Market activity pushed nearly half of stocks trading higher on Tuesday, with the market rising after 71.4 percent fewer shares changed hands than on Monday at the close of trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
At the close 17 securities traded up from 16 on Monday, with eight rising, five declining and four remaining unchanged. The Composite Index rose 6.06 points to 1,357.54, the All T&T Index gained 12.37 points to finish at 1,839.45, and The Cross-Listed Index shed 0.10 points to close at 117.98.
At the close, 111,300 shares changed hands for $2,813,902, down from 389,324 units at $5,982,945 on Monday.
An average of 6,547 units traded at $165,524, down 24,333 at $373,934 on Monday. An average of 16,870 units traded at $305,862 for the month to date versus 17,974 units at $320,866. The average trade for April amounted to 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, Angostura Holdings ended at $15.51 with an exchange of 182 shares, Ansa Mcal declined 2 cents to $56.73 in trading 902 stocks, Clico Investment Fund rose 15 cents to $25.25, with 43,600 units clearing the market. First Citizens Bank rose 4 cents to $46.79 and finished trading 3,110 stock units. FirstCaribbean International Bank climbed 23 cents to $6.49 after 199 shares changed hands, Guardian Holdings gained $1.95 to close at a 52 weeks’ high of $32.95, with 29,618 units trading, Guardian Media dropped 24 cents to $3.01, with 150 units crossing the exchange. 
Massy Holdings climbed $2.76 to end at a 52 weeks’ high of $68.76 in exchanging 78 shares, National Flour Mills ended at $2.30 with an exchange of 126 shares, NCB Financial Group added 1 cent to close at $8.21 in trading 15,642 stock units. One Caribbean Media closed at $4.50 while exchanging 10,000 stock units, Republic Financial Holdings rose $1.78 to $134.56 after an exchange of 1,800 units, Scotiabank shed 10 cents to end at $54.90 with an exchange of 67 stock units. Trinidad & Tobago NGL advanced 50 cents to $15, with 2,460 units crossing the market, Trinidad Cement fell 5 cents to $3.25 with the swapping of 149 stocks, Unilever Caribbean closed at $16.30 in switching ownership of 120 shares and West Indian Tobacco lost 2 cents to end at $32.49 in exchanging 3,097 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
More gains for TTSE stocks
Rising stocks push T&TSE higher
Higher stock prices beat out falling ones at the close of activity ended on Monday, with the market rising after trading 25.54 percent fewer shares than on Friday at the close of trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
Trading took place in 16 stocks compared to 15 on Friday, with eight rising, three declining and five ending unchanged. The Composite Index gained 8.26 points to settle at 1,351.48, The All T&T Index increased 7.26 points to 1,827.08 and the Cross-Listed Index gained 1.31 points to close at 118.08.
At the close, 389,324 shares were traded for $5,982,945 down from 522,888 units at $8,105,696 on Friday.
An average of 24,333 units traded at $373,934 compared to 34,859 at $540,380 on Friday. For the month to date, an average of 17,974 units traded at $320,866 versus 17,263 units at $314,929. The average trade for April amounted to 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows six stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s closed at $24.40, trading 4,525 shares, Angostura Holdings gained 1 cent to end at $15.51 in exchanging 1,064 shares, Clico Investment Fund lost 5 cents in closing at $25.10 after exchanging 2,572 units. First Citizens Bank shed 4 cents to close at $46.75, with 21,725 shares crossing the exchange. FirstCaribbean International Bank ended at $6.26 in an exchange of 2,037 stock units, Grace Kennedy rose 10 cents to end at 52 weeks’ high of $5.10, with 88,322 shares changing hands, Guardian Holdings gained $1 to end at 52 weeks’ high of $31 in exchanging 13,605 units.
Massy Holdings advanced 94 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ high of $66 in trading 10,105 stock units, National Enterprises settled at $3 in switching ownership of 2,372 units, National Flour Mills rose 35 cents to close at $2.30 in an exchange of 60,620 shares. NCB Financial Group stayed at $8.20, with 115,974 shares changing hands, Prestige Holdings climbed 2 cents to $6.53, with 50 units crossing the exchange, Republic Financial Holdings climbed 26 cents to $132.78 in trading 6,333 stocks. Scotiabank gained 25 cents to end at $55 in an exchange of 8,975 stocks, Trinidad & Tobago NGL lost 30 cents to close at $14.50 with an exchange of 50,545 shares and Unilever Caribbean settled at $16.30 while exchanging 500 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Increased trading in Trinidad
Market activity ended on Friday, with the market closing mixed with 11 percent more shares with 46 percent greater value trading than on Wednesday, with the market reopening for trading after closing on Thursday for a public holiday, resulting in declining stocks edging out those rising at on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
A total of 15 securities traded, down from 20 on Wednesday, with five rising, six declining and 4 remaining unchanged. The Composite Index added 2.35 points to settle at 1,343.22, the All T&T Index slipped 1.48 points to 1,819.82 and the Cross-Listed Index rose 0.90 points to close at 116.77.
At the close, 522,888 shares traded, for $8,105,696 versus 469,851 units at $5,564,562 on Wednesday.
An average of 34,859 units traded at 8,105,696 compared to 23,493 at $278,228 on Wednesday. Trading month to date, averaged 17,263 units traded at $314,929 compared to 15,201 units at $288,509. The average trade for April amounted to 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, Agostini’s had an exchange of 2,055 shares at $24.40, Ansa Mcal closed at $56.75 with 6,108 stock units changing hands, Clico Investment Fund traded 31,904 units at $25.15. First Citizens Bank remained at $46.80 in an exchange of 3,690 stock units, FirstCaribbean International Bank ended at $6.26 after exchanging 2,158 stocks, Grace Kennedy rose 5 cents to $5 after exchanging 29,566 stock units. Guardian Holdings slipped 1 cent to $30, with 41,447 stock units changing hands, 
National Enterprises fell 23 cents to close at $3 in trading 16,300 shares, National Flour Mills declined 35 cents to end at $1.95 with the swapping of 52,900 shares, NCB Financial Group rose 10 cents to $8.20, with 138,482 stocks crossing the market. Republic Financial Holdings traded 5,371 shares after losing 9 cents and closing at $132.52, Scotiabank gained 9 cents to close at $54.75 trading 11,352 stocks, Trinidad & Tobago NGL jumped $1 to close at $14.80, after trading 178,353 stock units, Unilever Caribbean slipped 3 cents to $16.30 after exchanging 156 stocks and West Indian Tobacco added I cent to end at $32.51, with 3,046 units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Falling stocks dominate TTSE
Market activity ended on Wednesday, with the market rising after 112 percent more shares traded than on Tuesday, resulting in more stocks falling than rising at the close of trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange, but closing bids and offers suggest that the rallying could continue into Thursday.
A total of 20 securities traded, up from 12 on Tuesday, with three rising, six declining and 11 remaining unchanged. The Composite Index added 0.98 points to settle at 1,340.87, the All T&T Index advanced 9.58 points to 1,821.30 and the Cross-Listed Index fell 1.15 points to close at 115.87.
At the close, 469,851 shares traded, for $5,564,562 versus 222,110 units at $6,574,479 on Tuesday.
An average of 23,493 shares traded at $278,228 compared to 18,509 at $547,873 on Tuesday. Trading month to date, averaged 15,201 units traded at $288,509 compared to 13,665 units at $290,413. The average trade for April amounted to 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows seven stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s traded 4,650 shares at $24.40, Angostura Holdings ended at $15.50, with 625 stocks changing hands, Ansa Mcal closed at $56.75 with 3,833 stock units changing hands, Clico Investment Fund traded 200 units at $25.15. First Citizens Bank remained at $46.80 in an exchange of 2,645 stock units, FirstCaribbean International Bank ended at $6.26 after exchanging 6,905 stocks, Grace Kennedy finished at $4.95 after exchanging 5,152 stock units. 
Guardian Holdings advanced 1 cent to end at a 52 weeks’ high of $30.01, with 3,368 stock units changing hands, JMMB Group dropped 8 cents to $1.70, after 251,623 shares crossed the market, Massy Holdings gained 6 cents in closing at a 52 weeks’ high of $65.06 in exchanging 21,138 stock units. National Enterprises climbed 42 cents to $3.23 in trading 1,800 shares, National Flour Mills declined 4 cents to $2.28 with the swapping of 5,098 shares, NCB Financial Group lost 1 cent in ending at $8.10, with 95,000 stocks crossing the market. One Caribbean Media traded 550 stocks at $4.50, Point Lisas settled at $2.95 with the swapping of 1,000 shares, Prestige Holdings shed 49 cents in ending at a 52 weeks’ low of $6.51 in an exchange of 13,655 stocks. Scotiabank dropped 4 cents to close at $54.66 trading 25,418 stocks, Trinidad & Tobago NGL fell 20 cents to close at $13.80, after trading 160 stock units, Unilever Caribbean remained at $16.33 after exchanging 3,685 stocks and West Indian Tobacco settled at $32.50, with 23,346 units changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Market indices rise on TTSE again
Market activity ended with the market rising on Tuesday after investors traded 28 percent fewer shares but with a 44 percent jump in value than on Monday, resulting in a five to one ratio that falling stocks had over rising ones at the close of trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
Guardian Holdings hit a 52 weeks’ high of $30 on Tuesday.
Twelve securities traded compared to 19 on Monday, with one stock rising, five declining and six remaining unchanged. Massy Holdings did not trade on Tuesday but seems the next stock to enjoy a big bounce, with the stock closing with the bid at $68 to buy 7,352 shares compared to the last sale price of $65. the stock is on offer at $74.75 with just 700 units.
The Composite Index climbed 1.52 points to settle at 1,339.89, the All T&T Index advanced 5.25 points to settle at 1,811.72 and The Cross-Listed Index shed 0.35 points to settle at 117.02.
At the close of the market, 222,110 shares traded for $6,574,479 versus 310,179 units at $4,581,004 on Monday.
An average of 18,509 units traded at $547,873 compared to 16,325 at $241,105 on Monday. An average of 13,665 units traded at $290,413 for the month to date versus 13,060 units at $258,230. The average trade for April amounted to 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close, Ansa Mcal remained at $56.75 while exchanging 6,108 shares, Clico Investment Fund fell 34 cents to close at $25.15 with an exchange of 220 stock units, First Citizens Bank remained at $46.80 while exchanging 3,970 shares, Grace Kennedy dropped 5 cents to $4.95, with 1,000 shares crossing the exchange.
Guardian Holdings rose $1, ending at a 52 weeks’ high of $30 while exchanging 74,455 units, JMMB Group lost 3 cents to close at $1.78 exchanging 2,400 shares, NCB Financial Group fell 9 cents to end at $8.1 in trading 22,898 stocks. Republic Financial Holdings ended at $132.61, with 148 units crossing the market, Scotiabank settled at $54.70 with the swapping of 181 stock units, Trinidad Cement ended at $3.30 after exchanging 130 stock units. Unilever Caribbean closed at $16.33 in an exchange of 1,100 shares and West Indian Tobacco dipped 47 cents to $32.50 after exchanging 109,500 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Stocks bounce in Port of Spain
The overall volume of stocks trading on Monday was marginally higher than on Friday, but it carried a 50 percent increase in the value of stocks trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange and leading to more stocks rising than declining and pushing the market indices a bit higher at the close.
Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange Head Quarters
Overall, 19 securities traded compared to 17 on Friday, with prices of seven rising, five declining and seven closing unchanged. One stock ended at a 52 weeks’ high and two at a 52 weeks’ low. The Composite Index rose 9.60 points to 1,338.37, the All T&T Index advanced 10.49 points to 1,806.47 and the Cross-Listed Index gained 1.21 points to end at 117.37.
At the close, 310,179 shares traded for $4,581,004 compared to 297,943 units at $9,108,996 on Friday.
An average of 16,325 units traded at $241,105, down from 17,526 at $535,823 on Friday. An average of 13,060 units traded at $258,230 for the month to date versus 12,254 units at $262,455. Trading in April averaged 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s remained at $24.40 in exchanging 451 shares, Ansa McAL gained 15 cents to $56.75, with 7,602 stock units changing hands, Ansa Merchant Bank added $1 to close at a 52-weeks’ high of $41 after 13,839 shares crossed the market. Clico Investment Fund lost 1 cent to close at $25.49 in transferring 4,545 stock units, Endeavour Holdings shed 25 cents to finish at a 52-weeks low of $8.50 with 1,180 units changing hands, First Citizens Bank added 20 cents to end at $46.80 in trading 9,094 shares. FirstCaribbean International Bank picked up 1 cent to close at $6.26 after an exchange of 800 stocks, Grace Kennedy closed at $5 with a transfer of 88,407 stock units, Guardian Holdings remained at $29 in switching ownership of 36,230 units. 
JMMB Group gained 1 cent to finish at $1.81 after trading 50,054 shares, Massy Holdings stayed at $65 in switching ownership of 785 units, National Flour Mills shed 7 cents to close at $2.32 in trading 54,076 shares. NCB Financial Group rose 20 cents to $8.20 with an exchange of 20,000 units, Point Lisas remained at $2.95 with 5,000 units crossing the market, Republic Financial Holdings gained 9 cents to $132.61 with a transfer of 4,057 stock units. Scotiabank remained at $54.70 after 5,796 stocks crossed the market, Trinidad Cement shed 10 cents to close at $3.30 in exchanging 100 units, Unilever Caribbean remained at $16.33 with the swapping of 2,000 stock units and West Indian Tobacco lost 1 cent to end at $32.97 trading 6,163 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading ended mixed on the TTSE – Friday
Market activity ended mixed on Friday, as trading volume jumped 217 percent over Thursday’s levels with the value of stocks changing hands rising 273 percent, as trading ended on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange with an equal number of stocks rising as those that declined.
Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange Head Quarters
Trading took place in 17 securities compared to 18 on Thursday, with prices of five stocks rising, five declining and seven closed unchanged. The Composite Index dropped 6.72 points to 1,328.77, the All T&T Index rose 3.17 points to settle at 1,795.98, and the Cross-Listed Index fell 2.42 points to 116.16.
At the close, 297,943 shares traded for $9,108,996 compared to 93,952 units at $2,443,596 on Thursday.
An average of 17,526 units traded at $535,823, up from 5,220 at $135,755 on Thursday. An average of 12,254 units traded at $262,455 for the month to date versus 10,760 units at $185,001. Trading in April averaged 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s traded 5,110 shares at $24.40, Angostura Holdings ended at $15.50 after 102 shares crossed the market, Ansa Mcal dropped 15 cents to $56.60, with 7,437 stock units crossing the exchange. Clico Investment Fund climbed 40 cents to $25.50 in exchanging 19,425 stock units, First Citizens Bank gained 15 cents to end at $46.60 in trading 78,321 shares, FirstCaribbean International Bank shed 25 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $6.25, after exchanging 29,170 stocks, Guardian Holdings remained at $29 in switching ownership of 86,720 shares. 
JMMB Group dipped 1 cent to $1.80 after trading 11,700 units, Massy Holdings stayed at $65 while exchanging 3,714 shares, National Flour Mills traded 618 shares at $2.39. NCB Financial Group lost 20 cents to close at $8 with an exchange of 6,527 shares, Prestige Holdings lost 1 cent to end at $7, with 2,000 units crossing the market, Republic Financial Holdings traded 4,232 stock units at $132.52. Scotiabank increased 5 cents to $54.70 after 7,331 stocks crossed the market, Trinidad & Tobago NGL increased 50 cents to $14 after trading 27,236 shares, Unilever Caribbean advanced $16.33 with an exchange of 6,500 stock units and West Indian Tobacco remained at $32.98 trading 1,800 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Jamaican listing ignites Guardian price on TTSE
After languishing for a long time around the $20 region on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange, Guardian Holdings’ shares started to rally with the announcement that the stock would relist in Jamaica. On Wednesday, after listing in Kingston, the price jumped more than 10 percent on Thursday to close up $3 to a 52 weeks’ high of $29, in trading 6,921 shares.
Market activity ended on Thursday with the market rising after trading 57 percent fewer shares, carrying a lower value of 46 percent than Wednesday, resulting in 18 securities trading compared to 14 on Wednesday, with four stocks rising, four declining and ten ending unchanged. The Composite Index advanced 2.58 points to 1,335.49, the All T&T Index added 4.60 points to end at 1,792.81, and the Cross-Listed Index added 0.06 points to settle at 118.58.
At the close, 93,952 shares traded at $2,443,596, down from 225,060 units at $4,538,675 on Wednesday. An average of 5,220 units traded for the day at $135,755 compared to 16,076 at $324,191 on Wednesday. An average of 10,760 units traded at $185,001 for the month to date versus 13,13 units at $206,107. The average trade for April amounted to 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with the bids higher than the last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s remained at $24.40 after trading 6,512 shares, Angostura Holdings traded unchanged at $15.50 with 50 stocks changing hands, Ansa McAL ended at $56.75 with 1,260 stock units clearing the market, Clico Investment Fund lost 5 cents to end at $25.10 in transferring 1,380 stocks. First Citizens Bank remained at $46.45 after trading 1,066 units, FirstCaribbean International Bank traded 110 stock units unchanged at $6.50, 
Guardian Media climbed 24 cents to $3.25 in exchanging 1,000 units, JMMB Group picked up 1 cent to settle at $1.81 in transferring 1,000 stocks, Massy Holdings traded 6,881 shares at $65.National Flour Mills lost 1 cent to close at $2.39, with 12,143 stocks changing hands, One Caribbean Media closed at $4.50 after trading 590 stock units, Point Lisas lost 5 cents to finish at a 52 weeks’ low of $2.95, with 30 units clearing the market. Republic Financial Holdings remained at $132.52 after 5,922 shares changed hands, Trinidad & Tobago NGL gained 3 cents to close at $13.50 after exchanging 48,260 stock units, Scotiabank closed at $54.65 transferring 360 units. Unilever Caribbean slipped 1 cent to $16.3 after trading 267 shares and West Indian Tobacco remained at $32.98 after an exchange of 200 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Volume picks up on TTSE on Wednesday
Market activity ended on Wednesday, with the market rising after investors traded 135 percent shares carrying a value that was 187 greater than on Tuesday, resulting in slightly more stocks falling than rising at the close of trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
Trading took place in 14 securities compared to 13 on Tuesday, with prices of three stocks rising, four declining and seven remaining unchanged. The Composite Index advanced 1.70 points to 1,332.91, the All T&T Index rose 4.77 points to end at 1,788.21, and The Cross-Listed Index lost 0.22 points to settle at 118.52.
At the close, 225,060 shares traded, for $4,538,675, up from 95,789 units at $1,583,782 on Tuesday.
An average of 16,076 units traded for the day at $324,191 compared to 7,368 at $121,829 on Tuesday. An average of 13,135 units traded at $206,107 for the month to date versus 11,664 units at $147,064. The average trade for April amounted to 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with the bid higher than the last selling price and two with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s remained at $24.40 after exchanging 18 shares, Angostura Holdings traded 2,939 shares and remained at $15.50, Ansa Mcal exchanged 5,236 stock units at $56.75, Clico Investment Fund remained at $25.15 in an exchange of 37,690 stocks. First Citizens Bank fell 5 cents to $46.45, with 265 units changing hands, 
FirstCaribbean International Bank settled at $6.50 after trading 19,625 stock units, Grace Kennedy gained 10 cents in ending at $5, with 6,550 shares crossing the exchange. Guardian Holdings increased 49 cents to $26 with the swapping of 47,133 stocks, Massy Holdings climbed $1.03 to $65 trading 12,727 shares, National Flour Mills stayed at $2.40 in exchanging 5,340 stocks. NCB Financial Group fell 7 cents to $8.20 after trading 57,493 stock units, Republic Financial Holdings fell 48 cents to $132.52 in switching ownership of 1,114 shares, Trinidad & Tobago NGL lost 2 cents to close at $13.47 after exchanging 21,273 stock units and Unilever Caribbean closed at $16.33 trading 7,657 shares,
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
TTSE starts May with mixed fortunes
Market activity ended on Monday, with the market closing mixed trading 55 percent more shares with a value that was 24 percent less than on Friday, resulting in more falling stocks just edging out those that rose on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
Just 15 securities changing hands compared to 17 on Friday, with three rising, five declining and seven remaining unchanged. The Composite Index fell 0.57 points to 1,331.33, the All T&T Index gained 0.31 points to end at 1,782.06 and the Cross-Listed Index shed 0.21 points to close at 118.98.
At the close, 230,810 shares traded for $2,534,018 compared to 148,870 units at $3,321,551 on Friday.
An average of 15,387 units traded at $168,935 compared to 8,757 at $195,385 on Friday. The average trade for April amounted to 11,472 units at $184,959.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows no stock ended with the bid that is higher than the last selling price and three with lower offers.
At the close, Agostini’s rose 15 cents to $24.40, with 12,100 shares changing hands, Clico Investment Fund closed at $25.15 after exchanging 664 units. First Citizens Bank ended at $46.50 trading 11,476 stock units, FirstCaribbean International Bank settled at $6.50, with 1,000 shares clearing the market. 
Grace Kennedy dropped 1 cent to close at $4.90 trading 3,000 shares, Guardian Holdings lost 6 cents in closing at $25.55 with the swapping of 3,185 stock units, JMMB Group rose 1 cent to $1.80 after an exchange of 60,658 units. Massy Holdings lost 2 cents to end at $63.97 trading 3,000 stocks, National Flour Mills advanced 5 cents in ending at $2.40 in trading 108,623 stock units, One Caribbean Media remained at $4.50 with the swapping of 1,600 stocks. Republic Financial Holdings fell 46 cents in closing at $132.52, with 4,800 shares crossing the market, Scotiabank ended at $54.65 in switching 1,232 units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL remained at $13.50 trading 9,023 stocks. Unilever Caribbean remained at $16.33 after exchanging 9,100 shares and West Indian Tobacco fell 2 cents to close at $32.96, with 1,349 stocks changing hands.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
