JSE USD market rises, Main & Junior fall

March 19, 2025 by
Trading was swollen on the Jamaica Stocks Exchange with Indies Pharma exchanging just over 35 million of the 47,271,948 shares exchanged in all three markets on Wednesday, up from 24,026,098 units on Tuesday. The Main Market and the Junior Market indices slid as the JSE USD Market made slight gains. At the end of trading the prices of 36 shares rose, 39 declined and 35 remained firm.

Trading ended with the JSE Combined Market Index dropping 1,431.53 points to finish at 334,067.19, the All Jamaican Composite Index declining 1,307.11 points to 374,532.12, the JSE Main Index falling 1,419.05 points to end at 323,378.55. The Junior Market Index slipped 10.38 points to conclude trading at 3,462.25 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 3.29 points to 236.90.
The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $285.29 million, up from $75.24 million on Tuesday and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 259,595 shares for US$117,525 compared to 742,788 units at US$92,365 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 led with 2.38 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.73 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 986,326 units.
In Junior Market trading, Indies Pharma dominated with 35 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 1.31 million stocks and Derrimon Trading with 938,026 stock units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $18.48 to $294 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $4.94 to close at $97.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.6 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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JSE Main & Junior Market drop

March 18, 2025 by
More than 4 million shares were traded in Wigton Energy, Kintyre Holdings and ONE on ONE Educational on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, resulting in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, tracking very close to trading on Monday, on a day with two Main Market major indices and the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market rising moderately. At the end of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 35 declined and 33 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 535.84 points to conclude trading at 335,498.72, while the All Jamaican Composite Index squeezed out a modest gain of 17.58 points to wrap up trading at 375,839.23, as the JSE Main Index dipped 329.67 points to settle at 324,797.60, the Junior Market Index fell 30.79 points to 3,472.63 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.68 points to end at 233.61.
At the close of trading, 24,026,098 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 24,167,602 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $75.24 million, down slightly from $75.61 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 742,788 shares for US$92,365 compared to 648,661 units at US$55,393 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 4.27 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.38 million stocks and Innovative Energy Group Ltd with 622,149 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 5.09 million shares followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 4.52 million stocks and Derrimon Trading with 877,197 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% gained $40 to $2,690, 138 Student Living preference share popped $3.98 to close at $312 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% advanced $1.99 to finish at $102.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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JSE markets drop on Monday

March 17, 2025 by
Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a much lower value than on Friday, resulting in all major market indices falling, ending with the prices of 33 shares rising, 50 declining and 32 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,141.75 points to 336,034.56, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,152.53 points to close trading at 375,821.65, the JSE Main Index shed 831.79 points to finish at 325,127.27, the Junior Market Index fell 48.35 points to settle at 3,503.42 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 2.11 points to finish at 232.93.
At the close of trading, 24,167,602 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 38,773,691 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $75.61 million, well below the $171 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 648,661 shares for US$55,393 down from 694,093 units at US$93,230 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 8.76 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 2.31 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.56 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 2.57 million shares followed by Derrimon Trading with 1.43 million stocks and Kintyre Holdings with 1.40 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share increased $23 to finish at $308 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% climbed $2.95 to $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.4 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Wigton Energy & Kintyre Holdings lead Friday’s trading

March 14, 2025 by
The Main and Junior Markets closed with gains on Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange but the JSE USD Market slipped out to end the week, following a rise in the volume and value of stocks passing through the markets, resulting in the prices of 43 shares rising, 38 declining and 27 remaining stable, with Wigton Energy and Kintyre Holdings leading the trading volume.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed by 487.85 points to 337,176.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 772.27 points to conclude trading at 377,974.18, the JSE Main Index rallied 264.31 points to wrap up trading at 325,959.06, the Junior Market Index popped 32.82 points to end at 3,551.77 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 4.16 points to wrap up trading at 235.04.
At the close of trading, 38,773,691 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 17,542,788 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $171 million, well over the $119.38 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 694,093 shares for US$93,230 compared to 297,049 units at US$114,196 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led with 6.12 million shares followed by Jamaica Producers with 2.61 million stocks and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 1.67 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 10.96 million shares followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 2.95 million stocks and Mailpac Group with 2.34 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% slipped $40 to end at $2,650, 138 Student Living preference share fell $5 in closing at $285 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% dropped $2.95 to $97.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2025-26 earnings and 19.4 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is necessary, to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the stock market. The chart should be employed in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average of the sector and not deviating 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Trading pulls back on the Jamaica Stock Exchange

March 13, 2025 by

Guardian Holdings jumped $11.99 to $300 as trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume and the value of stocks exchanged than on Wednesday, ending with prices of 37 shares rising, 42 declining and 26 remaining firm, resulting in all the major market indices declining.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 1,423.62 points to 336,688.46, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,694.22 points to 377,201.91, the JSE Main Index lost 1,421.60 points to 325,694.75, the Junior Market Index fell 8.94 points to end at 3,518.95 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.89 points to 239.20.
At the close of trading, 17,542,788 shares were exchanged in all three markets, well down from 51,449,996 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $119.38 million, down from $498.42 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 297,049 shares for US$114,196 compared to 648,148 units at US$24,798 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 2.94 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.83 million stocks and Massy Holdings with 991,529 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 2.74 million shares followed by MFS Capital Partners with 2.29 million stocks and Lasco Financial with 1.80 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share increased $34.99 to finish at $290 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% climbed $3.95 and ended at $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.4 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide updated data to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Trading jumps on Jamaica Stock Exchange

March 12, 2025 by
Activity surged on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday with a giant rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Tuesday, resulting in Main Market indices and the Junior Market index declining and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading the prices of 28 shares rose, 60 declined and 21 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,664.06 points to 338,112.08, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 2,456.91 points to 378,896.13, the JSE Main Index dropped by 1,497.96 points to 327,116.35, the Junior Market Index skidded 32.31 points to 3,527.89 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 2.53 points to finish at 240.09.
At the close of trading, 51,449,996 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 29,654,488 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $498.42 million, up from $90 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 648,148 shares for US$24,798 compared to 266,132 units at US$92,122 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB Group 10% preferred shares led with 21.52 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 6.98 million stocks and GraceKennedy with 5.21 million units.
In Junior Market trading, MFS Capital Partners led with 2.02 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 1.74 million stocks and ONE on ONE Educational with 934,062 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $40.07 to finish at $255, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share sank $50 and ended at $1,000 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% declined $3.95 to $96.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Gains for Main & Junior Markets

March 11, 2025 by
Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a greater value than on Monday, resulting in the major Main Market and the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market climbing. At the end of trading the prices of 42 shares rose, 46 declined and 27 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 2,735.95 points to close at 339,776.14, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 881.85 points to end at 381,353.04, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,744.12 points to settle at 328,614.31, the Junior Market Index rose 15.57 points to 3,560.20 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 0.30 points to 237.56.
At the close of trading, 29,654,488 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 18,004,686 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $90million, up from $86.75 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 266,132 shares for US$92,122 compared to 699,719 units at US$22,846 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led with 6.29 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 6.03 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 1.58 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 1.86 million shares followed by MFS Capital Partners with 1.81 million stocks and ONE on ONE Educational with 1.30 million units.
In the preferred segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share increased $2.03 to close at $19, at the same time 138 Student Living preference share climbed $35.83 to end at $295 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share rose $50 and ended at $1,050.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 based on 2025-26 earnings and 19.6 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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JSE Main & Junior Markets drop USD rises

March 10, 2025 by

Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, having a lower value than Friday. At the close, the Main Market major indices and the Junior Market index fell and the JSE USD Market rose, resulting from the prices of 38 shares rising, 48 declining and 25 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index lost 2,910.24 points to end at 337,040.19, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,196.35 points to 382,234.89, the JSE Main Index dropped 3,003.13 points to 325,870.19, the Junior Market Index fell 5.32 points to finish at 3,544.63 and the JSE USD Market Index enjoyed a healthy rally with a bounce of 16.36 points to settle at 237.86.
At the close of the market on Monday, a total of 18,004,686 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 23,374,881 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $86.75 million, well below the $299.11 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 699,719 shares for US$22,846 compared to 1,177,910 units at US$32,735 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 3.57 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 890,204 stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 707,529 units.
In Junior Market trading, EduFocal led with 1.91 million shares followed by Fosrich with 1.21 million stocks and Kintyre Holdings with 1.14 million units.
In the preferred shares segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share fell $2.03 and ended at $17 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share climbed $20 to $1,000.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.3 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Trading surge for Jamaican listed stocks

March 7, 2025 by
Trading picked up on Friday over Thursday’s levels on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged carrying a greater value than on Thursday and resulting in the Main Market major indices and the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading the increased trading activity pushed prices of 42 shares higher, 40 lower and 28 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,760.22 points to wrap up trading at 339,950.43, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 1,628.08 points to 381,038.54, the JSE Main Index gained 1,734.11 points to end at 328,873.32, the Junior Market Index rose 14.21 points to settle at 3,549.95 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.26 points to 221.50.
At the close of trading, 23,374,881 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 16,802,695 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $299.11 million, up from $80.27 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 1,177,910 shares for US$32,735 compared to 577,225 units at US$58,717 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Kingston Wharves led with 4.0 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 2.27 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 2.21 million units.
In Junior Market trading, MFS Capital Partners led with 1.72 million shares followed by Mailpac Group with 898,950 stocks and Lumber Depot with 751,407 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share fell $10.75 to $259, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preferred share gained $87 to end at $980, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% lost $4.73 in closing at $111 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% declined $2 to finish at $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.5 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with information that is updated regularly to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on Jamaica Stock Exchange, that are grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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Trading plunges on the JSE Markets

March 6, 2025 by
Trading resumed on Thursday after the closing of the Jamaica Stock Exchange for the Ash Wednesday holiday and ended with a fall in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, following the big trade in Pan Jamaica shares on Tuesday resulting from Boswell Investments splitting their holdings in Pan Jamaica into separate owners. Trading resulted in a slide in major indices and ended trading with the prices of only 30 shares rising, 53 declining and 30 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 648.47 points to conclude trading at 338,190.21, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,140.91 points to end at 379,410.46, the JSE Main Index declined 470.75 points to 327,139.21, the Junior Market Index fell 27.68 points to end at 3,535.74 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.13 points to finish at 222.76.
At the close of trading, 16,802,695 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 361,644,788 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $80.27 million well off from $17.35 billion on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 577,225 shares for US$58,717 up from 233,083 units at US$9,836 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 3.29 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 1.09 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 602,322 units.
In Junior Market trading, Indies Pharma led with 1.07 million shares followed by Everything Fresh with 946,403 stocks and Express Catering with 602,987 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share advanced $1.99 to end at $20 and 138 Student Living preference share sank $49.81 in closing at $270.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.6 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are quoted on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

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