[TOP STORY] AI has really arrived on the business scene

‘The working class are people earning between R8 000 and R22 000, where we've got about 14.8 million people’ – Motlatsi Mkalala from Standard Bank.

RMB’s Matete Thulare unpacks Motus results as car sales stall and second-hand purchases rise. Standard Bank’s Motlatsi Mkalala explores the growing spending power of the working class despite ongoing challenges. Plus, Simon on why the same investment strategy yields different stocks over time.

My thinking is when this year is said and done we'll probably have growth in plans passed and eventually building completions too, with a mild lag of five to 10% – John Loos, FNB.

Shaun Dendere from Trive Investments SA unpacks Nepi Rockcastle and AECI’s results, while Bidcorp CFO David Cleasby discusses half-year earnings amid China’s struggles and strong emerging market performance. Plus, FNB’s John Loos on whether residential building data finally signals stabilisation.

‘If we don't tackle this problem now it's only going to get worse. We don't have any good choices at the moment – but at least we still have choices’: Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth.