The Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange suffered a sharp increase in the number of stocks declining, with the leading indices enjoying marginal gains on Monday, following the tumultuous dive on Friday.
At the close, the JSE All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 424.97 points to close at 553,085.25, the JSE Market Index gained 346.27 points to 503,682.78, and the JSE Financial Index rose 0.30 points to 136.33.
The market closed with 47 securities changing hands in the Main and US dollar markets with the prices of 10 advancing, 24 declining and 12 trading firm. The JSE Main Market activity ended with 38 securities accounting for 12,661,713 units valued at $111,971,239 in contrast to 28,514,298 units valued at $143,131,830 from 38 securities on Friday.
Wigton Windfarm dominated trading with 4.1 million shares for 33 percent of total volume. Sagicor Select Financial Fund followed with 2.6 million units for 21 percent of the day’s trade and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution with 1.4 million shares for 11 percent of the market’s volume.
The Market closed with an average of 301,469 units valued at an average of $2,665,982 for each security traded, in contrast to 750,376 units valued at an average of $3,766,627 on Friday. The average volume and value for the month to date amounts to 439,042 units valued at 2,218,333 for each security changing hands, compared to 457,502 units valued at $2,149,464 for each security traded. Trading in December resulted in an average of 595,143 units valued at $9,344,514 for each security.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading shows ten stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers. The PE ratio of the market ended at 19.5, while the Main Market ended at 18.7 times the 2019 earnings.
In the prime market, Barita Investments lost 35 cents, in ending at $73.50 and trading 9,963 units, Berger Paints settled at $16.51, after losing 49 cents exchanging 2,300 shares, Caribbean Cement dropped $1.50 to end at $73.50, with 108,257 stock units changing hands. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund closed $4.49 lower to $36.01 after transferring just 1,577 shares, Grace Kennedy gained $1 trading 319,335 units to end at $77, Jamaica Broilers closed at $39.40, with gains of 40 cents in swapping 42,036 stock units. Jamaica Producers Group dropped $1.06, falling to $26.40 with an exchange of 2,336 shares, JMMB Group closed $2.39 lower at $46 in trading 468,667 units. Kingston Wharves ended at $58.50, after losing $2.40 exchanging 12,340 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy settled at $215, having gained $5 with 100 units trading. NCB Financial Group declined $3.50 to $195, after falling $3.50 transferring 44,755 shares, Pulse Investments added 44 cents to close at $6.89, with 361,956 units changing hands, Sagicor Group lost 40 cents to end at $69.60 in swapping 68,386 shares. Salada Foods gained $2 to close at $32, with an exchange of 10,716 units, Scotia Group rose $3.94 to $55, after trading 17,152 shares, Seprod lost 90 cents to close at $50, with 26,085 units changing hands. Sygnus Credit Investments lost 50 cents to settle at $26.50 in swapping 49,904 shares, Wisynco Group ended 50 cents higher at $22.50, with an exchange of 281,294 shares and in the preference sector, 138 Student Living lost 50 cents in trading 100 stock units to close at $5.50.
Trading in the US dollar market ended with 32,903 units valued at US$11,906. The market index advanced 8.56 points to close at 238.40. Proven Investments traded 20,698 units, after losing 2 US cents to close at 33 US cents. Sygnus Credit Investments gained 4 US cents with 8,700 shares changing hands and ended at a record high of 18 US cents and Sterling Investments ended at 3 US cents, with 200 units changing hands. JMMB Group 6% preference share lost 1 US cent to close at US$1.04 while exchanging 3,305 units.
Main Event & Sygnus lead IC TOP 10
Entertainment event planners, Main Event and Sygnus Credit Investments US dollar-based stock surged to number one spot on the Junior and Main markets of the Jamaican Stock Exchange in a week with just one change to the TOP 10 lists.
Dolphin Cove’s price moved to $11.90 and the stock moved out of the Junior Market TOP 10 and is replaced by General Accident with the stock price falling to $6.45.
The Jamaica Stock Exchange got some price changing news during the past week. Jamaican Teas announced that the directors would be meeting to consider increasing the share capital and a sub-division of the companies issued shares. That news created added interest in the stock, driving the price from $6.58 to close the week at $7.40. Pulse Investments announced expansion into residential real estate development for sales and the retention of some units. The stock was added to the Main Market TOP 10 in 2019 and is on the verge of moving out, with increased buying interest. KLE Group announced the buy-out of the Tacks and Records restaurant in Montego Bay that will add significantly to revenues and boost profitability. KLE is one to watch. Proven Investments announced another stock offering, this time to the wider public. The move with help to boost broader interest in the stock as it pulls in new shareholders.
The JSE Main Market ended the week, with an overall PE of 21.2 and the Junior Market 14.4, based on current 2019 earnings. The PE ratio for Junior Market Top 10 stocks averages 8.9 with the Main Market at 10.9.
The targeted average PE ratio is 25, with several stocks trading at that level or just under, in 22 times region, currently. The TOP 10 companies now trade at a discount of 38 percent of the average for Junior Market and Main Market stocks trade at a discount of 49 percent to the overall market.
The average projected gain for the IC TOP 10 stocks is 187 percent for the Junior Market and 135 percent for JSE Main Market, based mostly on 2019 earnings.
The top three Junior Market stocks currently are by Main Event with projected gains of 305 percent, followed by Medical Disposables with 257 percent and CAC 2000, with 188 percent likely capital growth.
Sygnus US dollar-denominated stock, holds on to the lead of Main Market stocks with projected gains with 186 percent, followed by Carreras in the number two spot, with 171 percent and Berger Paints with 165 percent.
IC TOP 10 stocks are likely to deliver the best returns to March this year. Forecasted earnings and PE ratio for the current fiscal year are in determining potential gains. Possible gains for each stock are ranked, with highest-ranked being the most attractive. Expected values will change as stock prices fluctuate and will result in movements of the selection in and out of the lists for most weeks. Earnings per share are revised on an ongoing basis as new information is received that can result in changes in and out of the list.
Persons who compiled this report may have an interest in securities commented on.
Volume jumps on TTSE on Friday
Trading volume and value surged on The Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange on Friday from fewer securities changing hands than on Thursday, resulting in advancing stocks outnumbering decliners.
Trading ended, with three stocks rising, two declining while six closed unchanged, with one stock ending at a 52 weeks’ high. The Composite Index rose 0.63 points to 1,489.10. The All T&T Index gained 4.46 points to 1,899.89, while the Cross Listed Index shed 0.44 points to close at 146.06.
The number of securities trading on Friday ended at 11, resulting in an exchange of 652,572, with a value of $19,244,633, compared to 305,514 at $2,609,219, from 17 trading securities on Thursday.
IC bid-offer Indicator| The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of four stocks higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
Gains| Endeavour Holdings traded 5,020 shares and gained 11 cents to close at a new high of $12.65, Scotiabank gained $1 and settled at $61, with 58,468 units changing hands and West Indian Tobacco rose 20 cents and concluded trading with 130,039 units at $41.20.
Losses| First Caribbean International Bank dropped 10 cents and concluded trading of 4,106 stock units at $7.90 and Guardian Holdings lost 1 cent to $21.49, with 17 stock units changing hands.
Firm Trades| Clico Investments traded 1,505 stock units at $27.95, First Citizens Bank ended at $45, in swapping of 10,000 shares, Grace Kennedy closed at $3.95, after exchanging 1,000 shares. JMMB Group settled at $2.65, after trading 33,687 stock units, Republic Financial ended at $135, with 500 units changing hands and Trinidad & Tobago NGL closed trading of 408,230 shares at $23.61.
Prices of securities trading are those at which the last trade took place.
TTSE faltered on Thursday
The Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange slipped slightly from the sharp bounce on Wednesday even as advancing stocks outnumbered decliners three to two.
Trading ended, with three stocks rising, two declining while 12 closed unchanged, with two stocks ending at 52 weeks’ high. The Composite Index slipped 1.51 points to 1,488.47. The All T&T Index dipped 2.68 points to 1,895.43, while the Cross Listed Index fell 0.04 points to close at 146.50.
The number of securities trading on Thursday slipped to 17, resulting in an exchange of 305,514, with a value of $2,609,219, compared to 67,094 shares for $1,662,903, from 21 trading securities on Wednesday.
IC bid-offer Indicator| The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of three stocks higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
Gains| Angostura Holdings increased 18 cents and settled at $16.20, after swapping of 100 shares, Clico Investments added 1 cent and completed trading of 51,740 units at $27.95, and JMMB Group closed with a gain of 4 cents at $2.65, with 7,425 units crossing the exchange.
Losses| Scotiabank fell 1 cent to end at $60, with investors exchanging 1,000 shares and Trinidad & Tobago NGL lost 5 cents and closed trading of 10,000 shares at $23.61.
Firm Traded| Ansa Mcal closed at $60, after swapping of 300 shares, First Citizens Bank ended at $45, with 1,500 shares changing hands, Grace Kennedy completed trading of 1,000 shares at $3.95. Guardian Holdings settled at $21.50, after exchanging 125 shares, National Enterprises ended at $5.76, with 2,000 units crossing the exchange, NCB Financial ended trading at $11, with investors exchanging 14,226 shares. One Caribbean Media closed at $8.50, after exchanging 3,000 shares, Point Lisas settled at $3.55, with an exchange of 123,601 units, Prestige Holdings finished market activity at $8.90, with 3,058 units crossing the exchange. Republic Financial ended at $135, with the swapping of 350 units, West Indian Tobacco completed trading of 1,125 shares at $41 and Trinidad Cement concluded at $2, with 92,739 stock units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those at which the last trade took place.
Sharp jump in TTSE indices – Wednesday
The Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange bounced sharply at the close of trading on Wednesday as three stocks recorded significant upward price movements to continue its mild bullish trend since late 2019.
Trading ended, with four stocks rising, four declining while 13 closed unchanged, with two stocks ending at 52 weeks’ high. The Composite Index jumped 15.06 points to 1,489.98. The All T&T Index surged 25.40 points to 1,898.11, while the Cross Listed Index rose 0.62 points to close at 146.54.
The number of securities trading on Wednesday surged to 21, resulting in an exchange of just 67,094 shares for $1,662,903, compared to 385,720 units amounting to $1,884,774, from 15 trading securities on Tuesday.
IC bid-offer Indicator| The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of three stocks higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
Gains| Ansa McAl jumped $4.80 and completed trading of just nine units at a 52 weeks’ high of $60, Endeavour Holdings traded 500 shares and rose 4 cents to close at a record high of $12.54. First Citizens Bank gained 40 cents and settled at $45, with an exchange of 4,626 shares and Republic Financial jumped $3 to a 52 weeks’ high of $135 while trading 1,000 stock units.
Losses| Clico Investments shed 1 cent to end at $27.94, with 8,077 units crossing the exchange, Guardian Holdings dropped 50 cents and ended at $21.50, after exchanging 2,081 shares. JMMB Group lost 4 cents to close at $2.61, with 550 stock units changing hands and West Indian Tobacco fell 20 cents to $41, with an exchange of 1,025 stock units.
Firm Trades| Agostini’s traded ten shares at $25, Angostura Holdings ended at $16.02, with only four units crossing the exchange, CinemaOne swapped 100 shares at $6.55, First Caribbean International Bank completed trading 200 units at $8. Grace Kennedy ended trading of 2,568 shares at $3.95; Massy Holdings lost 50 cents trading of 1,658 units to close at $61.50, National Enterprises closed at $5.76, after 14,700 shares changed hands, National Flour transferred 3,651 units at $1.36. NCB Financial settled at $11, after exchanging 9,116 shares, Prestige Holdings closed at $8.90, after trading 39 shares, Scotiabank ended at $61, in trading 7,620 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL closed trading of 10,000 shares at $23.66 and Trinidad Cement ended at $2, with 160 stock units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those at which the last trade took place.
Stalemate for TTSE stocks on Tuesday
The Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange bounced at the close trading on Tuesday to continue its mild bullish trend since late 2019 but with an equal number of rising and declining stocks.
Trading ended, with five stocks rising, five declining while five closed with prices unchanged, with one stock ending at 52 weeks’ high. The Composite Index gained 3.52 points to 1,474.92. The All T&T Index shed 2.18 points to 1,872.71, while the Cross Listed Index inched higher by 0.66 points to 145.92.
For the second consecutive day, the market ended with 15 securities changing hands with an exchange of 385,720 shares for $1,884,774 compared to 127,724 units amounting to $881,569, on Monday.
IC bid-offer Indicator| The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of four stocks higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
Gains| First Citizens Bank rose 10 cents to end at $44.60, in trading 2,619 stock units, JMMB Group closed with a gain of 5 cents at $2.65, with 25,008 stock units changing hands, L.J Williams finished trading with a rise of 14 cents and ended at $1.69, with investors exchanging 290,400 shares. Massy Holdings rose 49 cents and completed trading of 150 units at a 52 weeks’ high of $62 and NCB Financial increased by 14 cents to close at $11, with 9,594 stock units changing hands.
Losses| Clico Investments fell 30 cents and completed trading of 1,000 units, at $27.95, Angostura Holdings closed with a loss of 18 cents at $16.02, with investors exchanging 8,500 shares, Prestige Holdings declined by 10 cents to end at $8.90, in swapping of 1,653 shares. Trinidad & Tobago NGL lost 9 cents and closed trading of 7,565 shares at $23.66 and West Indian Tobacco fell 2 cents to $41.20, with 4,165 units crossing the exchange.
Firm Trades| Ansa Mcal concluded trading 1,184 stock units at $55.20, First Caribbean closed at $8, after exchanging 500 shares, Grace Kennedy completed trading of 27,020 shares at $3.95, Republic Financial closed at $132, with investors trading 50 stock units and Scotiabank ended at $61, with 6,312 units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those at which the last trade took place.