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/ 9 November 2004
The JSE Securities Exchange (JSE) soared to fresh highs on Tuesday, mainly on the back of the weaker rand. About 10 minutes after the opening bell, the all-share index surged more than 100 points, surpassing its previous record high reached on October 8 2004 of 12187,18 points.
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/ 28 October 2004
The JSE Securities Exchange (JSE) was slightly firmer at midday on Thursday, but gains were being capped by weakness in gold-mining and resources stocks. By midday, the all-share index was up 0,33% and the industrial index added 0,83%. Financials were up 1,06% and banks jumped 1,73%.
After touching a fresh all time high during Monday morning’s session, the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa remained strong, but off its highs by midday. Dealers said most of the major indices were strong, with the exception of gold and resources, which were both in the red. Several companies’ share prices reached all time or long term highs.
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/ 16 September 2004
The JSE Securities Exchange (JSE) was firm at midday on Thursday ahead of the futures close-out at 2pm. Many players were away for the Rosh Hashanah religious holiday, but volumes — at just less than R1-billion so far — were described as "decent" ahead of the close-out.
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/ 1 September 2004
The Airports Company South Africa has earmarked a further R3,58-billion for investment in infrastructure upgrades over the next five years. Projects will include measures to increase capacity and efficiencies at all airports, including the domestic airports in Kimberley, Bloemfontein and East London, the company said on Tuesday.
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/ 1 September 2004
The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has expressed an interest in participating in the privatisation of India’s two largest airports and the board is studying the details of the project, Acsa MD Monhla Hlahla said on Wednesday. Hlahla said the project is still in its early stages.
The JSE Securities Exchange (JSE) was off its best levels by midday on Tuesday, with players keeping a firm watch on the rand. By midday the all-share index was up 0,33%. Industrials and financials firmed 0,38% and 0,48% respectively, while the banks index was 0,27% better.
The JSE came off its lows by midday on Wednesday in what dealers described as a dull market charecterised by thin volumes. By midday the all share index was flat, while industrials lifted slightly. Resources dropped 0,51%, but the other indices managed small gains.
The JSE Securities Exchange South Africa (JSE) remained fairly firm at midday on Tuesday in thin holiday-affected trade. Many players are away this week for Pesach and ahead of the Easter long weekend. Moreover, volumes next week will not be much better.
After opening sharply weaker on the back of world markets, the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa (JSE) was in the black in noon trade on Friday as bargain hunters sought out resources stocks, which were looking cheap after six days of losses. Financials and industrials remained in the red, however.