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/ 5 September 2008
SA stocks extended losses on Friday, falling by 1,3% at noon in line with overseas markets amid signs of a global economic slowdown, traders said.
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/ 4 September 2008
South African stocks rose at midday on Thursday as investors chased after bargains following recent sharp losses, traders said.
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/ 1 September 2008
South African stocks extended losses at noon on Monday, weighed by weak sentiment in European markets.
South African stocks remained modestly lower at noon on Monday in a light-volume session as most traders remained on the sidelines.
The JSE remained softer at midday on Friday pressured by miners on falling commodity prices, but banks and financials capped further losses.
The JSE pushed higher at midday on Wednesday, paced by gold miners on a rebound in the bullion price as the dollar’s rally stalls.
Prices of bandwidth are set to fall more rapidly in the future as submarine and terrestrial fibre-optic cable developments gain momentum.
The JSE was higher at noon on Thursday, erasing earlier losses induced by profit-taking as firmer overseas markets stimulated a fresh round of buying.
The JSE pulled back from earlier highs at midday on Wednesday, but remained well in the black with platinum shares in charge of the winners’ board.
The JSE remained well in the black at noon on Wednesday, inspired by gains in overseas markets, with losses restricted to the gold-mining sector.