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Tshiamo Molanda from Standard Bank describes surprising youthful funeral cover allocation, savings, credit card use, payment behaviour and home purchases.

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak weighs in on Karooooo CEO's massive $75 million share sale — what does it signal for investors? Tshiamo Molanda from Standard Bank breaks down their latest Youth Barometer: where is SA's youth putting their money? Simon's take: Why all-time highs shouldn't scare smart investors – and might even be a green light.

The Seabourne Group acquisition is conceptually a really clever deal – Keith McLachlan, Element Investment Managers.

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss on choosing a CFD broker amid a major broker's exit from SA. Keith McLachlan of Element Investment Managers discusses Santova's results and acquisitions. Zikona Poswayo from Standard Bank introduces two new structured products focused on China and gold miners.

'It is the saddest thing when you chat to someone at 65 or 60 and all they have is R100 000', says 10X Client Relationship Manager Khwezi Jackson.

Kea Nonyana from Scope Prime unpacks Telkom's latest results and weighs in on the broader outlook for the local telco sector. Kobus Gertenbach, CEO of Premier Group, on solid results, tighter operational efficiency, and easing input costs boosting performance. Khwezi Jackson from 10X Investments on taking responsibility for your own retirement.

Aiman Shanks from Schroders talks through this ‘new investment era where previously held assumptions no longer hold water'.

Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane breaks down Omnia's performance: mining surges, agri holds firm, but chemicals drag. Aiman Shanks from Schroders dives into quantamental investing. Fortress CEO Steven Brown on their pre-close update – vacancies at just 0.9%? Which is basically fully let.

Ian Anderson of Merchant West Investments considers the impact of lower interest rates, attractive dividend yields, reduced vacancies, and ongoing value in Reit valuations.

Matete Thulare of RMB weighs in on the rand – can the currency's newfound muscle keep flexing? Ian Anderson at Merchant West Investments reviews May's Reit run – are there still bargains in the sector? Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors: What alt-coins catch his eye apart from Bitcoin?

Smalltalkdaily's Anthony Clark ponders the situation of Astral Foods and Rainbow Chicken, reflects on Nampak's stellar turnaround and applauds CMH's strong performance with its rising sales in Suzuki.

Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor on Discovery hitting all-time highs – is there still value to unlock? Equity analyst Anthony Clark weighs in: Could Brazil's avian flu outbreak give local poultry producers a leg up? Simon on the stock market selloff: Don't panic – this is when smart money buys, not bolts.

Leila Ebrahimi from PwC breaks down how companies must now reveal information about their highest and lowest earners.

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks Spar's results – has the retailer turned a corner, and should Shoprite be looking over its shoulder? Leila Ebrahimi from PwC breaks down new pay gap rules and how companies must now reveal information about their highest and lowest earners. Steven Amey from Ashburton Investments shares three small money lessons he wishes he knew when he was 20.

The commercial vehicle sector performed exceptionally well in the month and potentially signals renewed confidence in the broader economy – Nada vice-chair Thembinkosi Pantsi.

Kea Nonyana from Scope Prime weighs in on whether local asset managers like Coronation, Ninety One, and Sygnia stand to benefit from rising markets. Harris Gore of Grovepoint Investment Management breaks down the state of US private credit and whether it's holding up. Plus, Thembinkosi Pantsi from the National Automotive Dealers Association unpacks the strong May vehicle sales and what they signal for the auto sector.

Nerina Visser from etfSA helps explain how ETNs differ from ETFs, their uses and benefits.

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors: With US markets brushing up against all-time highs, is it time to lean long – or start thinking short? Simon's uncovered a batch of IBS ETNs, each tracking surprisingly quirky and niche indices. Nerina Visser from ETFsa helps explain the story. Stacy Rouchos of Hobbs Sinclair talks trusts. They can be powerful tools, but when do you really need one?

‘It took the US as a nation 220 years to build up its first $1 trillion of debt, and it's now adding $1 trillion of debt every six months' – Hywel George, Old Mutual Investments.

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks Dis-Chem's results – what spooked the market? Plus, if you held Anglo American at Friday's close, you now own Valterra. Should you hang on to this PGM play? Hywel George from Old Mutual Investments explores the logic behind Trumpanomics. PSG Wealth's Wendy Myers shares tips on picking the right share trading platform.

‘When we are mining gold in South Africa one of the by-products is uranium, but in much of the rest of the world it is actually copper' – Bruce Williamson, Integral Asset Management.

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments shares insights on Lewis & Tsogo's results and highlights Nvidia's impressive growth. Bruce Williamson of Integral Asset Management praises the brilliance of Harmony's acquisition of MAC Copper in Australia. Simon's thoughts on inflation targeting: where did it start and where to next?

Economist Sello Sekele breaks down SA's Q2 2025 GDP outlook with inflation and local uncertainty in focus.

Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor unpacks Tiger Brands's stellar results and the Anglo American demerger. Charl de Villiers of Ashburton Investments weighs in on Reunert's steady showing. Absa CIB's Sello Sekele breaks down South Africa's Q2 2025 outlook – GDP, inflation, and local uncertainty in focus.

‘We're seeing increasing levels of investment into the grid and stabilising the grid' in the move away from traditional coal and gas plants, relying a lot more on wind and solar, says partner Paul O'Donnell.

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha breaks down Harmony's copper move and Pepkor's power-packed performance. Paul O'Donnell from Greencoat Renewables sheds light on Europe's green energy scene ahead of their JSE debut this June. FinFix CEO Chris Coetzee unpacks new credit bureau rules – your overdraft's now on the radar, and it could shrink your borrowing room.

Eva August, CEO of Century 21 SA, notes that sustainable homes have moved beyond niche appeal – they're now the expected norm.

Alex Duys of Umthombo Wealth shares insights on Altron's impressive performance, highlighting the strength behind its latest results. Keith McLachlan from Element Investment Managers sees undervalued opportunity in Pick n Pay, despite the retailer's ongoing struggle to reach breakeven. Eva August, CEO of Century 21 SA, notes that sustainable homes have moved beyond niche appeal – they're now the expected norm.

Senior equity analyst Philip Short on how Flagship is navigating global uncertainty, style agnosticism, and FX risk.

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth talks markets: Nampak's results as the turnaround continues and Sasol gets R3.9 billion from Transnet. Philip Short of Flagship Asset Management on adjusting global portfolios during tariffs and higher yields. Morningstar Investment Management SA's Roné Swanepoel offers tips on staying steady in times of uncertainty.

CEO Quinton Rossi notes: ‘We've got over 500 fintech businesses in Cape Town employing over 40 000 people,' and the GNU ‘has been really good for business, particularly within the Western Cape'.

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak unpacks Investec's strong results. As someone who primarily focuses on equities, he shares how he's interpreting the recent spike in global bond yields. Spear Reit CEO Quintin Rossi reflects on the company's latest results and the encouraging rise in demand for international business process outsourcing (BPO) within South Africa. And Simon chats about the rand — what it's really telling us, and why it might be saying more than you think.

The JSE newcomer comprises a focused portfolio of 11 top US stocks to invest in. CEO Justiné Brophy explains: ‘What you want is an equally weighted core that's going to be there with the best according to sector for the investor.'

Lonwabo Maqubela of Perpetua Investment Managers weighs in on Naspers and Prosus — are they still effective vehicles for Chinese exposure, with potential upside from a narrowing NAV discount? Justiné Brophy, CEO of AnBro Capital Investments, introduces their new Titans ETN on the JSE — a focused portfolio of 11 top US stocks. Andrew Amoils from New World Wealth discusses findings from their 2025 USA Wealth Report, highlighting a 78% rise in US millionaires over the past decade.

This year Google's parent company plans to invest hugely, primarily in AI and cloud infrastructure, reports Old Mutual Wealth research analyst Nadine Chetty-Khan.

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on Sasol's capital markets day, which sent the stock higher, and Renergen's possible buyout. Nadine Chetty-Khan from Old Mutual Wealth talks about Alphabet's AI spending: Is it overdoing it or positioning itself for the long term? Tumelo Mabitsela, CEO of Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science & Technology, on prioritising education spend in Budget 3.0.

Over the years there has been a large change in retirement fund regulation, adding a significant burden to the administration process for smaller businesses – Niki Giles, Prescient Fund Services.

Gary Arnold, CEO of Astral, on the results: Revenue was higher, but cost pressures saw profit fall markedly. Bianca Botes, Citadel Global, on how managing rand volatility could be a competitive advantage. Niki Giles of Prescient Fund Services on umbrella funds and how they can help smaller companies with the complexity of staff retirement needs.

‘I think there's still some legs left to improve margins, especially with the Lafarge businesses that are now starting to gain momentum again': CEO Andries van Heerden.

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks the impact of Moody's downgrade of US debt and how Richemont continues to impress the market. Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden discusses the company's results, which came in below expectations. Heinrich Louw of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr explains the risks directors face when companies fail to pay their taxes.

‘I'm very respectful of the market, but it can be a little irrational in selling things, especially when something seems to have gone up too much in the market's opinion': Nishlen Govender from Citadel.

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak ponders the potential opportunity in select Chinese stocks, especially in light of recent tariff reductions. Citadel's Nishlen Govender weighs in on the state of big tech – highlighting both the challenges and the possible openings for investors. Simon shares his perspective on actively managed certificates (AMCs), and explains why he finds them an intriguing product concept that is well worth exploring further.