Monday, February 19, 2007

JSE races to record close

The JSE raced to a record close on Monday buoyed by stronger metal prices, Asian markets and news that a large portion of a market heavyweight - AngloGold Ashanti - might be bought by Russia's Polyus.

However, the value and the volumes of trades were soft as the US markets were closed for a public holiday.

The all share index closed at its highest ever up 0.42% at 26 623.230.
The all share index touched a trading high of 26,721.590 earlier during the day.

Read more at FIN24.co.za

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