US Inflation:

Core Inflation: Came in at 3.4%, lower than the expected 3.5% and previous 3.6%.
Impact: Positive market reaction, with US Treasuries under pressure, Rand strengthening, and Dollar weakening.
FOMC Outlook: Potential rate cuts anticipated towards the end of the year, possibly in November and December.

Company Results:

SPAR:
Performance: Results were as expected, market responded positively.
Issues: Challenges in Switzerland, discontinued operations in Poland, and ongoing SAP implementation issues.

Foschini Group:
Performance: Strong results, market reacted favorably.
Highlights: Good performance in their online platform Bash and general improvement across brands.
Foschini Group and Clothing Retailers: Potential growth areas and resistance levels in stock prices.

Interesting Stock:
Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL):
Sector: Battery technology for EVs and corporate solutions.
Market Performance: Positive analyst ratings, promising future prospects.

Renergen:
Helium Production: Helium is flowing, but further testing is required.
Challenges: Significant delays and ongoing testing phases, but progress is being made.

Santova:
Stock Movement: Changes in buyer and seller dynamics impacting stock price.
Insights: Importance of identifying market movers in stock trading.

Political Developments:
Coalition Talks: Ongoing with potential for an ANC, DA, IFP coalition.
Rand Performance: Strengthening in response to political stability and positive US inflation data.
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