The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market pulled back in from the record high of Thursday at the close of trading on Friday, even with a 64 percent rise in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a 157 percent rise in value from Thursday and resulted in nine securities trading, similar to trading on Thursday with five rising, three declining and one ending unchanged.
Overall, 596,504 shares were traded for US$35,632 up from 363,879 units at US$13,846 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 66,278 share at US$3,959 compared to 40,431 shares at US$1,538 on Thursday. The month to date average amounts to 59,096 shares at US$4,870 compared with 58,198 units at US$4,984, the previous day. August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index fell 2.91 points to close at 255.47.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.4. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, Margaritaville popped 1.98 cents to 11.49 US cents with traders dealing in only one share, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy advanced 0.01 of a cent in closing at 54.01 US cents with 1,292 units changing hands, Proven Investments rose 0.1 of a cent to end at 14.9 US cents with 15,057 stock units clearing the market. 
Sterling Investments declined 0.12 of a cent and ended at 1.8 US cents after exchanging 40,000 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 9.1 US cents with investors dealing in 6,635 stocks and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.06 of a cent in closing at 1.62 US cents, with 512,247 stock units crossing the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% climbed 31.55 cents to close at US$2.2655 in trading 1,265 units, JMMB Group 6% dropped 7 cents to US$1 and closed after trading 19,991 shares and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share gained 50 cents to end at US$12 with stakeholders exchanging 16 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD Pulled back from record high
Record high for JSE USD stocks
New record high for the JSE USD Market.
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market jumped sharply on Thursday, to close at a record high with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 48 percent, valued 38 percent more than on Wednesday, resulting in the trading of nine securities, compared to seven on Wednesday with prices of two rising, five declining and two ending unchanged.
Overall, 363,879 shares were traded for US$13,846 compared with 246,487 units at US$10,039 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 40,431 units at US$1,538, up from 35,212 shares at US$1,434 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 58,198 shares at US$4,984 compared with 60,736 units at US$5,476 on the previous day. August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 13.81 points to finish at a record close of 258.38.
The JSE USD market ended with an average PE of 9.3. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share gained 0.3 of a cent to end at 7 US cents after a transfer of 70,000 shares, Margaritaville dropped 1.98 cents and ended at 9.51 US cents with 2,512 stocks changing hands, Productive Business Solutions climbed 20.5 cents to close at US$2 as investors traded 515 stocks. 
Proven Investments lost 0.2 cents in closing at 14.8 US cents with an exchange of 17,421 units, Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 9.1 US cents with 108 stocks clearing the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 10 US cents in trading 18 shares and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.01 of a cent to end at 1.68 US cents after 273,196 units passed through the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% declined 0.88 of one cent to US$1.07 in an exchange of 59 stock units and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share dipped 50 cents in closing at US$11.50 while trading 50 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Gains for JSE USD Market
Stocks mostly rallied on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Wednesday resulting from trading in seven securities, compared to eight on Tuesday with five rising, one declining and one ending unchanged with the volume of stocks changing hands declining 82 percent valued 86 percent less than on Tuesday.
A total of 246,487 shares were traded at US$10,039 compared to 1,397,026 units at US$71,601 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 35,212 shares at US$1,434, down from 174,628 units at US$8,950 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 60,736 stock units at US$5,476 compared with 63,926 units at US$5,981 on the previous day. Trading in August averages 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index rallied 4.15 points to conclude trading at 244.57.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.3. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share rallied 1.4 cents to 6.7 US cents, with 84,833 shares changing hands, Proven Investments increased 0.2 of a cent to close at 15 US cents with traders dealing in 2,610 stock units. 
Sterling Investments ended at 1.92 US cents with investors trading in 1,046 units, Sygnus Credit Investments climbed 0.1 of a cent in closing at 9.1 US cents with a transfer of 26,288 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share rose 1.5 cents to end at 10 US cents with 62 stocks crossing the market and Transjamaican Highway gained 0.11 of one cent to close at 1.69 US cents with an exchange of 131,637 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% shed 0.12 of a cent to end at US$1.0788 after trading 11 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Transjamaican hikes JSE USD trading
Transjamaican Highway with 969,738 shares traded, pushed the volume of stocks trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market sharply higher on Tuesday levels as 366 percent more shares were traded with a 51 percent lower value than on Monday and resulted in eight securities being traded, compared to nine on Monday with the price one rising, four declining and three ending unchanged.
Transjamaican Highway
A total of 1,397,026 shares were traded at US$71,601 compared to 299,650 units at US$146,763 on Monday.
Trading averaged 174,628 shares at US$8,950 compared to 33,294 units at US$16,307 on Monday. Trading for the month to date averages 63,926 stock units at US$5,981 compared with 45,476 shares at US$5,486, the previous day. August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index fell 4.39 points to end trading at 240.42.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.9. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share rallied 0.1 of a cent and ended at 5.3 US cents with a transfer of 67,591 shares, Margaritaville ended at 11.49 US cents as investors traded 1,678 stock units, Proven Investments dropped 0.15 of a cent to close at 14.8 US cents in an exchange of 320,429 units, Sterling Investments remained at 1.92 US cents with investors exchanging 407 stock units. 
Sygnus Credit Investments lost 0.09 of a cent to end at 9 US cents in an exchange of 30,671 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share declined 1.5 cents and ended at 8.5 US cents, with 6,399 stock units crossing the market and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.11 of a cent to end at 1.58 US cents with investors trading 969,738 shares.
In the preference section, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share ended at US$12 after 113 stock units passed through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading jumps on the JSE USD Market
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 2.23 points higher to 244.81 at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Monday, following a 51 percent rise in the volume of stocks changing hands, valued 612 percent more than on Friday and resulted in trading of nine securities compared to five on Friday, with six rising and three ending unchanged.
A total of 299,650 shares were exchanged for US$146,763 compared with 198,322 units at US$20,612 on Friday.
Trading on Monday averaged 33,294 shares for US$16,307 compared to 39,664 units at US$4,122 on Friday, with a month to date average of 45,476 stock units at US$5,486 compared to 48,287 units at US$2,989 on the previous trading day. August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share rose 1.2 cents to 5.2 US cents after exchanging 1,889 shares, Margaritaville ended at 11.49 US cents with shareholders swapping 135 stocks, Proven Investments climbed 0.15 of one cent in closing at 14.95 US cents with investors trading 159,347 stocks. 
Sygnus Credit Investments gained 0.09 of a cent to end at 9.09 US cents with 17,623 units being traded, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share rallied 1.5 cents to close at 10 US cents with a transfer of 79 shares and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.01 of a cent to end at 1.69 US cents in an exchange of 59,759 stocks.
In the preference segment, Eppley 6% preference share added 10 cents in closing at US$1.50 after an exchange of 10 stocks, JMMB Group 5.75% remained at US$1.95 trading 60,596 units and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share ended at US$12 with investors dealing in 212 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading climbs on JSE USD Market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Friday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 79 percent valued 94 percent more than on Thursday, resulting in trading in five securities, compared to seven on Thursday with two rising, one declining and two ending unchanged.
A total of 198,322 shares were traded on Friday for US$20,612, up from 110,725 units at US$10,600 on Thursday.
Friday’s trading averaged 39,664 shares at US$4,122 compared to 15,818 units at US$1,514 on Thursday. Trading for the month to date averages 48,287 shares at US$2,989 compared with 49,555 units at US$2,823 on the previous day. Trading in August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 1.66 points to 242.59.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.7 for the USD Market. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share rose 1 cent to close at 4 US cents while exchanging 134,750 shares, Proven Investments ended at 14.8 US cents with an exchange of 2,974 units, 
Sygnus Credit Investments slipped 0.1 of a cent to close at 9 US cents after an exchange of 52,491 stock units and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.02 of a cent to end at 1.68 US cents in an exchange of 3,000 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% remained at US$1.95 with traders dealing in 5,107 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading plunges on JSE USD Market
Trading plunged on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Thursday, with a 90 percent fall in the volume of stocks changing hands, valued 59 percent less than on Wednesday and resulting in trading in seven securities the same as Wednesday and ended with two rising, three declining and two ending unchanged.
A total of 110,725 shares were traded for US$10,600 compared with 1,090,681 units at US$25,542 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 15,818 shares at US$1,514, down from 155,812 units at US$3,649 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 49,555 shares at US$2,823 compared with 58,302 units at US$3,162 on the previous day. August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 1.94 points to 241.16.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.5. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share slipped 1 cent in closing at a 52 weeks’ low of 3 US cents with stakeholders exchanging 2,541 shares, Proven Investments gained 0.1 of a cent to end at 14.8 US cents with an exchange of 3,764 stock units. 
Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 9.1 US cents, with 4,855 units being traded, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share dropped 1.5 cents to 8.5 US cents after one unit was traded and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.06 of a cent to close at 1.66 US cents with traders dealing in 95,789 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% ended at US$1.95 with shareholders swapping 3,714 stocks and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share dipped 30 cents and ended at US$12 with a transfer of 61 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading surges on the JSE USD Market
Trading jumped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Wednesday, with a 458 percent surge in the volume of stocks changing hands, carrying 31 percent more value than on Tuesday and resulting in the trading of seven securities, similar to Tuesday with three rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.
Overall, 1,090,681 shares were traded for US$25,542 compared to 195,527 units at US$19,530 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 155,812 units at US$3,649 versus 27,932 shares at US$2,790 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 58,302 shares at US$3,162 compared with 24,174 units at US$2,992 on the previous day. August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped 3.94 points to 239.33.
PE Ratios, are used in computing appropriate stock values and averages 8.7 for the Junior Market. It is computed based on the last traded price divided by earnings projected by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share ended at 4 US cents after investors ended in trading 124,574 shares, Margaritaville rallied 0.49 of one cent to 11.49 US cents, with just one stock unit crossing the market, 
Proven Investments rose 0.2 of a cent to close at 14.7 US cents with 9,254 stocks crossing the exchange. Sterling Investments gained 0.02 of a cent to end at 1.92 US cents with a transfer of 10,000 units, Sygnus Credit Investments lost 0.88 of one cent in closing at 9.1 US cents in switching ownership of 35,827 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 10 US cents after 14,939 stock units passed through the market and Transjamaican Highway shed 0.09 of a cent to close at 1.6 US cents after an exchange of 896,086 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Fallen JSE USD Market
Trading on the US dollar market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks changing hands just rising above that on Monday with a 35 percent lower value and resulted in seven securities being traded, compared to six on Monday with one rising, one declining and five ending unchanged.
Overall, 195,527 shares were traded for US$19,530 compared to 193,702 units at US$30,250 on Monday.
Trading on Tuesday averaged 27,932 shares at US$2,790 compared to 32,284 units at US$5,042 on Monday, with a month to date average of 24,174 shares at US$2,992 compared with 22,150 units at US$3,100 on the previous day. August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index skidded 2.20 points to 243.26.
PE Ratios are tools used in computing appropriate stock values, with an average of 8.8 for the JSE USD Market. The PE ratios for the market are computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 4 US cents, with 42,000 shares crossing the market, 
MPC Caribbean Clean Energy ended at 54 US cents with 901 stocks changing hands, Proven Investments ended at 14.5 US cents after 107,839 shares were traded, Sterling Investments ended at 1.9 US cents in trading 1,048 units. Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.78 of one cent to close at 9.98 US cents with stakeholders trading 11,950 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 10 US cents with 199 shares changing hands and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.05 of a cent to end at 1.69 US cents, with 31,590 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Stocks head higher on the JSE USD Market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Monday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 106 percent valued 201 percent more than on Friday, resulting in trading in six securities, compared to seven on Friday, with two rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.
A total of 193,702 shares were exchanged for US$30,250 up from 94,250 units at US$10,054 on Friday.
Trading averaged 32,284 shares for US$5,042 compared with 13,464 units at US$1,436 on Friday, with a month to date average of 22,150 shares at US$3,100 compared with August with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 0.32 points to 245.46.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.7. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, Margaritaville declined 0.5 of one cent to close at 11 US cents, after 604 shares were traded, Proven Investments skidded 0.45 of one cent and ended at 14.5 US cents, with 15,500 units changing hands, Sygnus Credit Investments ended trading in 21,084 stocks at 9.2 US cents, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 10 US cents after 2,520 stocks crossed the market and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.01 of a cent to 1.74 US cents as investors exchanged 142,117 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% popped 5 cents to US$1.95 with a transfer of 11,877 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.