Trading dropped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed higher on Thursday, with an 18 percent fall in the volume of stocks that changed hands, with a 45 percent lower value than on Wednesday, following trading in 10 securities compared with seven on Wednesday as prices of three rose, four declined and three ended unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 217,386 shares for US$11,618, falling from 264,864 stocks at US$21,126 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 21,739 shares at US$1,162, a fall from 37,838 stocks at US$3,018 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 35,126 stock units at US$1,673, which is closely aligned with the 38,313 stocks at US$1,794 on the previous day and well below April that ended with an average of 261,717 units for US$10,686.
The US Denominated Equities Index squeezed out a 0.62 points rally to end at 248.20. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 11.9. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 1.8 US cents after traders transferred 55,027 shares, Margaritaville lost 1.1 cents in closing at 6.9 US cents with investors trading 286 units, Proven Investments ended at 10.99 US cents with 4,500 shares crossing the market. Sterling Investments dropped 0.19 of a cent to finish at 1.81 US cents with a transfer of 1,583 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments advanced 1 cent to end at 7 US cents after closing with an exchange of 28,129 stocks, 
Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 8.01 US cents with traders dealing in 1,181 stock units and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.01 of a cent to 2.49 US cents with 126,110 stocks crossing the exchange.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% rallied 9.7 cents in closing at US$8.80 with 18 shares switching ownership, Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% fell US$1.38 to close at US$8.62 with investors clearing 500 stock units from the market and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% dropped US$1.20 to end at US$8.80 with an exchange of 52 shares.
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 fell 2,080.68 points to wrap up trading at 332,838.38, while the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,211.66 points to end at 370,532.49, the JSE Main Index skidded 2,055.72 points to settle at 322,360.49, the Junior Market Index shed 16.34 points to 3,432.94 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.27 points higher to end at 248.20.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 18.8 based on 2024 earnings.
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 an exchange of 264,864 shares for US$21,126, just short of 289,631 stocks at US$8,296 on Tuesday.
Margaritaville climbed 0.13 of a cent to 8 US cents with traders transferring 121 stocks through the market, Productive Business Solutions rose 18.6 cents and ended at US$1.426 with investors swapping 13 shares. Sterling Investments remained at 2 US cents after a transfer of 15,781 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments slipped 1 cent to close at 6 US cents as investors exchanged 129,679 units and Transjamaican Highway gained 0.08 of one cent to finish at 2.48 US cents with 102,779 shares crossing the market.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 683.98 points to end at 334,919.06, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 148.80 points to wrap up trading at 372,744.15, the JSE Main Index sank 634.02 points to finish at 324,416.21, the Junior Market Index fell 10.65 points to settle at 3,449.28 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 8.84 points to 247.93.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.2 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide investors with 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 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 ended with the volume of stocks traded declining by 6 percent, with a 14 percent lower value than on Monday, following an exchange of 289,631 shares for US$8,296, down from 309,324 stocks at US$9,698 on Monday.
Productive Business Solutions popped 1.6 cents to US$1.24 with investors swapping 404 stocks, Proven Investments ended at 10.99 US cents in an exchange of 845 units. Sterling Investments sank 0.14 of one cent to end at 2 US cents with 2,095 shares passing through the market and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.02 of a cent and ended at 2.4 US cents with a transfer of 286,212 stock units.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 1,444.01 points to wrap up trading at 335,603.04, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,253.96 points to 372,892.95, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,351.13 points to conclude trading at 325,050.23, the Junior Market Index slipped 20.88 points to end at 3,459.93 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 9.21 points to settle at 239.09.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 based on 2024 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, 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 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.
Sterling Investments advanced 0.38 of a cent and ended at 2.14 US cents with traders dealing in 5,968 units, Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 7 US cents after a transfer of 26,694 stocks. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share dropped 0.19 of one cent and ended at 8.01 US cents with 668 units crossing the market and Transjamaican Highway slipped 0.11 of one cent to 2.42 US cents after 248,237 shares were traded.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,099.04 points to 337,047.05, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,566.91 points to finish at 374,146.91, the JSE Main Index popped 1,021.38 points to conclude trading at 326,401.36, the Junior Market Index rallied 16.78 points to 3,480.81 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 10.72 points to finish at 229.88.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular tool used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.4 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
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 an exchange of 99,850 shares for US$12,828 compared to 645,488 stocks at US$23,415 on Thursday.
Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 7 US cents after 36,905 stock units crossed the market. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share dipped 0.65 of a cent to end at 8.2 US cents in an exchange of 393 stocks and Transjamaican Highway rallied 0.07 of a cent to close at 2.53 US cents following trading of 47,348 units.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 413.66 points to 335,948.01, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 377.21 points to 372,580.00, the JSE Main Index rallied 518.99 points to wrap up trading at 325,379.98, the Junior Market Index slipped 10.68 points to end at 3,464.03 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 2.29 points to 219.16.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.4 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other daily charts that provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE chart covers all ordinary shares that are 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.
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.