Atlantic Hardware ended with the largest block of shares traded at the close of the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, with just over 22 percent of total traded volume, as market activity slumped from Wednesday’s level by 58 percent and the value dropped 61 percent. The market closed with trading in 41 securities compared to 39 on Wednesday and ended with prices of 15 rising, 16 declining and 10 closing unchanged.
The market activity closed with 2,715,870 shares with a value of $4,424,619 changing hands, dropping from 6,424,024 units at $11,325,183 on Wednesday.
Trading closed with an average of 66,241 shares at $107,918, down from 164,719 stocks at $290,389 on Wednesday.
Trading for the month to date, averages 209,333 stock units at $325,599, marginally down from 217,348 stock units at $337,791 on the previous day and more than October with an average of 191,865 shares at $349,252.
Atlantic Hardware led trading with 620,066 shares for 22.8 percent of total volume, followed by Omni Industries, with 502,536 units for 18.5 percent of the day’s trade and Future Energy with 467,600 stock units for 17.2 percent of the volume traded.
At the close of trading, the Junior Market Index climbed 15.11 points to 3,338.14. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The Junior Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 13, based on the last traded price, in conjunction with earnings projected by ICInsider.com for financial years ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, Access Financial increased by 37 cents to $18.97 after trading of 1,115 stocks, Blue Power popped 58 cents to $3.58 after an exchange of 3,600 stock units, Caribbean Assurance Brokers advanced 8 cents to close at $1.78 with a transfer of 4,492 shares. Consolidated Bakeries skidded 8 cents and ended at $1.40 with investors dealing in 6,699 units, Dolla Financial sank 10 cents to end at $2.30 after closing with an exchange of 53,476 stock units, Elite Diagnostic rose 6 cents in closing at $1.56 with an exchange of 5,872 shares. Express Catering rallied 20 cents to $3 with 78,140 stock units clearing the market, Fontana slipped 12 cents to close at $8.42 in trading 38,230 units, 
Honey Bun gained 18 cents to finish at $7.67 with 3,227 stocks crossing the market. Knutsford Express climbed $1.41 and ended at $12.91 with trading of 8 units, Limners and Bards sank 14 cents in closing at 92 cents in an exchange of 26,878 stocks, Lumber Depot declined 19 cents to end at $3, after 48,308 shares passed through the market. Main Event shed 8 cents to $5.89 after an exchange of 1,600 stock units, Regency Petroleum rose 6 cents and ended at $4.38 with 33,167 shares crossing the market and Stationery and Office Supplies fell 8 cents to end at $1.64 in an exchange of 3,599 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise
At the conclusion of market activities, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,115.58 points to 325,943.32, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 2,050.55 points to close at 360,344.86, the JSE Main Index gained 1,053.67 points to finish at 315,845.07, while the Junior Market Index rose 15.11 points to 3,338.14 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.17 points to finish at 202.25.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 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 percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded prices. Dividends paid or due 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.
The market closed with an exchange of 6,424,024 shares worth $11,325,183 after falling from 14,586,203 stock units at $30,460,491 on Tuesday.
The Junior Market ended trading with the average PE Ratio at 12.9, based on the last traded price, in conjunction with projected earnings computed by ICInsider.com for financial years ending around August 2026.
Future Energy dropped 14 cents to finish at $2.86 with market participants switching ownership of 129,899 stock units, Honey Bun rose 73 cents and ended at $7.49 after an exchange of 1,548 stock units. Iron Rock Insurance rallied 51 cents to end at $3.48 with investors trading 57 shares, ISP Finance shed 26 cents in closing at $14.63 in an exchange of a mere two stock units, Jamaican Teas increased 16 cents to close at $2.39 with dealings in 822,136 stocks. Omni Industries popped 7 cents to $1 with 75,590 stock units clearing the market, Spur Tree Spices advanced 11 cents in closing at $1.12 after a transfer of 816,170 shares and Stationery and Office Supplies gained 6 cents to finish at $1.72 as investors exchanged 466,669 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 215.24 points to 324,827.74, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,427.63 points to 358,294.31, the JSE Main Index slipped 103.22 points to close at 314,791.40, the Junior Market Index fell 16.40 points to 3,323.03 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 4.58 points to end at 203.42.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 15 that is based on 2024 historical earnings.
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 payable 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, Access Financial rose $2.85 to end at $18.60 with dealings in a mere 482 shares, AMG Packaging gained 10 cents to finish at $2.38 after an exchange of 8,753,796 stock units, Blue Power dipped 31 cents in closing at $3.29 after trading of 25,176 shares. Cargo Handlers popped $1.06 and ended at a 52 weeks’ high of $17.98 after an exchange of 3,552 stock units, Caribbean Assurance Brokers increased 10 cents to finish at $1.80 with 2,579 stock units crossing the market, Caribbean Cream fell 11 cents to close at $2 with 651 shares switching owners.. Dolla Financial dropped 13 cents to $2.32 with 803,323 stock units crossing the exchange, Elite Diagnostic shed 10 cents and ended at $1.50 with investors dealing in 794,461 units, Fontana climbed 69 cents to end at $8.69 with 22,950 stocks clearing the market after trading at an intraday low of $7.25. Future Energy advanced 7 cents in closing at $3 after closing with an exchange of 627,225 units, Honey Bun declined 43 cents to finish at $6.76 with 40,401 stocks changing hands, ISP Finance rallied $1.94 to close at $14.89 with investors trading 311shares. 
Jetcon Corporation popped 16 cents to $1.44 in an exchange of 200 stock units, JFP lost 8 cents to finish at 51 cents with 2,000 shares passing through the market, Knutsford Express slipped $1.49 and ended at $11.50 after a transfer of 1,701 stock units. Lasco Financial sank 16 cents to end at $1.79 in trading 20,730 stocks, Lumber Depot climbed 12 cents in closing at $3.17 with 117,718 stock units crossing the market, Main Event increased $1 to close at $6 with an exchange of 26,737 stocks. Medical Disposables skidded 18 cents to $1.51 with investors trading 6,296 shares and Omni Industries sank 7 cents in closing at 93 cents in an exchange of 211,740 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 460.74 points to 325,042.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 2,251.41 points to close at 359,721.94, the JSE Main Index rallied 425.42 points to finish at 314,894.62 ,as the Junior Market Index advanced just 7.55 points to 3,339.43 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.35 points to 198.84.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.4 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.9 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts, provide investors with regularly updated information to help in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on 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. 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.while 
The market closed after 4,971,203 shares were traded for $9,095,712, after falling from 9,975,110 units at $13,356,995 on Friday.
At the end of trading on the market, Access Financial lost 25 cents to finish at $15.75 with traders dealing in 9,041 shares, AMG Packaging rose 18 cents to $2.28 after closing after an exchange of 524 stock units, Cargo Handlers climbed by $1.82 in closing at a 52 weeks high of $16.92 with 4,665 shares being. traded, as Caribbean Assurance Brokers slipped 12 cents to end at $1.70 with 57,402 units crossing the market, Dolphin Cove added $1.23 to end at $12.78 with investors dealing in 2,670 stocks, Elite Diagnostic popped 10 cents to close at $1.60 with 6,830 shares passing through the market. Fontana sank 85 cents to $8 after trading of 92,403 stock units, Honey Bun rallied 26 cents to end at $7.19 after traders exchanged 26,874 units, Indies Pharma shed 6 cents in closing at $2.84 with 83,716 shares crossing the market. Iron Rock Insurance declined 51 cents to close at $2.97 after an exchange of 503 units, 
Jetcon Corporation fell 22 cents and ended at $1.28 with 91,355 shares changing hands, JFP gained 8 cents to finish at 59 cents as investors exchanged 16,033 stocks. Knutsford Express skidded 11 cents to end at $12.99 after switching ownership of 283 units, Lasco Financial advanced 15 cents to $1.95 after a transfer of 10,053 shares, Lumber Depot sank 10 cents to $3.05, with investors trading 133,166 stocks. Medical Disposables rose 14 cents to close at $1.69, with 5 units crossing the market and Paramount Trading gained 7 cents to end at $1.30, with a transfer of 5 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,856.98 points to 324,582.24, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 1,646.34 points to close at 357,470.53, the JSE Main Index gained 1,982.26 points to finish at 314,469.20, as the Junior Market Index shed 5.62 points to finish at 3,331.88 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 1.19 points to conclude trading at 198.49.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, averages 14.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and at 14.8 based on 2024 earnings.
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.
The market closed with trading of 9,975,110 shares for $13,356,995 after slipping from 9,466,427 units at $15,868,946 on Thursday.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
Jetcon Corporation lost 8 cents to $1.50 as investors exchanged 1,024 stock units, JFP dropped 9 cents to 51 cents in the trading of 2,360,605 shares, Knutsford Express climbed 10 cents in closing at $13.10 after 1,614 units passed through the market. Lasco Financial fell 15 cents to end at $1.80 in an exchange of 6,650 stocks, Medical Disposables slipped 14 cents to close at $1.55, with 5 units being traded, Spur Tree Spices skidded 8 cents to finish at $1 with a transfer of 584,153 shares and Stationery and Office Supplies dipped 8 cents and ended at $1.66 with investors dealing in 8,030 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,413.73 points to close at 322,725.26, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,581.50 points to end at 355,824.19, the JSE Main Index declined 1,401.44 points to end at 312,486.94, the Junior Market Index declined 10.23 points to end at 3,337.50 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 0.25 points to 199.68.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.4 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
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.