Investors traded more than twice the number of shares changing hands on Thursday but at a fraction of the value as 105,350 shares were traded, for US$9,368 compared to 52,300 units at US$40,981 on Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Friday.
The volume of stocks changing hands rose 101 percent, valued 77 percent lower than on Thursday, resulting from trading in eight securities traded, similar to trading on Thursday with four rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.
Trading averaged 13,169 stock units at US$1,171 compared to 6,538 shares at US$5,123 on Thursday, with the month to date average of 8,869 shares at US$4,137 compared to 6,575 units at US$5,719 on the previous day. February ended with an average of 43,793 units for US$2,015.
The JSE USD Equities Index gained 1.39 points to end at 232.50.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing the appropriate value of stocks, currently averages 9.7. The PE ratio uses ICInsider.com earnings forecasts for companies with financial years ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than the last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close, Margaritaville increased 0.5 of a cent to 12.5 US cents with 33 shares passing through the market, Productive Business Solutions popped 0.9 of a cent in ending at US$1.899 while exchanging just one unit, Proven Investments advanced 0.5 of a cent in closing at 19 US cents with a transfer of 46,799 stocks. 
Sygnus Credit Investments USD share fell 0.01 of a cent to end at 9.99 US cents in switching ownership of 42 stock units and Transjamaican Highway shed 0.05 of a cent to close at 0.9 of one US cent after an exchange of 58,470 stock units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 6% preference share remained at US$1.15 with 2 shares clearing the market, Equityline Mortgage Investment preference share ended at US$1.64 after an exchange of a mere one stock and JMMB Group 6% gained 4 cents to close at US$1.09 in trading 2 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Volume doubles on JSE USD market
More gains for Main Market stocks
Trading activity on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market ended on Friday with the volume of stocks traded declining 35 percent and the value moderately than on Thursday, after trading in 58 securities compared to 55 on Thursday, resulting in prices of 20 rising, 19 declining and 19 ending unchanged.
A total of 7,443,601 shares were traded for $130,741,691 versus 11,506,995 units at $127,421,242 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 128,338 shares at $2,254,167 versus 209,218 shares at $2,317,495 on Thursday and month to date, an average of 140,698 units at $1,709,999, compared to 146,932 units at $1,435,550 on the previous day. February closed with an average of 183,599 units at $2,160,070.
Jamaica Broilers led trading with 1.95 million shares for 26.2 percent of total volume, followed by JMMB Group 7.5% with 960,608 units for 12.9 percent of the day’s trade and Transjamaican Highway with 898,097 units for 12.1 percent market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 2,192.36 points to 382,458.11, the JSE Main Index gained 227.19 points to 336,065.38 and the JSE Financial Index slipped 0.78 points to settle at 79.00.
The PE Ratio, a formula used to ascertain appropriate stock values, averages 13.9 for the Main Market. The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios incorporate earnings forecasted by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows eight stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
At the close, Barita Investments declined $1 to a 52 weeks’ low of $79 in switching owners of 59,496 shares, Caribbean Cement advanced $4.71 to close at $61.46 with the swapping of 1,427 stocks, GraceKennedy rose $2.98 to $84.98 in exchanging 14,814 units. Jamaica Broilers fell $1.55 in closing at $36 after trading 1,950,779 stock units, Jamaica Stock Exchange fell 60 cents to close at $13.95 with 38,298 shares clearing the market, JMMB Group shed 67 cents to end at $30.51 with a transfer of 120,492 stocks. 
Mayberry Investments rose $1.75 in closing at $10.25 after an exchange of 143,406 units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy dropped $18 to end at $79 with 100 stock units changing hands, NCB Financial rallied $1.99 to $75.49 as investors exchanged 28,900 stocks. Palace Amusement lost $2.20 to close at $4.50 after trading 603,232 stocks, PanJam Investment dipped 60 cents ending at $56.50 after investors transferred 439 shares, Proven Investments gained $1 in closing at $28.90 after exchanging 5,160 units. Sagicor Group popped 65 cents to close at $54 with the swapping of 16,081 stock units, Salada Foods fell 45 cents to end at $3.54 after 4,000 stocks changed hands, Scotia Group popped 70 cents to close at $34.75 as investors traded 231,052 shares, Seprod advanced $5.84 to $67.89 with a transfer of 8,737 units and Sygnus Credit Investments lost 44 cents in closing at $12.24 in switching ownership of 32,719 stocks.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% climbed $9.77 to end at a record $48 as 1,766 shares passed through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading gains for Junior Market
Trading picked up on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange Friday with a 35 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded valued 17 percent more than on Thursday after 45 securities changed hands compared with 43 on Thursday, ending with 17 rising, 22 declining and 6 closing unchanged.
A total of 12,468,915 shares were exchanged for $30,380,321 compared with 9,243,451 units at $25,870,454 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 277,087 shares at $675,118 compared to 214,964 units at $601,638 on Thursday with the month to date averaging 214,527 shares at $544,555 compared to 183,247 stock units at $479,277 on the previous day. February closed with an average of 318,024 units at $782,332.
Derrimon Trading led market activity with 7.9 million shares for 63.4 percent of total volume followed by Dolla Financial with 1.15 million units for 9.2 percent of the day’s trade and Regency Petroleum with 842,292 units for 6.8 percent market share.
At the close, the Junior Market Index gained 15.76 points to end at 3,892.56.
The PE Ratio, a measure of computing appropriate stock values, averages 11.8. The PE ratios of Junior Market stocks are computed using the last traded stock price in conjunction with ICInsider.com projected earnings for the financial years ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, Cargo Handlers advanced $1.98 to $14.98 with the swapping of 500 shares, Caribbean Flavours shed 23 cents in closing at $1.47 after trading 11,631 stock units, Consolidated Bakeries popped 24 cents to end at $2.42 with investors transferring 40 units. Dolphin Cove gained 17 cents in ending at $15.15 with 18,515 stocks changing hands, Elite Diagnostic gained 31 cents to settle at $3.03 after a transfer of 3 shares, Express Catering fell 50 cents to $5 as investors traded 108,251 stocks. 
Honey Bun lost 9 cents in ending at $7.20 with a transfer of 1,649 units, Indies Pharma shed 29 cents in closing at $2.75 with the swapping of 295,573 stock units, Iron Rock Insurance dipped 30 cents to $2 after 10,340 shares passed through the market. ISP Finance climbed $5.35 to $26.35 in switching ownership of 2 stocks, JFP Ltd rallied 10 cents in closing at $1.70 after 20,001 units were traded, Main Event rose 39 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ high of $12.39 in exchanging 66,710 stock units. MFS Capital Partners popped 10 cents to close at $3.60 with a transfer of 19,024 units, Paramount Trading rallied 16 cents to $2.35 after an exchange of 6,451 stocks, Spur Tree Spices lost 10 cents to end at $2.65 with 40,398 stock units changing hands. Stationery and Office Supplies rose 97 cents to $14.95 in switching ownership of 1,904 shares and 
Tropical Battery dipped 16 cents to end at $2.20 trading 126,960 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Gains for all JSE markets
Trading picked up on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday with a moderate increase in the volume and value of stocks traded over that on Thursday with trading resulting in gains for all market indices.
At the close of trading, the market ended with an exchange of 20,017,866 shares in all three markets, up from 20,802,746 units, with a value of $161.1 million, compared with $153.2 million previously traded. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging shares for US$9,368 compared to US$40,981 on Thursday.
The JSE Combined Market Index rallied 358.02 points to close at 349,229.71, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,192.36 points to 382,458.11, the JSE Main Index gained just 227.19 points to 336,065.38, the Junior Market climbed 15.76 points to settle at 3,892.59 and the JSE USD Market Index inched 1.39 points higher to end at 232.50.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 19.6 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.8 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local stock market. 
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.
Main Market trading rises on softer prices
Trading activity picked up on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Thursday with a 113 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded as the value surged by 239 percent over trading on Wednesday, after trading took place in 55 securities trading down from 60 on Wednesday, with 23 rising, 22 declining and 10 ending unchanged.
A total of 11,506,995 shares were exchanged for $127,421,242 versus 5,390,205 units at $37,625,972 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 209,218 units at $2,317,495 compared with 89,837 shares at $627,100 on Wednesday and month to date, an average of 146,932 stock units at $1,435,550. February closed with an average of 183,599 units at $2,160,070.
Wigton Windfarm led trading with 6.13 million shares for 53.2 percent of the volume, Transjamaican Highway followed with 1.27 million units for 11 percent of the day’s trade and Massy Holdings with 1.10 million units for 9.6 percent market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index declined 1,813.15 points to end at 380,265.75, the JSE Main Index shed 1,383.23 points to close at 335,838.19 and the JSE Financial Index rose 0.21 points to 79.78.
The PE Ratio, a formula to ascertain appropriate stock values, averages 14.2 for the Main Market. The JSE Main and USD MarketPE ratios incorporate earnings forecasted by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows eight stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
At the close, Barita Investments fell $1 to a 52 weeks’ low of $80 after 46,324 shares passed through the market, Berger Paints popped 79 cents to $9.06 in after an exchange of 60 stocks, Caribbean Cement declined $3.25 to close at $56.75 in switching ownership of 8,494 units. Caribbean Producers dipped $1 to $10 trading 33,889 stock units, Eppley shed 52 cents in closing at $37.48 after exchanging 18,305 stock units, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund advanced $4 to $45 after investors traded 179 units. GraceKennedy rose $3 in closing at $82 with the swapping of 47,812 stocks, Guardian Holdings climbed $9.50 to end at $510 with investors transferring 898 shares, Jamaica Broilers rallied $1.80 to a 52 weeks’ high of $37.55 in exchanging 38,852 units. Jamaica Producers gained 69 cents to close at $21 after clearing the market with 115,235 shares, 
Jamaica Stock Exchange rose 57 cents to $14.55 with 8,700 stocks changing hands, JMMB Group dropped 71 cents to $31.18 with a transfer of 52,761 stock units. Mayberry Investments rallied 69 cents to end at $8.50 with an exchange of 219,534 stock units, NCB Financial shed $2 in closing at $73.50 after trading 16,302 shares, 138 Student Living rallied 49 cents to $5.50 after a transfer of 38,968 stocks. PanJam Investment gained 58 cents to end at $57.10 in exchanging 2,387 units, Proven Investments popped 40 cents to $27.90 as investors traded 212 stocks, Scotia Group dipped 70 cents to $34.05 after a transfer of 38,513 units. Seprod declined $4.95 to close at $62.05 as investors exchanged 109,920 shares and Wisynco Group popped 41 cents in ending at $18.01 with the swapping of 95,604 stock units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% continues to defy gravity in advancing $8.23 to a new record high of $38.23 with 1,720 units changing hands and 138 Student Living preference share advanced $3.45 to end at $77.45 in trading 158 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Slippage for JSE USD market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Thursday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 13 percent with the value 9 percent less than on Wednesday, resulting from trading in eight securities compared to seven on Wednesday with three rising, two declining and three ending unchanged.
Overall, 52,300 shares were traded for US$40,981 compared with 46,332 units at US$44,807 on Wednesday.
Trading on Thursday averaged 6,538 shares at US$5,123 compared to 6,619 units at US$6,401 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 6,575 shares at US$5,719. Trading in February averaged 43,793 units for US$2,015.
The JSE USD Equities Index lost 1.45 points to end at 231.11.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in the computation of appropriate stock values averages 9.8. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded stock price and ICInsider.com earnings forecasts for companies with financial years ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than the last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy remained at 66.67 US cents with an exchange of 813 shares, Proven Investments dropped 0.49 of a cent in closing at 18.5 US cents as 32,374 units passed through the market, 
Sterling Investments gained 0.11 of a cent to end at 2 US cents with an exchange of 432 stock units. Sygnus Credit Investments USD share ended at 10 US cents while exchanging 98 stocks and Transjamaican Highway shed 0.01 of a cent to end at 0.95 of one US cents with 494 units clearing the market.
In the preference segment, Productive Business 9.25 preference share remained at US$12.10 with the swapping of 762 stock units, JMMB Group 5.75% increased 11 cents to close at US$2.01 in an exchange of 7,302 stocks and JMMB Group 6% advanced 7 cents in closing at US$1.05, with 10,025 shares crossing the exchange.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Junior Market flight clipped
Trading closed on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange Thursday with the volume of stocks traded rising 28 percent and the value 50 percent more than on Wednesday from trading in 43 securities compared with 47 on Wednesday and ended with 20 rising, 15 declining and 8 closing unchanged.
A total of 9,243,451 shares were exchanged for $25,870,454 compared with 7,248,801 units at $17,264,479 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 214,964 shares at $601,638 compared to 154,230 units at $367,329 on Wednesday with the month to date averaging 183,247 units at $479,277. February closed with an average of 318,024 units at $782,332.
Derrimon Trading led trading with 2.94 million shares for 31.8 percent of total volume followed by Regency Petroleum with 873,522 units for 9.5 percent of the day’s trade and Spur Tree Spices with 848,566 units for 9.2 percent market share.
At the close, the Junior Market Index dropped 13.80 points to settle at 3,876.80.
The PE Ratio, a measure of computing appropriate stock values, averages 11.8. 
The PE ratios of Junior Market stocks are computed using the last traded stock price in conjunction with ICInsider.com projected earnings for the financial years ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
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, Access Financial declined $3.83 to close at $21.76 in an exchange of 28 shares, Cargo Handlers fell $2 to end at $13 after trading 248,397 stock units, Caribbean Cream dipped 19 cents to $3.30 with a transfer of 2,000 stocks. Dolphin Cove gained 47 cents in closing at $14.98 with the swapping of 1,480 units, Express Catering rallied 17 cents to $5.50 as investors exchanged 23,487 stocks, 
Future Energy Source fell 15 cents to end at $4.60 in switching ownership of 553,438 shares. Honey Bun lost 11 cents to end at $7.29 with the swapping of 4,888 units, Iron Rock Insurance rose 30 cents to $2.30 with 5 stock units changing hands, JFP Ltd lost 10 cents to close at $1.60 trading 645,983 stock units. Lasco Distributors gained 9 cents in closing at $2.79 with a transfer of 1,200 shares, Lumber Depot popped 18 cents to end at $2.43 after 79,209 units passed through the market, MFS Capital Partners dipped 31 cents to $3.50 in switching ownership of 544,484 stocks. Paramount Trading advanced 14 cents to $2.19 in transferring 2,009 units, 
Stationery and Office Supplies gained 20 cents to close at $13.98 with an exchange of 13,011 stocks and tTech rose 10 cents to $2.65 after 5 shares cleared the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
All JSE markets fall on Thursday
All three markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed lower Thursday with trading picking up well over that on Wednesday with trading resulting in an exchange of 20,802,746 shares in all three markets, up from 12,685,338 units, with a value of $156 million, up from $54.89 million previously traded.
The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of US$40,981 for shares traded compared with US$44,807 on Wednesday.
The JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,416.76 points to 348,871.69, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 1,813.15 points to end at 380,265.75, the JSE Main Index lost 1,383.23 points to end at 335,838.19, the Junior Market dropped 13.80 points to settle at 3,876.80 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.45 points to end at 231.11.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 19.8 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.
March beckons JSE Main Market with a rally
March started off on a positive note for the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market with gains in the market indices after an exchange of 60 securities compared to 61 on Tuesday, with 22 rising, 26 declining and 12 unchanged on Wednesday, with a 66 percent decline in the volume of stocks traded and the value 58 percent lower than on Tuesday.
A total of 5,390,205 shares were traded for $37,625,972 down from 15,655,244 units at $89,795,027 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 89,837 units at $627,100 versus 256,643 shares at $1,472,050 on Tuesday. Trading in February averaged 183,599 shares at $2,160,070.
Wigton Windfarm led trading with 1.84 million shares for 34.0 percent of total volume Transjamaican Highway followed with 977,873 units for 18.1 percent of the day’s trade and Radio Jamaica with 534,970 units for 9.9 percent market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 3,384.45 points to 382,078.90, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,579.19 points to 337,221.42 and the JSE Financial Index advanced 0.66 points to settle at 79.57.
The PE Ratio, a formula to ascertain appropriate stock values, averages 13.9 for the Main Market. 
The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios combine the last traded price and earnings per share forecasted by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows nine stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, Barita Investments declined $1 in closing at $81 after hitting an intraday 52 weeks’ low of $80.01with an exchange of 74,498 shares, Berger Paints shed 68 cents to end at $8.27 in transferring 10,616 stock units, Caribbean Cement dipped $2 to close at $60 trading 99,488 units. Caribbean Producers gained 51 cents to end at $11 with 94,255 stocks changing hands, Eppley fell $2 to $38 after 5,255 stocks passed through the market, GraceKennedy rose 50 cents in closing at $79 after 10,608 units crossed the market. 
Guardian Holdings dropped $9.50 to end at $500.50 after investors traded 134 shares, Jamaica Broilers shed 75 cents to close at $35.75 with the swapping of 26,083 stock units, Jamaica Producers dipped $2.41 to $20.31 after an exchange of 8,604 stocks. Jamaica Stock Exchange shed 72 cents to $13.98 with investors transferring 7,620 stock units, JMMB Group rallied $1.38 in ending at $31.89 after an exchange of 20,197 units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rose $13.10 to $97 trading 10 shares. NCB Financial advanced $2.89 to end at $75.50 in switching ownership of 12,797 stocks, 138 Student Living lost 49 cents to close at $5.01 with a transfer of 508 stock units, Palace Amusement declined $1.05 in closing at $6.70 as investors swapped 33,208 shares. PanJam Investment shed 58 cents in closing at $56.52 with 1,032 units clearing the market, Proven Investments popped 48 cents to $27.50 in an exchange of 5,212 stock units, Sagicor Group fell $1.02 to close at $52.97 with 16,208 shares changing hands.
Seprod advanced $3.75 to end at $67 exchanging 624 stocks and Stanley Motta shed 74 cents ending at $4.90 with the swapping of 30,567 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% gained $7.17 to close at a record high of $30 after trading 5,282 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
New month bounce for Junior Market
The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday starting the new month positively with the Market Index climbing 53.30 points to 3,890.60 even as the volume of stocks traded declined 54 percent and the value 62 percent lower than on Tuesday after 47 securities changed hands compared to 46 on Tuesday and closed with 25 rising, 18 declining and 4 unchanged.
A total of 7,248,801 shares were traded for $17,264,479 compared to 15,831,268 units at $44,907,966 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 154,230 shares at $367,329 down from 344,158 units at $976,260 on Tuesday. February closed with an average of 318,024 units at $782,332.
Regency Petroleum led trading with 2.97 million shares for 41 percent of total volume followed by Fosrich with 882,264 units for 12.2 percent of the stocks trading and Image Plus Consultants with 562,434 units for 7.8 percent market share.
The PE Ratio, a measure of computing appropriate stock values, averages 11.8, The PE ratios of Junior Market stocks are computed using the last traded stock price in conjunction with ICInsider.com projected earnings for the financial years ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
At the close, Access Financial fell 36 cents to close at $25.59 with 5,228 shares being traded, Cargo Handlers popped 49 cents in closing at $15 after 2,048 stock units cleared the market, Caribbean Cream gained 18 cents to finish at $3.49 following investors trading 76 units. Caribbean Flavours rallied 25 cents to $1.70 with 78 stocks changing hands, Consolidated Bakeries lost 24 cents to end at $2.18 in switching ownership of 5,065 stock units, Dolla Financial shed 11 cents to end at $2.85 in an exchange of 105,206 stocks. Fosrich lost 11 cents ending at $2.99 with the swapping of 882,264 units, General Accident rose 39 cents in closing at $4.99 with 8,097 shares changing hands, Iron Rock Insurance fell 30 cents to $2 after a transfer of 50 shares. ISP Finance gained 51 cents to settle at $21 after switching ownership of 1,500 stocks, JFP Ltd dipped 25 cents to $1.70 in trading 487,595 units, Knutsford Express declined $1.13 to $11.87 after exchanging 7,445 stock units. 
Lasco Distributors lost 9 cents to finish at $2.70 with investors transferring 31,250 stock units, Lasco Financial advanced 28 cents to end at $2.74 in exchanging 750 stocks, Lasco Manufacturing gained 25 cents in closing at $4.22, with investors transferring 16,549 shares. Limners and Bards popped 10 cents to end at $2.75 with the swapping of 5,417 units, Lumber Depot dipped 15 cents to $2.25 after 54,162 stock units were traded, Main Event rose 75 cents to close at $11.95 with an exchange of 51,844 units. Medical Disposables shed 29 cents in closing at $4.85, with 5,300 shares changing hands, Regency Petroleum fell 52 cents to end at $1.91 after investors traded 2,970,829 stocks, following release of full year results, showing higher administrative costs that wiped out increased gross profit and Spur Tree Spices shed 23 cents in closing at $2.75 exchanging 348,494 shares.
In the preference segment, CAC 2000 9.5% preference share gained 8 cents to end at $1.08 with a transfer of 294 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
