BN Daybreak Wed 21 Jan: Trump rattles markets, gold at $4 800; Mantashe sparks BEE row; How spite created Buffett empire

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In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg breaks down the context you need to win the day:

Markets in Turmoil: US tech stocks take a hit with Nvidia and Tesla down 4%, while Gold roars to a fresh record of over $4,800/oz.

Trump vs. The World: Investor sentiment sours as Donald Trump’s latest moves regarding Greenland and NATO spark fears of a trade war.

Netflix Plunge: Shares drop another 5% as investors continue to reject the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition plan.

Prosus at Davos: CEO Fabricio Bloisi speaks from the World Economic Forum on the future of the tech giant.

The BEE Debate: NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus issues a blistering response to Minister Gwede Mantashe’s claim that white South Africans hate BEE due to "white supremacy".

JSE Movers: Gold shares soar, Sasol breaks its slide, recovering to over R100/share, while Orion bounces back 7%.

Business History: The fascinating story of how Warren Buffett bought Berkshire Hathaway not for love of the business, but out of pure spite over a 12-cent dispute.

Get the full context at BizNews.com
20 Jan 7PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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