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BizNews Briefing - Bitcoin flirts with $100k; current NHI plan will break South Africa

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U.S. markets surged as President-elect Trump named hedge fund manager Scott Besant for Treasury Secretary, with the Dow hitting record highs and Bitcoin nearing $100,000. Locally, gold stocks tumbled, dragging the JSE Top 40 down 1%, while Netcare posted resilient results despite market backlash. Catch CEO insights from VALR, Netcare, and more on BizNews TV tonight.
25 Nov 2024 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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