EOH profits sink as Stephen van Coller exits the building and high cocoa prices squeezing chocolatiers as cocoa is more expensive than copper as it tops $9,000

The Money Show

Stephen van Coller, the outgoing CEof EOH and Bruce Whitfield delve into the half-year results - the group's revenue declined to R3.1 billion from R3.2 billion during the same period in 2023. EOH has been under Van Coller’s guidance as it worked to repair and restructure its operations following damaging corruption scandals related to public sector contracts.

Bruce Whitfield chats to Casey Sprake, investment analyst at Anchor Capita on cocoa prices surging past $9,000 per ton amid a supply crisis. Ghana's funding challenges worsen as cocoa crops falter. Prices jump 60% due to West African weather and disease. Concerns rise over chocolate costs, with easter treats affected. Despite speculators withdrawing, prices continue to climb, threatening further hikes.

Warren Ingram, co-founder of Galileo Capital and Bruce Whitfield explore the impact on your financial strategy when faced with unforeseen challenges. Is there a juncture where surrender appears unavoidable? Highlighted are several actions to take when your financial plan encounters setbacks.

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