained on Monday as fear of a downgrade to U.S.
debt lingered even as lawmakers. . . Full story |
Britain's top share index shed 0.7
percent on Monday after a roller-coaster session, with early
strong gains on relief over a debt deal. . . Full story | |||
European shares recovered some of
the previous week's sharp losses on Monday, supported by a
political deal to raise the United States' borrowing. . . Full story |
Hong Kong shares rose 1 percent
on Monday after congressional leaders in the United States
agreed on a last-minute deal to avert an. . . Full story |
The Nikkei stock average climbed
back above 10,000 at one point on Monday, the first time in
three days, helped by short-covering and. . . Full story |
Australian stocks rallied 1.7
percent on Monday, led by banks and miners, on relief that U.S.
lawmakers reached a last-minute compromise on spending. . . Full story | ||||
SA Business |
South Africa's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell for the fourth straight month to a seasonally adjusted 44.2 in July from 53.9. . . Full story |
Coal of Africa (CoAL) does not expect an appeal over an environmental permit at its Vele Colliery in South Africa to. . . Full story |
Nedbank Group, South Africa's fourth-largest bank reported a 26 percent rise in first-half profit on Monday, helped by a drop in. . . Full story |
The rand and South African government bonds firmed on Monday in a relief rally after U.S. lawmakers reached an agreement to. . . Full story | |||
A week-long strike ended in
South Africa's coal sector on Monday after a wage deal was
reached with employers, according to unions and. . . Full story | The debt crisis in Europe, which holds around 35 percent of South African government debt, could hit local bonds if it. . . Full story | Strong oil prices have allowed
Angola to overcome some of its debt arrears problems and return
to fast-paced growth this year, but investors. . . Full story | Shares of South Africa's Exxaro Resources rise more than 4 percent in afternoon trade, as miners say they have reached a. . . Full story |
South Africa's President
Jacob Zuma is facing one of his most difficult times in office
with former allies seeking to oust him, corruption undermining
government credibility and widening strikes that could dent
Africa's largest economy.. . . Full story | . . . Full story |
Company News |
Shareholders are advised that the circular was posted on 1 August 2011, including notices of the following meetings to be held. . . Full story |
The board of Morvest announced that the company, reached agreement with Faircity Midrand Pty Ltd ("the seller") for the acquisition of. . . Full story |
Shareholders were advised that, for the year ended 31 May 2011, OneLogix expects its headline earnings per share ("HEPS") to be. . . Full story |
Notice is hereby given that a special general meeting of the members of the Company ("the meeting") will be held in. . . Full story | |||
Wesizwe confirmed that Mr Jianke Gao has assumed the role of chief executive officer, having secured the requisite work permit. Mr. . . Full story |
Shareholders are advised that the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2011 posted on 1 August 2011. . . Full story |
Shareholders were advised that with effect from 21 July 2011 Messrs PJ Blackbeard and G Rodriguez de Castro de los Rios. . . Full story |
Shareholders were advised that a circular, incorporating a notice of scheme meting to be held at Merchant's offices, 11 Sunbury Park,. . . Full story | ||||
Company Results | Profit from operations increased from R2 888 million to R3 924 million in 2011. Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders increased to R2 764 million (2010: R2 150 million). Headline earnings per. . . Full story | Net interest income for the interim period ended 30 June increased to R8.4 billion (2010: R7.7 billion). Operating income rose to R11.4 billion (2010: R9.5 billion), while profit from operations before. . . Full story | Revenue grew to R4 billion (2010: R3 billion), while gross profit increased to R2.4 billion (2010: R1.4 billion). Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the company also increased to R758 million. . . Full story |
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The JSE Today
Trading Statistics| Date | Adv. | Decl. | Unch. | Actives | Volume | Value | Trades | Orders |
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| 01/08/2011 | 191 | 136 | 96 | 423 | 185,713,258 | R10,921,912,180 | 91439 | 1732371 |
| 29/07/2011 | 133 | 208 | 82 | 423 | 229,726,809 | R13,008,387,112 | 94592 | 1939938 |
| 28/07/2011 | 129 | 219 | 72 | 420 | 293,174,500 | R12,327,099,537 | 91747 | 1986393 |
| 27/07/2011 | 128 | 217 | 72 | 417 | 283,292,705 | R12,089,668,529 | 87196 | 1688708 |
| 26/07/2011 | 128 | 208 | 88 | 424 | 240,936,796 | R11,392,258,353 | 76522 | 1794137 |
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Stock Exchange News Service
| Date | Time | Headline |
| 01/08/2011 | 17:32 | BCX/BCA - Business Connexion Group Limited - Posting of circular relating to a |
| 01/08/2011 | 17:22 | Redefine Properties Limited - Further cautionary announcement |
| 01/08/2011 | 17:17 | FFA/FFB - Fortress - Trading Statement |
| 01/08/2011 | 16:53 | Purple Capital - Withdrawal of cautionary announcement - Acquisition of a |
| 01/08/2011 | 16:47 | Tradehold Limited - Appointment to the board of directors |
| 01/08/2011 | 16:38 | Fountainhead - Change to the board of directors |
| 01/08/2011 | 16:37 | Kaydav Group Limited - Trading statement for the six months ended |
| 01/08/2011 | 16:34 | BIIIPL - iNguza Investments (Proprietary) Limited - Interest Rate Reset |
| 01/08/2011 | 16:33 | Invicta Holdings Limited - Posting of circular and notice of General |
| 01/08/2011 | 16:25 | Morvest Business Group Limited - Acquisition of portion 709 of farm |
| 01/08/2011 | 16:00 | Naspers Limited - Director dealing in securities |
| 01/08/2011 | 15:54 | OneLogix Group Limited - Trading statement |
| 01/08/2011 | 15:24 | BIIND - iNdwa Investments Limited - Listing of Tap Issues |
| 01/08/2011 | 15:22 | ATN/ATNP - Allied Electronics Corporation Limited - Dealing in securities by a |
| 01/08/2011 | 15:18 | Palabora Mining - Unaudited interim report and dividend announcement |
| 01/08/2011 | 15:08 | UCS Group Limited - Director`s Dealing - Further information |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:55 | Pretoria Portland Cement Company Limited - Notice of a special |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:52 | Datacentrix Holdings Limited - Further cautionary announcement |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:44 | Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd - Harmony appoints senior executive to |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:33 | Invicta Holdings Limited - Directors dealing in securities |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:30 | Wilderness Holdings Limited - No change statement and notice of annual |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:26 | Wesizwe Platinum Limited - New chief executive officer at Wesizwe |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:24 | African Media Entertainment Limited - Appointment of independent non- |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:11 | BIFR1 - FirstRand Bank Limited - Interest Rate Reset Announcement |
| 01/08/2011 | 14:00 | John Daniel Holdings Limited - Results of shareholder resolutions |
| 01/08/2011 | 13:38 | Lonmin Plc - Total Voting Rights and Capital as at 31 July 2011 |
| 01/08/2011 | 13:19 | Omnia Holdings Limited - Dealing in securities |
| 01/08/2011 | 13:00 | African Eagle Resources plc - Grant of share options |
| 01/08/2011 | 13:00 | British American Tobacco P.l.c - Voting Rights and Capital |
| 01/08/2011 | 12:45 | Stefanutti Stocks Holdings Limited - No change statement and |
| 01/08/2011 | 12:12 | Nutritional Holdings Limited - Dealing in securities by a director |
| 01/08/2011 | 12:10 | BSI Steel Limited - Dealing in securities by Directors |
| 01/08/2011 | 12:06 | South African Coal Mining Holdings Limited - Continuous miner |
| 01/08/2011 | 12:00 | Anglo American Plc - Total Voting Rights |
| 01/08/2011 | 11:52 | Lonmin Plc - Notification of Directors` and PDMRs` shareholdings |
| 01/08/2011 | 11:34 | JCD - JCI Limited - Resignation of Directors |
| 01/08/2011 | 11:27 | BAW/BAWP - Barloworld Limited - Appointments to board committees |
| 01/08/2011 | 11:17 | Goliath Gold Mining Limited - Change to the Board of Directors |
| 01/08/2011 | 11:14 | BIBID - Bidvestco Limited - Listing of New Financial Instrument |
| 01/08/2011 | 10:59 | Pinnacle Technology Holdings Limited - Changes to the Board of |
| 01/08/2011 | 10:42 | MSS - Merchant and Industrial Properties Limited - Posting of circular |
| 01/08/2011 | 09:35 | Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited - Changes to the Board |
| 01/08/2011 | 09:00 | MAS Plc - Abridged private placement memorandum and announcement of |
| 01/08/2011 | 08:40 | GLD - NewGold Issuer Limited - Partial de-listing of Newgold debentures |
| 01/08/2011 | 08:01 | Old Mutual Plc - Nedbank Group Limited interim results 2011 |
| 01/08/2011 | 08:01 | Nedbank Group - Reviewed condensed financial results for the six months |
| 01/08/2011 | 08:00 | MND/ MNP - Mondi Limited/ Mondi plc - The listing of new Mondi Limited Shares |
| 01/08/2011 | 08:00 | MVG/MVGP - Mvelaphanda Group Limited - Renewal of Cautionary Announcement |
| 01/08/2011 | 08:00 | NBKP - Nedbank Limited - Reviewed condensed financial results for the six |
| 01/08/2011 | 07:10 | British American Tobacco p.l.c.- Transaction in own shares |
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