JSE majors rise on Tuesday

Carreras climbed $2.49 on Tuesday.

Carreras climbed $2.49 on Tuesday.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded gains in all major indices at the close on Tuesday, as winners beat out losers. A total of 40 securities traded, of which 17 stocks gained, 11 declined, including 5 stocks rising and 3 declining from the junior market, as the market continues to consolidate.
The JSE Market Index rose 158.02 points to end at 158,957.74, the all Jamaica Composite Index gained 176.73 points to close at 176,604.67 and the JSE combined index added 402.50 points, to end at 169,825.87.
The market closed another day of moderate trading, with 10,582,014 units valued at $306,568,341 changing hands, in all market segments, thanks partially to 6.76 million units trade in Jamaica Broilers Group. The junior market accounted for 1,483,101 units traded valued at $7,313,357 of all trades.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 11 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and just 1 with a lower offer.
At the end of market activities, Berger Paints traded 15,196 shares and gained 15 cents to end at $4.55, Cable & Wireless traded 162,613 shares to close at $1.17,ICI JSE sum 26-07-16 Caribbean Cement fell 45 cents in trading 61,670 shares to close at $22.55, Carreras rose $2.49 in exchanging 64,676 shares at $64.99. Trading in 1834 Investments, resulted in 46,006 shares changing hands to close with a gain of 10 cents at $1.30. Grace Kennedy closed at $122.50 after falling by 50 cents, with 17,598 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 6,763,178 shares changing hands, to close with a rise of 26 cents at $15, Jamaica Producers traded 60,419 shares and ended at $8.15, Jamaica Stock Exchange rose $1 to end at $23 while trading 20,704 shares. JMMB Group traded 100,100 units and gained 9 cents to end at $9.99, Kingston Wharves climbed 49 cents with 200 units changing hands and closed at $15.99. National Commercial Bank ended with 43,398 units changing hands to close at $42, Pan Jamaican traded 22,126 shares and gained 50 cents to end at $24.50, Portland JSX traded 40,019 shares and lost 1 cent to close at $12.89. Radio Jamaica lost 2 cents to close at $1.37 after 266,334 shares changed hands, Sagicor Group ended with 20,898 shares changing hands and declined 95 cents to $22.04,IN-JSE fn Qts 26-07-16 Sagicor Real Estate Fund traded 38,447 shares to close at $10.50, Scotia Group rose by 30 cents in trading 124,880 shares to end at $30.50. Scotia Investments had 6,800 units changing hands at $26.10 for a fall of $1.39, Supreme Ventures gained 20 cents in trading 48,268 shares to end at $4.80, Proven Investments traded 60,990 units to close at 16.99 US cents for a rise of 0.99 US cents. JMMB Group traded 5,000 shares while losing 3 cents to close at US$1.05, JMMB Group 7.5% preference share traded 425,253 units at $1.05 and Jamaica Money Market Brokers 7.50% preference share traded 680,580 units at $2.09 after slipping 1 cent.

17 JSE stocks up 11 down – Monday

Proven Investments traded 2.5 million shares on Monday.

Proven Investments traded 2.5 million shares on Monday.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded in all major indices at the close on Monday, as winners beat out losers. A total of 36 securities traded, of which 17 stocks gained, 11 declined, including 7 stocks rising and 3 declining from the junior market, as the market continues to consolidate.
The JSE Market Index dipped 169.00 points to end at 158,799.72, the all Jamaica Composite Index lost 189.00 points to close at 176,427.94 and the JSE combined index fell 499.74 points, to end at 169,423.37.
The market closed another day of moderate trading, with 5,515,764 units valued at $120,438,402 changing hands, in all market segments, thanks to a 2.5 million trade in Proven Investments stock. The junior market accounted for 846,304 units traded valued at $4,791,506, of all trades.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 10 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 3 with lower offers.
ICI JSE sum 25-07-16At the end of market activities, Cable & Wireless traded 110,078 shares to close with a rise of 3 cents at $1.17, Caribbean Cement gained $1 in trading 1,037,050 shares to close at $23, Carreras dropped $2 in exchanging 67,217 shares at $62.50. Trading in 1834 Investments, resulted in 347,716 shares changing hands to close with a gain of 14 cents at $1.20. Grace Kennedy closed at $123 after falling $2, with 1,100 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 5,000 shares changing hands, to close with a rise of 22 cents at $14.74, Jamaica Producers traded 40,100 shares with a fall of 15 cents to $8.15, Jamaica Stock Exchange dipped $1 to end at $22 while trading 78,730 shares. JMMB Group traded only 5,000 units and gained 8 cents to end at $9.90, Kingston Wharves with 3,201 units changing hands, closed at $15.50. Portland JSX traded 1,015 shares to close at $12.90. IN-JSE fn Qts 25-07-16 Mayberry Investments fell 15 cents with 28,058 shares trading to close at $3, National Commercial Bank ended with 33,604 units changing hands, with the price rising 5 cents to close at $42, Pan Jamaican traded 4,100 shares and gained 90 cents to end at $24, Radio Jamaica gained 11 cents to close at $1.39 after 57,686 shares changed hands, Sagicor Group ended with 48,577 shares changing hands and gained 48 cents to $23, Sagicor Real Estate Fund traded 32,372 shares but rose 38 cents to close at $10.50, Scotia Group fell 80 cents in trading 59,985 shares to end at $30.20. Seprod traded 31,772 shares, to close at $17, Supreme Ventures traded 39,024 shares to end at $4.60, Proven Investments traded 2,527,640 units to close at 16 US cents for a fall of 0.95 US cents and Jamaica Money Market Brokers 7.50% preference share traded 104,545 units at $2.10.

14 JSE stocks up 13 down – Friday

JSE frnt 2 The Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded gains at the close on Friday, as winners beat out losers with a total of 36 securities traded, of which 14 stocks gained, 13 declined, including 6 stocks rising and 6 declining from the junior market, as the market continues to consolidate.
The JSE Market Index gained 49.32 points to end at 158,968.72, the all Jamaica Composite Index climbed 55.15 points to close at 176,616.94 and the JSE combined index rose 42.07 points, to end at 169,923.11.
The market closed another day of moderate trading, with 6,169,455 units valued at $88,127,120 changing hands, in all market segments, thanks to a 4.1 million trade in Jamaica Broilers’ stock. The junior market accounted for 856,706 units traded valued at $3,889,382, of all trades.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the ICI JSE sum 22-07-16Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 14 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 1 with a lower offer, an indication that stocks should mostly gain on Friday.
At the end of market activities, Cable & Wireless traded 64,424 shares to close with a loss of 1 cent at $1.14, Caribbean Cement dropped $1 in trading 355,420 shares to close at $22, after trading at $19.25, Carreras exchanged 12,300 shares at $64.50. Trading in 1834 Investments, resulted in 133,100 shares changing hands to close at $1.06. Grace Kennedy closed at $125 after gaining $2, with 20,316 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 4,130,205 shares changing hands after trading 5,282,790 units on the previous day, to close with a fall of 23 cents at $14.52, Jamaica Producers traded 68,361 shares with a rise of 10 cents to $8.30, Jamaica Stock Exchange climbed $1 to end at $23 while trading 25,000 shares. JMMB Group traded only 4,700 units to end at $9.82, Kingston Wharves gained 15 cents with 8,764 units changing hands to close at $15.50.ICI-JSE fn Qts 22-07-16 National Commercial Bank ended with 79,038 units changing hands, with the price declining 7 cents to close at $41.95, Pan Jamaica traded 10,320 shares and lost 40 cents at $23.10, Portland JSX traded 16,900 shares to close at $12.90. Radio Jamaica fell 8 cents to close at $1.28 after 88,906 shares changed hands, Sagicor Group ended with 8,750 shares changing hands, but fell 48 cents to $22.52, Scotia Group traded 200,700 shares to end at $31. Scotia Investments climbed 99 cents while it traded just 1,550 shares, to close at $27.49 and Supreme Ventures traded 63,275 shares to end at $4.60.

Buoyant JSE falters – Thursday

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Jamaica Broilers traded over 5.2 m shares on Thursday.

Jamaica Broilers traded over 5.2 m shares on Thursday.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded gains at the close on Thursday, as winners beat out losers with a total of 37 securities traded, of which 14 stocks gained, 14 declined, including 5 stocks rising and 7 declining from the junior market as the market continues in consolidation mode.
The JSE Market Index declined 154.62 points to end at 158,919.40, the all Jamaica Composite Index lost 172.91 points to close at 176,561.79 and the JSE combined index fell 172.10 points, to end at 169,881.04.
ICI JSE sum 21-07-16The market closed another day of moderate trading, with 7,626,144 units valued at $91,922,881 changing hands, in all market segments, thanks to a 5.2 million trade in Jamaica Broilers stock. The junior market accounted for 1,137,261 units traded valued at $6,066,776, of all trades.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 16 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 1 with a lower offer, an indication that stocks should mostly gain on Friday.
At the end of market activities, Cable & Wireless traded 525,451 shares to close at $1.15, Caribbean Cement gained 80 cents in trading 7,680 shares to close at $23, trading in 1834 Investments, resulted in 67,000 shares changing hands after rising 2 cents to close at $1.06. Grace Kennedy closed at $123.04 with 4,172 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 5,282,790 units changing hands to close at $14.75 with a rise of 5 cents, Jamaica Producers traded 6,922 shares with a rise of 20 cents to $8.20, JMMB Group rose 32 cents in trading only 411 units to end at $9.82. Kingston Wharves gained 64 cents with 2,485 units changing hands at $15.35. Margaritaville Turks traded dropped 0.49 US cents with 157,045 shares at 19.01 US cents, ICI-JSE fn Qts 21-07-16National Commercial Bank ended with 13,428 units changing hands, with the price dropping 48 cents to close at $42.02, Portland JSX traded 10,400 shares to close at $12.90. Pulse Investments ended with 30,000 shares changing hands at $3.30, after gaining 5 cents, Radio Jamaica fell 10 cents to close at $1.36 after 220,988 shares changed hands, Sagicor Group ended with 10,700 shares changing hands, but fell 5 cents to $23, Scotia Group rose 91 cents in trading 31,896 shares to end at $31. Scotia Investments dropped $1.29 while it traded just 100 shares, to close at $26.50 and Supreme Ventures gained 10 cents in trading 109,000 shares to end at $4.60.

Modest gains for JSE majors – Tuesday

JSE buld lng vw The Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded gains at the close on Tuesday, as winners beat out losers with a total of 39 securities traded, of which 15 stocks gained, 11 declined, including 4 stocks rising and 3 declining from the junior market as the market continues in consolidation mode.
The JSE Market Index climbed 266.88 points to end at 159,189.09, the all Jamaica Composite Index gained 298.46 points to close at 176,863.39 and the JSE combined index rose 279.31 points, to end at 169,771.47.
The market closed another day of moderate trading, with 6,645,778 units valued at $107,755,965 changing hands, in all market segments. The junior market accounted for 4,344,805 units traded valued at $20,722,712, of all trades.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 9 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 3 with lower offers.
ICI JSE sum 19-07-16At the end of market activities, Cable & Wireless traded 520,233 shares and rose 2 cents to close at $1.17, Caribbean Cement dropped 99 cents in trading 10,000 shares to close at $22.51, trading in 1834 Investments, resulted in 28,500 shares changing hands after easing 11 cents to close at $1.04. Grace Kennedy gained 54 cents to close at $123.04 with 439,645 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 15,779 units changing hands to close at $15.50 with a rise of 50 cents, Jamaica Producers traded 13,800 shares with a rise of 40 cents to $8.40, Jamaica Stock Exchange close with just 11,831 shares changing hands at $24, JMMB Group traded 155,705 units to end at $9.50. Kingston Wharves gained 1 cent with 3,705 units changing hands at $14.71. Margaritaville Turks traded dropped 1.51 US cents with 57,080 shares at 19.49 US cents, National Commercial Bank ended with 231,433 units changing hands, with the price rising 50 cents to close at $42, Pan Jamaican Investment Trust traded 8,167 shares to close at $23.50 after gaining 50 cents.IN-JSE fn Qts 19-07-16 Pulse Investments ended with 7,000 shares changing hands at $2.90, after gaining 35 cents, Sagicor Group ended with 13,200 shares changing hands, but fell 5 cents to $23.10, Sagicor Real Estate Fund traded 108,000 shares to close at $10.10, Scotia Group rose 8 cents in trading 547,645 shares to end at $30.15. Scotia Investments traded 9,336 shares, to close at $27.79, Supreme Ventures fell 10 cents in trading 1,300 shares to end at $4.50, Proven Investments ordinary shares traded 10,067 units at 15 US cents, down from 16.94 US cents, Sterling Investments traded 10,000 at $13 and JMMB Group 7.25% preference share traded 54,916 units at $1.05 by gaining 1 cent.

JSE majors fall again – Monday

Exchange place The Jamaica Stock Exchange indices declined at the close on Monday, although up to 12:20 Pm the major indices were up but at the close more stocks rose than declined. The JSE Market Index slipped 847.88 points to end at 158,922.21, the all Jamaica Composite Index fell 948.22 points to close at 176,564.93 and the JSE combined index fell 840.82 points, to end at 169,492.16.
The market closed another day of moderate trading, with 4,507,109 units valued at $44,852,228 changing hands, in all market segments. The junior market accounted for 969,188 units traded valued at $4,657,054, of all trades. A total of 34 securities traded, with the prices of 15 stocks rising, 11 declining, including 3 stocks rising and 3 declining from the junior market, as the main market continues to consolidate while waiting for fresh news to move out of the narrow trading range.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the ICI JSE sum 18-07-16Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 9 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 3 with lower offers.
At the end of market activities, Berger Paints fell 5 cents in trading 14,014 shares at $4.45, Cable & Wireless traded 33,428 shares but rose 4 cents to close at $1.15, Caribbean Cement climbed $1 in trading 18,191 shares to close at $23.50, Carreras recovered 50 cents in trading 3,440 shares at $65. Trading in 1834 Investments resulted in 25,054 shares changing hands after rising 15 cents to close at $1.15, Grace Kennedy jumped $2.01 to close at $122.50 with 5,160 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 9,018 units changing hands to close at $15, Jamaica Producers traded 3,543 shares but fell 40 cents to $8, Jamaica Stock Exchange jumped $2.65 with just 200 shares changing hands at $24, JMMB Group traded 499,703 units but fell 50 cents to end at $9.50. Kingston Wharves had 9,315 units changing hands at $14.70, having shed $1.29. Margaritaville Turks traded gained 1 US cents with 1,109,980 shares at 21 US cents, Mayberry Investments lost 20 cents in trading 22,900 units at $3.30, National Commercial Bank ended with 7,895 units changing hands but lost 30 cents to close at $41.50, IN-JSE fn Qts 18-07-16Pan Jamaican Investment Trust traded 11,771 shares to close at $23. Portland JSX ended with 6,700 shares changing hands at $12.90, Radio Jamaica traded 16,891 shares to close at $1.46 after losing 9 cents, Sagicor Group ended with 2,000 shares changing hands, but gained 5 cents to $23.15, Sagicor Real Estate Fund traded 18,000 shares and lost 2 cents to close at $10.10. Scotia Investments gained $1.79 trading 1,000 shares, to close at $27.79. Supreme Ventures traded 118,100 shares to end at $4.60, Proven Investments ordinary shares traded 35,650 units at 16.95 US cents, up from 16.94 US cents, Sterling Investments traded 15,224 in the US dollar market at 11 US cents and Jamaica Money Market Brokers 7.5% preference share traded 1,522,620 units at $2.10 by gaining 1 cent.

JSE majors surged – Thursday

Grace Kennedy jumped $2.50 to close at $122.50 on Thursday .

Grace Kennedy jumped $2.50 to close at $122.50 on Thursday .

The Jamaica Stock Exchange surged sharply at the close on Thursday resulting in the JSE Market Index surging 2,554.24 points to end at 159,911.42. The all Jamaica Composite Index jumped 2,856.52 points to close at 174,814.69 and the JSE combined index shot up by 3,138.18 points, to end at 170,477.36.
The market closed another day of moderate trading, with 5,066,464 units valued at $183,411,832 changing hands, in all market segments. The junior market accounted for 422,443 units traded valued at $1,648,134, of all trades. A total of 39 securities traded, with the prices of 19 stocks rising, 10 declining, including 8 stocks rising and 6 declining from the junior market, as the main market continues to consolidate while waiting for fresh and important news to move out of the narrow trading range.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 9 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 3 with lower offers, suggesting a day of more subdued gainers on Friday versus the numbers on Thursday.
At the end of market activities, ICI JSE sum 14-07-16Berger Paints traded 504,496 shares at $4.50, Cable & Wireless traded 46,700 shares to close at $1.13, Caribbean Cement traded 1,000 shares and rose 50 cents to close at $22.50, Carreras fell 50 cents in trading 332,166 shares at $65 at the close. Ciboney traded 43,899 shares after falling 1 cent to close at 20 cents, Grace Kennedy jumped $2.50 to close at $122.50 with 767,291 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 284,857 units changing hands with a rise of 15 cents to close at $14.99, Jamaica Producers traded 381,670 units and gained 90 cents to end at $7.50, Jamaica Stock Exchange traded 6,616 shares at $21.35 with a gain of 2 cents, Kingston Wharves traded 8,000 shares and rose by 99 cents to close at $15.99. Mayberry Investments traded 24,478 units at $3.50, IN-JSE fn Qts 14-07-16National Commercial Bank ended with 117,095 units changing hands and rose $1 to $42. Pan Jamaican Investment Trust traded 1,211,217 shares to close at $25 after rising $1.05, Portland JSX ended with 172,701 shares changing hands and gained 25 cent at $13. Sagicor Group ended with 284,121 shares changing hands, to end with a rise of 45 cents at $23.50. Scotia Group climbed 78 cents with 407,100 shares trading, to close at $30.80, Seprod traded 11,330 shares and gained 50 cents to end at $17,Proven Investments ordinary shares traded 4,100 units at 16.95 US cents and Jamaica Money Market 7.5% preference share traded 23,000 units at $2.09.

JSE majors suffer big losses – Tuesday

Jamaica Producers traded on Tuesday at new 52 weeks' high.

Jamaica Producers traded on Tuesday at new 52 weeks’ high.

Trading in Jamaica Stock Exchange resulted in sharp decline in the main market indices on Tuesday. The JSE Market Index dropped 1,243.81 points to end at 158,128.65. The all Jamaica Composite Index dropped 1,391.01 points to close at 175,677.46 and the JSE combined index fell 1,037.56 points, to end at 167,648.37.
The market closed another day of moderate trading, with just 3,350,232 units valued at $30,238,950 changing hands, in all market segments. The junior market accounted for 724,885 shares trading with a value of $2,996,936, of all trades.
A total of 38 securities traded, with the prices of 11 stocks rising, 16 declining, including 6 stocks rising and 6 declining from the junior market as the market continues to consolidate while waiting for fresh and important news to move the market out of the narrow range its been traded.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 14 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 6 with lower offers.
At the end of market activities, Berger Paints traded 107,426 units to close at $4.50, Cable & Wireless lost by 3 cents while trading 751,041 shares to close at $1.10, Caribbean Cement traded 37,682 shares and fell 10 cents to close at $22.10, Carreras dropped 45 cents in trading 5,832 shares to close at $66. Ciboney closed at 21 cents close at 21 cents with 102,534 units, Grace Kennedy gained 45 cents to close at $119.95 with 51,096 units changing hands.ICI JSE sum 13-07-16 Jamaica Broilers ended with 218,848 units changing hands with a loss of 40 cents to close at $14.50, Jamaica Producers closed at a 52 weeks’ high $8.60 with a rise of 65 cents with 19,348 shares traded. Jamaica Stock Exchange traded 10,000 shares at $21.35, JMMB Group traded 20,333 units and gained 13 cents to end at $9.85, with Kingston Wharves trading 39,567 units at $15 with a fall of $1.35, after trading as high as $16.30, National Commercial Bank ended with 142,306 units changing hands at $42. Pan Jamaican Investment Trust traded 7,695 shares to close at $24 after falling 30 cents, Portland JSX fell 74 cents and ended with 108,852 shares changing hands at a new closing high of $12.75. Pulse Investments traded 30,000 shares with a rise of 5 cents to end at $2.55, Sagicor Group ended with 47,036 shares changing hands, the price dropped 60 cents to end at $23.05. Scotia Group lost 15 cents with 43,100 shares trading, to close at $30.06, Scotia Investments climbed $1.80 and ended with 94,054 shares trading, to close at $27.80, Proven Investments accounted for 43,335 units to end at 17 US cents and JMMB 7.50% preference share accounted for 732,325 at $1.05.

JSE majors rise on modest volume – Monday

Kingston Wharves traded at a new high of $16.50 on Monday.

Kingston Wharves traded at a new high of $16.50 on Monday.

Trading in Jamaica Stock Exchange resulted in new 52 weeks’ highs being reached, with Kingston Wharves trading 33,259 units at a closing high of $16.35 with a rise of 35 cents, after trading as high as $16.50 in the morning session. Jamaica Producers closed at $7.95 with a rise of 4 cents after hitting an intraday high of $8.20 with 5,721 shares traded. The stock price now reflects the bonus issue of five new shares effective as of Friday last.
The market closed another day of moderate trading, with just 7,251,095 units valued at $26,482,201 changing hands, in all market segments. The junior market accounted for 2,230,238 valued at $6,146,551, of all trades while Jamaica Money Market Brokers 7.50% preference share accounted for 2,887,125 at $2.10.
A total of 49 securities traded, 12 more than on Friday, with the prices of 21 stocks rising, 17 declining, including 8 stocks rising and 6 declining from the junior market as the market continues to consolidate while waiting for fresh and important news to move the market out of the narrow range its been traded.
The JSE Market Index climbed 275.55 points to end at 159,372.46. The all Jamaica Composite Index rose 308.17 points to close at 177,068.47 and the JSE combined index rose 533.38 points, to end at 168,685.93.
ICI JSE sum 11-07-16 IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 8 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 7 with lower offers.
At the end of market activities, Barita Investments traded 201,710 units but lost 1 cents to close at $2.99, Cable & Wireless rose by 3 cents while trading 1,161,868 shares to close at $1.13, Caribbean Cement traded 5,912 shares and fell 80 cents to close at $22.20, Carreras gained 45 cents in trading 3,575 shares to close at $66.45. 1834 Investments traded 6,564 shares after rising 5 cents to close at $1.19, Grace Kennedy fell 50 cents to close at $119.50 with 8,396 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 444,855 units changing hands with a loss of 10 cents to close at $14.90, Jamaica Stock Exchange traded 28,748 shares at $21.35 with a gain of 2 cents, JMMB Group traded 31,000 units but lost 28 cents to end at $9.72, National Commercial Bank ended with 10,166 units changing hands at $42. Pan Jamaican Investment Trust traded 4,365 shares to close at $24.30 after gaining 30 cents, IN-JSE fn Qts 11-07-16Portland JSX fell 51 cents and ended with 70,533 shares changing hands at a new closing high of $13.49. Pulse Investments traded 30,877 shares with a loss of 4 cents at $2.50, Radio Jamaica traded at $1.59 after 26,338 shares changed hands, with a 1 cent loss, Sagicor Group ended with 32,339 shares changing hands, the price jumped 60 cents to end at $23.65. Sagicor Real Estate Fund traded 17,845 shares to close at $10.12, Scotia Group gained 19 cents with 624 shares trading, to close at $30.21, Scotia Investments climbed $1 and ended with 5.700 shares trading, to close at $26, while Supreme Ventures accounted for only 2,600 units but lost 20 cents to end at $4.30.

Big drop in JSE indices on Friday

Jamaica Producers traded on Friday with the new issued shares resulting from a 5 for 1 bonus.

Jamaica Producers traded on Friday with the new issued shares resulting from a 5 for 1 bonus.

Trading in Jamaica Producers Group shares now reflects the bonus issue of five new shares thus reducing the last traded price from $49 to $8.17 on Friday. The stock traded 11,600 units but lost 26 cents to end at $7.91 on another day of moderate trading, with just 2,859,884 units valued at $33,458,307 changing hands, in all market segments. The junior market accounted for 508,544 valued at $2,291,057, of all trades.
A total of 37 securities traded, 10 more than on Thursday, with the prices of 15 stocks rising, 10 declining, including 7 stocks rising and 3 declining from the junior market as the market continues to consolidate while waiting for news to break out.
ICI JSE sum 08-07-16The JSE Market Index dropped 1,772.60 points to end at 159,096.91. The all Jamaica Composite Index dived 1,982.38 points to close at 176,760.30 and the JSE combined index sank 1,923.60 points, to end at 168,152.55.
IC bid-offer Indicator| At the end of trading, in the main and junior markets, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator reading showed 12 stocks with bids higher than their last selling prices and 4 with lower offers.
At the end of market activities, Cable & Wireless fell by 5 cents while trading 250,000 shares to close at $1.10, Caribbean Cement traded 30,716 shares and rose 87 cents to close at $23, Carreras gained $1.20 in trading 8,286 shares to close at $66, Ciboney traded 113,500 shares at 21 cents. 1834 Investments traded 100,000 shares after rising 12 cents to close at $1.14, Grace Kennedy closed at $120 with 3,722 units changing hands. Jamaica Broilers ended with 248,621 units changing hands to close at $15, Kingston Wharves traded 33,259 units to close at $16, National Commercial Bank ended with 118,898 units changing hands at $42. Pan Jamaican Investment Trust traded 475,746 shares to close at $24, Portland JSX gained $1 and ended with 50,950 shares changing hands at a new closing high of $14. IN-JSE fn Qts 08-07-16Radio Jamaica traded at $1.60 after 48,727 shares changed hands, with a 10 cents gain, but the stock was offered at $1.58 at the close. Sagicor Group ended with 39,904 shares changing hands, the price fell 45 cents to end at $23.05. Sagicor Real Estate Fund traded 454,950 shares and rose 2 cents to close at $10.12, Scotia Group fell 38 cents with 41,975 shares trading, to close at $30.02, Scotia Investments dropped $1 and ended with 2,000 shares trading, to close at $25, while Supreme Ventures accounted for 54,005 units to end at $4.50. JMMB Group 7.5% preference share traded 200,000 units to close with a gain of 1 cent at $1.05 and Jamaica Money Market Brokers 7.5% preference share traded 61,809 units to close with a loss of 1 cent at $2.09.