Retailer Mr Price

The JSE was flat at midday on Thursday, as players sat on the sidelines awaiting the result of the futures close-out, which was due to start at midday. By 11.59am, the all-share index edged up 0,26%. The gold mining index climbed 2,19% and banks were 1,09% higher. Resources perked up 0,28% and the platinum mining index rose 0,68%.