The JSE was weaker just before noon on Thursday as players took profits following the bourse’s rally over the prior two days, which took it to a record high. The weakness was in line with the trend on world markets. By 11.57am, the all share index lost 0,32%. Financials and resources fell 0,52% and 0,55% respectively, while the banks index was 0,5% lower.

The JSE rallied to a record high on Wednesday morning as the aggressive buying that started on Tuesday continued. The strength came against the backdrop of positive global markets. By 11.57am, the all-share index was up 0,48% at 15 921,15 after earlier touching a highest-to-date 15 968,41.

The JSE was firmer at midday on Tuesday, boosted by futures-related buying ahead of the closeout next week. A slightly weaker rand also contributed to the strength, dealers said. By noon, the all share and all share industrial indices added 0,81% and 0,77% respectively.

The JSE was weaker just before midday on Monday, dragged down by a weaker rand and profit-taking following last week’s rally. A number of heavyweight stocks going ex-dividend exacerbated the negativity in a market that was quiet due to the Labour Day holiday in the United States.

The JSE Securities Exchange’s (JSE) equity market had not resumed trade at noon on Friday after trade was halted about half an hour earlier. JSE deputy CEO Nicky Newton-King said trade was suspended after the JSE became aware that many of its members were receiving delayed messages.

The JSE was roaring ahead just before noon on Thursday, taking its cue from stronger world markets. Petrochemicals group Sasol led the way as concerns about the affect of Hurricane Katrina continued to affect sentiment. By 11.56am, the all share index added 1,47%. Industrials and financials firmed 1,38% and 1,3% respectively, while the banks index was 1,88% in the black.

The JSE Securities Exchange (JSE) was weaker just before midday on Monday as concerns about the effect of the record high oil price on global growth knocked world markets. Volumes were light due to the bank holiday in the United Kingdom. By 11.53am, the all-share and all-share industrial indices shed 0,51% and 0,44% respectively.

The JSE was weaker in noon trade on Wednesday on the back of negative global sentiment. Heavy losses in resources, following BHP Billiton’s results released before the opening, exacerbated the bourse’s fall. By 12.15pm, the all share index shed 1,19%. Resources retreated 2,21%, while the gold and platinum mining indices surrendered 0,48% and 0,93% respectively.

The JSE Securities Exchange (JSE) was weaker in noon trade on Tuesday, dragged down by a stronger rand. However, dealers said that some strength could possibly be seen later in the day after the market digested better-than-expected gross domestic product data released on Tuesday morning.