Simon Shares * Massmart (JSE code: MSM) update, retail margins are being squeezed, the exception is clothing retail. * Thungela Resources (JSE code: TGA) very strong trading update. * JSE (JSE code: JSE) results, strong. * Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan and markets don't really care and China will complain - but this is not leading to war. * Uber (NYSE code: UBER) finally hits cash flow positive. * OPEC+ 100,000 b/d output hike, expectations (hopes?) were for 4-5x that and the second smallest increase since 1986. * Earn 11% with Retail Savings Bonds

What's the only thing we control in markets * The price we pay * Everything else is beyond our control * So use your one power carefully

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