Stocks ended with an almost even split of gains and losses on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Wednesday after the volume of stocks traded rose 14 percent valued at 64 percent more than on Tuesday and resulting in 16 securities trading down from 19 on Tuesday and ending with prices of two stocks rising, three declining and 11 ended firm.
The market closed on Wednesday after 80,207 shares were exchanged for $1,014,983 compared to 70,659 stock units at $619,483 on Tuesday.
An average of 5,013 shares were traded at $63,436 compared with 3,719 units at $32,604 on Tuesday, with trading month to date averaging 6,737 shares at $106,677 compared with 6,944 units at $111,879 on the previous day and an average for June of 9,110 shares at $119,497.
The Composite Index rallied 6.12 points to 1,125.20, the All T&T Index rallied 1.98 points to lock up trading at 1,695.24, the SME Index remained unchanged at 86.35 and the Cross-Listed Index rose 1.48 points to culminate at 72.12.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s remained at $69.50 with a transfer of 20 shares, Calypso Macro Investment Fund ended at $23.70 after an exchange of 700 stocks, First Citizens Group remained at $42.75 with investors transferring 581 shares. GraceKennedy ended at $3.69 with 471 stock units changing hands, JMMB Group rose 1 cent to close at $1.20 after a transfer of 1,200 shares, Massy Holdings remained at $3.95 with traders dealing in 26,303 stock units. National Enterprises ended at $3.25 and closed with an exchange of 2,459 units, National Flour Mills remained at $2.12 with 53 stocks changing hands, One Caribbean Media ended at $3.68 with 21,050 units clearing the market. 
Prestige Holdings ended at $12.80 with investors dealing in 15 shares, Republic Financial lost 15 cents to close at $115.10 after an exchange of 5,237 stock units, Scotiabank dropped 68 cents to end at $64.32 with investors swapping 57 stocks. Trinidad & Tobago NGL fell 1 cent to $7 in switching ownership of 13,238 shares, Trinidad Cement ended at $3 with investors trading 200 stocks, Unilever Caribbean rallied 19 cents and ended at $11.40, with 2,364 units crossing the market and West Indian Tobacco remained at $8.50 as investors exchanged 6,259 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Winners & losers evenly split on TTSE
Falling stocks push down Trinidad market
Stocks ended with mostly fell on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Friday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 24 percent at a 36 percent lower value than on Thursday , resulting in 20 securities trading up from 19 on Thursday and ending with prices of five rising, eight declining and seven ended firm.
Trading ended with an exchange of 257,576 shares at $2,612,858 versus 207,388 stock units at $4,103,821 on Thursday.
An average of 12,879 shares were traded at $130,643 compared with 10,915 units at $215,991 on Thursday, with trading month to date averaging 9,110 shares at $119,497 compared with 8,881 units at $118,819 on the previous day and an average for May of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index lost 1.64 points to end at 1,127.79, the All T&T Index slipped 5.00 points to end the day at 1,702.57, the SME Index remained unchanged at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index gained 0.27 points to conclude trading at 71.77.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s rallied 53 cents and ended at $68.78 in switching ownership of 6,040 shares, Angostura Holdings rose 6 cents to $18.06 and closed with 1,000 stocks changing hands, Ansa McAl ended at $62 after a transfer of 75 shares. 
Calypso Macro Investment Fund slipped 1 cent in closing at $23.99 with just 3 stock units clearing the market, First Citizens Group closed at $42.50 following trading of 2,069 shares, FirstCaribbean International Bank fell 4 cents to end at $6.90, with 53,350 stock units passing through the exchange. GraceKennedy ended at $3.55 with a transfer of 1,391 units, Guardian Holdings skidded 88 cents to $16 after an exchange of 2,161 stocks, JMMB Group lost 3 cents and ended at $1.21 with investors trading 3,000 shares. Massy Holdings slipped 3 cents to end at $4.02 with 121,434 stocks passing through the market, National Enterprises remained at $3.34 with investors dealing in 4,577 units, NCB Financial advanced 8 cents to finish at $2.75 after an exchange of 40,000 stock units.
One Caribbean Media ended at $3.68 with investors trading 6,948 shares, Prestige Holdings shed 3 cents to close at $12.82, with 470 units crossing the market, Republic Financial dropped $1.95 in to $115.55 with an exchange of 8,399 stocks. Scotiabank popped 5 cents to finish at $65.25, with investors trading 232 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL slipped 3 cents to end at $7 as investors exchanged 1,236 shares, Trinidad Cement gained 7 cents to close at $2.97 with 4,136 stocks passing through the market. Unilever Caribbean remained at $11.25 with investors swapping 6 stocks and West Indian Tobacco ended at $8.50, with 1,049 units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading rises on the T&T Stock Exchange
Stocks ended with mostly losses on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Thursday, following a 94 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded valued at 242 percent more than in trading on Wednesday and resulting in 19 securities trading up from 17 on Wednesday and ending with prices of five rising, eight declining and six ended firm.
The market closed, with investors trading 207,388 shares for $4,103,821 compared to 106,679 stock units at $1,198,303 on Wednesday.
An average of 10,915 shares were traded at $215,991 compared with 6,275 units at $70,488 on Wednesday, with trading month to date averaging 8,881 shares at $118,819 compared with 8,756 units at $112,864 on the previous day and an average for May of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index sank 9.54 points to conclude trading at 1,129.43, the All T&T Index climbed 3.56 points to close trading at 1,707.57, the SME Index remained at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index dipped 3.30 points to 71.50.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
At the close, Angostura Holdings remained at $18, with 34 shares changing hand, Ansa Merchant Bank popped $1 to $42.50 with a transfer of 23 stocks, Calypso Macro Investment Fund ended at $24 after closing with an exchange of 625 units. 
First Citizens Group ended at $42.50 with 2,541 stocks being traded, FirstCaribbean International Bank fell 6 cents to end at $6.94 with an exchange of 58,166 shares, Guardian Holdings gained $1.19 to close at $16.88, with 24,540 stock units crossing the exchange. JMMB Group dipped 1 cent to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $1.24 after 332 stocks were traded, Massy Holdings fell 1 cent in closing at $4.05 after 34,963 stock units passed through the market, National Enterprises rose 4 cents to $3.34 in an exchange of 5,304 shares. National Flour Mills dipped 1 cent to finish at $2.13 with a mere 1 unit being traded, NCB Financial shed 33 cents and ended at $2.67 in switching ownership of 1,000 stocks, One Caribbean Media remained at $3.68, with 33,052 stock units crossing the market.
Point Lisas ended at $3.40 with investors dealing in 110 shares, Prestige Holdings dipped 5 cents in closing at $12.85, with 51 stock units crossing the market, Republic Financial rallied $1.50 to finish at $117.50 with investors swapping 22,375 stock units. Scotiabank fell 5 cents and ended at $65.20 in an exchange of 850 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL increased 3 cents to end at $7.03 with traders dealing in 4,179 shares, Unilever Caribbean remained at $11.25 as investors exchanged 742 stock units and West Indian Tobacco dropped $1.49 to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $8.50 after a transfer of 18,500 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Stocks rise as trading jumps on Trinidad Exchange
Stocks ended higher at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Monday, coinciding with a 494 percent rise in the volume of stocks traded rising valued 471 percent more than on Friday and resulting in the trading of 18 securities the same as Friday and ending with prices of three stocks rising, five declining and 10 ended firm.
The market closed with 488,364 shares changing hands for $7,094,993 up from 82,212 stock units at $1,241,568 on Friday.
Trading ended with an average of 27,131 shares at $394,166 compared with 4,567 units at $68,976 on Friday, with trading month to date averaging 9,034 shares at $115,914 compared with 7,777 units at $96,579 on the previous day and an average for May of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index rose 3.83 points to end the day at 1,137.87, the All T&T Index popped 4.39 points to wrap up trading at 1,697.26, the SME Index remained at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index rallied 0.45 points to conclude trading at 75.49.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s skidded 53 cents to close at $68.25 in an exchange of 284 stock units, Ansa Merchant Bank ended at $41.50 with investors transferring 6 shares, Calypso Macro Investment Fund remained at $24 with 82 units crossing the market. 
First Citizens Group closed with 2,494 stock units changing hands at $42.50, FirstCaribbean International Bank ended at $6.94 after an exchange of 5,267 shares, GraceKennedy rallied 15 cents to $3.70 with investors trading 153,000 stocks. Guardian Holdings fell 44 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $15.25 after traders exchanged 184,990 units, Guardian Media ended at $1.79 with 153 stock units clearing the market, JMMB Group ended at $1.28 as investors traded just 5 shares. Massy Holdings slipped 5 cents in closing at $4.05 after 75,420 stock units were traded, National Enterprises rose 4 cents and ended at $3.34, with 12,075 stocks crossing the exchange, National Flour Mills ended at $2.15 after a transfer of 140 units.
Point Lisas remained at $3.40 after 100 stock units crossed the market, Republic Financial sank $2.49 to finish at $112.50 in an exchange of 5,357 units, Scotiabank dipped 75 cents and ended at $65.25 with investors dealing in 32,951 shares. Trinidad & Tobago NGL closed at $7, with 4,026 stocks changing hands, Trinidad Cement ended at $2.90 with a transfer of 14 shares and Unilever Caribbean climbed 5 cents to close at $11.20 with an exchange of 12,000 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trinidad Exchange rise on low trades
Stocks ended trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Friday, with a 53 percent drop in the volume of stocks changing hands with an 11 percent increased value compared to Thursday resulting in 18 securities trading, down from 22 on Thursday and ending with prices of three rising, five declining and 10 ended firm.
The market closed with the trading of 82,212 shares for $1,241,568 compared to 173,435 stock units at $1,122,853 on Thursday.
An average of 4,567 shares were traded at $68,976 compared with 7,883 units at $51,039 on Thursday. Trading for the month to date averages 7,777 shares at $96,579 compared with 8,016 units at $98,641 on the previous day and an average for May of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index popped 1.82 points to end trading at 1,134.04, the All T&T Index gained 2.34 points to close trading at 1,692.87, the SME Index remained at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index popped 0.18 points to end the day at 75.04.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close of market activity, Angostura Holdings remained at $18, with 5 shares crossing the exchange, Ansa Merchant Bank ended at $41.50 with investors dealing in 939 stocks, Calypso Macro Investment Fund rose 95 cents to $24 with a transfer of 20 shares. 
First Citizens Group dipped 20 cents to $42.50 as investors traded 4,632 stock units, FirstCaribbean International Bank closed at $6.94 and closed with an exchange of 8,445 shares, GraceKennedy ended at $3.55 with an exchange of 481 stock units. Guardian Holdings fell 6 cents to $15.69 after an exchange of 3,871 stock units, Guardian Media ended at $1.79 with the swapping of 750 stocks, JMMB Group popped 3 cents to $1.28 after an exchange of 8,100 shares. Massy Holdings rallied 5 cents to close at $4.10 after 35,182 stocks crossed the market, National Enterprises skidded 2 cents to end at $3.30 in switching ownership of 10,469 units, 
NCB Financial lost 1 cent to close at $3.14 after a transfer of 510 stock units. One Caribbean Media remained at $3.68 with investors exchanging 554 shares, Point Lisas ended at $3.40 after an exchange of 291 stocks, Prestige Holdings closed trading at $12.90 with 445 units clearing the market. Republic Financial shed 51 cents to finish at $114.99 with traders dealing in 5,429 stocks, Scotiabank finished market activity in an exchange of 1,036 shares at $66 each and Trinidad & Tobago NGL remained at $7 after investors concluded trading of 1,053 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Winners edged out losers on Trinidad Exchange
After closing on Wednesday for Labour Day holiday, trading of stocks resumed on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Thursday, ending with a 34 percent drop in the volume of stocks traded, valued 64 percent less than on Tuesday and resulting in 22 securities trading compared with 22 on Tuesday and ending with prices of eight stocks rising, six declining and eight ended firm.
The market closed following trading of 173,435 shares for $1,122,853 compared to 261,840 stock units at $3,160,806 on Tuesday.
An average of 7,883 shares were traded at $51,039 compared with 11,902 units at $143,673 on Tuesday, with trading month to date averaging 8,016 shares at $98,641 compared with 8,030 units at $103,424 on the previous day and an average for May of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index climbed 3.29 points to end at 1,132.22, the All T&T Index rose 4.49 points to culminate at 1,690.53, the SME Index remained unchanged at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index advanced 0.28 points to finish at 74.86.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the end of trading, Agostini’s rose 53 cents to close at $68.78 in trading 55 stock units, Angostura Holdings ended at $18 after just 4 shares crossed the market, Ansa McAl slipped 29 cents to finish at $62 after an exchange of 45 units. Ansa Merchant Bank ended at $41.50 and closed after an exchange of 2,072 stocks, Calypso Macro Investment Fund ended at $23.05 with 1,467 units clearing the market, First Citizens Group rallied 45 cents to end at $42.70 after investors exchanged 3,291 shares. FirstCaribbean International Bank ended at $6.94 after 2,002 stock units passed through the market, GraceKennedy slipped 1 cent in closing at $3.55 with 73,770 stocks crossing the exchange, Guardian Holdings popped 6 cents to end at $15.75 with investors swapping 19,355 units. JMMB Group gained 2 cents and ended at $1.25 in switching ownership of 44,924 stocks, L.J. Williams B share ended at $1.86 with investors trading 15 shares, Massy Holdings dipped 1 cent to close at $4.05, with 20,350 stock units crossing the market. National Enterprises lost 3 cents to end at $3.32 with a transfer of 1,405 shares, 
National Flour Mills advanced 10 cents to $2.15, with 500 stock units changing hands, One Caribbean Media remained at $3.68 with traders dealing in 267 stocks. Point Lisas ended at $3.40 after a transfer of 428 units, Prestige Holdings declined 5 cents to end at $12.90 with investors dealing in 1,100 shares, Republic Financial increased $5.50 to close at $115.50 in an exchange of 741 stocks. Scotiabank popped 1 cent to $66 with investors transferring 284 units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL increased 7 cents in closing at $7 in an exchange of 160 stock units, Unilever Caribbean shed 1 cent and ended at $11.15 after an exchange of 1,180 shares and West Indian Tobacco remained at $10 in trading 20 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Gains for Trinidad Exchange
Stocks ended on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Thursday, with trading in 20 securities similar to Wednesday and closed with prices of nine rising, eight declining and three ending firm after an 86 percent decline in the volume of stocks traded valued 80 percent lower than on Wednesday.
The market closed with trading of 58,851 shares for $974,667 down sharply from 418,912 stock units at $4,938,180 on Wednesday.
An average of 2,943 shares were traded at $48,733 down from 20,946 units at $246,909 on Wednesday, with trading month to date averaging 8,252 shares at $105,101 compared with 8,955 units at $112,567 on the previous day and an average for May of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index gained 7.59 points to finish at 1,130.19, the All T&T Index fell 1.72 points to conclude trading at 1,683.64, the SME Index remained unchanged at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index rose 2.46 points to wrap up trading at 75.30.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and seven with lower offers.
At the close of trading, Agostini’s slipped 1 cent to close at $68.24 in an exchange of 291 shares, Angostura Holdings rose 15 cents to $18.15, with 87 units crossing the market, Ansa McAl rallied 71 cents and ended at $63 in switching ownership of 316 shares. 
Ansa Merchant Bank popped 25 cents to finish at $42 after a transfer of 1,025 stock units, Calypso Macro Investment Fund ended at $23.05 after 1,000 shares passed through the market, First Citizens Group fell $1 to $42.25 with investors trading 696 stocks. FirstCaribbean International Bank lost 4 cents to close at $6.90 with 284 stock units clearing the market, GraceKennedy slipped 1 cent to $3.79 with investors dealing in just 5 units, Guardian Holdings rose 8 cents to $15.69 and closed with an exchange of 1,075 shares. JMMB Group increased 3 cents to $1.28, with 26,270 stock units changing hands, L.J. Williams B share skidded 1 cent to end at $1.86 in trading 8 stocks, Massy Holdings climbed 11 cents in closing at $4.16, with investors exchanging 9,479 units. 
National Enterprises fell 10 cents to $3.30 with investors swapping 1,105 stocks, National Flour Mills dropped 9 cents to close at $2.16 after an exchange of 800 stock units, NCB Financial gained 32 cents and ended at $3.10 after a transfer of 2,200 shares. Prestige Holdings remained at $13, with 120 stock units crossing the exchange, Republic Financial shed 96 cents in closing at $108.04 with traders dealing in 6,318 shares, Trinidad & Tobago NGL rose 7 cents to close at $7.42 in an exchange of 6,672 units. Trinidad Cement gained 2 cents to $2.59 with investors trading 1,000 stocks and West Indian Tobacco remained at $10 with an exchange of 100 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading rises on the Trinidad Exchange
Stocks ended trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with a sharp 300 percent jump in the volume of stocks changing hands following a 150 percent rise in value over Tuesday and resulted in 20 securities trading the same as on Tuesday and ending with prices of six rising, five declining and nine ending firm.
Trading closed with 418,912 shares with a value of $4,938,180 changing hands compared to 104,706 stocks at $1,978,307 on Tuesday.
An average of 20,946 shares were traded at $246,909 up from 5,235 units at $98,915 on Tuesday, with trading month to date averaging 8,955 shares at $112,567 compared with 7,125 units at $92,057 on the previous day and an average for May of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index popped 0.40 points to close at 1,122.60, the All T&T Index climbed 1.30 points to wrap up trading at 1,685.36, the SME Index remained unchanged at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index dipped 0.08 points to lock up trading at 72.84.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s sank 25 cents to $68.25 with 1,214 stocks clearing the market, Angostura Holdings ended at $18 after exchanging 30 units, Ansa McAl shed 71 cents to close at $62.29 in trading 78 shares. Calypso Macro Investment Fund remained at $23.05 after a transfer of 30 stock units, First Citizens ended at $43.25 after an exchange of 2,564 shares, FirstCaribbean International Bank rose 4 cents to finish at $6.94, with 25,718 units crossing the market. GraceKennedy ended at $3.80 with an exchange of 413 stocks, Guardian Media remained at $1.79 after 91 stock units passed through the market, JMMB Group ended at $1.25 with a transfer of 6,961 shares. Massy Holdings fell 11 cents to end at $4.05 as investors exchanged 26,002 units, National Enterprises remained at $3.40 and closed after an exchange of 1,449 stocks, One Caribbean Media advanced 3 cents to finish at $3.68 in an exchange of 26,809 stock units. 
Point Lisas dipped 24 cents to $3.26 with traders dealing in just one share, Prestige Holdings ended at $13, with 1,226 units crossing the exchange, Republic Financial popped $1 in closing at $109 in switching ownership of 4,131 stocks. Scotiabank remained at $65.99 after an exchange of 2,258 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL increased 35 cents and ended at $7.35 with investors swapping 1,670 shares, Trinidad Cement lost 3 cents to end at $2.57 in an exchange of 499 stocks. Unilever Caribbean climbed 10 cents in closing at $11.80 after trading 317,486 units and West Indian Tobacco gained 60 cents to end at $10 with investors transferring 282 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Gains for Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange
Stocks ended with mostly gains on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Tuesday, pushing the market indices higher at the close with the volume of stocks traded declining 24 percent valued 54 percent more than on Monday and resulting in 20 securities trading, up from 18 on Monday and ending with prices of eight stocks rising, seven declining and five ended firm including Republic Financial advanced $2 and First Citizens Group that popped 99 cents higher and partially offset by a 95 cents fall in Calypso Macro Investment Fund.
The market closed with an exchange of 104,706 shares for $1,978,307 versus 137,683 stocks at $1,287,956 on Monday.
An average of 5,235 shares were traded at $98,915 compared with 7,649 units at $71,553 on Monday, with trading month to date averaging 7,125 shares at $92,057 compared with 7,465 units at $90,821 on the previous day and an average for May of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index climbed 5.47 points to finish at 1,122.20, the All T&T Index popped 7.01 points to close at 1,684.06, the SME Index remained unchanged at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index increased 0.53 points to lock up trading at 72.92.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s slipped 25 cents in closing at $68.50 after exchanging 144 shares, Ansa McAl remained at $63 with a transfer of 635 stocks, Ansa Merchant Bank climbed 25 cents and ended at $41.75 after an exchange of a mere 5 stocks. Calypso Macro Investment Fund fell 95 cents to close at $23.05 after a transfer of 610 stock units, First Citizens Group popped 99 cents to $43.25, with 5,473 shares changing hands, FirstCaribbean International Bank shed 3 cents to finish at $6.90 with traders dealing in 4,510 stocks. GraceKennedy ended at $3.80 in an exchange of 457 units, Guardian Holdings gained 1 cent to end at $15.61 after 2,480 stock units passed through the market, Guardian Media dipped 1 cent in closing at $1.79 after an exchange of 37 shares. JMMB Group lost 3 cents and ended at $1.25 with investors trading 4,745 stock units, Massy Holdings closed at $4.16 with 1,485 stocks clearing the market, National Enterprises rose 10 cents to $3.40 with an exchange of 11,843 units. 
NCB Financial remained at $2.78 after closing with 47,944 stocks changing hands, One Caribbean Media skidded 3 cents to $3.65 in trading 481 units, Prestige Holdings ended at $13, with 714 shares crossing the market. Republic Financial advanced $2 to close at $108 with investors transferring 10,324 stock units, Scotiabank rallied 99 cents to finish at $65.99 after 3,331 shares crossed the market, Trinidad & Tobago NGL increased 1 cent to end at $7 with investors swapping 5,435 units. Unilever Caribbean sank 2 cents in closing at $11.70 with 3,500 stocks crossing the exchange and West Indian Tobacco climbed 40 cents to $9.40 in switching ownership of 553 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Heavy gains & losses on the Trinidad Exchange
Stocks ended trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with rising and declining stocks sharing the honours equally after trading in 20 securities down from 22 on Monday and ending with prices of eight stocks rising and declining, nine declining and three remaining firm resulting from a 63 percent fall in the volume of stocks traded valued 30 percent less than on Monday.
The market closed with trading of 51,735 shares for $993,208 compared to 139,847 stock units at $1,423,656 on Monday.
An average of 2,587 shares were traded at $49,660 compared to 6,357 units at $64,712 on Monday, with trading month to date averaging 4,561 shares at $57,545 compared to May with an average of 15,629 shares at $129,694.
The Composite Index shed 1.08 points to end trading at 1,133.80, the All T&T Index shed 1.48 points to 1,711.84, the SME Index remained unchanged at 86.99 and the Cross-Listed Index lost 0.09 points to wrap up trading at 72.11.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s slipped 3 cents to close at $68.75 after an exchange of 334 shares, Angostura Holdings fell $1.44 to $17.06 with 113 units crossing the market, Ansa McAl gained $2 to finish at a 52 weeks’ high of $62 as investors exchanged 661 shares. 
Calypso Macro Investment Fund rose 97 cents and ended at $24 after trading of 14 stock units, First Citizens Group rallied 5 cents in closing at $44.30 after 1,955 shares passed through the market, GraceKennedy dipped 1 cent to end at $3.87 with investors trading 126 units. Guardian Holdings increased $1.25 in closing at $16.75 with 141 stocks crossing the market, Guardian Media remained at $1.80 with traders dealing in 59 stock units, JMMB Group fell 7 cents to finish at $1.21 with 7,710 shares changing hands. Massy Holdings ended at $4.18 with investors transferring 2,269 stock units, National Enterprises declined 1 cent to close at $3.64 after an exchange of 295 stocks, National Flour Mills slipped 1 cent to end at $2.24 with investors dealing in 13 units. One Caribbean Media climbed 28 cents to $3.68 and closed with 670 stocks being traded, 
Prestige Holdings remained at $12.75 with an exchange of 3,989 units, Republic Financial dropped $1 in closing at $115 with 4,672 shares clearing the market. Scotiabank shed 1 cent and ended at $65.99 in an exchange of 1,011 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL popped 62 cents to finish at $7.42 with investors swapping 10,239 shares, Trinidad Cement advanced 3 cents to close at $2.60 after a transfer of 12,000 units. Unilever Caribbean rose 36 cents to $11.91 with 1,806 stocks crossing the exchange and West Indian Tobacco skidded 10 cents and ended at $10 with a transfer of 3,658 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.