The JSE was flat in noon trade on Tuesday with light selling ahead of United States inflation data due in the afternoon, while European Union markets took a dip in early trade. By noon, the all-share index was flat (-0,04%). Resources fell 0,38%. The platinum and gold mining indices dipped 0,57% and 1,16% respectively.

The JSE remained firm at midday on Friday buoyed by gains in resource stocks while most players stayed on the sidelines ahead of the United States jobs data. At 12pm, the all-share index was up 1,04% thanks to a 2,29% solid gain in resources. The platinum-mining index was up 1,45% but the gold-mining index lost 0,22%.

The JSE was higher at noon on Friday as miners gained on the back of higher commodity prices, but overall trading was cautious ahead of United States economic data this afternoon, dealers said. At 12pm, the all-share index was up 0,61%. Resources gained 0,38%, the gold- and platinum-mining indices picked up 1,75% and 1,71% respectively.

Shares in integrated media group Primedia jumped more than 5% in mid-morning session on Thursday following a buyout offer. At 10:01am, Primedia's N shares were up 5,30%, or R1,25, to R24,85 and Primedia's ordinary shares soared 5,77%, or R1,40, to R25,65.

Massmart's shareholders have accepted a takeover by US group Wal-Mart, setting up the world's largest retailer for a potential battle with unions.

Walmart's SA unit Massmart is ready to push down prices and sacrifice margins in pursuit of a bigger market share, its CEO has said.

Tens of thousands of workers ended a two-week pay strike in the South African steel and engineering sector on Sunday.

The JSE was flat in noon trade on Tuesday with light selling ahead of United States inflation data due in the afternoon, while European Union markets took a dip in early trade. By noon, the all-share index was flat (-0,04%). Resources fell 0,38%. The platinum and gold mining indices dipped 0,57% and 1,16% respectively.