Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Thursday with an 83 percent fall in the volume of stocks changing hands at a 97 percent lower value than on Wednesday, resulting from trading in just three securities, compared to seven on Wednesday with one rising, one declining and one ending unchanged.
A total of 147,149 shares were exchanged for US$2,647 compared with 842,727 units at US$97,351 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 49,050 units at US$882 compared to 120,390 shares at US$13,907 on Wednesday. May ended with an average of 43,350 units for US$2,759.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 4.12 points to settle at 238.57.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.8. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close, Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.02 of a cent to 11.03 US cents after trading ended with 2,236 shares changing hands and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.25 of a cent in closing at 1.2 US cents with a transfer of 144,438 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% remained at US$1.20 after ending with 475 stock units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Fall back for JSE USD Market
May ends with a blast for JSE USD Market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks changing hands surging 5,354 percent valued at 9,770 percent more than on Tuesday and resulting in seven securities trading, compared to six on Tuesday with prices of four rising, one declining and two ending unchanged.
Overall, 842,727 shares were traded for US$97,351 compared to 15,452 units at US$986 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 120,390 shares at US$13,907 versus 2,575 units at US$164 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 43,350 shares at US$2,759 compared to 39,779 units at US$2,243 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index jumped 30.40 points to 242.69.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
At the close, Margaritaville advanced 2.47 cents to 11.48 US cents, with 8,600 shares crossing the market, 
Productive Business Solutions climbed 44.92 cents to US$1.90 with an exchange of 41,899 stocks, Proven Investments lost 0.9 of a cents and ended at 16 US cents, with 918 units crossing the exchange, Sterling Investments ended at 1.68 US cents while investors traded 1,188 stock units and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.16 of a cent to close at a record high of 1.45 US cents after a transfer of 787,041 shares.
In the preference segment, Productive Business 9.25% preference share gained US$1 to close at US$12.50 after exchanging one unit and JMMB Group 5.75% ended at US$1.90 with investors transferring 3,080 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading dives on JSE USD Market
A 98 percent fall in stocks trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Tuesday, with the market climbing above the close on Monday and resulted in the trading of six securities, down from eight on Monday and ended with prices of three rising, none declining and three ending unchanged.
Overall, 15,452 shares were traded for US$986 compared to 959,588 units at US$46,217 on Monday.
Trading averaged 2,575 shares at US$164 versus 119,949 units at US$5,777 on Monday, with a month to date average of 39,779 shares at US$2,243 compared with 41,318 units at US$2,329 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 12.60 points to conclude trading at 212.29.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.5. The PE ratio is calculated based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and 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, 
First Rock Real Estate USD share popped 0.5 of a cent after closing at 5 US cents, with shareholders swapping 560 shares, Proven Investments ended at 16.9 US cents after a transfer of 2,325 stock units, Sterling Investments remained at 1.68 US cents, with 5,741 stocks crossing the market and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.29 of a cent to end at 1.29 US cents after closing with an exchange of 6,616 units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% ended at US$1.90 with 204 shares changing hands and JMMB Group 6% increased 13 cents to US$1.20 as investors exchanged just 6 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Increased trading hits JSEUSD Market
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar Market had another chunk of the index chopped off on Monday, with the volume of stocks changing hands surging 354 percent and valued 172 percent more than on Friday, resulting in the trading of eight securities, compared to seven on Friday with two rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.
Investors traded 959,588 shares for US$46,217 compared with 211,505 units at US$16,972 on Friday.
Trading averaged 119,949 shares at US$5,777 versus 30,215 units at US$2,425 on Friday, with a month to date average of 41,318 shares at US$2,329 compared to 36,727 units at US$2,127 on the previous trading day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index lost 10.51 points to end at 199.69.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.2. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and 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, First Rock Real Estate USD share fell 0.5 of a cent and ended at 4.5 US cents as 11,871 shares passed through the market, Margaritaville ended at 9.01 US cents while exchanging 570 units, 
Proven Investments rose 0.9 of a cent to 16.9 US cents, with 233,554 stock units clearing the market, but only after trading at a 52 weeks’ intraday low of 13.6 cents. Sterling Investments ended at 1.68 US cents after trading 4,057 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments popped 0.86 of one cent to 11.01 US cents, with 100 shares crossing the exchange, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share lost 0.1 of a cent in closing at 11 US cents after an exchange of 100 units and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.3 cents to 1 US cent in trading 708,836 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% ended at US$1.07 and with 500 stock units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD market inched higher on Friday
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Friday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 48 percent but valued 45 percent less than on Thursday, resulting in a rise in the market index, following trading in seven securities, compared to six on Thursday with two rising, two declining and three ending unchanged.
A total of 211,505 shares were traded for US$16,972 compared to 142,507 units at US$31,099 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 30,215 units at US$2,425 compared with 23,751 shares at US$5,183 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 36,727 shares at US$2,127 compared with 37,077 units at US$2,111 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 3.83 points to close at 210.66.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.3. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings, forecasted by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share added 0.6 of a cent to end at 5 US cents with 
1,133 shares being traded, Margaritaville dipped 0.34 of a cent to 9.01 US cents after trading 1,430 stocks, Proven Investments ended at 16 US cents, with 95,323 stock units crossing the market. Sterling Investments ended at 1.68 US cents with an exchange of one unit, Sygnus Credit Investments dipped 0.88 of one cent to close at 10.15 US cents in exchanging 51 shares and Transjamaican Highway gained 0.1 of a cent to close at 1.3 US cents in switching ownership of 113,517 stock units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 6% preference share remained at US$1.40 while exchanging 50 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Steady trading for JSE USD Market
Trading ended Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market, with the volume of stocks changing hands declining 79 percent valued 2 percent less than on Wednesday, resulting in trading in six securities, down from 10 on Wednesday with two rising, one declining and three unchanged.
Overall, 142,507 shares were traded for US$31,099 compared with 679,924 units at US$31,830 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 23,751 units at US$5,183 compared with 67,992 shares at US$3,183 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 37,077 shares at US$2,111 compared with 37,722 units at US$1,963 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index slipped 0.80 points to 206.77.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.3. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded stock price divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share ended at 4.4 US cents after investors traded 28,669 shares, Proven Investments fell 0.02 of a cent to 16 US cents with 102,214 stock units crossing the exchange, Sterling Investments ended at 1.68 US cents with an exchange of 6,285 stocks and Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share popped 0.01 of a cent to close at 11.1 US cents, with 8 units changing hands.
In the preference segment, Productive Business 9.25% preference share remained at US$11.50 after 331 shares passed through the market and JMMB Group 5.75% gained 28.5 cents to close at US$1.90 with shareholders swapping 5,000 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD market plunges
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 110 percent valued 521 percent more than on Monday and resulting in 10 securities traded, compared to eight on Monday with none rising, nine declining and one ending unchanged and sending the US Denominated Equities Index down 19.40 points to 207.57.
Investors traded 679,924 shares for US$31,830, up from 323,887 units at US$5,124 on Monday.
Trading averaged 67,992 units at US$3,183, up from 40,486 shares at US$641 on Monday, with a month to date average of 37,722 shares at US$1,963 compared to 35,067 units at US$1,856 on the previous trading day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.3. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share shed 0.78 of one cent to end at 4.4 US cents, with 56,186 shares changing hands, Margaritaville dipped 1.65 cents to 9.35 US cents after 20,000 units crossed the market, Productive Business Solutions lost 24.92 cents in closing at US$1.4508 with investors transferring 1,000 stocks. 
Proven Investments dropped 0.88 of one cent and ended at 16.02 US cents as investors exchanged 60,149 shares, Sterling Investments declined 0.3 of a cent to 1.68 US cents after hitting a 52 weeks’ intraday low of 0.160 cents with shareholders swapping 26,907 shares, Sygnus Credit Investments fell 1.95 cents in closing at 11.03 US cents after investors exchanged 1,075 stocks and Transjamaican Highway declined 0.1 of a cent to close at 1.2 US cents with 509,141 stock units crossing the market.
In the preference segment, Productive Business 9.25% preference share dipped US$1.50 and ended at US$11.50 as 100 units passed through the market, JMMB Group 5.75% fell 18.5 cents to end at 52 weeks’ low of US$1.615 and closed with an exchange of 4,966 stock units and JMMB Group 6% remained at US$1.07 with 400 shares changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD Market inches higher
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Monday, with the market index squeezing out a modest rise as the volume of stocks changing hands declined by 27 percent with a 55 percent lower value than on Friday, resulting in the trading of eightm securities, similar to Friday and ending with prices of three rising, three declining and two ending unchanged.
Some 323,887 shares were traded for US$5,124 compared to 441,233 units at US$11,332 on Friday.
Trading averaged 40,486 units at US$641 compared with 55,154 shares at US$1,417 on Friday, with a month to date average of 35,067 shares at US$1,856 compared to 34,658 units at US$1,947 on the previous trading day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 0.34 points to close at 226.97.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.2. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share dipped 0.02 of a cent to 5.18 US cents in an exchange of 3,739 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy fell 3 cents in closing at 55 US cents, with 350 stocks changing hands, Proven Investments ended at 16.9 US cents after trading 2,512 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments popped 1.48 cents ended at 12.98 US cents in an exchange of 116 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share increased 2.09 cents to end at 11.09 US cents with a transfer of one stock and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.1 of a cent to 1.3 US cents after a transfer of 316,635 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% lost 10 cents in ending at US$1.80 while exchanging 34 stock units and JMMB Group 6% ended at US$1.07 after 500 units crossed the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Falling stocks hit JSE USD Market
Declining stocks pressured the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Friday, with declining stocks outnumbering those gaining, following a 415 percent rise in the volume of stocks changing hands after 32 percent more funds were pumped into trading than on Thursday. At the close eight securities were traded, similar to Thursday and the market closed with prices of two stocks rising, six declining.
Overall, 441,233 shares were traded for US$11,332 compared with 85,659 units at US$8,596 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 55,154 units at US$1,417 compared to 10,707 shares at US$1,075 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 34,658 shares at US$1,947 compared with 32,985 units at US$1,991 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped 10.89 points to 226.61.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.1. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, Margaritaville added 1 cent to end at 11 US cents with a transfer of 70 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy dropped 2 cents to close at 58 US cents while exchanging 1,127 units, 
Productive Business Solutions declined 19.99 cents to US$1.70, with 110 stocks changing hands, Proven Investments lost 0.1 of a cent in closing at 16.9 US cents with an exchange of 536 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments rallied 0.5 of a cent to 11.5 US cents with shareholders trading 57 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share shed 2.1 cents to close at 9 US cents in an exchange of 1,700 shares and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.09 of a cent to end at 1.2 US cents, with 432,933 stock units crossing the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% dipped 14 cents in closing at US$1.07 as investors exchanged 4,700 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD Market inched higher
Trading declined sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Thursday, with an 81 percent fall in the volume of stocks changing hands 73 percent decline in value compared with that on Wednesday, resulting in the trading of eight securities compared to six on Wednesday with two rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.
A total of 85,659 shares were traded for US$8,596 compared with 455,073 units at US$31,454 on Wednesday.
Trading on Thursday averaged 10,707 shares at US$1,075 versus 75,846 stocks at US$5,242 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 32,985 shares at US$1,991 compared with 34,965 units at US$2,072 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index climbed 1.12 points to conclude trading at 237.50.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.1. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings forecasts done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2023 and 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, First Rock Real Estate USD share shed 0.69 of a cent to end at 5.2 US cents, with 8,600 shares changing hands, 
Margaritaville slipped 1 cent to 10 US cents in trading 2,500 units, Proven Investments ended trading at 17 US cents after an exchange of 15,132 stocks, Sterling Investments popped 0.35 of a cent in closing at 1.98 US cents with an exchange of 19 stock units. Sygnus Credit Investments rose 1 cent to 11 US cents with 51,660 shares clearing the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share lost 0.9 of a cent to end at 11.1 US cents with shareholders swapping 5 stocks and Transjamaican Highway remained at 1.29 US cents after 7,696 stock units crossed the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% ended at US$1.90 in trading 47 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.