Trading fell back from Thursday’s surge to start December on a soft note, with the Main index rising but the Junior and JSE USD Markets slipped with lower volumes and value than Thursday to start the final month of the year trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 366.08 points to close at 328,951.43, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 1,439.55 points to end the final month of the year at 351,375.40, the JSE Main Index rose 521.37 points to close at 315,669.00. The Junior Market Index after it surged 76.62 points on Thursday, dipped 14.05 points to close at 3,757.04 on Friday as trading fell sharply in the market to start the final month of the year of trading negatively and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.01 points to wrap-up trading for the week at 226.85.
Investors traded 11,233,174 shares, in all three markets, down from 38,220,893 units on Thursday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets was $43.75 million down from $102.4 million on Thursday. The JSE USD market closed after
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% shed $1 to close at $45.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.8 on 2022-23 earnings and 14 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Big gains for the JSE Main and Junior markets
Trading fell back from Wednesday’s surge to close November on the Main and Junior markets lower than October, with JSE USD Market closing marginally higher at the end of trading on Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, following reduced traded volume compared to Wednesday.
The JSE Combined Market Index popped 2,530.12 points to finish at 328,585.35, at the same time the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 2,968.81 points to 349,935.85, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,982.67 points to 315,147.63. The Junior Market Index surged 76.62 points to lock up trading at 3,771.09 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 0.40 points to end at 227.86.
Investors traded 38,220,893 shares, in all three markets, down from 86,557,262 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets was $102.4 million up from $405.12 million on Wednesday. The JSE USD market closed with trading of 826,627 shares at US$14,407 compared 22,289,394 units at US$1,286,713 on Wednesday.
In the preference segment, there were no stocks trading with notable price movements.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.8 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.1 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Big surge in trading for Jamaica Stock Exchange
Trading surged sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with the volume jumping 650 percent over that on Tuesday and resulting in the Main Market and the JSE USD Market rising while the Junior Market slipped modestly to close out the day that delivered a big increase in the value of stocks traded including higher volume in the JSE USD Market compared to Tuesday.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 793.44 points to close at 326,055.23, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 193.70 points to 346,967.04, the JSE Main Index gained 939.00 points to finish at 313,164.96. The Junior Market Index shed 9.97 points to end trading at 3,694.47 and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 4.49 points to end at 228.26.
Investors traded 86,557,262 shares, in all three markets up from 11,376,869 units on Tuesday, with Indies Pharma trading with 48 million shares and First Rock Real Estate USD share in an exchange of 19,350,000 units. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets ended at $405.12 million up from $58.95 million on Tuesday. The JSE USD market closed after 22,289,394 shares were traded, for US$1,286,713 compared to 132,328 units at US$8,195 on Tuesday.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $17.21 to close at $106.49.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.5 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.9 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Decline for all JSE Markets as trading climbs
The Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed down on Tuesday, while the Junior Market slipped a few points and the JSE USD Market fell at the close of the market, with an increase in the value and volume of stocks traded compared to Monday.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,283.21 points to 325,261.79, the All Jamaican Composite Index dived 3,930.88 points to cease trading at 347,160.74, the JSE Main Index shed 3,454.22 points to 312,225.96. The Junior Market Index shed 4.96 points to cease trading at 3,704.44 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 3.22 points to conclude trading at 223.77.
Investors traded 11,376,869 shares, in all three markets up from 9,923,864 units on Monday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets ended at $58.95 million up from $43.02 million on Monday. The JSE USD market closed after 132,328 shares were exchanged, for US$8,195 compared to 837,700 units at US$41,015 on Monday.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.75% preference share dropped $12 to end at $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.5 on 2022-23 earnings and 14 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
JSE Main Market rises as Juniors struggle
All three markets closed higher at the end of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday, with the Main Market enjoying a solid rise as the Junior Market inched higher for a second day and the JSE USD Market popped marginally higher, with an increase in the value and volume of stocks traded compared to Thursday.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,042.73 points to 328,547.74, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 2,405.50 points to conclude trading at 352,307.77, with the JSE Main Index gained 1,073.03 points to end trading at 315,890.19. The Junior Market Index rose a mere 4.15 points to close at 3,687.21 and the JSE USD Market Index added 0.19 points to close at 225.22.
Investors traded 18,588,921 shares, in all three markets compared with 16,069,112 units on Thursday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets ended at $120.73 million from just $42.6 million on Thursday. The JSE USD market closed after 256,238 shares were traded, for US$8,090 compared to 345,389 units at US$6,537 on Thursday.
In the preference segment, there were no stocks trading with notable price movements.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.9 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 
The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
CPJ trades 36.6m shares, GraceKennedy 9.9m
Stocks declined on Wednesday sending all three markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange downhill at the close of trading, with the value and volume of stocks traded jumped sharply over that on Tuesday as Caribbean Producers led trading with 36.63 million shares followed by GraceKennedy with 9.87 million units.
At the close of trading on Wednesday, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 2,854.49 points to 323,356.14, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,682.39 points to lock up trading at 346,162.58, while the JSE Main Index dived 2,490.91 points to close at 310,440.98. The Junior Market Index shed 59.13 points to end trading at 3,677.85 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.95 points to end the day at 225.90.
Investors traded 62,120,345 shares, in all three markets up from 13,491,927 units on Tuesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets ended at $1.1 billion from just $44.78 million on Tuesday. The JSE USD market closed after 368,630 shares were traded, for US$6,490 compared to 830,053 units at US$28,943 on Tuesday.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5 % preference share fell $100 to $1,100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.9 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 
ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
JSE USD & Main Markets, Juniors fall
The Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange bounced to close of trading on Tuesday and the USD Market inched higher but the Junior Market declined for a second straight day as Junior Market value and volume of stocks traded jumped over that on Monday but the Main Market suffered a sharp fall in trading levels.
At the close of trading on tuesday, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 320.57 points to close at 326,210.63, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 1,587.93 points to end the day at 347,844.97, while the JSE Main Index climbed 482.71 points to 312,931.89. At close of the market, the Junior Market Index slipped 15.04 points to 3,736.98 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.38 points to lock up trading at 227.85.
Investors traded 13,491,927 shares, in all markets compared to 9,432,720 units on Monday. The value of stocks changing hands on the Junior and Main markets amount to $44.78 million up from $48.06 million on Monday. The JSE USD market closed with 830,053 shares being traded, for US$28,943 compared to 509,457 units at US$14,389 on Monday.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% climbed $4.99 in closing at $46 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5 % preference share rose $50 to $1,200.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.3 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.8 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
All JSE markets fall
The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange continues to bounce around as the market dropped on Monday, following Friday’s bounce while the Main Market ended several points lower as the volume and the value of stocks changing hands fell below that on Friday and after some big price movements, with NCB Financial jumping $3.83 followed by Seprod $2.94, Pan Jamaica $2.48, with three others rising between $1 and $1.20, but was offset by declines of $25 by Guardian Holdings, $4.75 by Eppley, Kingston Wharves down $1.59 and JMMB Group off $1.40 and the USD Market inched lower at the close.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slumped 2,256.97 points to 325,890.06, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,911.15 points to end at 346,257.04, the JSE Main Index dropped 2,209.15 points to end at 312,449.18. The Junior Market Index fell 21.15 points to end at 3,752.02.and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 1.20 points to wrap-up trading at 227.47.
Investors traded 9,432,720 shares, in all three markets compared to 11,515,257 units on Friday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets ended at $48.06 million from $103.07 million on Wednesday. The JSE USD market closed after 509,457 shares were traded, for US$14,389 compared to 306,262 units at US$15,475 on Friday.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share fell $1 and ended at $18 and Eppley 7.75% preference share dipped $2.88 to $16.34.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.3 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.9 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Junior Market climbs as Main Market slips
The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange recovered 75 percent of the 84 points loss on Thursday, at the close on Friday, while the USD Market inched marginally higher but the Main Market ended moderately lower as the volume fell below that on Thursday even as the value ended higher as Guardian Holdings topped the price movers, with an increase of $22.50.
The JSE Combined Market Index slipped 25.06 points to 328,147.03, while the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,958.70 points to close at 348,168.19, the JSE Main Index fell 615.77 points to 314,658.33. The Junior Market Index jumped 62.91 points to end trading at 3,773.17 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.05 points to finish at 228.67.
Investors traded 11,515,257 shares, in all three markets, compared to 19,049,560 units on Thursday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets ended at $103.07 million from $75.1 million on Wednesday. The JSE USD market closed after 306,262 shares were traded, for US$15,475 down from 3,636,438 units at US$276,260 on Thursday.
In the preference segment, stocks closed with no notable price change.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.6 on 2022-23 earnings and 11.9 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Big fall for Junior Markets as Main market rises
The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange suffered a big setback in trading on Thursday with an 84-point fall while the USD Market closed marginally lower but the Main Market ended moderately higher as the volume and the value of stocks traded declined below that on Wednesday.
At the close of trading on Thursday, the JSE Combined Market Index dipped 426.94 points to close at 328,172.19, while the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 917.53 points to 350,126.89, the JSE Main Index increased 335.47 points to conclude trading at 315,274.10. The Junior Market Index dropped 84.47 points to close at 3,710.26 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.60 points to finish at 227.62.
Investors traded 19,049,560 shares, in all three markets, compared to 59,330,218 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets ended at $75.1 million from $180.35 million on Wednesday. The JSE USD market closed after 3,636,438 shares were traded, for US$276,260 compared to just 184,226 units at US$16,805 on Wednesday.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.3 on 2022-23 earnings and 11.9 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading.
ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the 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 between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide to quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
