Trading climbs on JSE USD Market  

July 16, 2025 by
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market climbed 22 percent on Tuesday, with 66 percent more value, following an exchange of seven securities, compared with nine, with prices of three rising, one declining and three ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 221,759 shares for US$20,033, up from 181,959 stocks at US$12,055 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 31,680 shares at US$2,862 compared to 20,218 stocks at US$1,339 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 47,134 units at US$2,610, in line with 48,227 stocks at US$2,592 on the previous day and well below trading in June that ended with an average of 591,343 units for US$19,218.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 1.03 points to close trading at 207.85. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of a moderate day of trading, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy popped 4 cents and ended at 43 US cents with 166 shares crossing the market, Proven Investments remained at 10.99 US cents, with investors dealing in 127,510 units, Sterling Investments ended at 2.1 US cents in an exchange of 500 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments rallied 0.46 of one cent to end at 7.58 US cents in trading of 249 stocks and Transjamaican Highway increased 0.08 of a cent to finish at 2.46 US cents with 91,911 stock units crossing the exchange.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% skidded 2 cents to close at US$2 with investors trading 1,229 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments 8% ended at US$9.50 as traders closed with an exchange of 194 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Trading surges on JSE US Dollar Market

July 11, 2025 by
The US dollar market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange climbed on Friday, following an exchange, with trading surging 1,823 percent to 2,482,008 shares changing hands, from an exchange of 129,045 stocks on Thursday. The value of stocks traded jumped 305 percent to US$72,123, from US$17,826 on Thursday. Ownership of eleven securities was switched, compared with 10 on Thursday, ending with prices of five advancing, four declining and two ending unchanged.

The market closed with an average of 225,637 shares trading at US$6,557 compared to 12,905 stocks at US$1,783 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 52,330 units at US$2,858, above 25,095 stocks at US$2,277 on the previous day and June that ended with an average of 591,343 units for US$19,218.
The US Denominated Equities Index climbed 5.95 points to settle at 210.94. The 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.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of trading activity, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy fell 3.9 cents to 39 US cents and closed with 21 shares being traded, Proven Investments ended at 10.99 US cents with 3,260 units crossing the exchange, Sterling Investments advanced 0.21 of one cent in closing at 2.1 US cents with investors trading 2,090 stocks. Sygnus Credit Investments popped 0.02 of a cent to finish at 7.6 US cents after 169,098 shares crossed the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share dropped 1 cent and ended at 5 US cents in an exchange of 439 stocks and Transjamaican Highway rallied 0.03 of one cent to 2.37 US cents with 2,306,976 shares changing hands.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% increased 8 cents to US$2.10 after a transfer of 14 stock units, AS Bryden sank 1 cent in closing at 96 US cents with 45 stocks switching owners, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% climbed 30.01 cents to end at US$10.30 as 3 units crossed the market. Sygnus Credit Investments 8% skidded 5 cents to finish at US$9.55 with a transfer of 50 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% remained at US$9.90 as 12 shares passed through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Tame trading on JSE USDollar market

July 10, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed higher on Thursday, following a 70 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded, having a 59 percent lower value than on Wednesday, resulting from an exchange of 10 securities, compared with nine on Wednesday with prices of four rising, two declining and four ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 129,045 shares for US$17,826 compared to 75,771 stocks at US$43,620 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 12,905 shares at US$1,783, increasing from 8,419 stocks at US$4,847 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 25,095 units at US$2,277 below the 27,127 stocks at US$2,359 on the previous day and June that ended with an average of 591,343 units for US$19,218.
The US Denominated Equities Index rallied 1.13 points to close trading at 204.98. The 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.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.3. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy gained 3.9 cents and ended at 42.9 US cents after traders exchanged 11 shares, Proven Investments rose 0.59 of a cent to 10.99 US cents with investors trading 13,754 units, Sygnus Credit Investments climbed 0.48 of one cent to end at 7.58 US cents with 17,359 shares swapping owners and Transjamaican Highway remained at 2.34 US cents with investors trading 89,614 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% ended at US$2.02 after an exchange of 87 stock units, JMMB Group US8.5% dropped 9.98 cents to close at US$1.00 with 7,700 shares passing through the market. Productive Business Solutions 9.25% remained at US$10 with an exchange of 157 units, Sygnus Credit Investments 8% ended at US$9 with 25 stock units crossing the market, Sygnus Credit Investments 8% sank 10 cents and ended at US$9.60 with investors dealing in 300 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% increased 34 cents after closing at US$9.90 with 38 shares crossing the exchange.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Steady trading on the JSE USD Market

July 3, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed Thursday, with a 392 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded, with a 20 percent lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of eight securities, compared with 10 on Wednesday, with the price of one rising, three declining and four ending unchanged.

The market closed with trading of 525,864 shares valued US$12,652 compared with 106,960 stocks at US$15,796 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 65,733 shares at US$1,581, up from 10,696 stocks at US$1,580 on Wednesday, with the month to date averaging 43,461 units at US$2,011 compared with 33,562 stocks at US$2,201 on the previous day and well below June that ended with an average of 591,343 units for US$19,218.
The US Denominated Equities Index declined by a mere 0.05 points to close at 204.43. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the last traded price by projected earnings, as computed by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share ended at 1.8 US cents with a transfer of 450,270 shares, Margaritaville drifted 0.05 of a cent lower to 8.15 US cents after 292 units crossed the market. MPC Caribbean Clean Energy sank 11 cents to finish at 39 US cents with investors trading only 90 stocks. Proven Investments remained at 10.44 US cents in an exchange of just 91 shares, Sterling Investments ended at 2.21 US cents with investors trading 11,883 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 7.6 US cents after a transfer of 317 shares and Transjamaican Highway advanced 0.01 of a cent to close at 2.35 US cents in switching ownership of 60,363 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% lost 1 cent to end at US$1.09, with 2,558 units crossing the exchange.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Trading plunged on JSE USD Market

July 2, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Wednesday, with a 78 percent decline in the volume of stocks traded accompanied with a 34 percent lower value than on Tuesday, resulting from an exchange of 10 securities, compared with eight on Tuesday, with prices of three rising, two declining and five ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 106,960 shares for US$15,796 compared to 497,159 stocks at US$23,827 on Tuesday.
Trading ended with an average of 10,696 shares at US$1,580 compared to 62,145 stocks at US$2,978 on Tuesday. Trading for the month to date averaged 33,562 units at US$2,201 well below June with an average of 591,343 units for US$19,218.
The US Denominated Equities Index slipped 0.26 points to finish at 204.48. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 1.8 US cents after an exchange of 5,030 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy advanced 11 cents to 50 US cents with investors trading 510 stocks, Proven Investments dipped 0.53 of one cent to close at 10.44 US cents with an exchange of 28,010 shares. Sterling Investments rose 0.03 of a cent and ended at 2.21 US cents with 12,767 units crossing the market,  Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 7.6 US cents following trading of 453 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share gained 0.9 of one cent to finish trading at 6 US cents after a transfer of 1,356 shares and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.01 of one cent to 2.34 US cents with 50,306 units clearing the market.
In the preferred segment, JMMB Group US8.5% remained at US$1.10 after switching ownership of 8,336 stocks, AS Bryden ended at US$1 after trading of 3 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% ended at US$9.56 as 189 shares passed through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Transjamaican gabs 96% of JSE USD trades

June 30, 2025 by
Trading remained elevated on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 59 percent, with Transjamaican Highway controlling 96 percent of the volume, with the value of stocks traded falling 45 percent compared to Friday. Trading ended with an exchange of 10 securities, up from six on Friday, with prices of five rising, four declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed June with an exchange of 5,779,467 shares for US$171,261 compared to 3,634,466 stocks at US$308,861 on Friday.
Trading averaged 577,947 shares at US$17,126, down from 605,744 stocks at US$51,477 on Friday, with a month to date average of 591,343 units at US$19,218 compared with 592,249 stock units at US$19,359 on the previous day and well above May, with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 11.56 points to conclude trading at 210.51. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.6. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close, AS Bryden advanced 2 cents and ended at 18 US cents in an exchange of just one share, First Rock Real Estate USD share dropped 0.29 of one cent to 1.64 US cents with investors trading 3,000 units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy sank 16 cents to finish at 39 US cents in an exchange of a mere one stock. Proven Investments remained at 11 US cents with 199,300 shares clearing the market, Sterling Investments popped 0.02 of a cent in closing at 2.18 US cents after trading of 130 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share declined 0.5 of a cent to close at 6 US cents after an exchange of 3,000 shares and Transjamaican Highway increased 0.3 of a cent to 2.7 US cents with investors swapping 5,571,405 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% climbed 4 cents and ended at US$1.10 with an exchange of 2,000 units, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% fell US$1.25 to close at US$10 closed at 188 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% rose 15 cents to finish at US$9.75 as investors exchanged 442 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Transjamaican heads JSE USD market trades on Monday

June 2, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market lost ground on Monday, following a 46 percent slide in the volume of stocks traded, with Transjamaican accounting for 1.2 million shares, following a 72 percent drop in the value of stocks traded compared with Friday. Trading ended with an exchange of nine securities, down from 11 on Friday, with prices of one rising, three declining and five ending unchanged.

Transjamaican Highway led trading on Monday

The market closed with an exchange of 1,260,621 shares for US$30,005, down from 2,331,792 stocks at US$107,303 on Friday.
Trading averaged 140,069 shares at US$3,334 compared to 211,981 stocks at US$9,755 on Friday and May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index fell 5.38 points to 213.86. The 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.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.6. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of trading, First Rock Real Estate USD share sank 0.09 of a cent to close at 1.89 US cents, with traders exchanging 30,015 shares, Margaritaville ended at 8.2 US cents after a transfer of 10 stock units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rallied 1.71 cents in closing at 55 US cents with investors trading 350 shares. Proven Investments remained at 11.91 US cents in an exchange of 70 units, Sterling Investments ended at 1.97 US cents with 5,380 stock units crossing the market, Sygnus Credit Investments closed with an exchange of 16,151 shares, with the price remaining at 7 US cents. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 7 US cents with investors exchanging 1,000 stock units and Transjamaican Highway dropped 0.19 of a cent to 2.3 US cents with trading of 1,207,611 units.

In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% lost 2 cents to finish at US$9, with 34 stocks crossing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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JSE US Dollar market inches higher

May 28, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market settled slightly higher on Wednesday, following a bounce in trading, with the volume of stocks changing hands jumping 185 percent, with a 194 percent greater value than on Tuesday. Transjamaican Highway, the managers of Highway 2000, toll road, accounted for nearly 75 percent of all the stocks traded. Market activity ended in the exchange of nine securities, up from five on Tuesday, with prices of three rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.

Transjamaican Highway accounted for 75 percent of trading.

The market closed trading with an exchange of 776,682 shares for US$43,426, soaring from 272,089 stocks at US$14,764 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 86,298 shares at US$4,825, well above 54,418 stocks at US$2,953 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 56,402 units at US$2,787, that is well in line with 54,546 stocks at US$2,661 on the previous day and April with an average of 261,717 units for US$10,686.
The US Denominated Equities Index advanced 0.68 points to settle at 245.03. The 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.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 11.6. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of a low keyed trading session, First Rock Real Estate USD share rose 0.18 of a cent and ended at 1.98 US cents after traders exchanged 6,493 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy closed at 41 US cents with investors swapping 10 stock units, Proven Investments ended at 11 US cents with 181,132 shares switching owners. Sterling Investments sank 0.01 of a cent in closing at 1.97 US cents with 1,669 stocks crossing the exchange, Sygnus Credit Investments dropped 0.01 of a cent to finish at 6.99 US cents in trading 1,687 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share climbed 0.5 of a cent to close at 7 US cents with 210 shares crossing the market and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.01 of one cent to 2.38 US cents with investors trading 577,085 stocks.

In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% preference share ended at US$1.10 in an exchange of 8,389 units and Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% increased 18 cents to end at US$9.01 with traders dealing in 7 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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JSE US Dollar Market loses ground

May 27, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market slipped on Tuesday, following a rise in the volume of stocks traded, valued at 27 percent more than on Monday, Transjamaican Highway, toll-road operators, leading with the most stocks traded. Trading ended with five securities changing owners, down from 11 on Monday, with prices of one rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 272,089 shares for US$14,705, an increase from the 248,681 stocks at US$11,647 on Monday.
Trading ended with an average of 54,418 shares at US$2,953, rising from 22,607 stocks at US$1,059 on Monday, with a month to date average of 54,546 units at US$2,661 compared with 54,551 stocks at US$2,650 on the previous day and April that ended with an average of 261,717 units for US$10,686.
The US Denominated Equities Index slipped 2.33 points to conclude trading at 244.35. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, a frequently used measure to determine appropriate stock values, averages 11.6. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy advanced 1.01 cents to finish at 41 US cents with a mere one share crossing the market, Proven Investments remained at 11 US cents after traders swapped 60,154 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share rose 1.5 cents to end at 6.5 US cents with 1,818 shares clearing the market and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.01 of a cent in closing at 2.39 US cents after an exchange of 207,400 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.10 with investors trading 2,716 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Volume up, value drop on JSE USD Market

May 26, 2025 by
Trading volume climbed 26 percent with a 77 percent lower value at the close on Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market, resulting in the exchange of 11 securities, compared with six on Thursday, with prices of three rising, two declining and six ending unchanged.

The market closed on Monday with an exchange of 248,681 shares for US$11,647, up from 197,380 stocks at US$50,568 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 22,607 shares at US$1,059, after falling from 32,897 stocks at US$8,428 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 54,551 units at US$2,650 compared with 57,275 stocks at US$2,786 on the previous day and April with an average of 261,717 units for US$10,686.
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 1.94 points to wrap up trading at 246.67. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, the frequently used measure to determine appropriate stock values, averages 11.6. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 1.8 US cents with 10,000 shares crossing the market, Proven Investments ended at 11 US cents with investors trading 3,898 stocks, Sterling Investments remained at 1.98 US cents with traders clearing 1,195 shares from the market. Sygnus Credit Investments popped 0.3 of a cent to close at 7 US cents after an exchange of 9,986 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 8 US cents with 31 units changing hands and Transjamaican Highway slipped 0.09 of one cent to end at 2.4 US cents with investors dealing in 220,663 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% rallied 10 cents in closing at US$2.10 with 2 shares crossing the exchange, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.10 with a transfer of 2,716 units, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% shed 22 cents and ended at US$10.20 as investors passed 18 stock units through the market. Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% rose 0.9 of one cent to end at US$8.83 in trading 10 shares and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% remained at US$10 with 162 stock units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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