Published: 25 June 2014

The equities market retreated 0.38 percent as eight counters traded in the red, bringing the industrial index down to close at 189.59 points.

SeedCo lost a cent to trade at 70 cents while Padenga eased 0.90 cents to close at 8 cents. First Mutual went down 0.80 cents to close at 5.70 cents and Cottco shed 0.15 cents to 0.8 cents. Tea producer Ariston and Meikles slipped 0.10 cents to close at 0.70 cents and 21.90 cents respectively.

Eight counters also traded positively.

The losses were partially offset by gains in Cafca which added 3 cents to 30 cents while Colcom and NMB both traded a cent higher at 22 cents and 4.50 cents respectively. TA Holdings was up 0.74 cents to close at 7 cents.

The mining index was flat at 61.32 points as Bindura, Falgold, Hwange and Riozim maintained previous trading levels.
- BH24

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