Stocks mostly rose on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Wednesday, after a 43 percent decline in the volume of stocks exchanged with a 35 percent lower value than on Tuesday, resulting in trading in four securities, compared to eight on Tuesday with prices of three rising, none declining and one ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 105,065 shares for US$5,087 compared to 184,675 units at US$7,820 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 26,266 units at US$1,272 versus 23,084 shares at US$978 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 43,481 shares at US$2,407 compared with 44,320 units at US$2,462 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 0.88 points to culminate at 219.86.
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 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 one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and two with lower offers.
At the close, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rallied 3 cents to end at 64 US cents with an exchange of 10 units, Proven Investments remained at 13 US cents with 27,774 stocks crossing the market, Sterling Investments rose 0.13 of a cent to finish at 1.59 US cents as investors exchanged 999 shares and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.05 of a cent and ended at 2 US cents with a transfer of 76,282 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Rising stocks dominant on JSE USD Market
Rising stocks on top in JSE USD trading
Rising stocks edged out those declining at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Tuesday, following a 54 percent rise in the volume of stocks that changed hands after 11 percent fewer funds were swapped than on Monday and resulting in trading in 10 securities, up from five on Monday with prices of three rising, two declining and five ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 151,001 shares for US$8,136 compared to 98,295 units at US$9,105 on Monday.
Trading averaged 15,100 units at US$814 compared with 19,659 shares at US$1,821 on Monday, with a month to date average of 32,471 shares at US$2,771 compared with 34,445 units at US$2,994 on the previous day and April that ended with an average of 35,401 units for US$2,453.
The US Denominated Equities Index dropped 2.51 points to 236.00.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.5. 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 one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and none with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share fell 0.58 of one cent to end at 4.11 US cents, with 6,116 shares crossing the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy ended at 61 US cents with a transfer of 7 stock units, Proven Investments remained at 13.08 US cents, with 2,369 stocks crossing the exchange. Sterling Investments rose 0.07 of a cent to close at 1.6 US cents with traders dealing in 30 units,
Sygnus Credit Investments declined 1 cent to finish at 9 US cents, with 38,346 stocks changing hands, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 8.8 US cents in trading 2,665 units and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.1 US cents after an exchange of 101,316 shares.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share advanced 44 cents in closing at US$11.49 with investors transferring 101 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% popped 40 cents to end at US$11 in an exchange of a mere one share and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% ended at US$10.40 with investors swapping 50 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Main & Junior Markets fall on reduced trading
Trading dropped back on the Jamaica Stock Exchange gained on Monday, with the number of stocks exchanged rising to but with a lower value than on Friday, with the Main Market sliding and the Junior Market dropping sharply as the JSE USD market rose moderately, to start the week.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,296.25 points to 333,903.28, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 2,854.05 points to end trading at 356,985.14, the JSE Main Index dropped 873.63 points to conclude trading at 321,365.17. The Junior Market Index lost 54.46 to end at 3,712.49 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 0.30 points to finish at 237.76.
At the close of trading, 25,106,007 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 23,346,054 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $52.28 million, down from $389.49 million on Friday and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 501,713 shares for US$12,814 compared to 30,414 units at US$3,460 on Friday.
Main Market trading was dominated by Wigton Windfarm led trading with 8.92 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.37 million units, Sagicor Select Financial Fund closed with 1.70 million units and Ciboney Group with 1.35 million units.
In the Junior Market, One Great Studio led trading with 2.19 million shares followed by Fosrich with 1.25 million units and iCreate with 904,279 stock units.
At the close of the market, some of the major Main Market stocks that rose are First Rock Real Estate gained 99 cents to close at $7, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rose $1 to end at $91, NCB Financial rallied $1.95 to $67.40 Seprod climbed $1.95 and ended at $85.95.
The major declining Main Market stocks include Caribbean Cement shed $1.40 in closing at $55.50, GraceKennedy skidded $1 to close at $78 while exchanging 104,553 units and Guardian Holdings dropped $9.49 in closing at $350.51.
On a day of limited price movement in the Junior Market, there were no stocks with a major higher, with the major losing stocks being ISP Finance down $3.41, Main Event with a loss of 60 cents and Caribbean Cream and Knutsford Express with a decline of 40 cents each.
In the preference segment, no stock traded with a notable price change.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.2 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.8 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
No gains for JSE USD stocks on Monday
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Monday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 72 percent and valued 69 percent lower than on Friday, resulting in the trading of eight securities compared to six on Friday with none rising, two declining and six ending unchanged.
Overall, 23,424 shares were exchanged for US$1,068 compared with 13,643 units at US$3,500 on Friday.
Trading averaged 2,928 units at US$133 compared to 2,274 shares at US$583 on Friday, with a month to date average of 15,708 shares at US$745 in comparison with 19,968 units at US$949 on the previous trading day and compares to December with an average of 28,010 units for US$1,403.
The US Denominated Equities Index sank 0.82 points to end the day at 241.48.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. 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 five 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 remained at 4.89 US cents after it closed with an exchange of 1,900 units, 
Margaritaville shed 2.3 cents to finish at 10.1 US cents, with 87 stocks crossing the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy ended at 57 US cents with investors trading 165 shares. Productive Business Solutions ended at US$1.78 after an exchange of one stock unit, Proven Investments remained at 14.5 US cents with 3,765 shares crossing the market, Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 9 US cents in trading 170 stocks and Transjamaican Highway sank 0.04 of a cent and ended at 1.68 US cents after exchanging 17,335 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share ended at US$11.50 with investors trading one stock unit.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading drops on the JSE US dollar market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks changing hands declining 56 percent valued 78 percent less than the value on Tuesday and resulting in six securities being traded, compared to seven on Tuesday, with one rising, one declining and four ending unchanged.
Overall, 368,630 shares were traded, for US$6,490 compared to 830,053 units at US$28,943 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 61,438 units at US$1,082, versus 118,579 shares at US$4,135 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 77,132 shares at US$4,813 compared with 78,103 units at US$5,044 on the previous day. October ended with an average of 47,977 units for US$4,392.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 1.95 points to close at 225.90.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.6. 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 none with a lower offer.
At the close, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy remained at 57 US cents after 635 units passed through the market, 
Proven Investments ended at 15 US cents with investors trading 318 stock units, Sterling Investments ended at 1.7 US cents with investors exchanging 15,000 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.29 of a cent to close at 9 US cents with a transfer of 450 stocks and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.13 of a cent and ended at 1.6 US cents with investors exchanging 352,217 shares.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share ended at US$11.50, with 10 stocks clearing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading plunged on JSE USD Market on Friday
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Friday, with the volume of stocks changing hands declining 86 percent valued 2 percent more than on Thursday, resulting in the trading of six securities, similar to that on Thursday and ended with one rising, three declining and two ending unchanged.
Overall, 31,673 shares were traded, for US$7,572 compared to 218,678 units at US$7,411 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 5,279 units at US$1,262, versus 36,446 shares at US$1,235 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 49,625 shares at US$4,551 compared with 51,979 units at US$4,725 on the previous day. September ended with an average of 73,281 units for US$5,102.
The US Denominated Equities Index rallied 0.42 points to end at 226.02.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.4. 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 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, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy dropped 2 cents to end at 54 US cents with 100 units being traded, 
Productive Business Solutions remained at US$1.55 with investors dealing in 155 stocks, Proven Investments fell 0.1 of a cent and ended at 14.5 US cents after 7,336 shares passed through the market. Sygnus Credit Investments skidded 0.3 of a cent in closing at 8.7 US cents with an exchange of 3,334 shares and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.03 of a cent to close at 1.65 US cents, with 17,937 shares clearing the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% ended at US$2 as investors exchanged 2,811 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
JSE Main & Junior Market rise on increased trading
Trading picked up on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday with almost 68 percent more stocks traded compared with Wednesday with 62 percent more funds entering the market, resulting in the JSE USD market declining again moderately as the Junior Market inched just over the 3,900 points mark as the Main Markets jumped to close of trading.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 2,806.14 points to 329,996.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index surged 3,669.02 points to settle at 347,821.93, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,954.52 points to 315,397.91 as MPC Clean Energy jumped $9, Seprod climbed $4.74, Pan Jamaica popped $2.10, Wisynco Group gained $1.40 and Caribbean Cement up $1 and declines of more than $1 in Kingston Wharves, Jamaica Stock Exchange and NCB Financial could not seriously negate Thursday’s gains. The Junior Market Index gained 4.83 points to end trading at 3,903.72 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped again by 0.88 points to conclude trading at 230.60.
Investors exchanged 21,058,075 shares in all three markets, up from 12,549,714 stock units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded rose on the Junior and Main markets to $71.26 million, up from $44.1 million on Wednesday. The JSE USD market ended with 281,542 shares being traded, for US$6,866 compared to 2,973 units at US$15,157 on Wednesday.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share jumped $54 and ended at $1,100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 22.7 on 2022-23 earnings and 11.1 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Trading climbs on the JSE USD Market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Thursday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 13 percent valued 351 percent more than on Wednesday and resulting in gains for the market following trading of four securities, compared to nine on Wednesday with prices of three rising, one declining.
Overall, 1,133,465 shares were traded, for US$157,008 compared to 1,007,248 units at US$34,775 on Wednesday.
Trading on Thursday ended with an average of 283,366 shares for US$39,252, up from 111,916 units at US$3,864 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 58,059 shares at US$4,937 compared to 51,844 units at US$3,990 on the previous day and August with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 5.02 points to finish at 257.64.
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 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 four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share rose 0.77 of one cent to end at 5.89 US cents with investors transferring 31,520 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy skidded 6 cents and ended at 54 US cents in switching ownership of 394 stocks, Proven Investments rallied 0.5 of a cent in closing at 14.5 US cents after trading of 1,089,571 stock units and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.04 of a cent to close at 1.74 US cents with an exchange of 11,980 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Volume jumps on JSE USD Market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks changing hands rising 151 percent but valued 28 percent less than on Tuesday and resulting in trading of nine securities similar to Tuesday and ended with prices of three rising, four declining and two ending unchanged.
Overall, 1,007,248 shares were traded for US$34,775 compared with 401,339 units at US$48,561 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 111,916 units at US$3,864 versus 44,593 shares at US$5,396 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 51,844 shares at US$3,990 compared with 47,869 units at US$3,999 on the previous day and August that ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index lost 1.48 points to close at 252.52.
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 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 four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share lost 0.68 of one cent to close at 5.12 US cents in an exchange of just one share, Margaritaville skidded 2.67 cents to end at 11.35 US cents after trading of 4,985 stocks, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy popped 5 cents and ended at 60 US cents with a transfer of 2,324 units, Proven Investments remained at 14 US cents with investors transferring 69,713 stock units. 
Sterling Investments shed 0.2 of a cent in closing at 1.7 US cents after an exchange of 11,587 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments declined 0.05 of a cent to 9.02 US cents after 19,641 stock units were traded, Transjamaican Highway rose 0.08 of a cent in closing at 1.7 US cents with stakeholders exchanging 892,489 units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% advanced 0.2 of a cent to close at US$1.002, with 6,500 shares crossing the market and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share ended at US$12 as investors exchanged 8 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading drops on JSE USD Market
Trading dropped sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Thursday, with a 66 percent fall in the volume of stocks changing hands and the value declining 92 percent compared with Wednesday, resulting from trading in six securities compared to six on Wednesday with two rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.
A total of 73,572 shares were traded for US$2,495 compared to 218,675 units at US$32,659 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 12,262 units at US$416, versus 36,446 shares at US$5,443 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 48,662 shares at US$4,051 compared with 50,762 units at US$4,261 on the previous day. August ended with an average of 57,291 units for US$4,251.
The US Denominated Equities Index lost 0.95 points to settle at 255.38.
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 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 five stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, Margaritaville remained at 12 US cents with just 3 shares crossing the exchange, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy slipped 5 cents in closing at 55 US cents and closing with 91 stocks changing hands, Proven Investments rose 0.25 of one cent to end at 14.75 US cents after trading of 3,580 units. Sterling Investments increased 0.01 of a cent and ended at 1.95 US cents crossing the market 3,573 stock units and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.06 of a cent to close at 1.63 US cents in trading 66,263 stock units
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share ended at US$12 in an exchange of 62 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.