Taking stock: Naspers, Prosus, Tencent; Tesla; Montauk; Pick n Pay

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Justin Rowe-Roberts, who covers stocks for BizNews.com, shares his highlights on companies that caught the attention of investors during the week. In this episode, he picks up on Naspers and Tencent - and explains why the two companies have a big role in SA portfolios. SA-born Elon Musk is discussed, with some big investors taking profits by selling Tesla shares. Montauk is making the move off the JSE to the US. Pick n Pay has a new boss, headhunted from a top retailer in Europe - but can he beat the stiff competition in SA? - Jackie Cameron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Jan 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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