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Market Watcher: Don’t invest for vibes

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Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments discusses the rand’s recent resilience and ratings updates from S&P and Moody’s, and whether it could strengthen below R16/$. She also looks at the rise in industrial stocks, led by Naspers and Prosus, the US market’s AI-driven rally, and warns against investing in AI-themed stocks without proper due diligence.

2 Jun 1PM English South Africa Business · News

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