US dollar-denominated stocks closed lower at the end of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended on Friday, with the volume of stocks exchanged surging 187 percent with a 59 percent lower value than on Thursday, resulting in trading in seven securities, similar to that on Thursday with prices of one rising and six declining.
The market closed with an exchange of 181,904 shares for US$17,375 compared to 63,388 units at US$42,622 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 25,986 units at US$2,482 compared to 9,055 shares at US$6,089 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 39,846 shares at US$2,670 compared with 40,889 units at US$2,684 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index slipped 0.75 points to close at 218.37.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 7.9. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share skidded 0.5 of a cent and ended at 4 US cents, with 72,261 shares changing hands, Margaritaville fell 1 cent to 8 US cents in an exchange of 1,652 units, Proven Investments slipped 0.5 of a cent to end at 12.5 US cents after just 90 stocks passed through the market.
Sygnus Credit Investments popped 0.8 of a cent in closing at 7.82 US cents after an exchange of 1,000 stock units and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.03 of a cent to finish at 1.97 US cents with 104,147 shares clearing the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% shed 10 cents to close at US$1.85 with investors swapping 1,892 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% dipped 5 cents to US$10.05 with 862 stocks crossing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Stocks closed lower on JSE USD Market
Just losses no gains for JSE USD market
No stocks recorded gains in trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Thursday following activities in seven securities, up from four on Wednesday with prices of two declining and five ending unchanged and ended with the volume of stocks that changed hands declining by 40 percent after 738 percent more US dollars changed hands over Wednesday.
The market closed with an exchange of 63,388 shares for US$42,622 compared to 105,065 units at US$5,087 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 9,055 units at US$6,089 versus 26,266 shares at US$1,272 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 40,889 shares at US$2,684 compared to 43,481 units at US$2,407 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index dropped 0.74 points to close trading at 219.12.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages eight. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
At the close, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy ended at 64 US cents with 21 stock units traded, Sterling Investments ended at 1.59 US cents with the trading of 879 units, Sygnus Credit Investments slipped 0.98 of one cent to finish at 7.02 US cents, with 31,637 shares crossing the market and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2 US cents with a transfer of 10,365 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% preference share remained at US$1.27, with 74 shares clearing the market, JMMB Group 5.75% skidded 1.65 cents in closing at US$1.95 after an exchange of 20,374 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% ended at US$10.10 as 38 units passed through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Stocks fall on JSEUSD Market
US dollar denominated stocks traded lower on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with a 65 percent decline in the volume of stocks exchanged with 42 percent less value than on Monday, resulting from trading in eight securities, compared to seven on Monday with prices of two rising, four declining and two ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 184,675 shares for US$7,820 compared to 533,385 units at US$13,379 on Monday.
Trading averaged 23,084 units at US$978 compared with 76,198 shares at US$1,911 on Monday, with a month to date average of 44,320 shares at US$2,462 compared to 46,616 units at US$2,623 on the previous day and May with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index fell 0.93 points to conclude trading at 218.98.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages eight. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and two with lower offers.
At the close, AS Bryden ended at 22 US cents, with 17,673 stocks changing hands, First Rock Real Estate USD share dipped 0.22 of one cent in closing at 4.5 US cents with an exchange of 264 units, Margaritaville advanced 1 cent to 9 US cents after 2,015 shares passed through the market. 
Proven Investments remained at 13 US cents with investors trading 1,993 stock units, Sterling Investments fell 0.14 of a cent to 1.46 US cents with trading of 11,000 shares and Transjamaican Highway slipped 0.05 of a cent to close at 1.95 US cents in trading 151,584 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% preference share popped 1 cent to US$1.27, with 130 stocks crossing the market and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% sank 90 cent to finish at US$10.10 with a transfer of 16 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless
JSE USD market falls
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market declined on Monday, with the volume of stocks exchanged rising 1356 percent after 152 percent more funds changing hands than on Friday, resulting in trading in seven securities, compared to seven on Friday with prices of four rising, one declining and two ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 533,385 shares for US$13,379 compared to 36,637 units at US$5,319 on Friday.
Trading averaged 76,198 units at US$1,911 versus 5,234 shares at US$760 on Friday, with a month to date average of 46,616 shares at US$2,623 compared with 43,526 units at US$2,697 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index fell 2.11 points to end at 219.91.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.1. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
At the close of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share gained 0.63 of one cent in closing at 4.72 US cents, with 8,236 units crossing the exchange, Proven Investments remained at 13 US cents, with 1,389 stocks changing hands, 
Sterling Investments popped 0.13 of a cent to end at 1.6 US cents after investors traded 4,500 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 8 US cents with 1,241 stock units clearing the market and Transjamaican Highway dropped 0.09 of a cent to finish at 2 US cents and closed with an exchange of 517,794 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% advanced 25.65 cents to close at US$1.9665, with 5 stocks crossing the market and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% preference share rose 10 cents to US$11 in trading 220 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Gains for JSEUSD stocks
Stocks gained at the close on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Friday, following trading in seven securities, up from four on Thursday with prices of three rising, one declining and three ending unchanged with a 92 percent decline in the volume of stocks that were exchanged with a 59 percent lower value than Thursday.
The market closed with an exchange of 36,637 shares for US$5,319 compared to 456,359 units at US$13,103 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 5,234 units at US$760 down sharply from 114,090 shares at US$3,276 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 43,526 shares at US$2,697 compared with 47,993 units at US$2,923 on the previous day and May with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index climbed 2.16 points to settle at 2212.02
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 7.9. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, Margaritaville ended at 8 US cents after 2,775 shares were traded, Productive Business Solutions remained at US$1.275 in switching ownership of 144 stocks, 
Proven Investments ended at 13 US cents with 32,830 shares crossing the market. Sygnus Credit Investments fell 0.4 of a cent in closing at 8 US cents with investors trading 243 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share gained 2.19 cents to end at 10.99 US cents after 87 shares passed through the market and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.08 of a cent to close at 2.09 US cents in an exchange of 200 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 5.75% rallied 1 cent to US$1.71 with investors transferring 358 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Traded value jumps on JSE USD Market
The value of stocks trading jumped sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Wednesday, with the volume exchanged remaining depressed, down 15 percent from Tuesday with a 375 percent greater value, resulting from trading in four securities, up from three on Tuesday with prices of one rising and three declining.
The market closed with an exchange of 75,761 shares for US$14,761 compared to 89,247 units at US$3,105 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 18,940 units at US$3,690 compared with 29,749 shares at US$1,035 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 43,272 shares at US$2,898 compared with 45,143 units at US$2,837 on the previous day in comparison to May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index skidded 0.09 points to end at 220.01.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages nine. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share slipped 0.65 of one cent to end at 4.09 US cents with traders dealing in 1,490 units, Proven Investments fell 0.08 of a cent to 13 US cents with 8,854 stocks clearing the market and Transjamaican Highway rallied 0.08 of a cent to 2.1 US cents after investors ended trading 55,561 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% preference share declined 2 cents to finish at US$1.26 following 9,856 stock units crossing the exchange.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading dives on JSE USD Market
Stocks closed lower on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Tuesday, with a 39 percent fall in the volume of stocks exchanged after a 95 percent drop in value from Monday’s level, resulting in trading in three securities, compared to nine on Monday with prices of all three declining.
The market closed with an exchange of 89,247 shares for US$3,105 compared to 147,490 units at US$59,542 on Monday.
Trading averaged 29,749 units at US$1,035 versus 16,388 shares at US$6,616 on Monday, with a month to date average of 45,143 shares at US$2,837 compared with 46,086 units at US$2,947 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped 2.99 points to cease trading at 220.10.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages nine. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and two with lower offers.
At the close, Margaritaville slipped 0.88 of one cent to close at 8 US cents as investors traded 23,880 stocks, Sterling Investments lost 0.07 of a cent in closing at 1.47 US cents after 27,852 units passed through the market and Transjamaican Highway declined 0.1 of a cent to close at 2.02 US cents with a transfer of 37,515 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Surge in trading on the JSE USD Market
Following a session of increased trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Monday, the market closed with a 636 percent surge in the volume of stocks that were exchanged leading to a 2,773 percent jump in value over that on Friday and resulting in trading of nine securities, compared to eight on Friday with prices of five rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 147,490 shares for US$59,542 up sharply from 20,041 units at US$2,072 on Friday.
Trading averaged 16,388 units at US$6,616 versus 2,505 shares at US$259 on Friday, with a month to date average of 46,086 shares at US$2,947 compared with 52,768 units at US$2,122 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index skidded 0.97 points to close trading at 223.09.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.2. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and three with lower offers.
At the close, AS Bryden slipped 0.49 of a cent and ended at 22 US cents with traders dealing in 227 shares, Margaritaville gained 0.38 of one cent to 8.88 US cents, with 13,240 stocks changing hands, Productive Business Solutions ended at US$1.275 with investors swapping 3 shares. Proven Investments popped 0.08 of a cent to 13.08 US cents after 4,240 stock units crossed the market, Sterling Investments ended at 1.54 US cents as investors exchanged 4 shares, 
Sygnus Credit Investments rallied 0.4 of a cent to end at 8.4 US cents and closed with the trading of 100,447 units and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.07 of a cent in closing at 2.12 US cents in switching ownership of 7,747 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% preference share lost 1 cent to end at US$1.28 after trading 19,242 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% climbed 70 cents to close at US$11 with 2,340 shares clearing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading plunged on the JSE USD market
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Friday after a sharp 92 percent drop in the volume of stocks that changed hands, with a 73 percent lower value than on Thursday, resulting in trading in eight securities, compared to seven on Thursday with prices of one rising, four declining and three ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 20,041 shares for US$2,072 compared to 238,919 units at US$7,681 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 2,505 units at US$259 versus 34,131 shares at US$1,097 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 52,768 shares at US$2,122 compared with 65,334 units at US$2,587 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 0.14 points to cease trading at 224.05.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.1. The PE ratio is computed based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ending with a bid higher than the last selling price and none with a lower offer.
At the close of the market, AS Bryden ended at 22.49 US cents, with 832 stock units crossing the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share shed 0.26 of a cent and ended at 4.74 US cents with investors dealing in 997 shares, Margaritaville lost 0.38 of one cent to end at 8.5 US cents, with 24 units clearing the market. 
Productive Business Solutions remained at US$1.275 with an exchange of 369 stocks, Sterling Investments sank 0.01 of a cent to 1.54 US cents, with 8,010 shares crossing the market, Sygnus Credit Investments skidded 1 cent to finish at 8 US cents in switching ownership of 126 stocks and Transjamaican Highway remained at 2.05 US cents, with 9,583 stocks crossing the exchange.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% climbed 25 cents to close at US$10.30 with investors transferring 100 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading drops on JSE USD Market
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Thursday, with a 57 percent drop in the volume of stocks changing hands, with a 45 percent decline in value from Wednesday, resulting in trading in seven securities, compared to seven on Wednesday with prices of one rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.
The market closed with an exchange of 238,919 shares for US$7,681, down from 552,161 units at US$14,011, on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 34,131 units at US$1,097 versus 78,880 shares at US$2,002 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 65,334 shares at US$2,587 compared with 74,070 units at US$3,004 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 32,077 units for US$3,201.
The US Denominated Equities Index advanced 2.43 points to wrap up trading at 224.19 to trade in negative territory for the year to date after being positive for most of the year to the end of May.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 9.3. The PE ratio is based on the last traded price divided by projected earnings done by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending and or around August 2024.
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, AS Bryden remained at 22.49 US cents with a transfer of 5,477 shares, 
Margaritaville dropped 1.1 cents in closing at 8.88 US cents, with 2,501 units crossing the exchange, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy popped 3 cents to end at 64 US cents with investors dealing in 10 shares. Productive Business Solutions ended trading at US$1.275 after an exchange of 54 stocks, Proven Investments ended at 13 US cents with investors swapping 590 shares and Transjamaican Highway shed 0.09 of a cent to close at 2.05 US cents with 230,168 stock units changing hands.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% fell 25 cents to US$10.05 as investors exchanged 119 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.