The JSE continued its journey into uncharted territory on Tuesday, with heavyweight resources stocks in demand ahead of the release of Anglo American’s results on Wednesday morning. Market sentiment remained very positive, making for widespread gains.

The JSE remained in positive territory just before midday on Thursday, but had come off a bit after reaching yet another high earlier in the session. Dealers said that futures activity was dominating trade, with world markets the catalyst for Thursday’s initial push onwards.

The JSE was a touch firmer in noon trade on Tuesday, buoyed by futures-related buying, dealers said. The gains came despite a weaker Dow overnight and a poor performance by the Hang Seng. By 12.04pm, the all-share and all-share industrial indices added 0,13% and 0,12% respectively.

The JSE was in positive territory just before midday on Monday, assisted by a weaker rand. The gains came despite weaker world markets. By 11.52am, the all-share index added 0,48%. Resources rallied 1,14%, the platinum-mining index jumped 1,85% and the gold-mining index climbed 0,38%.

After losing ground over the previous two days, the JSE bounced into the black on Friday, with higher commodity prices boosting resources stocks. Positive European markets were also helping. By 11.55am, the all-share index added 0,56%. Resources rose 0,93% and the gold-mining index jumped 2,34%.

The JSE was in negative territory in noon trade on Thursday after lack of inspiration from offshore and softer commodity prices acted in concert to take the stocks lower. However, retailer Edcon rocketed to a record high on news of an offer for the company.

After losing ground over the prior two trading days, the JSE was in positive territory in noon trade on Tuesday as higher commodity prices boosted resources stocks. However, gains were widespread, underpinned by firmer world markets. By 11.58am, the all-share index added 0,59%.

The JSE was firmer in noon trade on Wednesday lifted by gold and platinum stocks. Gold Fields dominated trade following its announcement before the opening that it had placed 79-million new shares. By 12.02pm, the all-share index was up 0,14% at 25 517,650. It touched a record high of 25 654,051 in early trade.

The JSE was weaker in noon trade on Friday, dragged down by weaker world markets and lower commodity prices. Losses were pared by a weaker rand, however. By 11.52am, the all share index shed 0,37%. The financial and banks indices fell 0,25% and 0,38% respectively.

The JSE was marginally weaker in noon trade on Thursday, led down by Gold Fields which released disappointing results earlier in the session. On the whole, the market was directionless and order driven. By 12:08, the all share index eased 0,09% to 25 420,290 although it touched a fresh record high of 25 493,52 in opening trade.