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.
JSE USD market inched higher on Friday
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.
Trading plunged on JSE USD Market
Trading activity plunged sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Tuesday, with a 93 percent fall in the volume of stocks changing hands and a 97 percent decline in value from Monday, resulting from trading of five securities, compared to six on Monday with one rising, none declining and four ending unchanged.
On Tuesday, a mere 12,114 shares were traded for just US$1,838 compared with 169,789 units at US$62,331 on Monday.
Trading averaged 2,423 units at US$368 from 28,298 shares at US$10,388 on Monday, with a month to date average of 32,045 shares at US$1,846 compared with 33,920 units at US$1,939 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 0.89 points to conclude trading at 239.93.
The PE Ratio, a measure used to compute appropriate stock values, averages 9.2. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded prices 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 four with lower offers.
At the close, Margaritaville advanced 1 cent and ended at 11 US cents with 4 shares crossing the market, Proven Investments ended at 17 US cents in an exchange of 202 units, Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 10 US cents as investors traded 11,012 stocks and Transjamaican Highway ended at 1.3 US cents and closed after 530 stock units were traded.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% remained at US$1.90 after a transfer of 366 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading rises on the JSE USD Market Friday
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Friday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 454 percent valued 128 percent more than on Thursday, resulting in six securities being traded, compared to seven on Thursday with three rising, two declining and one ending unchanged.
Overall, 120,088 shares were traded for US$5,287 compared to 21,693 units at US$2,318 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 20,015 units at US$881 versus 3,099 shares at US$331 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 34,382 shares at US$1,245 compared with 35,668 units at US$1,277 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped 0.22 points to 239.48.
The PE Ratio, a measure used to compute appropriate stock values, averages 9.8. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price of each stock divided by projected earnings 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, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy gained 1 cent to end at 60 US cents while exchanging 11 shares, Proven Investments shed 0.01 of a cent to close at 17.59 US cents in switching ownership of 2,997 stock units, 
Sterling Investments lost 0.27 of a cent in closing at 1.63 US cents in an exchange of 114,476 units and Transjamaican Highway remained at 1.26 US cents with investors transferring 1,770 stocks.
In the preference segment, Productive Business 9.25% share gained 31 cents to end at US$13.15 in closing at 110 shares and JMMB Group 5.75% rallied 30 cents in closing at US$2 in trading 724 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD Market climbs higher
Trading plunged on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Wednesday, with a 66 percent fall in the volume of stocks changing hands as the value dropped 89 percent lower than on Tuesday, resulting in the trading of seven securities, compared to five on Tuesday with one rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.
Overall, 39,854 shares were exchanged for US$2,210 compared with 117,602 units at US$19,660 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 5,693 shares at US$316 compared with 23,520 units at US$3,932 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 39,468 shares at US$1,388 compared to 43,929 units at US$1,529 on the prior day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 1.02 points to close at 234.34.
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 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 ended at 10 US cents with 11,802 shares being traded, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy ended at 59 US cents in swapping 25 stocks, Sterling Investments lost 0.05 of a cent to close at 1.85 US cents, with 15,015 units changing hands, Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.56 of a cent to 10 US cents after an exchange of 3,248 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share dipped 0.39 of a cent and ended at 12 US cents as 2,763 stocks passed through the market and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.06 of a cent to 1.14 US cents in trading 7,000 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 6% preference share remained at US$1.40 with an exchange of one stock unit.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE USD market chalks up gains
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks changing hands declining 84 percent, with a 73 percent greater value than on Monday, resulting in the trading of five securities, down from seven on Monday with two rising, two declining and one ending unchanged.
A total of 117,602 shares were exchanged for US$19,660 versus 721,255 units at US$11,383 on Monday.
Trading averaged 23,520 shares at US$3,932 versus 103,036 shares at US$1,626 on Monday, with a month to date average of 43,929 shares at US$1,529 compared with 46,055 units at US$1,279 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 1.10 points to close at 233.29.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.8. 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.
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, Margaritaville dipped 1 cent and ended at 10 US cents with shareholders swapping 2,000 shares, Proven Investments rallied 0.6 of a cent in closing at 17.6 US cents as 103,859 stock units passed through the market and Sygnus Credit Investments advanced 0.04 of a cent to end at 9.44 US cents and closed with 11,499 stocks being traded.
In the preference segment, Equityline Mortgage Investment preference share remained at US$1.64 with investors transferring one unit and JMMB Group 6% dipped 2 cents to close at US$1.21, with 243 stocks crossing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Big gain for JSE USD Market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Friday, with the volume of stocks changing hands declining 28 percent valued 39 percent lower than on Thursday, resulting in seven securities traded, similar to trading on Thursday with four rising, one declining and two ending unchanged.
A total of 88,165 shares were traded for US$11,398 compared with 122,385 units at US$18,559 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 12,595 shares at US$1,628 down from 17,484 stock units at US$2,651 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 36,326 shares at US$1,220 compared to 41,212 units at US$1,135 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 12.91 points to 237.76, with the market rising 1.6 percent for for the year to date.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.9. 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 two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, Margaritaville dipped 0.47 of a cent to 11 US cents with shareholders trading 26 shares, Productive Business Solutions rallied 10 cents to close at US$1.90 as 2 shares changed hands, Proven Investments ended at 17 US cents after shareholders traded 67,557 units, Sterling Investments ended at 1.9 US cents as investors swapped 205 stocks. Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.38 of one cent and ended at 9.42 US cents as 30 through the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share gained 2.05 cents to end at 12.39 US cents with an exchange of 23 stocks and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.11 of a cent to close at 1.21 US cents in switching ownership of 20,322 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Down volume for JSE USD Market
Trading slipped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Thursday, with the volume of stocks changing hands declining 88 percent with a 27 percent more value than on Wednesday, resulting in seven securities trading, compared to nine on Wednesday, with three rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.
Overall, 122,385 shares were traded for US$18,559 compared with 1,042,369 units at US$14,647 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 17,484 units at US$2,651 versus 115,819 shares at US$1,627 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 41,212 shares at US$1,135 compared to 47,363 units at US$742 on the previous day. April ended with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index fell 0.47 points to 224.87.
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 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 none with a lower offer.
At the close, Margaritaville rose 0.07 of a cent to 11.47 US cents, with 725 shares crossing the market, Productive Business Solutions popped 5 cents to end at US$1.80 after exchanging 306 units, 
Proven Investments remained at 17 US cents after transferring 2,340 stock units. Sterling Investments ended at 1.9 US cents after exchanging 31,455 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments dipped 0.38 of a cent to 9.04 US cents after an exchange of 8,600 shares and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.11 of a cent to close at 1.1 US cents 66,413 stocks changing hands.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% rose 16 cents to US$1.23 after trading 12,546 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Decline for JSE USD Market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks changing hands declining 79 percent valued 46 percent lower than on Monday, resulting from trading activity in nine securities, the same as on Monday with prices of three rising, five declining and one ending unchanged.
A total of 41,840 shares were traded for US$1,885 compared with 194,605 units at US$3,511 on Monday.
Trading averaged 4,649 units at US$209, versus 21,623 shares at US$390 on Monday, with a month to date average of 13,136 shares at US$300 compared with trading in April with an average of 394,241 units for US$22,357.
The US Denominated Equities Index fell 11.00 points to finish at 225.30.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.5. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded stock price divided by earnings per share projected by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending between November 2022 and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share advanced 1.04 cents and ended at 6.2 US cents, with 387 shares crossing the exchange, Margaritaville dipped 0.08 of a cent in closing at 11.4 US cents with 400 units clearing the market, 
Productive Business Solutions dropped 14.99 cents to close at US$1.75, with one stock trading. Proven Investments fell 0.96 cents to 16.44 US cents in an exchange of 5,606 stock units, Sterling Investments fell 0.28 of a cent to end at 1.61 US cents in swapping 25,175 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments increased by 0.01 of a cent in closing at 9.06 US cents after investors ended trading 1,123 stock units. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share lost 1.82 cents to close at 10.34 US cents after a transfer of 518 units and Transjamaican Highway gained 0.01 of a cent in ending at 1.12 US cents with investors transferring 8,531 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% remained at US$2 after trading 99 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.