Investors traded more securities on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Monday than on Friday, but the volume of stocks exchanged declined by 34 percent after 136 percent more US dollars passed through the market than on Friday, resulting in trading in 11 securities, up from nine on Friday with prices of two rising, three declining and six ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 172,660 shares for US$45,981 compared to 262,328 units at US$19,513 on Friday.
Trading averaged 15,696 units at US$4,180 versus 29,148 shares at US$2,168 on Friday, with a month to date average of 67,444 shares at US$4,681 compared with 74,934 units at US$4,754 on the previous trading day and February that ended with an average of 46,765 units for US$6,084.
The US Denominated Equities Index lost 0.78 points to close at 248.41.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.7. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, AS Bryden rose 0.15 of a cent to 22.15 US cents after a transfer of 1,800 units, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 4.5 US cents after trading 2,000 stocks, Margaritaville ended at 10 US cents after an exchange of 100 shares. Productive Business Solutions dipped 3 cents and ended at US$1.70 with 100 stock units clearing the market, Proven Investments remained at 15.1 US cents after an exchange of 54,910 shares, Sterling Investments ended at 1.7 US cents with investors transferring 32,650 stocks. Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 8.99 US cents after 4,630 units crossed the exchange, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 10.49 US cents with a transfer of 8,553 stock units and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.01 of a cent in closing at 2.18 US cents as investors exchanged 42,737 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% preference share declined 3.9 cents and ended at US$1.16, with 24,699 units crossing the market and Sygnus Credit Investments E 8.5% rallied 40 cents to US$10.80 in an exchange of 481 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Sharp jump in trading funds in JSE USD Market
Falling stocks push down Trinidad Exchange
Falling stocks dominated trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Monday, with trading 20 in securities compared with 17 on Friday and ending with prices of four stocks rising, eight declining and eight remaining unchanged following an 8 percent rise in the volume of stocks traded valued 54 percent less than on Friday.
The market closed trading of 464,708 shares for $1,869,078 compared to 430,514 stock units at $4,022,409 on Friday.
An average of 23,235 shares were traded at $93,454 compared with 25,324 units at $236,612 on Friday, with trading month to date averaging 17,818 shares at $214,555 compared with 17,284 units at $226,484 on the previous trading day and an average for February of 21,839 shares at $159,828.
The Composite Index declined 5.32 points to settle at 1,190.23, the All T&T Index dipped 8.78 points to conclude trading at 1,778.01, the SME Index remained unchanged at 77.95 and the Cross-Listed Index dipped 0.23 points to finish at 78.56.
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 popped 50 cents to $68.50 with an exchange of 22 shares, Ansa Merchant Bank fell $2.25 and ended at $43.25 with an exchange of 90 units, Calypso Macro Investment Fund ended at $22.75, with four shares changing hands. First Citizens Group shed 50 cents to close at $49 with investors trading 2,755 stocks, FirstCaribbean International Bank ended at $7.05 with an exchange of 32,055 shares, GraceKennedy shed 5 cents to $3.90 with investors swapping 831 units. Guardian Holdings ended at $17.25 in switching ownership of 83 units, JMMB Group closed at $1.51 as investors exchanged 110,223 stocks, Massy Holdings slipped 1 cent to close at $4.39 after 16,262 units passed through the market. National Enterprises climbed 8 cents and ended at $3.90 with investors transferring 5,029 shares, National Flour Mills ended at $2, with 2,000 stock units crossing the market, NCB Financial dipped 1 cent to close at $3.20 with traders dealing in 288,855 stocks.
One Caribbean Media lost 15 cents to end at $3.70 after an exchange of 108 units, Point Lisas increased 28 cents in closing at $3.99 in trading 504 shares, Prestige Holdings remained at $11.20 after exchanging 887 stock units. Republic Financial skidded $1 to $119 with investors dealing in 2,241 stocks, Scotiabank dropped 50 cents and ended at $73, with 95 units clearing the market, Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended at $9 after trading 99 shares. Unilever Caribbean advanced 2 cents in closing at $11.17 with 1,520 stock units crossing the market and West Indian Tobacco ended at $9.35 after a transfer of 1,045 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD Market rises on lower trades
Trading ended on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Friday, with a sharp 66 percent decline in the volume of stocks exchanged following 14 percent more money changed hands than on Thursday, resulting in trading in nine securities, compared to six on Thursday with prices of four rising, one declining and four ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 262,328 shares for US$19,513 compared to 771,589 units at US$17,159 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 29,148 units at US$2,168 versus 128,598 shares at US$2,860 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 74,934 shares at US$4,754 compared with 81,084 units at US$5,101 on the previous day and February that ended with an average of 46,765 units for US$6,084.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 5.05 points to close at 249.19.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.7. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, AS Bryden ended at 22 US cents while exchanging 383 units, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 4.5 US cents after 182,833 stocks passed through the market, Margaritaville lost 2 cents to close at 10 US cents after an exchange of 14,391 shares. Proven Investments ended at 15.1 US cents with 8,040 stock units clearing the market, Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 8.99 US cents with traders dealing in 5,539 shares, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share gained 3.67 cents to end at 10.49 US cents, with 1,191 units crossing the exchange and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.08 of a cent and ended at 2.19 US cents in switching ownership of 44,284 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% preference share rallied 3.89 cents in closing at US$1.199 after an exchange of 5,650 stock units and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share rose US$2 to end at US$12 with investors transferring 17 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading picks up on Trinidad Exchange
The volume of stocks traded rose 26 percent valued 19 percent below Thursday’s outturn on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Friday, resulting from trading in 17 securities down from 22 on Thursday, ending with prices of seven stocks rising, three declining and seven remaining unchanged.
The market closed trading with an exchange of 430,514 shares on Friday for $4,022,409 compared with 340,338 stocks at $4,966,410 on Thursday.
An average of 25,324 shares were exchanged for $236,612 compared to 15,470 stock units at $225,746 on Thursday, with trading month to date averaging 17,284 shares at $226,484 compared to 16,549 units at $225,563 on the previous day and an average for February of 21,839 shares at $159,828.
The Composite Index advanced 3.92 points to 1,195.55, the All T&T Index climbed 7.66 points to settle at 1,786.79, the SME Index remained at 77.95 and the Cross-Listed Index slipped 0.01 points to close at 78.79.
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 close, Endeavour Holdings ended at $14.80 after 200 stocks changed hands, First Citizens Group popped 50 cents to close at $49.50 with an exchange of 670 stocks, FirstCaribbean International Bank remained at $7.05 in an exchange of 47,142 shares. GraceKennedy ended at $3.95 with investors dealing in 121,461 shares, Guardian Holdings ended unchanged at $17.25 after an exchange of 4,500 shares, JMMB Group slipped 1 cent to $1.51 in trading 22,881 units. Massy Holdings increased 2 cents in closing at $4.40 after 123,398 stocks were traded, National Enterprises fell 8 cents to end at $3.82 with an exchange of 3,477 stock units, National Flour Mills dipped 10 cents and ended at $2, with 873 shares crossing the market. One Caribbean Media popped 10 cents higher to close at $3.85 in an exchange of 72 stocks, Prestige Holdings rose 10 cents to $11.20 with investors transferring 10,338 units, Republic Financial remained at $120, with 7,241 stock units crossing the market. Scotiabank gained 50 cents to close at $73.50 while exchanging 15,777 shares, Trinidad & Tobago NGL rallied 5 cents in closing at $9 after an exchange of 25,664 stocks, Trinidad Cement ended at $2.80 with investors swapping 45,768 units. Unilever Caribbean ended at $11.15 after a transfer of 852 stock units and West Indian Tobacco advanced 4 cents to $9.35 with investors trading 200 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Scotiabank jumps $3 on Trinidad Exchange
Stocks mostly gained in trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Thursday, resulting in 22 securities trading up from 17 on Wednesday and ending with prices of nine stocks rising, six declining and seven ending unchanged, with Scotiabank rising $3 and Republic Financial gaining $1, following a 49 percent drop in the volume of stocks traded valued 44 percent less than on Wednesday.
The market closed trading with an exchange of 340,338 shares for $4,966,410 compared to 672,249 stock units at $8,903,188 on Wednesday.
An average of 15,470 shares were traded at $225,746 down from 39,544 units at $523,717 on Wednesday, with trading month to date averaging 16,549 shares at $225,563 compared with 16,694 units at $225,541 on the previous day and an average of 21,839 shares at $159,828 for February.
The Composite Index popped 3.93 points to wrap up trading at 1,191.63, the All T&T Index rose 7.03 points to 1,779.13, the SME Index dipped 0.95 points to 77.95 and the Cross-Listed Index advanced 0.09 points to end at 78.80.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close of the market, Agostini’s rallied 50 cents to $68, with 11 stocks crossing the market, Angostura Holdings remained at $20 as investors exchanged 1,070 units, Ansa Merchant Bank popped 50 cents in closing at $45.50 after a transfer of 26 shares. Calypso Macro Investment Fund increased 25 cents and ended at $22.75 with 10 stock units clearing the market, Endeavour Holdings ended at $14.80 after an exchange of 170 shares, First Citizens Group fell 50 cents to $49 with 1,124 stocks being traded. FirstCaribbean International Bank ended at $7.05 with an exchange of 1,381 units, GraceKennedy ended at $3.95, with 3,576 stocks crossing the market, Guardian Holdings lost 1 cent to close at $17.25 in an exchange of 3,201 shares. Guardian Media ended at $2 after investors finished trading 930 stocks, JMMB Group popped 1 cent to end at $1.52 after exchanging 7,480 units, Massy Holdings rose 9 cents to end at $4.38 in trading 223,166 stock units. National Enterprises remained at $3.90, with 18,000 shares crossing the exchange, National Flour Mills ended at $2.10 with traders dealing in 3,230 stock units, NCB Financial gained 1 cent to close at $3.21 with an exchange of 24,740 units. One Caribbean Media declined 15 cents to $3.75 with investors transferring 242 stocks, Prestige Holdings advanced 60 cents to end at $11.10, with 416 units changing hands, Republic Financial rose $1 in closing at $120 after 400 stocks passed through the exchange. Scotiabank advanced $3 and ended at $73 while exchanging 50,431 shares, Trinidad & Tobago NGL shed 5 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $8.95 with investors swapping 291 stock units, Unilever Caribbean dipped 2 cents to $11.15 in switching ownership of 56 shares and West Indian Tobacco sank 4 cents to close at $9.31 with investors dealing in 387 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD Market get one new listing
One new security was listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Wednesday, with AS Bryden ordinary share started trading for the first time with the price falling 0.34 of a cent to 22 cents on a day when the volume of stocks that were exchanged declined 96 percent after 89 percent fewer US dollars changed hands than on Tuesday, resulting in trading in 11 securities, compared to eight on Tuesday with prices of five rising, four declining and two ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 110,543 shares for US$13,237 compared to 2,937,043 units at US$118,791 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 10,049 units at US$1,203 versus 367,130 shares at US$14,849 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 76,411 shares at US$5,322 compared with 91,011 units at US$6,228 on the previous day and February with an average of 46,765 units for US$6,084.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped 8.85 points to end the day at 247.53.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.7. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, AS Bryden lost 0.34 of a cent and ended at 22 US cents after exchanging a mere 100 units, First Rock Real Estate USD share sank 0.2 of a cent to 4.2 US cents and closed with an exchange of 26,937 stocks, Margaritaville rose 2 cents to 12 US cents with a transfer of 100 shares. Productive Business Solutions skidded 7 cents in closing at US$1.73 while exchanging 18 stock units, Proven Investments advanced 1.2 cents to end at 15.7 US cents after a transfer of 2,347 shares, Sterling Investments popped 0.01 of a cent in closing at 1.51 US cents in switching ownership of 1,500 stocks. Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 8.99 US cents after an exchange of 23,534 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share lost 0.68 of one cent and ended at 6.82 US cents with investors transferring 2,547 stock units and Transjamaican Highway rallied 0.17 of a cent to close at 2.2 US cents in an exchange of 48,963 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% preference share remained at US$1.1601 with investors trading 1,341 stock units and JMMB Group 5.75% increased by 23.5 cents in closing at US$2.145 after 3,156 units passed through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.