On the other hand... am I a worry-wart who is concerned about rumours by longships who may be a pumper & dumper?
* I was worried about KQ but after looking at info (on the website) in detail,it is not as bad as the Kenyan media made it out to be. KQ share price has recovered nicely & is higher than BEFORE the announcement. KQ made a commendable 'operating profit' before the hedging charge.
** A little additional research into KQ made me realize that they are in a (relatively) much stronger position vs other African airlines. Even perennial threat Emirates has backed down since travel to Dubai has dropped. Ugandan airlines are shutting down & the Nairobi-Entebbe route is 'safer' for KQ.
*** Back to Olympia. I have no idea how S.Africa is doing but the housing market has seen a downturn all over the world esp the higher-end market that Plush & Natwood serves. On the other hand,there is the PVC tile market that caters for the lower-middle class & commercial spaces that might have seen an upturn as the GoSA pushes housing.
**** Listen to the rumours but try to see if there is more than mere rumours.
Greedy when others are fearful,Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase WB
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett