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Warwick Lucas

Lifting the lid on futures

Feb 12 2009 00:36

Warwick Lucas examines the fallout from failed single-stock futures transactions and looks at whether there's more to come.

Greta Steyn

The power of three

Feb 11 2009 01:08

Is a deficit of 3% of gross domestic product in the 2009 budget really so important? Greta Steyn debates the issue.

Marc Hasenfuss

Clouds over the Med

Feb 10 2009 00:32

Suspended AltX food counter Country Foods is at the crossroads after the shutdown of its Fourways business, writes Marc Hasenfuss.

 
David McKay

Govt heaps costs on mines

Feb 08 2009 22:47

This is definitely a time for hunkering down, but factors that have little to do with mining activity are going to hit hard in 2009, says David McKay.

Simon Dingle

Picking up the pieces

Feb 06 2009 00:48

If a meaningful political resolution is found in Zimbabwe, who will capture the pregnant telecommunications market there, asks Simon Dingle.

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Vic de Klerk

Investec: profit drop larger

Feb 06 2009 22:13

Investec's trading update masks a near-50% drop in operating profit, writes Vic de Klerk.

 
David Sylvester

We'll get through this

Feb 04 2009 21:41

Stock markets have survived all manner of catastrophes and despite everything still function as usual, writes David Sylvester.

Greta Steyn

Cut by 100 basis points

Feb 03 2009 21:35

Cynicism about the inflation rate is no reason for the Reserve Bank not to act boldly, writes Greta Steyn.

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Q: Are you satisfied with the way Trevor Manuel has allocated funds in the budget speech?

Yes, the cut in personal tax is a welcome relief.
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It's what I've come to expect.
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