With a new calendar on the wall, there's a lot to consider this year. The world doesn’t behave the same way that our calendars do, with the themes and risks of 2025 bleeding into 2026.

Aside from the obvious (like AI), what can we learn from some of the best-performing sectors in the final quarter of 2025 and over the past 12 months? What regional outlooks are relevant? And perhaps most importantly for most Magic Markets listeners, what does this mean for the rand and the potential for SA Inc. stocks to have a strong year?

It’s time for a new year in the markets and the implementation of strategies to create wealth. Welcome back to Magic Markets and thanks for being here with us!

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In the final Magic Markets show of 2025, we looked back on a watershed year for geopolitics and the technology sector. With Moe focusing on the macro story and the performance of the various global asset classes, our resident ghost took a bottom-up approach and highlighted the performance of certain stocks in the portfolio.

From US banks through to energy counters and FMCG stocks that threw us a lemon (ahem), there’s much to reflect on. Join us as we bid goodbye to a wild year in the markets and prepare for 2026.

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With news breaking of Netflix joining the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery and looking to potentially make a huge cash offer to get their hands on the studios, this was a good opportunity to look back at the streaming wars that we've recently covered. It also gave us the perfect opportunity to discuss general M&A concepts, especially the risks that come with the opportunities.

This is topical given our work in Magic Markets Premium this week where we focused on Dick's Sporting Goods now that the Foot Locker deal has closed.

M&A always captures the imagination of investors, but caution is warranted.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Please speak to your personal financial advisor.