The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed with a rise in the volume of stocks traded, with a lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in the Main Market and the JSE USD Market declining, with the Junior Market ended higher, with prices of 45 shares rising, 37 declining and 26 remaining firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 1,305.86 points to 325,443.99, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 2,014.02 points to wrap up trading at 359,368.22, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,528.99 points to end at 312,777.70, the Junior Market Index popped 21.74 points to 3,673.37 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 5.74 points to end at 240.15.
At the close of trading, 50,845,611 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 39,809,617 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $150.9 million, down from $162.25 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 16,925,886 shares for US$433,335 compared to 604,241 units at US$46,865 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 14.88 million stocks followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 2.25 million shares and Wigton Energy with 2.14 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Mailpac Group led trading with 5.19 million stocks followed by Dolla Financial with 2.84 million shares and Jamaican Teas with 938,864 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.75% preference share rose $5.60 to close at $22.77 and Jamaica Public Service 9.5% advanced $204.99 to $2,889.99.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.4 based on 2024-25 earnings 19.8 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding 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 thinking of 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 777.14 points to end at 326,749.85, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 605.94 points to 361,382.24, the JSE Main Index sank 518.65 points to wrap up trading at 314,306.69, the Junior Market Index dropped 39.16 points to cease trading at 3,651.63, and the JSE USD Market Index fell 2.90 points to end the day at 245.89.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in the valuing of stocks, ended at 13.6 on 2024-25 earnings 20.1 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 261.52 points to 327,526.99, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 517.74 points to end at 361,988.18, the JSE Main Index popped 319.29 points to close at 314,825.34, the Junior Market Index skidded 6.10 points to settle at 3,690.79, and the JSE USD Market Index rallied a solid 22.41 points to finish trading at 248.79.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 earnings and 20.8 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 and are grouped by industry, for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses.
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 to assess 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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,044.79 points to 327,265.47, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,489.75 points to 362,505.92, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,016.57 points to end trading at 314,506.05, the Junior Market Index climbed 10.14 points to settle at 3,696.89, and the JSE USD Market Index popped 3.33 points to 226.38.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 earnings 20.2 based on the 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and 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, and are grouped by industry, for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,261.07 points to conclude trading at 326,220.68, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 322.06 points to end at 361,016.17, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,227.82 points to close at 313,489.48, the Junior Market Index gained 12.13 points to settle at 3,686.75 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.27 points to 223.05.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% sank $4.98 to $2,890, 138 Student Living preference share slipped $12.85 to close at $278.14, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share sank $85 to end at $1,015.
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.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 731.49 points to 324,959.61, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,603.80 points to 360,694.11, the JSE Main Index rallied 989.89 points to close at 312,261.66, the Junior Market Index sank 29.94 points to 3,674.62 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.69 points to close trading at 221.78.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 on 2024-25 earnings 20.21 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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.
At the close of the market the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,899.50 points to 324,228.12, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 2,372.43 points to 359,090.31, the JSE Main Index dived 3,081.90 points to settle at 311,271.77, the Junior Market Index rallied a mere 6.58 points to conclude trading at 3,704.56, and the JSE USD Market Index sank 19.87 points to close at 223.47.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 on 2024-25 earnings 20.5 based on 2024-24 historical earnings.
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.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% fell $4.40 to $40.50, 138 Student Living preference share advanced $22.51 in closing at $264.
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.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,717.88 points to end at 329,239.04, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,411.66 points to wrap up trading at 362,264.40, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,362.91 points to end the day at 316,354.12, the Junior Market Index dropped 57.75 points to end at 3,725.64, and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 7.54 points to wrap-up trading at 238.91.
popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 21.2 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers ordinary shares 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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index lost 1,457.31 points to close trading at 330,956.92, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 2,128.02 points to finish at 363,676.06, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,605.10 points to end at 317,717.03, the Junior Market Index rose 10.77 points to end at 3,783.39 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 4.94 points to cease trading at 246.45.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12,9 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 21.1 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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.