Trading declined sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market at the close on Thursday, with the volume of stocks dropping 91 percent with a 18 percent lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in exchange of six securities, compared with four on Wednesday with prices of three rising, two declining and one ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 197,380 shares for US$50,568, down from 2,301,473 stock units at US$61,640 on Wednesday.
Trading ended with an average of 32,897 shares at US$8,428 well below the 575,368 stock units at US$15,410 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 57,275 units at US$2,786 in line with 58,464 stocks at US$2,511 on the previous day, compared to April with an average of 261,717 units for US$10,686.
The US Denominated Equities Index sank 2.22 points to conclude trading at 244.75. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 11.6. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share slipped 0.18 of a cent in closing at 1.8 US cents with an exchange of 38,300 shares, 
Proven Investments rallied 0.05 of a cent to 11 US cents with 57,314 stock units clearing the market, Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 6.7 US cents after a transfer of 14,279 shares and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.01 of one cent and ended at 2.49 US cents 68,506 stocks changing hands.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% preferred share increased 2 cents to finish at US$2 after an exchange of 18,592 units and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% climbed 31 cents to close at US$10.42 with a transfer of 389 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 419.80 points to close at 330,445.35, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,295.56 points to wrap up trading at 367,388.26, the JSE Main Index gained 214.37 points to end at 319,910.42, the Junior Market Index advanced 29.55 points to settle at 3,427.08 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 2.22 points to 244.73.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share declined $30 to finish at $211 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share fell $109 and ended at $1,101.
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 fell 302.07 points to settle at 330,025.55, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 251.31 points to conclude trading at 366,092.70 and the JSE Main Index sank 473.24 points to wrap up trading at 319,696.05. The Junior Market Index rose 20.59 points to 3,397.53 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped a mere 0.03 points to end at 246.95.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 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.
The market closed with an exchange of 206,661 shares for US$67,749, up sharply from 95,221 stocks valued at just US$2,806 on Monday.
Sygnus Credit Investments lost 0.5 of one cent to close at 6.7 US cents with an exchange of 47,493 shares. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 8 US cents with investors dealing in 1,361 units and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.5 US cents after trading of 123,419 stocks.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,428.90 points to end at 330,327.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 4,800.03 points to 366,344.01, the JSE Main Index sank 1,305.56 points to 320,169.29, the Junior Market Index declined by 25.02 points to 3,376.94 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.52 points to end at 246.98.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 12.4 based on 2024-5 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed charts that are published daily provide investors with regularly updated information to help in the decision-making process.
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.
Sterling Investments declined by 0.23 of a cent and ended at 1.98 US cents after closing with an exchange of 1,086 units, Sygnus Credit Investments fell 0.22 of a cent in closing at 7.2 US cents with 300 stock units trading, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 8 US cents after a transfer of 395 shares and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.01 of a cent to 2.5 US cents as traders switched ownership of 88,775 stocks.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 2,370.18 points to 331,756.52, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 1,207.72 points to end at 371,144.04, the JSE Main Index declined 2,181.00 points to settle at 321,474.85, with the Junior Market Index dropping 39.48 points to 3,401.96 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.14 points to conclude trading at 248.50.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 12.4 based on 2024-25 earnings and 19.7 based on 2024 earnings.
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.
The market closed with an exchange of 818,516 shares for US$25,705, shooting up from 154,390 stocks at US$9,049 on Thursday.
Sygnus Credit Investments declined 0.02 of one cent to 7.42 US cents after closing with 5,400 stocks changing hands, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 8 US cents with traders dealing in 1,741 stock units and Transjamaican Highway advanced 0.03 of one cent to end at 2.49 US cents after an exchange of 806,121 shares.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,575.13 points to 334,126.70, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 447.12 points to 369,936.32, the JSE Main Index rose 1,275.19 points to 323,655.85, the Junior Market Index climbed 49.08 points to close at 3,441.44 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.55 points to conclude trading at 246.36.
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 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 and is grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparison 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.
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.
The market closed with the trading of 14,892,052 shares for a value of $29,081,001, from 18,164,035 units at $19,343,788 on Wednesday.
At the close of the market, Atlantic Hardware declined 9 cents to 86 cents after an exchange of 131,794 shares, Blue Power shed 15 cents to end at $5.05 with investors swapping 4,357 units, Cargo Handlers dropped 75 cents to close trading at $10.20 with traders exchanging 58 shares. Consolidated Bakeries rose 9 cents to $1.75 with investors trading 302 stocks, Derrimon Trading lost 10 cents to close at $1.75 in an exchange of 6,708,292 stocks, Dolla Financial dropped 12 cents to finish at $2.34 with 956,545 stock units passing through the market. Dolphin Cove sank $1.07 and ended at $12.50 with an exchange of 20,753 shares, Elite Diagnostic popped 14 cents to $1.40 with 6,297 stock units changing hands, Express Catering climbed 21 cents to finish at $2.75 with traders dealing in 7,000 stocks. Fontana slipped 43 cents to end at $9.05 after an exchange of 102,180 shares, Indies Pharma fell 25 cents in closing at $3.55 with 863,147 stocks clearing the market, Iron Rock Insurance dipped 91 cents to close at $2.99 with investors trading 12,446 units. 
Kintyre Holdings increased 6 cents to 35 cents with 574,737 shares being traded, Knutsford Express advanced $3.24 to $14.44, after 597 shares crossed the market, Lasco Financial skidded 18 cents to end at $1.62 with a transfer of 1,000,341 stock units. Limners and Bards rose 6 cents in closing at $1.16 as investors traded 3,500 stocks, Medical Disposables sank 28 cents and ended at $1.44 with 3,036 stocks crossing the market. ONE on ONE Educational dipped 7 cents to finish at 83 cents after a transfer of 177,133 stocks. RA Williams fell 7 cents to 51 cents with 358,700 units crossing the exchange. Stationery and Office Supplies dropped 15 cents to close at $1.44 after trading of 191,236 shares and Tropical Battery gained 8 cents to end at $2 as investors exchanged 624,083 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.