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BN Daybreak Thursday 18 Dec: Tshwane releases shocking financials; US Tech stocks hit hard; ChatGPT worth $750bn?

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Seize the day with the freshest news you can use to help you conquer another active business day - from the team at BizNews and our global partners. This episode features an analysis of the Tshwane 2025 financial report released on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service yesterday. Donald Trump takes to the US national airwaves to praise Donald Trump; Institutional cash holdings at a record low (Buffett's is at a record high); hope for Arcelor Mittal and Hulamin shareholders; and more.

17 Dec 2025 11PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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