LascoMan dominant again

Trading in the Junior Market closed trading for the week with 2,411,982 units valued at $2,548,462 as Lasco Manufacturing dominated trading in this market for the second day running, with 2,151,551 shares valued at $2.2 million. The JSE Junior Market Index rose 1.51 points to close at 687.00. Only 5 securities traded, with the price advancing and 2 declining.
At the close of the market, there were 3 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 3 stocks with offers that were lower. The junior market continues to be weak with 7 securities closing with no bids to buy. There were 4 securities that had no stocks being offered for sale.
The active stocks during trading are, Lasco Financial with 123,236 shares, with the price rising 1 cent to 95 cents, Lasco Manufacturing finishing trading with 2,151,551 units, and put on 3 cents, to $1.05. Cargo Handlers ended with 2,150 units, as the price slipped 80 cents, to $14.20, after rising on Thursday to $15 on small volume, and General Accident finished with 50,400 shares with a loss of 8 cents to $1.50.