Sasol press release ( SSL ): 1H GAAP EPS of R 0.37. Turnover of R 122.39B (+0.2% Y/Y). Headline earnings per share decreased by 34.57% to R9.20 per share compared to the prior period. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (adjusted EBITDA) of R 21.0 billion is 12% lower compared to the prior period. More on Sasol Sasol raises FY26 fuel sales outlook to 5–10% growth;...
Sasol press release ( SSL ): 1H GAAP EPS of R 0.37. Turnover of R 122.39B (+0.2% Y/Y). Headline earnings per share decreased by 34.57% to R9.20 per share compared to the prior period. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (adjusted EBITDA) of R 21.0 billion is 12% lower compared to the prior period. More on Sasol Sasol raises FY26 fuel sales outlook to 5–10% growth; chemicals revenue slows Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Sasol Historical earnings data for Sasol Financial information for Sasol
Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region’s airports in search of gifts, food and luxury purchases, a trade association has found. Passengers from China have led the recovery in Asia’s airport retail since the Covid-19 pandemic, spending twice the regional average on luxury goods, according to a study by the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East...
Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region’s airports in search of gifts, food and luxury purchases, a trade association has found. Passengers from China have led the recovery in Asia’s airport retail since the Covid-19 pandemic, spending twice the regional average on luxury goods, according to a study by the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East released earlier this month. China’s travellers have logged the “highest spend per passenger of any...
As feline companions, cats have woven themselves into the fabric of modern Chinese life, appearing in homes, cafes and even fashion shows. But what you might not know is that their appeal is rooted in ancient times. In fact, bringing a cat into the home and raising it as a pet once followed rituals similar to marriage in ancient China. Scientists have revealed that the earliest domestic cats appea...
As feline companions, cats have woven themselves into the fabric of modern Chinese life, appearing in homes, cafes and even fashion shows. But what you might not know is that their appeal is rooted in ancient times. In fact, bringing a cat into the home and raising it as a pet once followed rituals similar to marriage in ancient China. Scientists have revealed that the earliest domestic cats appeared around 1,400 years ago during the Tang dynasty (618-907), arriving in China from Central Asia...
Citizens, Glasgow Newcomer Mandipa Kabanda plays the Maid of Orleans from obscure teenager to army-commanding conqueror, tearing through dialogue with rare pace When George Bernard Shaw’s play was about to open at what is now the Noël Coward theatre, the critic of the Times worried that the playwright would use the story of Saint Joan as an excuse for politicking. Shaw, they wrote, “occasionally d...
Citizens, Glasgow Newcomer Mandipa Kabanda plays the Maid of Orleans from obscure teenager to army-commanding conqueror, tearing through dialogue with rare pace When George Bernard Shaw’s play was about to open at what is now the Noël Coward theatre, the critic of the Times worried that the playwright would use the story of Saint Joan as an excuse for politicking. Shaw, they wrote, “occasionally delights to criticise the present through the past”. For this unnamed critic, the appeal of Shaw’s Fabian Society moralising had worn thin. When the same writer attended the first night in 1924, with Sybil Thorndike in the lead role, they were relieved to find GBS had played it straight: six scenes describing the progress of the Maid of Orleans from obscure teenager to army-commanding conqueror. Only in an epilogue did the playwright “let himself go” with a modern-day commentary: “It is a nuisance that he is so obsessed with the present moment as to drag it into every period.” Continue reading...
Is it to be a degree and heavy debt when graduate jobs are shrinking? Or foregoing a degree, knowing society still worships them? Confused, angry: who wouldn’t be Some months ago, I was at my old university, speaking to prospective sixth-form and college students about taking a degree in the arts and what future careers they could expect. It was a cohort of teenagers from underrepresented backgrou...
Is it to be a degree and heavy debt when graduate jobs are shrinking? Or foregoing a degree, knowing society still worships them? Confused, angry: who wouldn’t be Some months ago, I was at my old university, speaking to prospective sixth-form and college students about taking a degree in the arts and what future careers they could expect. It was a cohort of teenagers from underrepresented backgrounds: all of them had that glint of ambition in their eyes, a desire to better their circumstances. After the talk, they showed me their precocious LinkedIn profiles already advertising their talents to future employers. I expected them to ask what would be of more value out of a degree in the arts or Stem, but I was unprepared for something more bracing: whether it was worth them going to university at all. It is a question that keeps on rearing its head, as the graduate recruitment crisis and crippling student debts paint a picture of a pursuit with diminished returns. Those of us in the orbit of young people increasingly wonder whether we can, in good conscience, encourage them to go and get a degree. The options being presented increasingly look like snake oil, so is it any wonder that young people feel disillusioned and deceived? Jason Okundaye is an assistant Opinion editor at the Guardian Continue reading...
Corporation says there are ‘no favourites’ among MOTD trio Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan When the BBC split the task of presenting Match of the Day between three prominent broadcasters, executives were clear – there were to be “no favourites” among the new hosts Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman. That mantra is now being underlined as the corporation prepares its coverage for t...
Corporation says there are ‘no favourites’ among MOTD trio Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan When the BBC split the task of presenting Match of the Day between three prominent broadcasters, executives were clear – there were to be “no favourites” among the new hosts Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman. That mantra is now being underlined as the corporation prepares its coverage for this summer’s World Cup. It is understood producers are ensuring that the trio have an equal number of programmes to present once the tournament kicks off in Mexico City. Continue reading...
Aromatic snacks stuffed full of flavourful chicken mince, and a comforting Korean stew I use a lot of rice paper and always have plenty at home, because it can be used in a wide variety of ways. It’s delicious fried, as are most things! These half-moons are filled with an aromatic chicken mince, while tteokbokki is a Korean dish of chewy rice tubes that are often cooked in a stew. They are not alw...
Aromatic snacks stuffed full of flavourful chicken mince, and a comforting Korean stew I use a lot of rice paper and always have plenty at home, because it can be used in a wide variety of ways. It’s delicious fried, as are most things! These half-moons are filled with an aromatic chicken mince, while tteokbokki is a Korean dish of chewy rice tubes that are often cooked in a stew. They are not always easy to find, but I love them, so I make my own. Continue reading...
The rally that’s taken the Hungarian forint to two-year highs is unlikely to be derailed by a potential interest rate cut on Tuesday, the country’s first in over a year. Bets on Hungary’s April election and a central bank vigilant on inflation are reasons to stay bullish on the forint, according to strategists. While recent data may have paved the way for a 25 basis-point rate reduction, the move ...
The rally that’s taken the Hungarian forint to two-year highs is unlikely to be derailed by a potential interest rate cut on Tuesday, the country’s first in over a year. Bets on Hungary’s April election and a central bank vigilant on inflation are reasons to stay bullish on the forint, according to strategists. While recent data may have paved the way for a 25 basis-point rate reduction, the move would still leave rates at 6.25% — the highest in the European Union after Romania. The forint has been a popular bet for carry trade investors, who borrow in other currencies and buy higher-yielding assets such as the forint. Last year, they propelled the Hungarian currency 7% higher against the euro, and 21% against the dollar. So far in 2026, it’s heading for a second straight month of gains. Hungarian local-currency bonds were also among top performers in emerging markets last year, returning 29% in dollar terms. Yields on the government’s 5-year forint notes recently slid below 6.2%, the lowest in more than a year. Read: Amundi Is Bullish on Hungary’s Bonds and Forint Before Election The National Bank of Hungary is set to start a “cautious but relatively long easing cycle” as the strong forint helps keep monetary conditions tight, said Luis Costa , a strategist at Citigroup Inc. in London. “There is almost 100 basis points already priced in the curve in terms of NBH easing over the next 12 months,” Costa said. “And despite all that, the forint remains very strong. A cautious central bank means forint carry may stay in the system for much longer.” Governor Mihaly Varga said last month that price prints at the start of the year would be “decisive” in determining whether monetary policy can be eased after being on hold for 16 months. He pledged, however, that decisions would be taken meeting by meeting and hinge on data. In addition to the rates backstop, Hungarian assets are also benefiting from signs that elections will trigger a change in government after 16 years unde...
Israel’s central bank is set for a close call when it sets interest rates on Monday, balancing lower inflation and a strong currency against the uncertainties of a potential US-led conflict with Iran. A thin majority of eight out of 15 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect the Bank of Israel to trim its base rate to 3.75% while seven others project a hold at 4%. The key deciding factor may be th...
Israel’s central bank is set for a close call when it sets interest rates on Monday, balancing lower inflation and a strong currency against the uncertainties of a potential US-led conflict with Iran. A thin majority of eight out of 15 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect the Bank of Israel to trim its base rate to 3.75% while seven others project a hold at 4%. The key deciding factor may be the weight that the monetary committee puts on the possible consequences of a US attack on Iran — one that’s likely to see Israel involved in the offense and at the same time targeted by the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missiles. Read more: Trump’s Threatened Strikes to Push Iran Deal Risk Backfiring “Iran-induced tensions, which weakened the shekel last week, have sliced the probability of a cut to about 50% compared to 80% a week ago,” said Modi Shafrir , chief markets strategist at Bank Hapoalim. “BOI has stressed over the past two years that ‘wars lead to a significant increase in inflation.’” The Israeli currency has been a top performer against the dollar for almost a year, reaching its strongest position in about three decades on Feb. 12 before losing momentum amid the Iran tensions. It had dropped 1.4% from its recent peak as of Friday. Talks between Washington and Tehran continue under a 10 to 15 day ultimatum put forward by US President Donald Trump on Thursday. The Pentagon, in preparation for an attack, has orchestrated the largest military deployment to the region in over two decades, including two aircraft carriers, fighter jets and refueling planes. Read more: Trump Won’t Rule Out Limited Iran Strike as Forces Gather That’s already sent Israel’s risk premium up by some 7% as 5-year credit default swap prices, which some traders use to hedge their investments, rose to 76 basis points last week — their highest level since the October ceasefire in Gaza. Robust growth is another reason for the central bank to maintain caution, said Jonathan Katz , chief economist a...
(RTTNews) - Lundin Gold Inc. (LUG.TO, LUG.ST, LUGDF), a Canadian mining, on Sunday announced a binding term sheet for a $670 million silver stream-for-equity transaction with LunR Royalties Corp. (LUNR.V, LNRCF).
(RTTNews) - Lundin Gold Inc. (LUG.TO, LUG.ST, LUGDF), a Canadian mining, on Sunday announced a binding term sheet for a $670 million silver stream-for-equity transaction with LunR Royalties Corp. (LUNR.V, LNRCF).
A packed bus on its way to Nepal’s capital drove off a mountain highway in Nepal early Monday, killing 17 people and leaving another 24 wounded. One Chinese national remains missing and another is being treated at a local hospital, the Chinese embassy in Nepal confirmed according to Xinhua. There were dozens of people on board the bus, which was heading from the resort city of Pokhara to Kathmandu...
A packed bus on its way to Nepal’s capital drove off a mountain highway in Nepal early Monday, killing 17 people and leaving another 24 wounded. One Chinese national remains missing and another is being treated at a local hospital, the Chinese embassy in Nepal confirmed according to Xinhua. There were dozens of people on board the bus, which was heading from the resort city of Pokhara to Kathmandu when it drove off the Prithvi highway after midnight, police said. The bus rolled down a mountain...
US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025. Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will seek a truce in their bruising trade war on October 30, with the US president predicting a "great meeting" but Beijing being more circumspect. (Photo...
US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025. Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will seek a truce in their bruising trade war on October 30, with the US president predicting a "great meeting" but Beijing being more circumspect. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) Andrew Caballero-reynolds | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs has strengthened China's hand ahead of a summit with his counterpart Xi Jinping, where Beijing is expected to push for reduced U.S. support for Taiwan, analysts said. In a ruling Friday, the court said Trump wrongfully invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to implement broad tariffs. That decision has weakened Trump's negotiating leverage as he prepared for a trip to Beijing in April, said Wendy Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute. "He has effectively had his wings clipped on his signature economic policy," said Cutler, who was also a former U.S. trade representative. Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2, the first trip by an American president since his last visit in 2017. Xi is also expected to make a state visit to Washington later this year. Analysts said the ruling could change the dynamics around efforts to extend a trade truce negotiated last year and complicate Trump's push for Beijing to buy large quantities of U.S. soybeans, Boeing aircraft and energy exports. "It limits Trump's ability to deploy tariffs at will, reduces pressure on Beijing to expand soybean purchases or ease rare earth access, and gives China leverage to push for the removal of the remaining 10% tariffs linked to fentanyl," said Dan Wang, China director of Eurasia Group. For Beijing's part, it could u...
Delta Electronics Thailand Pcl became the country’s first $100 billion company after a US Supreme Court ruling striking down tariffs further improved the demand outlook for its AI cooling equipment. Shares of the Nvidia Corp. supplier — which gets about one-third of its revenue from the US — jumped as much as 10% on Monday, extending year-to-date gains to more than 49%. Revenue rose 20% last year ...
Delta Electronics Thailand Pcl became the country’s first $100 billion company after a US Supreme Court ruling striking down tariffs further improved the demand outlook for its AI cooling equipment. Shares of the Nvidia Corp. supplier — which gets about one-third of its revenue from the US — jumped as much as 10% on Monday, extending year-to-date gains to more than 49%. Revenue rose 20% last year thanks to strong power-electronics sales and demand from data centers. “Delta’s earnings visibility is high, supported by its sound strategies of growth and its competitive AI products,” said Suwat Sinsadok , an analyst at Globlex Securities Co., adding that net profit could rise another 25% to $1 billion by 2027. The surge has made Delta into Southeast Asia’s second-most valuable company behind DBS Group, which crossed the $100 billion threshold last year. Still, half of the 22 analysts tracked by Bloomberg rate the firm at a hold-equivalent, with shares trading more than 20% above the average 12-month price target. Delta has also been subject to trading curbs in recent years following various rallies.
Kadestone Capital ( KDCCF ) has appointed Kevin Hoffman as its new CEO and a member of the board of directors. Outgoing CEO Brent Billey will continue to serve as the company’s President and will remain on the board. Hoffman, currently the Chief Development Officer (CDO), brings extensive experience in real estate development. His career highlights include leading Vanprop Investments and President...
Kadestone Capital ( KDCCF ) has appointed Kevin Hoffman as its new CEO and a member of the board of directors. Outgoing CEO Brent Billey will continue to serve as the company’s President and will remain on the board. Hoffman, currently the Chief Development Officer (CDO), brings extensive experience in real estate development. His career highlights include leading Vanprop Investments and President of Aquilini Development. More on Kadestone Capital Corp. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Kadestone Capital Corp. Financial information for Kadestone Capital Corp.