Consumer stock results show increasing pressure

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Independent analyst Carmen Mpelwane discusses tough Balwin and Famous Brands results, which saw revenue up but profits down as costs hurt.
Chris Schutte, CEO of Astral Foods, discusses the company's latest results. Profit is roaring back as avian influenza is largely gone.
Bianca Botes, Citadel Global, offers insights on what drives moves in the rand.

21 May 2024 1AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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