The JSE edged into the red by noon on Tuesday with profit taking and worse-than-expected local GDP data weighing on the bourse, a local trader said.

SA stocks remained in the red by noon on Thursday as investors took profits after US retail sales sparked a sell off in international markets.

The JSE extended gains by noon on Thursday supported by resource counters in what a trader said was a session of catch-up.

South African stocks extended gains by noon on Monday, taking direction from steady European markets as well as firm metal counters.

SA stocks continued to rally and were 639 points firmer by noon on Thursday, with strong mining counters continuing to provide steady support.

The JSE fell into negative territory by noon on Tuesday, moving in line with frail European markets in what a trader said was profit taking.

The JSE was flat by noon on Monday weighed by softer resources which came under pressure from the stronger local currency.

Resources and banks led the downside as the JSE sank into the red by noon on Thursday, moving in line with frail European markets.

Resources led the downside as the JSE fell deep into the red by noon on Monday, moving in line with weak international markets.