Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a sharp rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in the prices of 47 shares rising, 31 declining and 38 remaining firm and ending with a rise in the Main Market major indices and the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market declining.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,293.20 points to conclude trading at 384,974.18, the JSE Main Index advanced 1,535.63 points to 333,759.82, the Junior Market Index rose 18.41 points to end at 3,694.58 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 1.06 points to 238.42.
At the close, 44,212,615 shares were exchanged in all markets, up from just 17,532,335 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $119.46 million, down from $175.73 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 80,626 shares for US$9,893 compared to 153,983 units at US$11,863 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.39 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 2.19 million stocks and Sterling Investments with 1.78 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Lasco Financial led with 11.97 million shares followed by GWest Corporation with 11.31 million stocks and Limners and Bards with 3.80 million units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 earnings and 20 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and is grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure to assess stock values. 
The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 2,385.05 points to wrap up trading at 344,059.40, while the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 3,085.68 points to 383,680.98, the JSE Main Index jumped 2,484.38 points in ending trading at 332,224.19, the Junior Market Index eked out a misery gain to remain in positive territory with a rise of just 1.29 points to 3,676.17 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 4.12 points to 239.48.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 on 2024-25 earnings and 20 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, and thus allows for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 1,204.61 points to wrap up trading at 341,674.35, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 2,080.97 points to 380,595.30, the JSE Main Index lost 1,376.79 points to finish trading at 329,739.81, the Junior Market Index climbed 15.63 points to close at 3,674.88 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.29 points to end at 235.36.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 earnings and 20.2 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, helping to facilitate easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,769.39 points to 342,878.96, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 2,510.01 points to settle at 382,676.27, the JSE Main Index lost 2,603.40 points to wrap up trading at 331,116.60, the Junior Market Index shed 39.03 points to 3,659.25 and the JSE USD Market Index inched 0.12 points higher to 233.07.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 on 2024-25 earnings and 20 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,749.51 points to wrap up trading at 345,648.35, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased by 2,396.34 points to finish at 385,186.28, the JSE Main Index gained 1,694.68 points to 333,720.00, the Junior Market Index rallied 17.98 points to end at 3,698.28 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.85 points to 232.95.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14 on 2024 earnings and 20.6 based on 2023-23 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company 
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 703.68 points to 343,898.84, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 109.32 points to 382,789.94, the JSE Main Index fell 742.17 points to conclude trading at 332,025.32, the Junior Market Index advanced a mere 0.85 points to 3,680.30 and the JSE USD Market Index inched 0.11 points higher to 234.80.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2025-26 earnings and 20.3 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 1,050.61 points to 344,602.52, while the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,392.44 points to 382,899.26, the JSE Main Index fell 1,037.13 points to 332,767.49, the Junior Market Index lost 8.21 points to close at 3,679.45 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 1.67 points to finish at 234.69.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2025-26 earnings and 20.7 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 655.63 points to wrap up trading at 345,653.13, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,216.87 points to close at 384,291.70, while the JSE Main Index increased 893.50 points to 333,804.62, the Junior Market Index slipped 27.73 points to close at 3,687.66 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 2.68 points to settle at 233.02.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share skidded $3.37 to $19 and 138 Student Living preferred share fell $2.75 to $225.25.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,738.74 points to close at 344,997.50, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 5,392.63 points to wrap up trading at 383,074.83, the JSE Main Index dived 3,890.22 points to settle at 332,911.12, the Junior Market Index lost 2.59 points to close at 3,715.39 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 1.10 points to wrap-up trading at 235.70.
In Junior Market trading, Lasco Financial led with 1.58 million shares followed by Everything Fresh with 1.42 million stocks and Kintyre Holdings with 1.16 million units.
This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure to assess stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 468.01 points to 348,736.24, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,538.96 points to close trading at 388,467.46, the JSE Main Index rose 674.92 points to 336,801.34, the Junior Market Index lost 24.74 points to end the day at 3,717.98, and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 17.72 points to settle at 234.60, with Carreras aiding the movement in the Main market in closing ay a 52 weeks’ high of $14.48.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.1 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.7 based on 2023-4 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one time income or expense.
The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.