Wigton & Sagicor Select push Main Market trading


Wigton Energy and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund captured more than half of stock traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Friday resulting in a 280 percent jump in the volume of stocks changing hands with a value 980 percent more than on Thursday and ending with an exchange of 58 securities, the same as Thursday, with prices of 19 rising, 25 declining and 14 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 30,419,280 shares trading for $401,684,771 up from just 7,996,027 stock units at $37,197,500 on Thursday. Trading ended with an average of 524,470 shares at $6,925,599 compared to 137,863 stock units at $641,336 on Thursday and for the month to date, an average of 886,118 units at $7,385,534 down from 925,398 shares at $7,435,489 on the prior day and November that ended with an average of 286,669 stock units at $2,555,172.
Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund the lead trade, accounted for 8.53 million shares, 28 percent of total volume and just below, Wigton Energy with 8.27 million stock units for 27.2 percent of the day’s trade, Transjamaican Highway was next with 4.65 million units for 15.3 percent market share, GraceKennedy with 3.05 million shares for 10 percent of trading, Lasco Manufacturing chipped in with 1.13 million stocks for 3.7 percent market share and Jamaica Broilers with 1.11 million units for 3.6 percent of total volume.
The All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,830.32 points to end at 370,401.03, the JSE Main Index shed 996.12 points to close at 322,011.90 and the JSE Financial Index dipped 0.84 points to cease trading at 65.71. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 13 stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.2. The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden climbed $3.39 to close at $34.34 after an exchange of 42,294 stock units, Caribbean Cement lost $1.40 to settle at $76.57 with 202,662 shares exchanging hands, Caribbean Producers increased 45 cents to $8.45 as investors exchanged 153,531 units. Carreras dipped 52 cents to end at $12.45 with 50,379 stocks crossing the market, Eppley popped $2.34 and ended at $32.84 after an exchange of 3,411 units, Margaritaville rallied $1.47 to finish at $11.97 with investors swapping 850 stocks. Massy Holdings rose 99 cents to end at $81 with an exchange of 2,554 shares, Mayberry Group sank 49 cents to close at $7.51 with 21,024 stock units crossing the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy shed $4.38 to finish at $70 in an exchange of 10 shares. Pan Jamaica declined $2.98 and ended at $48.02 with traders dealing in 1,910 stocks, Proven Investments advanced $2.36 to end at $19.46 with 7,379 units switching owners, Scotia Group fell $1.13 to close at $52 with investors dealing in 910,024 stock units ahead of the group releasing full year’s results with EPS of $6.48, up a respectable 17 percent from $5.54 in 2023 and in line with ICInsider.com forecast of $6.50 and Supreme Ventures gained 45 cents to $22.50 clearing the market with 86,394 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Juniors up Main Market down


Trading climbed sharply Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the value and volume of stocks exchanged over Thursday, resulting in the Main Market major indices declining, the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market slipping modestly. At the close of the market, the prices of 43 shares rose, 44 declined and 20 remained firm.

At the end of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 913.83 points to 334,405.35, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 1,830.32 points to end at 370,401.03, the JSE Main Index fell 996.12 points to close at 322,011.90, the Junior Market Index gained just 5.41 points to end the day at 3,691.77 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.09 points to finish at 228.44.
At the close, 35,576,411 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 13,725,384 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $412.87 million, up from $43.03 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 99,769 shares for US$4,828 down from 786,467 units at US$21,436 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund led trading with 8.53 million stocks followed by Wigton Energy with 8.27 million shares and Transjamaican Highway with 4.65 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Derrimon Trading led with 826,221 stocks followed by Kintyre Holdings with 634,117 shares and Fosrich with 630,700 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.5 based on 2023-24 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 2023 and the 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding  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 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.

JSE Main Market to post gains in 2024


Stocks put in a B showing with the main indices surging sharply higher on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Thursday, with recent movements putting it on track to end the year with gains. The move higher follows an 18 percent drop in the volume of stocks changing hands and a 35 percent lower value than on Wednesday, resulting from trading in 58 securities, a fall from 60 on Wednesday, with prices of 19 rising, 23 declining and 16 ending unchanged.

Carreras traded at a 52 weeks’ high of $12.97, Scotia Group ended at a 52 weeks’ closing high of $53.13, Margaritaville traded at an intraday 52 weeks’ low of $8.98 but ended at a 52 weeks’ closing low of $10.50 and NCB Financial hit an intraday 52 weeks’ low of $48.58, with the price bouncing to close at $50.35.
The market closed with 7,996,027 shares trading for $37,197,500 from 9,736,528 units at $57,271,565 on Wednesday. Trading ended with an average of 137,863 shares valued  $641,336 compared to 162,275 stocks at $954,526 on Wednesday and month to date, an average of 925,398 units at $7,435,489 compared with 1,021,359 shares at $8,263,348 on the previous day and November with an average of 286,669 stock units at $2,555,172.
Trading was led by JMMB 9.5% preference share with 3.07 million shares for 38.4 percent of total volume followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.20 million stock units for 27.5 percent of the day’s trade and Wigton Energy with 1.31 million units for 16.3 percent of the day’s trade.
The All Jamaican Composite Index surged 4,323.53 points to settle at 372,231.35, up 1.4 percent for the year to date. The JSE Main Index jumped 2,486.67 points to 323,008.02, down 0.8 percent year to date and the JSE Financial Index rose 1.51 points to settle at 66.55. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with a positive read, showing 14 stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and just three with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.2. The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of the market, Berger Paints popped 70 cents to close at $7.70 and closed after 72 stocks changed hands, Caribbean Producers increased 40 cents to $8 after an exchange of 8,185 units, Carreras climbed 96 cents to finish at a 52 weeks’ high of $12.97 in trading 263,211 shares. Eppley rose 50 cents and ended at $30.50 after 5,050 stock passed through the market, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund gained $4 to end at $37 in an exchange of 7 shares, First Rock Real Estate fell 47 cents in closing at $8.20 with investors trading 22,500 stocks. Jamaica Producers dropped $2.50 to $22 in an exchange of 606 units, Margaritaville shed $2.72 in closing at 52 weeks’ low of $10.50 with investors dealing in 1,118 stock units, with the price falling to an intraday 52 weeks’ low of $8.98, before rebounding, Massy Holdings sank $7.69 to end at $80.01 after an exchange of 99,003 shares. Mayberry Group advanced 40 cents to finish at $8 with investors swapping 11 units, Pan Jamaica dipped 45 cents and ended at $51 with 1,197 stocks crossing the exchange, Proven Investments sank $1.60 to close at $17.10 after a transfer of 1,036 stock units. Seprod rallied 50 cents to $85 as investors exchanged 15,598 shares and Sygnus Real Estate Finance skidded $1.96 and ended at $9.04 in switching ownership of 15,372 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $65.31 to finish at $255 with 5 stocks changing hands.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Main & Junior Markets climb higher


The Main and Junior Markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange climbed higher at the end of trading Thursday as the JSE USD Market slipped, with a fall in the volume and value of stocks that were exchanged compared with Wednesday, resulting in the prices of 39 shares rising, 38 declining and 26 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 2,501.20 points to 335,319.18, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 4,323.53 points to end at  372,231.35, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,486.67 points to wrap up trading at 323,008.02, the Junior Market Index rose 17.18 points to close at 3,686.36 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.05 points to end the day at 228.53.
At the close, 13,725,384 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 13,963,010 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to just $43.03 million, down from $62.94 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 786,467 shares for US$21,436 well above the 116,069 units at US$3,778 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB 9.5% preference share led trading with 3.07 million stock units followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.20 million shares and Wigton Energy with 1.31 million units.
In Junior Market, EduFocal led trading with 1.94 million stocks followed by One Great Studio with 698,920 shares and Derrimon Trading with 575,013 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share plunged $65.31 to close at $255.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.3 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 includes all the 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 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding 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.

Scotia Group hits 12 months’ high of $54.95


Scotia Group jumped $2.91 on top of the $3.99 on Tuesday to finish at a 52 weeks’ closing high of $52.90 after investors pushed to an intraday high of $54.95 on a day of a limited supply of stocks offered for sale with trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended on Wednesday, with a 59 percent fall in the volume of stocks traded at an 83 percent lower value than Tuesday, following trading in 60 securities from 59 on Tuesday, with prices of 17 rising, 29 declining and 14 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 9,736,528 shares trading valued $57,271,565 compared with 23,608,883 stock units at $331,449,844 on Tuesday. Trading averaged 162,275 shares at $954,526 compared to 400,151 stocks at $5,617,794 on Tuesday and month to date, an average of 1,021,359 stocks for $8,263,348 compared with 1,145,265 shares at $9,317,506 on the previous day and November with an average of 286,669 stock units at $2,555,172.
Wigton Energy led trading with 5.71 million shares for 58.6 percent of total volume followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.48 million units for 25.4 percent of the day’s trade and Massy Holdings with 250,503 stock units for 2.6 percent market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index popped 1,991.77 points to settle at 367,907.82, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,780.84 points to end the day at 320,521.35 and the JSE Financial Index gained 0.47 points to close at 65.04. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows nine stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.1. The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of trading, Barita Investments dropped $1.20 to $73.50 with traders dealing in 3,488 units, Berger Paints fell 50 cents to $7 in an exchange of 2,585 stocks, Caribbean Cement skidded $1.51 and ended at $77.99 with 14,601 shares crossing the market. Caribbean Producers sank 50 cents to close at $7.60 with an exchange of 25,526 stock units, Carreras dipped 74 cents to $12.01 with 139,830 shares changing hands, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost $4 to end at $33 with investors trading 228 stocks. First Rock Real Estate shed $1.34 in closing at $8.67 with 4,192 units crossing the exchange, Jamaica Broilers popped 60 cents to $36.80 with investors swapping 29,723 stock units, Kingston Properties rallied 64 cents to close at $9.59 after a transfer of 1,908 shares. Margaritaville recovered $1.87 of Tuesday’s loss to finish the day at $13.22 as investors exchanged 2,915 units, Massy Holdings advanced $6.70 and ended at $87.70 with 250,503 stocks passing through the market, Mayberry Group declined 41 cents to end at $7.60 after an exchange of 3,686 stock units. Pan Jamaica gained $3.44 to $51.45 with investors trading 4,302 shares, Scotia Group climbed $2.91 to finish at a 52 weeks’ closing high of $52.90 after an exchange of 41,710 stocks and Supreme Ventures gained 75 cents and ended at $22.30 with 14,491 units clearing the market.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $2 to $43 in an exchange of just 6 stock units and 138 Student Living preference share climbed a staggering $100.31 to end at $320.31 after trading of 78 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading drops on JSE, Scotia hits yearly high


The Jamaica Stock Exchange Main and Junior Markets bounced and the JSE USD Market declined in trading on Wednesday following a fall in the value and volume of stocks traded compared with Tuesday with the market closing with prices of 42 shares rising, 46 declining and 22 closing firm after Scotia group jumped to another yearly high in closing at $52.90, ahead of full year results due on Thursday following the trading session.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,773.00 points to 332,817.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,991.77 points to close at 367,907.82, the JSE Main Index rose 1,780.84 points to end trading at 320,521.35, the Junior Market Index popped 9.77 points to finish the day at 3,669.18 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.24 points to 229.58.
At the close of trading, 13,963,010 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 29,755,467 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $62.94 million, well below the $338 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 116,069 shares for US$3,778 well below the 914,504 units at US$33,725 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 5.71 million stocks followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.48 million shares and Massy Holdings with 250,503 units.
In Junior Market, EduFocal led trading with 856,109 stocks followed by One Great Studio with 727,977 shares and Image Plus with 423,609 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% shed $2 to finish at $43, 138 Student Living preference share popped $100.31 and ended at $320.31.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.5 based on the 2023-24 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 of the ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are 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.
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.

Wigton powers up Main Market trading


Wigton Energy was the most heavily traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Tuesday but NCB Financial was the leading dollar trade, Scotia Group stole the spotlight with the stock racing to close a 52 weeks’ high of $49.99 having advanced $3.99 for the day, followed by Carreras that finished at a yearly high of $12.75 on a day when the volume traded climbed 130 percent and the value 496 percent more than on Monday, following trading in 59 securities compared with 58 on Monday, with prices of 22 stocks rising, 21 declining and 16 ending unchanged.
The market closed with 23,608,883 shares trading for $331,449,844 well over the 10,262,101 stock units at $55,570,628 on Monday. Trading averaged 400,151 shares for $5,617,794 up from 176,933 stocks at $958,114 on Monday and for the month to date, an average of 1,145,265 units at $9,317,506 compared with 1,268,407 shares at $9,928,942 on the previous day and November with an average of 286,669 stock units at $2,555,172. Wigton Energy led trading with 9.69 million shares for 41.1 percent of total volume followed by Transjamaican Highway with 5.48 million stocks for 23.2 percent of the day’s trade and NCB Financial with 5.04 million units for 21.3 percent of the day’s trade. The All Jamaican Composite Index sank 2,656.02 points to settle at 365,916.05, the JSE Main Index skidded 1,625.73 points to finish at 318,740.51 and the JSE Financial Index declined 0.47 points to conclude trading at 64.57. The Investor’s The Choice bid-offer indicator shows 11 stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers. The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.2. The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2025. At the close of the market, AS Bryden advanced 40 cents to finish at $30.95 with 10,421 stock units crossing the exchange, Caribbean Cement popped 50 cents to $79.50 after a transfer of 7,208 shares, Carreras increased 78 cents to a 52 weeks’ high of $12.75 with investors dealing in 72,401 stocks. Eppley dropped $2.90 to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $30 in an exchange of 6,163 units, General Accident climbed 77 cents and ended at $6.32 with 1,065 stocks crossing the market, Jamaica Broilers sank $1.20 to end at $36.20 after trading of 1,458 shares. Jamaica Producers rose 73 cents to settle at $24.48 with 68 stock units crossing the market, Jamaica Stock Exchange declined 55 cents to $13.44 with investors swapping 104,591 units, JMMB Group gained $1.10 and ended at $22.50 with 557,919 stock units being traded. Margaritaville lost $3.15 to finish at a 52 weeks’ low of $11.35 with traders dealing in 3,222 units, Massy Holdings rallied $1 to close at $81 with 1,092 shares switching owners, Pan Jamaica slipped $3.49 to end at $48.01 with investors trading 102,774 stock units. Proven Investments popped 56 cents to $18.50 with 1,410 shares changing hands, Scotia Group advanced $3.99 to finish at a 52 weeks’ high of $49.99 with a transfer of 161,674 stocks, Seprod rose 55 cents and ended at $84.75 after an exchange of 384 units and Supreme Ventures sank 95 cents to $21.55 with investors trading 58,717 stock units. In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share gained $98 to close at $1,072 in an exchange of just two shares. Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Scotia Group hits 52 weeks’ high

Scotia Group ended at a 52 weeks’ closing high of $49.99, ahead of full year results and dividend announcement due after the market closes on Thursday, with limited amounts offered for sale at the close with the Jamaica Stock Exchange closing on Tuesday with a solid jump in the volume and value of stocks traded compared with that on Monday, resulting in all three markets recording declines in the major indices and ending with prices of 35 shares rising, 48 declining and 35 ending firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 1,776.47 points to conclude trading at 331,044.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 2,656.02 points to 365,916.05, the JSE Main Index shed 1,625.73 points to 318,740.51, the Junior Market Index lost 30.94 points to end at 3,659.41, and the JSE USD Market Index declined 2.02 points to close at 229.82.
At the close of trading, 29,755,467 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 15,377,336 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $338 million, well above the $66.96 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 914,504 shares for US$33,725 down from 1,136,259 units at US$40,985 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 9.69 million stocks followed by Transjamaican Highway with 5.48 million shares and NCB Financial with 5.04 million units.
In Junior Market, EduFocal led trading with 2.19 million stocks followed by Dolla Financial with 537,502 shares and RA Williams with 515,793 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share rallied $98 and ended at $1,072.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.3 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 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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding 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 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.


 

Wigton heads JSE Main Market trading


Wigton Energy continues to head the stocks trading on the Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday with 39 percent of the total volume traded, with the volume of stocks traded on the Main Market declining by 97 percent and the value 98 percent lower than on Friday, following the heavy trading in Caribbean Producers on Friday, with trading on Monday of 58 securities compared with 61 on Friday, with prices of 14 rising, 30 declining and 14 ending unchanged.

The market closed with 10,262,101 shares being traded at $55,570,628 down sharply from 360,771,729 stock units at $2,997,444,792 on Friday, with the absence of sizable trades to substitute for Caribbean Producers’ big trades on Friday. Trading averaged 176,933 shares at $958,114 compared to 5,914,291 stocks at $49,138,439 on Friday and month to date, an average of 1,268,407 stock units at $9,928,942 compared with 1,480,131 shares at $11,669,103 on the previous day and November with an average of 286,669 stock units at $2,555,172.
Following the Wigton Energy trades Transjamaican Highway was next with 2.07 million units for 20.2 percent of the day’s trade and Sterling Investments with 758,035 stock units for 7.4 percent market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 1,165.36 points to 368,572.07, the JSE Main Index advanced 583.08 points to end at 320,366.24 and the JSE Financial Index popped 0.47 points to end the day at 65.04. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows 16 stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.7. The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios are based on the last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close, AS Bryden skidded 40 cents to $30.55 with an exchange of 645 stock units, Barita Investments advanced $1.20 and ended at $74.70 with 3,563 units clearing the market, Caribbean Cement sank $1 to finish at $79 with trading in 3,897 shares. General Accident lost 83 cents to close at $5.55 with 837 stock units crossing the market, GraceKennedy dipped 50 cents to end at $76.50 after a transfer of 43,158 shares, Guardian Holdings fell $3 to close at $310 after 20,585 units changed hands. Jamaica Broilers popped 40 cents to $37.40 with investors swapping 9,449 stocks, Jamaica Producers shed 90 cents to finish at $23.75 with 460 stock units crossing the market, the Jamaica Stock Exchange share climbed 51 cents and ended at $13.99 with investors trading 45,315 shares. NCB Financial declined 50 cents in closing at $50 with 181,719 stocks switching owners, Scotia Group sank $1.75 to close at $46 with investors dealing in 43,584 stock units and Wisynco Group increased 50 cents to end at $21.50 after 56,954 stock units passed through the market
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% gained 50 cents to $45 with traders dealing in a mere one share, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $34.19 to end at $220 as investors exchanged 118 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $1 in closing at $105 with the trading of 10 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

JSE trading back to earth


Trading ended on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday with gains in the Main Market primary indices and the Junior Market index with the USD Market closing lower with the volume of and value of stocks exchanged diving from the heightened Caribbean Producers trades on Friday.

At the close of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 52 declined and 22 remained firm resulting in the JSE Combined Market Index advancing 731.91 points to 332,821.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,165.36 points to 368,572.07, the JSE Main Index increasing 583.08 points to close at 320,366.24, while the Junior Market Index rose 24.31 points to end at 3,690.35, and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 10.20 points to 231.84.
Trading ended with an exchange of 15,377,336 shares in all three markets, well down from 488,159,035 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $66.96 million, in contrast to $3.43 billion on Friday and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,136,259 shares for US$40,985 compared with 376,670 units at US$19,813 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 4.0 million stocks followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.07 million shares and Sterling Investments with 758,035 units.
In Junior Market, Dolla Financial led trading with 706,006 stocks followed by Indies Pharma with 492,394 shares and RA Williams ended with an exchange of 469,363 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share sank $34.19 to finish at $220.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.3 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help with  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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding 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 in removing emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while 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.