Author: Don Mabona
An option is a type of legal contract that gives the holder a right, but not an obligation, to carry out a certain pre-determined transaction with their counterpart at a pre-determined date or dates. Options belong to the group derivatives since they are based on an underlying asset. Example: A stock option gives the holder a right to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a certain number of shares for a pre-determined price. The options contract Examples of information that should be answered by the options contract: Is this a put option (right to sell) or a call option…
2021 didn’t get off to a good start for South African businesses. With months of lock-downs behind us and no foreseeable end to the restrictions for some time to come, business is taking a knock. While the pandemic poses a severe risk to the economy, there’s a far more urgent threat. In March of 2021, the embattled CEO of Eskom, Andre de Ruyter, said that load shedding would remain in effect for the next five years. This leaves businesses asking how they’re supposed to manage their operations with regular power cuts effectively. In this article, we’ll look at one potential…
Betting is one of the leisure activities that happen to be ancient. In the past, punters had to go to betting shops to place their bets. This is no longer necessary in the current decade since one can place their bet remotely through an online platform. Online betting came to life as a result of the ever-evolving technology. The betting industry had to evolve to keep up with the current trends to ensure the industry’s survival. With the sprouting of online betting came the famous debate whether online betting is better than offline betting. Of course, each form of betting…
Betway is one of the most popular betting sites or online casinos in the world. The company has been in the gambling market for more than ten years. While the company has seen a lot of success over recent years, its start in the market was not smooth. During its first years, the company suffered some significant losses due to issues like bad management and lack of solidified processes. These issues led to a lot of complaints from clients and negative reviews. However, the company has been able to beat its rocky start and become one of the world’s most…
South African online casino players will be happy to learn that they now have a new source for reliable and current information. The recently launched SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za has already created a buzz among local players, with more and more bookmarking this site for the latest news and info about the ever-changing South African online gambling industry. SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za features comprehensive reviews of every online casino in South Africa, as well as exclusive free online casino no deposit bonus negotiated especially for their visitors. The new South African Casino portal is managed by Michelle Williams, an industry veteran with more than 18 years…
Playtech, the world’s largest supplier of casino games and software, has had a good year on the stock market. In early April 2020, Playtech shares cost around £177 (approx. R3600). A year later, they are trading on the LSE at £444 per share. While it’s not quite Tesla levels of growth, it’s still an impressive set of gains for anyone investing in the online casino software developer. A similar story of stock rises can be seen with Playtech’s rivals, with NetEnt and IGT both seeing their share price more than double over the last year. There are various reasons for…
Skillz (SKLZ stock) was among the high-flying SPAC stocks in 2020. However, since their merger’s completion, their stock has been nearly 40% below its recent highs. As such, its current price is a good entry point for investors, as the company seems to have the potential to revolutionize video gaming apps' monetization. The company’s stock rose to about four times with Cathie Wood’s endorsement, only to start dropping recently. Fortunately, the long-term bull on their stock remains intact. That shows the company’s future is still intact despite the current volatility. SKLZ Stock and Gaming Skillz was created as a software…
Learning about CBD oil is definitely not easy. There is just so much information out there that you sometimes need to even triple-check in order to ensure that you are getting objective facts instead of someone’s subjective and emotionally coloured opinions. Yet, the truth is that there really are a lot of great sources where you can get your information and learn everything you need about this particular product before deciding to buy it. If simply learning about this product is a difficult task, could you just imagine how difficult it can actually be to buy your CBD oil? You…
A Startup is something that has become the new normal work-life these days. There is a lot of and making your mark on the market can get a little difficult. During such scenarios, there comes the question that “What should one do to improve the valuation of one’s start-up?” If you too are caught up with the same worry, you have come to the right spot. Here you will be finding three of the best ways that can help you improve the valuation of your start-up at a fast pace and be a great support to you. Focus on and…
The coming business year looks diverse in comparison to the last few quarters. With things turned on their head in terms of the world economy, we thought it high time we researched the best business ideas to place your money into, in 2021. The Top 7 Business Ideas in Cape Town We won’t spend time speculating, we’ll just jump straight in. 1 – Start a Tender Business This year, Cape Town tenders seem to be the next big thing. Bidding on contracts from the public and private sector allows you to earn in the process. If you can do it…