Peter Armitage: Banking sector recovery and South African investments
Speaking to Alec Hogg on the BizNews Briefing podcast this morning, Peter Armitage from Anchor Capital discussed the banking sector’s recovery amid changing interest rates, highlighting improved investor confidence and economic stability in South Africa. While banking shares are up significantly, Armitage cautioned against complacency, emphasizing the delicate balance between optimism and potential market corrections.
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Read MoreWarren Buffett Said He'd Buy A 'Couple Hundred Thousand' Single Family Homes If He Could – And He'd Take Out Mortgages To Do It
In 2012, Warren Buffett made headlines with his bold commentary on the housing market during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box with Becky Quick.
At the time, the U.S. economy was still recovering from the devastating effects of the 2008 financial crisis and the housing market was one of the sectors with the most impact.
Read MoreMore Than Arbitrage: $2.5B Inflow in Spot BTC ETFs Features Bullish Directional Bets
“The bitcoin basis rate [futures premium] has been moving up, implying a bias towards long positioning, which tends to steepen the futures curve and increase contango. The same is reflected in the perpetual funding rate, which has increased to the highest level since July 2024,” André Dragosch, director, head of research – Europe at Bitwise,
Read MoreShould You Buy Apple ETFs as the Stock Hovers Around a Record High?
iPhone maker Apple’s AAPL stock has been hovering around a record high recently, reflecting bullish price action. The stock is up 27.4% this year, way lower than one of the most talked-about Mag 7 members NVIDIA Corp. NVDA (up 198% year to date).
Apple shares have, however, gained momentum in recent weeks.
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Read MoreHow much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to access a large sum of money right now, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better alternative than a home equity line of credit (HELOC).
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The Billion Sq/Ft Gorilla REIT to Own
Real estate has been on fire, despite a challenging economy. Rents continue to soar, as do property values. From 2020 to 2021, during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, REITs performed extremely well, with earnings of up 24.6 percent.
Indeed, REIT returns over the past few decades have rivaled the stock market,
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Investment Alert: 32.5% Upside In Under-the-Radar Healthcare Stock
Ivy Investment Alert: Buy Henry Schein Under $80/share
Disclaimer: Ivy Investment Alerts have a medium to long-term time horizon. These do not constitute financial advice and you should contact a financial advisor before deciding whether it is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Key Points
- Henry Schein is a healthcare solutions provider that has consistently delivered stable revenues and positive operating income for the past decade.
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