The JSE all share started the week on a flat note in thin trade, as UK and US markets were closed for public holidays. This led volumes to fall sharply on the day, barely rising to R6bn at the close, as liquidity dried up. The all share closed 0.10% lower at 53,944.20 points and the blue-chip top 40 index was unchanged at 47,533.50 points. The gold index shed 1.37% and banks were 0.82% lower. Financials shed 0.62% and property ended the day 0.75% lower. Resources climbed 0.70% and food and drug retailers added 0.58%. Anglo American added 2.02% to R177.29 while ArcelorMittal gained 3.64% to R7.98. Remgro shed 1.68% to R221.67. Sibanye ended the day 3.94% lower at R16.82. Standard Bank dropped 0.89% to R151.99 and FirstRand 0.84% to R50.67. Financial services provider Sanlam was down 1.27% to R69.40. Retailer Woolworths shed 1.06% to R66.50, while Mr Price was 0.89% lower at R146.19. Telkom dropped 1.08% to R75.33. Famous Brands gained 1.91% to R127.90 after earlier informing sharehol...
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