Published: 10 July 2014

The equities market was 1,15 percent weaker bucking gains from the past two days, weighed down by loses from heavyweights Delta and African Sun.

The industrial index lost 2.17 points to close at 186.63 points.

Loses were recorded in beverages giant Delta which went down 5 cents to 125 cents while Masimba retreated 0.30 cents to close at 1.70 cents. African Sun, Powerspeed and Zimplow slipped 0.10 cents each to close at 2.70 cents, 1.6 cents and 8 cents respectively.

On the upside, Seedco which added 0.99 cents to close at 73 cents and Econet which moved up 0.80 cents to settle at 74 cents. NicozDiamond, Old Mutual and ZHL each rose 0.10 cents to close at 1.30 cents, 256.10 cents and 0.90 cents respectively.

Market turnover was much lower than in the past two days at $686 755.

The mining index increased by 1.64 points to close at 56.97 points after Bindura gained 0.20 cents to settle at 4.50 cents. Hwange and Riopzim maintained previous trading levels whilst Falgold was down 0.20 cents at 2 cents.
- BH24

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