Kintyre Holdings was the star performer on Thursday at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with the stock delivering the highest traded volume after the price gained a solid 28 percent to be the leading mover of the day. Despite the big volume move by the leading stock, the volume of stocks traded in the overall market declined with a lower value compared to Wednesday and ending with prices of 33 shares rising, 49 declining and 21 remaining firm.
At the close of trading, major indices of the Main Market rose, the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market declined. The JSE Combined Market Index rose 623.80 points to 324,502.97, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 2,416.15 points to 360,498.70, the JSE Main Index rallied 701.10 points to end at 314,748.22, the Junior Market Index slid 6.62 points to 3,283.14 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 3.10 points to 198.34.
Investor exchanged, 24,221,455 shares in all three markets, down from 43,536,110 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to just $82.65 million, down from $181.73 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 221,178 shares for US$11,156 compared to 220,029 units at US$8,175 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 4.16 million shares, followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 3.32 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 2.39 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 8.32 million shares, followed by Omni Industries with 442,870 stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 431,695 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share lost $37.50 and ended at $213.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.7 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart covers the ordinary shares that are quoted 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 actual earnings and 2025 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 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.
In activity on Monday on the Main Market, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 29.52 million stock units followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.78 million shares and Wigton Energy with 910,857 units
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 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. 
rket Index rallied 534.09 points to wrap up trading at 320,930.39, while the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,387.15 points to close at 355,021.18, the JSE Main Index climbed 619.24 points to settle at 307,959.14, the Junior Market Index shed 8.07 points to conclude trading at 3,686.41 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.86 points higher to end at 226.45.
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 EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding 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 trading the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 3,863.06 points to 320,396.3, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 115.21 points to 356,408.33 but the JSE Main Index fell 4,183.75 points to end the day at 307,339.9, the Junior Market Index added 19.09 points to finish at 3,694.48 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.71 points to conclude trading at 225.59.
In Junior Market trading, Stationery and Office Supplies led trading with 1.01 million stocks followed by Omni Industries with 430,226 shares and One Great Studio with 327,803 units.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index sank 2,479.88 points to close at 322,227.23, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 5,528.26 points to end at 351,968.64, the JSE Main Index dropped 2,401.76 points to 309,488.36, the Junior Market Index shed 25.54 points to end at 3,663.4, and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.99 points to settle at 223.69.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 752.92 points to close at 325,559.99, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 1,518.48 points to 353,242.66, the JSE Main Index slipped 863.93 points to 313,064.12. The Junior Market Index rose 10.46 points to 3,651.22 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 1.67 points to cease trading at 228.02.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5 percent popped $9.04 to end at $100.
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 climbed 108.87 points to 326,312.91, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,008.75 points to 354,761.14, the JSE Main Index popped 338.01 points to close at 313,928.05. The Junior Market Index sank 30.30 points to close trading at 3,640.76 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.44 points to 226.35.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $16.04 and ended at $90.96.
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 on Monday, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 2,198.61 points to end at 326,204.04, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,831.79 points to 353,752.39, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,072.37 points to close at 313,590.04. The Junior Market Index bounced 30.31 points to end trading at 3,671.06 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.37 points to close at 226.79.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% increased 92 cents to $47.34.
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 dropped 1,481.77 points to 324,005.43, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 943.02 points to 351,920.60. The JSE Main Market Index declined by 1,235.60 points to end at 311,517.67. The Junior Market Index dropped 42.17 points to 3,640.75 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.63 to close at 226.42.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $4.42 to end at $46.42, 138 Student Living preference share advanced 74 cents to $128.10 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% increased $5 and ended at $107.
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 fell 1,306.76 points to close at 325,487.20, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 1,215.46 points to finish at 352,863.62. The JSE Main Index sank by 860.58 points to close at 312,753.36. The Junior Market Index dropped 68.15 points to close at 3,682.92 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.03 points to conclude trading at 227.05.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share gained $2.79 and ended at $19.80, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $5.34 in closing at $42 and 138 Student Living preference share lost $12.64 to end at $127.36.
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.