Scotia Group ended at a 52 weeks’ closing high of $49.99, ahead of full year results and dividend announcement due after the market closes on Thursday, with limited amounts offered for sale at the close with the Jamaica Stock Exchange closing on Tuesday with a solid jump in the volume and value of stocks traded compared with that on Monday, resulting in all three markets recording declines in the major indices and ending with prices of 35 shares rising, 48 declining and 35 ending firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 1,776.47 points to conclude trading at 331,044.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 2,656.02 points to 365,916.05, the JSE Main Index shed 1,625.73 points to 318,740.51, the Junior Market Index lost 30.94 points to end at 3,659.41, and the JSE USD Market Index declined 2.02 points to close at 229.82.
At the close of trading, 29,755,467 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 15,377,336 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $338 million, well above the $66.96 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 914,504 shares for US$33,725 down from 1,136,259 units at US$40,985 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 9.69 million stocks followed by Transjamaican Highway with 5.48 million shares and NCB Financial with 5.04 million units.
In Junior Market, EduFocal led trading with 2.19 million stocks followed by Dolla Financial with 537,502 shares and RA Williams with 515,793 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share rallied $98 and ended at $1,072.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.3 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them 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 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.
At the close of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 52 declined and 22 remained firm resulting in the JSE Combined Market Index advancing 731.91 points to 332,821.45, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,165.36 points to 368,572.07, the JSE Main Index increasing 583.08 points to close at 320,366.24, while the Junior Market Index rose 24.31 points to end at 3,690.35, and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 10.20 points to 231.84.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.3 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help with decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure to assess 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.
At the close of trading, 488,159,035 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 26,160,587 units on Thursday, with the value of stock units traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $3.43 billion, which is greater than the $210.17 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 376,670 shares for US$19,813 down from 2,290,277 units at US$68,443 on Thursday.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.6 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the Jamaica Stock Exchange listed ordinary shares, grouped by industry, thus allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one time income or expense.
Investors can use this measure to assess 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 659.81 points to 332,409.97, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,110.73 points to 367,813.65, the JSE Main Index declined 718.62 points to close at 320,088.81, the Junior Market Index popped 3.82 points to close at 3,669.96, and the JSE USD Market Index lost 6.66 points to end the day at 259.86.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.4 based on 202-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding one-time major 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.by 
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 839.30 points to 333,069.78, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,400.46 points to 368,924.38, the JSE Main Index fell 520.23 points to close at 320,807.43, the Junior Market Index slipped 47.61 points to finish at 3,666.14 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 0.22 points to 265.50.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 projected earnings and 20.2 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2023-4 and 2024-25 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 to assess 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 378.86 points to 333,909.08, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 842.57 points to conclude trading at 370,324.84, the JSE Main Index dipped 540.20 points to 321,327.66, the Junior Market Index increased 19.17 points to wrap up trading at 3,713.75, and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.69 points to end trading at 266.74.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.91 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.6 based on 2023-24 historical 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index crawled 63.60 points to settle at 334,287.94, while the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 1,241.73 points to 371,167.41, the JSE Main Index rallied 276.37 points to 321,867.86, the Junior Market Index declined 27.94 points to 3,694.58, and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.81 points to wrap up trading at 267.05.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on projected 2024-25 earnings and 20.5 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure to assess 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 5,027.33 points to 334,224.34, the All Jamaican Composite Index surged 6,733.96 points to settle at 369,925.68, the JSE Main Index climbed 5,333.88 points to finish at 321,591.49, the Junior Market Index sank 10.13 points to close at 3,722.52 and the JSE USD Market Index jumped 15.50 points to wrap up trading at 267.86.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 2,077.48 points to 329,197.01, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,528.66 points to settle at 363,191.72, the JSE Main Index sank 2,329.66 points to 316,257.61, the Junior Market Index rallied 20.90 points to finish at 3,732.65 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.22 points to 252.36.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.1 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 960.27 points to 331,274.49, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,143.50 points to 365,720.38, the JSE Main Index increased 366.95 points to end trading at 318,587.27, the Junior Market Index gained 84.86 points to close at 3,711.75, and the JSE USD Market Index gained 4.66 points to conclude trading at 252.14.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on projected 2024-25 earnings and 20 based on the 2024-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major time income or expenses.
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.