Trading plunges on the Trinidad exchange

Trading dropped on Wednesday, with 15 securities trading down from 18 on Tuesday and resulted in 74 percent fewer shares trading with a 79 percent drop in value compared to Tuesday, at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
At the close, the price of seven stocks gained, four declined and four closed unchanged. The Composite Index climbed 3.82 points to 1,439.25, the All T&T Index rose 5.79 points to 1,958.86 and the Cross-Listed Index popped 0.24 points to 123.78.
A total of 66,200 shares traded, for $1,422,591 compared to 256,006 units at $6,907,950 on Tuesday. An average of 4,413 units traded at $94,839 versus 14,223 at $383,775 on Tuesday, with trading month to date averaging 6,835 units at $161,478 versus 7,195 units at $171,374. The average trade for October amounts to 23,649 units at $227,589.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, Ansa McAl declined 10 cents to $57.90 in an exchange of 3,152 shares. Clico Investment Fund increased 1 cent to end at $27.41, after trading 20,630 stock units, First Citizens Group popped 7 cents in closing at $51.07, with 340 stocks crossing the exchange. FirstCaribbean International Bank remained at $6.50, after trading 1,070 units, GraceKennedy popped 5 cents to $6.25 in trading 234 stocks, Guardian Media dropped 13 cents to $3.02 in exchanging 13,262 shares. JMMB Group rose 2 cents to $2.24, with 2,242 units changing hands, Massy Holdings gained $1.50 to close at a 52 weeks’ high of $93.50 in switching ownership of 1,090 stock units, National Flour Mills fell 15 cents to end at $1.90, with 1,316 shares clearing the market. NCB Financial Group remained at $8.05, after 6,619 units crossed the exchange, inched 1 cent higher to $4.76 after an exchange of 500 stock units, Republic Financial Holdings rallied $3, to $140 with the swapping of 479 stocks. Scotiabankremained at $63 with an exchange of 533 shares, Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended at $18.25 after exchanging 7,786 stocks and west Indian Tobacco shed 50 cents to end at a 52 weeks’ low of $29.50 while exchanging 6,947 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Rising stocks push TTSE higher on Monday

Trading ended with more stocks rising than falling at the close of market activity on Monday, after 32 percent more shares crossed the exchange after 30 percent less funds chased stocks than Friday, at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
At the close, 18 securities traded compared to 17 on Friday, with five rising, one declining, while 12 remained unchanged.
The Composite Index popped 5.18 points to 1,434.30, the All T&T Index rose 9.22 points to 1,952.11 and the Cross-Listed Index increased 0.12 points to settle at 123.36.
A total of 168,766 shares traded, for $3,189,743 compared to 127,74  units at $4,558,721 on Friday. An average of 9,376 units traded at $177,208 compared to 7,514 at $268,160 on Friday, with trading month to date averaging 5,670 units at $125,310 versus 4,644 units at $110,938. The average trade for October amounts to 23,649 units at $227,589.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and four stocks with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s ended at $24.50 with an exchange of 1,180 shares, Ansa McAl rose 43 cents to end at $58 after exchanging 10,203 units, First Citizens Group traded 125 stock units at $51. FirstCaribbean International Bank remained at $6.50 with 70 stocks changing hands, GraceKennedy ended at $6.10 in switching ownership of 38,837 stocks, Guardian Holdings spiked 42 cents $30.75 in trading 35,183 shares. Guardian Media remained at $3.21 with the swapping of 991 units, JMMB Group popped 1 cent to $2.24, with 220 stock units crossing the market, Massy Holdings ended at $90 in an exchange of 2,093 units. National Enterprises traded 5,000 shares at $3.29, National Flour Mills rose 15 cents to close at $2.05, with 44,136 stock units clearing the market, NCB Financial Group remained at $8.05 while exchanging 6,750 stocks. Prestige Holdings ended at $7.05 with 280 stock units changing hands, Republic Financial Holdings traded 4,266 shares at $136.47, Scotiabank ended at $62.90 after an exchange of 40 units. Trinidad & Tobago NGL fell 1 cent to $18.30 with 15,469 stocks changing hands, Trinidad Cement increased 10 cents to end at $3.90, with 3,920 stock units crossing the exchange and Unilever Caribbean remained at $16.20 in switching ownership of 3 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading jumps on the TTSE on Friday

Trading activity gathers pace on Friday, resulting from a rise of 260 percent more shares, with 1,119 percent higher value than on Wednesday, at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
At the close, 17 securities traded up from 16 on Wednesday, with four rising, five declining and eight remaining unchanged. Calypso Macro Investment Fund and Massy Holdings closed trading at 52 weeks’ high. The Composite Index fell 2.67 points to settle at 1,429.12, the All T&T Index dropped 1.75 points to settle at 1,942.89 and the Cross-Listed Index shed 0.51 points to settle at 123.24.
Overall, 127,743 shares traded for $4,558,721 versus 35,457 units at $373,845 on Wednesday. An average of 7,514 units traded for $268,160, up from 2,216 shares at $23,365 on Wednesday, with trading month to date averaging 4,644 units at $110,938 versus 3,628 units at $55,256. The average trade for October amounts to 23,649 units at $227,589.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two stocks with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s remained at $24.50, after 2,005 shares crossed the market, Ansa McAl fell 43 cents to $57.57 with 103 stocks trading, Calypso Macro Investment Fund rose 74 cents in closing at $17.75 in an exchange of 25 stock units. Clico Investment Fund remained unchanged at $26.99 with 12,798 units changing hands, First Citizens Group remained at $51 after exchanging 1,923 shares, GraceKennedy lost 13 cents to end at $6.10 with the swapping of 40,828 stocks. Guardian Holdings inched 1 cent, ending at $30.33 with an exchange of 21,064 units, JMMB Group dipped 1 cent to $2.23 after exchanging 7,097 stock units, Massy Holdings rose 5 cents to close at $90 trading 31,412 stocks. National Enterprises remained at $3.29, with 15 units changing hands, National Flour Mills traded 250 stock units at $1.90, One Caribbean Media closed at $4.75, with 1,065 shares crossing the market. Republic Financial Holdings remained at $136.47 in trading 1,254 stocks, Scotiabank had an exchange of 1,552 shares at $62.90, Trinidad & Tobago NGL shed 4 cents in closing at $18.31 in switching ownership of 466 units. Trinidad Cement dropped 9 cents in closing at $3.80 while exchanging 4,975 stock units and West Indian Tobacco advanced 20 cents to $30.50 after 911 stock units changed hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading dips on Trinidad exchange

Market activity ended on Wednesday with more stocks rising than falling, after trading 69 percent fewer shares, with 80 percent lower value than on Tuesday, at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
Overall, 16 securities traded, down from 17 on Tuesday, with three rising, one declining and 12 remaining unchanged. The Composite Index gained 4.62 points to close at 1,431.79, the All T&T Index popped 9.14 points to 1,944.64 and the Cross-Listed Index lost 0.03 points to settle at 123.75.
A total of 35,457 shares traded for $373,845 compared to 115,767 units at $1,845,111 on Tuesday. An average of 2,216 units traded at $23,365 compared to 6,810 at $108,536 on Tuesday, with the month to date averaging, 3,628 units at  55,256 compared to 4,334 units at $71,201. The average trade for October ended at 23,649 units at $227,589.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two stocks with lower offers.
At the close, Angostura Holdings remained at $17.10 in exchanging 44 shares, First Citizens Group remained at $51, with 609 units crossing the market, FirstCaribbean International Bank traded 6 stocks at $6.50. GraceKennedy closes at $6.23, with 10,310 stock units clearing the market, Guardian Holdings fell 18 cents in closing at $30.32 after 1,308 stock units crossed the market, JMMB Group traded 40 shares at $2.24. L.J. Williams B share rose 20 cents to $1.50 in exchanging 10,000 units, Massy Holdings popped $3.95 to end at $89.95 in switching ownership of 107 stocks, National Enterprises remained at $3.29 while exchanging 35 stock units. National Flour Mills ended at $1.90 in an exchange of 10,364 shares, One Caribbean Media remained at $4.75 after trading 10 units, Republic Financial Holdings remained at $136.47 after exchanging 474 stocks. Scotiabank climbed 90 cents to close at $62.90, with 2,000 stocks crossing the exchange, Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended unchanged at $18.35, with 65 stock units changing hands, Trinidad Cement closed at $3.89 with the swapping of 15 shares and West Indian Tobacco traded 70 units to close at $30.30.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Stocks suffered losses on Tuesday

Market activity on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange resulted in trading 405 percent more shares, with 326 percent higher value on Tuesday Monday and ended with more stocks falling than rising at the close of trading.
Seventeen securities traded up from 15 on Monday, with four rising, seven declining and six remaining unchanged.
The Composite Index shed 3.94 points to 1,427.17, the All T&T Index fell 7.13 points to end at 1,935.50 and the Cross-Listed Index slipped 0.08 points to settle at 123.78.
Overall, 115,767 shares traded for $1,845,111 compared to 22,914 units at $433,325 on Monday. An average of 6,810 units traded at $108,536 compared to 1,528 at $28,888 on Monday and month to date an average of 4,334 units at $71,201. The average trade for October was 23,649 units at $227,589.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close, Agostini’s traded 95 shares at $24.50, Angostura Holdings advanced 10 cents in closing at $17.10 with an exchange of 23,000 stock units, Ansa McAl remained at $58 after 1,745 units cleared the market. Ansa Merchant Bank ended at $41 in trading 9,548 stocks, Clico Investment Fund remained at $26.99, exchanging 11,788 stocks, First Citizens Group popped 24 cents to $51, with 2,088 stock units crossing the exchange. GraceKennedy fell 1 cent to $6.23 with the swapping of 440 shares, Guardian Holdings spiked 17 cents to end at $30.50, with 153 units changing hands, JMMB Group remained at $2.24 in an exchange of 300 units. Massy Holdings popped 95 cents to $86 after 255 shares changed hands, National Flour Mills shed 6 cents in closing at $1.90 in switching ownership of 12,469 stock units, NCB Financial Group lost 1 cent to close at $8.05 after exchanging 50,701 stocks. Republic Financial Holdings dropped 53 cents to $136.47 while exchanging 130 stocks, Scotiabank declined $1 to $62 after trading 500 shares, Trinidad Cement fell 1 cent to close trading of 2,040 units at $3.89. Unilever Caribbean closed at $16.20 in an exchange of 55 stock units and West Indian Tobacco lost 29 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $30.30 in trading 460 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading mixed for October for TTSE

Market activity ended on Friday with 53 percent more funds flowing into the market than on Thursday, resulting in more stocks rising than falling, after the volume of stock trading fell 32 percent below Thursday levels as trading closed out the week and month negatively, on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.

Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange Head Quarters

At the close, 17 securities traded compared to 16 on Thursday, with one stock rising, five declining and 11 remaining unchanged. The Composite Index declined 1.88 points to settle at 1,423.34, marginally lower than the 1.430.69 it closed in September. The All T&T Index fell 3.83 points to 1,938.51, just above the September close of  1,932.71 and the Cross-Listed Index climbed 0.03 points to settle at 122.22.
Just 78,324 shares traded a $1,687,781 compared to 114,797 units at $1,105,248 on Thursday. An average of 4,607 units traded at $99,281 versus 7,175 at $69,078 on Thursday and month to date averaging 23,649 units at $227.589 versus 24,561 units at $238,487. The average for September is 36,606 units at $425,940.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and no stock closed with a lower offer.
At the close, Agostini’s traded 12,487 shares at $24.50, Angostura Holdings fell 8 cents in closing at $17 with an exchange of 1,916 stock units, Ansa McAl dropped $2, ending at $58, with 258 units crossing the market. Ansa Merchant Bank closed at $41 after exchanging 500 stocks, Clico Investment Fund slipped 1 cent to $26.80, with 21,026 stock units changing hands, Endeavour Holdings remained at $7.48, with 127 stocks crossing the market. First Citizens Group closed at $50.75 with an exchange of 1,771 units, GraceKennedy fell 5 cents in closing at $6.25 after trading 3,065 shares, Guardian Holdings remained at $30.50 in an exchange of 4,040 units. Guardian Media ended $3.21 in exchanging 8,000 stock units, JMMB Group traded 3,800 shares at $2.24, One Caribbean Media traded 7,921 stocks at $4.75. Republic Financial Holdings declined $1 to close at $136 in an exchange of 535 units, Scotiabank remained at $62.50 in trading 360 shares, Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended at $18.35, with the swapping of 970 stock units. Unilever Caribbean closed at $16.35 in switching ownership of 1,000 stocks and West Indian Tobacco slipped 1 cent to $30.59 in trading 10,548 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

All T&T Index makes sharp jump

Market activity ended on Thursday and resulted in more stocks rising than falling at the close of trading, rising after trading 161 percent more shares, with slightly less value than on Wednesday, at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
At the close, 16 securities traded down from 17 on Wednesday, with five rising, two declining and nine closing unchanged. The Composite Index gained 8.18 points to close at 1,425.22, the All T&T Index spiked 16.23 points to 1,942.34 and the Cross-Listed Index slipped 0.06 points to settle at 122.19.
Overall, 114,797 shares traded for $1,105,248 versus 43,901 units at $1,213,339 on Wednesday. An average of 7,175 units traded at $69,078 versus 2,582 at $71,373 on Wednesday, with the month to date averaging 24,561 units at $238,487 versus 25,381 units at $246,483. The average trade for September was 36,606 units at $425,940.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ending with a bid higher than their last selling prices and none with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s ended at $24.50 after exchanging 1,820 shares, Ansa McAl remained at $60 in trading 30 units, Clico Investment Fund traded 65 stock units at $26.79. First Citizens Group closed with an exchange of 2,216 stock units at $50.75, GraceKennedy remained at $6.30 with the swapping of 381 units, Guardian Holdings rallied 35 cents to $30.50 after trading 402 stock units. National Enterprises traded 1,800 stocks at $3.29, National Flour Mills climbed 6 cents to end at $1.96, with 2,732 shares crossing the exchange, Point Lisas declined 5 cents to close at $2.95, with 10,000 stock units changing hands. Prestige Holdings advanced 4 cents in closing at $7.05 after exchanging 4,155 units, Republic Financial Holdings remained at $137 after 1,519 stocks crossed the market, Scotiabank popped 50 cents to end at a 52 weeks’ high of $62.50 after trading 512 shares. Trinidad & Tobago NGL popped 32 cents to $18.35 in an exchange of 54 shares, Trinidad Cement fell 16 cents to $3.90 while exchanging 78,942 units, Unilever Caribbean remained unchanged at $16.35 in switching ownership of 60 stock units and West Indian Tobacco closed at $30.60, with 10,109 stocks changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Stocks register gains for TTSE

Market activity ended on Tuesday and resulted in more stocks rising than falling, following a 152 percent surge in the number of shares trading, with 213 percent higher value than on Monday, at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
At the close, 18 securities traded compared to 19 on Monday, with seven rising, four declining and seven closed unchanged. Massy Holdings ended trading at a 52 weeks’ high.
The Composite Index added 2.45 points to end at 1,418.76, the All T&T Index advanced 3.96 points to close at 1,928.04 and the Cross-Listed Index popped 0.12 points to 122.46.
A total of 140,754 shares traded, for $4,730,171, up from 55,762 units at $1,511,531 on Monday. An average of 7,820 units traded at $262,787 compared to 2,935 at $79,554 on Monday, with the month to date averaging 26,585 units at $255,728 versus 27,696 units at $255,310. The average trade for September amounts to 36,606 units at $425,940.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices. No stock ended with an offer that was lower than the last traded price.
At the close, Agostini’s remained at $24.50 with an exchange of 6,140 shares, Angostura Holdings rose 8 cents to close at $17.08 in switching ownership of 83 stocks, Ansa McAl rallied $2.50 in closing at $60 after 1,280 units crossed the exchange. Clico Investment Fund remained at $26.79 while exchanging 14,236 stock units, First Citizens Group slipped 10 cents to $50.60 in trading 2,100 stock units, GraceKennedy remained at $6.35, with 160 shares changing hands. Guardian Holdings spiked $1.88 to $32 trading at 47,716 units, JMMB Group ended at $2.24 after 149 stocks crossed the market, Massy Holdings spiked $4.60 in closing at a 52 weeks’ high of $89.95 in trading 20,027 units. National Flour Mills dipped 5 cents to $1.90 in exchange of 1,260 stocks, NCB Financial Group declined 1 cent in closing at $8.14 with 25,370 shares changing hands, One Caribbean Media fell 6 cents to $4.80 with the swapping of 20 stock units. Prestige Holdings remained at $7.01 after exchanging 500 stocks, Republic Financial Holdings popped 6 cents to close at $135.76 after trading 200 stock units, Scotiabank traded 383 shares at $62. Trinidad & Tobago NGL spiked 43 cents to $18, with 620 units clearing the market, Trinidad Cement gained 1 cent in closing at $4.06 in trading 900 stocks and West Indian Tobacco remained at $30.95, with 19,610 units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Declining stocks beat out gains on TTSE

Declining stocks had the upper hand over those rising on Monday, as twice more stocks declined than gained after 56 percent fewer shares traded, with 60 percent less value than on Friday, at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
At the close, 19 securities traded compared to 15 on Friday, with three stocks rising, six declining and ten remaining unchanged. The Composite Index dipped 2.23 points to 1,416.31, the All T&T Index declined 4.14 points to settle at 1,924.08 and the Cross-Listed Index slipped 0.03 points to 122.34.
A total of 55,762 shares traded for $1,511,531 versus 127,973 units at $3,782,974 on Friday. An average of 2,935 units traded at $79,554 compared to 8,532 at $252,198 on Friday, with trading month to  date averaging 27,696 units at $255,310 versus 29,347t units at $272,331. The average trade for September amounts to 36,606 units at $425,940.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, Agostini’s traded 6,765 shares at $24.50, Angostura Holdings lost 8 cents after ending at $17 in an exchange of 750 stocks, Ansa McAl remained at $57.50 with 4,900 units changing hands. Ansa Merchant Bank closed at $41 after 76 stock units crossed the exchange, Calypso Macro Investment Fund dropped 50 cents to $17 with the swapping of 13 stocks, Clico Investment Fund ended trading of 31 units at $26.79. First Citizens Group closed trading of 2,469 stock units at $50.70, GraceKennedy popped 5 cents to $6.35 after exchanging 20 shares, Guardian Media remained at $3.21 after 11,250 units crossed the market. JMMB Group shed 1 cent to end at $2.24 with the swapping of 5,248 stocks, L.J. Williams B share fell 4 cents to $1.30, with 700 stock units clearing the market, Massy Holdings rose 35 cents to a 52 weeks’ high of $85.35 while exchanging 2,263 shares. National Flour Mills declined 5 cents to $1.95 after an exchange of 240 stock units, NCB Financial Group ended at $8.15, with 2,981 shares changing hands, Point Lisas remained at $3 in exchanging seven stocks. Prestige Holdings inched 1 cent higher in closing at $7.01 after trading 28  units, Scotiabank remained at $62 in switching ownership of 3,820 stocks, Trinidad & Tobago NGL shed $1.22 to end at $17.57 with the swapping of 150 units and West Indian Tobacco ended at $30.95 after 13,791 shares cleared the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading drops prices rise on TTSE

Market activity dived Thursday after 84 percent fewer shares traded with an 81 percent fall in the value compared to Wednesday and resulted in more stocks rising than falling at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
Fourteen securities traded down from 22 on Wednesday, with five rising, three declining and six remaining unchanged.
The Composite Index slipped 1.13 points to 1,422.97, the All T&T Index shed 0.59 points to settle at 1,936.78 and the Cross-Listed Index lost 0.24 points to end at 122.37.
Overall, 86,732 shares traded for $2,133,738 compared to 557,432 units at $10,945,052 on Wednesday. Massy Holdings traded 10,618 shares for $902,530, followed by Clico Investment Fund, with 24,843 shares valued $656,429 and Scotiabank 2,854 shares for $175,928.
Trading averaged 6,195 shares at $152,379 compared to 25,338 at $497,502 on Wednesday and month to date an average of 30,503 units at $273,449 versus 31,832 units at $280,070. The average trade for September amounts to 36,606 units at $425,940.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
In trading, Agostini’s popped 50 cents to  $24.50 in trading 2,400 shares, Clico Investment Fund remained at $26.79, with 24,843 stocks changing hands, First Citizen  Group popped 5 cents to end at $50.70 after 100 units crossed the market. GraceKennedy closed at $6.30 with an exchange of 10,000 stock units, JMMB Group rallied 1 cent to $2.25 in trading 11,000 stock units, Massy Holding ended unchanged at $85 after exchanging 10,618 shares. National Enterprises traded 590 stocks at $3.25, National Flour rose 6 cents to $2 with the swapping of 10,000 units, NCB Financial Group rose 5 cents to $8.15 in an exchange of 5,987 units. Point Lisas remained at $3 with 1,025 shares changing hands, Republic Financial Holdings remained at $135.73 after 1,067 stock units passed through the exchange, Scotiabank dropped 90 cents to $61.10 in switching ownership of 2,854 stocks. Trinidad Cement shed 30 cents in ending at $4.20 after exchanging 6,148 units and West Indian Tobacco slipped 1 cent to $30.60 after exchanging 100 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.