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Keith McLachlan of Element Investment Managers analyses the payment hyperscaler's revenue, infrastructure, and valuation.

Analysis of stronger-than-expected US jobs numbers and their impact on markets, plus a look at the warning signs of financial distress and when companies should consider business rescue.

‘You can actually look a client in the eye and recommend bonds because the returns there are significantly higher than they would have achieved over the last 10 or 15 years … but be careful where you look’ – Independent Securities CIO Simon Fillmore.

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks the latest Optasia update and a storming day for AngloGold Ashanti as gold surges and the miner releases its Q3 results. Simon Fillmore, CIO at Independent Securities, asks whether South African equities, still trading at bargain valuations, are finally showing signs of a rerating. Plus, Simon takes a closer look at new-car deals that seem too good to refuse – and the costly surprises lurking in the fine print.

‘Overall, this speaks to … the fact that central banks want to diversify and manage their risk, that they continue to buy in most circumstances’ – Krishan Gopaul, World Gold Council.

Danie Dörfling-Kruger from Moore Infinity unpacks how oil and gold are responding to the US elections, and whether local results could drive a broader short-term market bounce. Kingsley Williams, CIO at Satrix, explores why the world invests the way it does and where passive investing fits into the picture. Krish GoPaul, senior analyst EMEA at the World Gold Council, digs into its Q3 report, revealing significant ETF buying as central banks return to the gold market.

‘The old story of delivering 95% of the quality for 5% of the price is a very hard one to beat. And that is what the Chinese models are essentially banking on’ – Dr Michael Power.

Alyssa Viljoen, MD of Merchant West Investments, unpacks Altron’s strong results as annuity income continues to grow, and Invicta’s tough trading update, which comes as little surprise given recent PMI data. Redefine CEO Andrew König discusses results showing 7% growth in both dividends and per-share distributions. And Michael Power, geoeconomic commentator, explores where the real value in AI will emerge as the race for dominance intensifies.

‘We have to watch the earnings and see if that's sustainable’: Luigi Marinus from PPS Investments.

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks Dis-Chem's numbers and what they, alongside Clicks, reveal about the struggling South African consumer. Luigi Marinus from PPS Investments explains why elections matter, but shouldn't drive your investment strategy. And Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties, looks at why local elections are crucial for Johannesburg's residential property market.