On this edition of Stock Picks, Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss analyses Astral, Deree & Co as well as Johnson & Johnson. Stock Watch

Telkom's interim headline earnings per share have grown by almost 47% thanks to lower depreciation charges and growth in core profit. The group has also announced that it is in exclusive negotiations with a consortium to sell its towers business. Business Day TV unpacked the detail of the group's financial and strategy with CEO Sermae Taukobong.

Robert Towell from Sasfin Wealth joins Business Day TV for a broader look at this afternoon's market performance

Tackling your questions tonight is Deryck Janse Van Rensburg from Anchor and Devin Shutte from The Robert Group Stock Watch

Graeme Franck from PSG Wealth Sandton Grayston joins Business Day TV for a broader look at the day's market movers

Netcare has shrugged off challenges resulting from the tough macroeconomic environment. The private healthcare group has delivered on all its operational and strategic targets over the past financial year, resulting in adjusted headline earnings per share jumping 27%. Business Day TV discussed the performance with Group CEO Richard Friedland.

Barloworld has delivered what it calls a pleasing annual performance. The diversified industrial group posted a 5.5% increase in headline earnings per share from continuing operations, citing strategy execution and better-than-expected trading. Business Day TV spoke to Group CEO Dominic Sewela for more detail.

Astral has taken a R2.1 billion hit on the back of costs associated with power cuts, water shortages and the recent avian flu outbreak. As such, profits came under pressure, resulting in the chicken producer reporting its first annual loss in its 23-year history. Business Day TV caught up with company CEO Chris Schutte for further insight on the performance.

PPC has returned to profit. The cement maker has posted headline earnings per share of 26 cents for the half year, from a loss of 5 cents previously. The results follow an improved performance across its markets despite a difficult trading environment. Business Day TV unpacked the results with PPC's CEO Roland van Wijnen.

Herenya Capital founder, Petri Redelinghuys provides technical analysis on FirstRand, Richemont and Alibaba.