Highlights of the day: 19 October

FinMeUp highlights of the day

South Africa

SA inflation

• South Africa inflation eases slightly from 7.6% to 7.5% versus an expected 7.5%.

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited- Acquisition of shares

• Impala has acquired a further 78 253 Royal Bafokeng shares and now holds approximately 40.49% of the Royal Bafokeng Shares in issue.

Massmart Holdings Limited

• Morgan Stanley has purchased Massmart shares and now holds 5.29% of the total issued ordinary shares of Massmart.

The U.S.

Electronic Arts

• Electron Arts have confirmed that the next major entry in the Sims franchise is currently in the works. 
• The company announced Project Rene, described as the next generation The Sims game and creative platform.

Taco Bell

• Taco Bell opened its first fast EV charging station/restaurant today.

ASML Holding results

• GAAP EPS of 4.29.
• Revenue of 5.8B beating expectations of 5.39B.
• Gross margin of 51.8%.

Cannabis

• Cannabis is going on sale at U.S. gas stations as a global first.