The JSE all share closed weaker on Thursday as property stocks dragged the market down for a second consecutive day.After opening sharply weaker, property stocks recovered at midday, before drifting lower again toward the close. Little clarity has emerged about a negative research report on some companies within the sector, apparently set to be released by Viceroy Research.Market commentators said companies in the Resilient stable were to be called out on their financials, in a similar scenario to what happened with Steinhoff.Viceroy confirmed in a tweet dated December 29 that it would release a report on a "South African name". It would not disclose any "fuller details" on the company until publication.The all share closed 0.62% lower at 59,606 points and the blue-chip top 40 shed 0.65%. Property was down 2.18%, banks 2.07%, general retailers 1.64%, financials 1.48%, food and drug retailers 1.45% and industrials 0.77%. The gold index rose 0.92% and resources 0.75%.Steinhoff slumped...
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