Trading drops back on the JSE USD Market

July 1, 2025 by
Trading pulled back on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market to start July on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks traded declining 91 percent with a 86 percent drop in value compared to trading on Monday, resulting in exchange of eight securities, down from 10 on Monday with prices of two rising, five declining and one ending unchanged, with the US Denominated Equities Index dipping 5.77 points to 204.73

The market closed with an exchange of 497,159 shares for US$23,827 compared to 5,779,467 stocks at US$171,261 on Monday.
Trading averaged 62,145 shares at US$2,978, compared to 577,947 stocks at US$17,126 on Monday, compared with June that ended with an average of 591,343 units for US$19,218.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two 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 10.4. 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 advanced 0.16 of one cent to finish at 1.8 US cents with an exchange of 58,307 shares, Productive Business Solutions slipped 1 cent to US$1.19 after investors ended trading 20 stocks, Proven Investments sank 0.03 of one cent to close at 10.97 US cents with an exchange of 400 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments skidded 0.3 of one cent and ended at 7.6 US cents in switching ownership of 300 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share fell 0.9 of a cent in closing at 5.1 US cents with investors swapping 200 stock units and Transjamaican Highway declined 0.35 of one cent to end at 2.35 US cents after an exchange of 436,626 shares.

In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.10 with a transfer of 4 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% popped 8 cents to US$9.56, with 1,302 units crossing the exchange.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Transjamaican gabs 96% of JSE USD trades

June 30, 2025 by
Trading remained elevated on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 59 percent, with Transjamaican Highway controlling 96 percent of the volume, with the value of stocks traded falling 45 percent compared to Friday. Trading ended with an exchange of 10 securities, up from six on Friday, with prices of five rising, four declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed June with an exchange of 5,779,467 shares for US$171,261 compared to 3,634,466 stocks at US$308,861 on Friday.
Trading averaged 577,947 shares at US$17,126, down from 605,744 stocks at US$51,477 on Friday, with a month to date average of 591,343 units at US$19,218 compared with 592,249 stock units at US$19,359 on the previous day and well above May, with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 11.56 points to conclude trading at 210.51. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.6. 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, AS Bryden advanced 2 cents and ended at 18 US cents in an exchange of just one share, First Rock Real Estate USD share dropped 0.29 of one cent to 1.64 US cents with investors trading 3,000 units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy sank 16 cents to finish at 39 US cents in an exchange of a mere one stock. Proven Investments remained at 11 US cents with 199,300 shares clearing the market, Sterling Investments popped 0.02 of a cent in closing at 2.18 US cents after trading of 130 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share declined 0.5 of a cent to close at 6 US cents after an exchange of 3,000 shares and Transjamaican Highway increased 0.3 of a cent to 2.7 US cents with investors swapping 5,571,405 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% climbed 4 cents and ended at US$1.10 with an exchange of 2,000 units, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% fell US$1.25 to close at US$10 closed at 188 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% rose 15 cents to finish at US$9.75 as investors exchanged 442 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Gains for JSE USD Market

June 26, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed higher on Thursday, with the US Denominated Equities Index rising 4.31 points to 201.93, following an exchange of seven securities, down from four on Wednesday, with prices of three rising, one declining and three ending unchanged, with volume of stocks traded rising 85 percent with a 78 percent lower value than on Wednesday.

The market closed with an exchange of 161,171 shares for US$16,786 compared to 86,887 stocks with a value of US$76,965 on Wednesday.
Trading ended with an average of 23,024 shares at US$2,398 compared with 21,722 stocks at US$19,241 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 591,678 units at US$18,002, close with the 621,164 stocks at US$18,811 on the prior day, compared to May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows no stock with a bid higher than the last selling price and three with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.3. 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, AS Bryden ended at 16 US cents, with 333 shares changing hands, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 1.93 US cents with an exchange of 8,000 stock units, Proven Investments advanced 0.46 of one cent in closing at 11.06 US cents and closed with 116,647 shares changing hands. Sterling Investments rose 0.46 of one cent to finish at 2.1 US cents in an exchange of 13,752 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share slipped 0.5 of a cent and ended at 6.5 US cents after trading of 55 units and Transjamaican Highway rallied 0.14 of a cent to end at 2.4 US cents after 19,668 stocks passed through the market.

In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.10 after an exchange of 2,716 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Trading plunges on the JSE USD market

June 23, 2025 by
Trading plunged sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded crashing, with a 96 percent drop, at a 89 percent lower value than Friday. Market activity resulted in the exchange of nine securities, up from eight on Friday, with prices of two rising, one declining and six ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of a mere 11,539 shares for US$1,760, falling from a moderate 303,408 stocks at US$16,030 on Friday.
Trading averaged a mere 1,282 shares at US$196 compared to 37,926 stocks at US$2,004 on Friday, with a month to date average of 657,620 units at US$18,991, a decline from 707,680 stocks at US$20,425 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 1.19 points to finish at 195.28. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and two with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10. 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 of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 1.93 US cents with 2,489 shares crossing the market, Margaritaville ended at 8.2 US cents after a transfer of 80 stocks, Proven Investments rallied 0.01 of one cent to finish at 10.21 US cents in trading 464 units. Sterling Investments fell 0.05 of a cent and ended at 1.64 US cents with investors passing 212 shares through the market, Sygnus Credit Investments increased 0.1 of one cent to close at 7.9 US cents in an exchange of 934 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 7 US cents as investors traded 743 shares and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.38 US cents with a transfer of 5,903 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% remained at US$1.97 and closed with an exchange of 704 stocks and JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.10 with investors trading 10 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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More losses for JSE USD Market, down 22%

June 20, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market suffered more losses on Friday with the market closing down 22 percent year to date, resulting from an exchange of eight securities on both Thursday and Friday with one stock rising, two declining and five ending unchanged, following a 258 percent jump in trading volume with a 50 percent lower value than on Thursday.

The market closed with an exchange of 303,408 shares for US$16,030, jumping from 84,860 stocks at US$32,196 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 37,926 shares for US$2,004, rising from 10,608 stocks at US$4,025 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 707,680 stock units at US$20,425, just below the 756,389 shares at US$21,765 on the previous day compared to and May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for just US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 4.62 points to finish at 196.47. The 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.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10. 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 of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 1.93 US cents with a transfer of just two shares, Proven Investments fell 0.86 of a cent to 10.2 US cents with investors dealing in 17,026 units, Sygnus Credit Investments shed 0.09 of a cent to end at 7.8 US cents with traders exchanging 32,086 shares over the market. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share gained 0.5 of one cent to finish at 7 US cents, with 1,750 stock units switched owners and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.38 US cents with 248,903 stocks changing hands.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% remained at US$1.97, with investors exchanging 1,226 shares. JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.10 after swapping of 2,277 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% ended at US$9.48 after trading of 138 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Trading jumps on JSE US Dollar Market  

June 18, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market settled lower on Wednesday, as the volume of stocks traded rose by 169 percent and the value 10 percent higher than on Tuesday, as the market closed with trading in six securities, down from eight on Tuesday with prices of three rising, two declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 782,822 shares for US$56,379, jumping from 291,466 stock units at US$51,106 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 130,470 shares at US$9,396, increasing from 36,433 stock units at US$6,388 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 814,882 units at US$23,156 compared with 857,658 stocks at US$24,016 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 0.67 points to 210.94. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two 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 10.1. 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 of the market, Margaritaville fell 0.2 of one cent to 8 US cents with a transfer of 1,377 shares, Proven Investments gained 0.04 of a cent and ended at 10.07 US cents with 52,839 stocks changing hands, Sygnus Credit Investments dipped 0.5 of a cent to close at 7 US cents with investors swapping 315,000 units and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.01 of one cent to finish at 2.38 US cents with traders switching ownership of 409,230 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% rallied 7 cents in closing at US$1.10 after an exchange of 2,723 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% ended at US$9.48 with 1,653 shares clearing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Trading jumps on the JSE USD Market

June 17, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market closed on Tuesday, with a huge 368 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded with a value that was 240 percent more than on Monday, resulting in eight securities changing hands, compared with seven on Monday with prices of two rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 291,466 shares for US$51,106 rising sharply from 62,270 stocks at US$15,014 on Monday.
Trading averaged 36,433 shares at US$6,388, up from 8,896 stocks at US$2,145 on Monday, with a month to date average of 857,658 units at US$24,016, falling slightly below the 932,315 stocks at US$25,619 on the previous day and well below May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped 0.40 points to end trading at 211.61. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three 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 10.2. 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 of the market, Proven Investments lost 0.98 of a cent to end at 10.03 US cents after an exchange of 53,687 shares, Sterling Investments declined 0.3 of a cent to 1.69 US cents with investors swapping 5,800 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments advanced 0.15 of one cent in closing at 7.5 US cents with traders transferring 27,994 shares. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share sank 0.5 of a cent to close at 6.5 US cents as investors traded 10 units and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.37 US cents after closing with 195,472 stock units being traded.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% remained at US$2.00 with investors trading 2,788 shares. JMMB Group US8.5% rose 2 cents to end at US$1.03 after traders exchanged 2,500 stock units and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% remained at US$9.48 with 3,215 stocks passing through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Transjamaican grabs 80% of JSE USD trades

June 16, 2025 by
Transjamaican grabs 80 percent of sharply reduced trades on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded dropping 89 percent, valued 44 percent less than on Friday, following seven securities changing owners, compared with eight on Friday with prices of three advancing, one declining and three ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of just 62,270 shares for US$15,014, tumbling from 575,499 stocks at US$26,595 on Friday.
Trading averaged 8,896 shares at US$2,145 well below 71,937 stocks at US$3,324 on Friday, with a month to date average of 932,315 units at US$25,619, down from 1,012,116 stocks at US$27,647 on the previous day and compared to May which ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 3.04 points to end at 212.03. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows no stock ending with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. 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 of the market, Proven Investments remained at 11.01 US cents with investors dealing in 4,955 shares, Sterling Investments dipped 0.01 of one cent to 1.99 US cents after an exchange of 295 stocks and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.02 of one cent and ended at 2.37 US cents with investors trading 50,286 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% ended at US$2 with investors exchanging 6,070 stock units, JMMB Group US8.5% popped 1 cent in closing at US$1.01 closing with 606 units, Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% ended at US$9 with investors trading 50 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% rose 28 cents to US$9.48 as traders switched ownership of 8 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Surge in trading on the JSE USD Market

June 13, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Friday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 273 percent, with no noticeable change in value compared to Thursday, resulting from the exchange of eight securities, compared with eight on Thursday, with prices of four rising, two declining and two ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 575,499 shares for US$26,595, up from 154,487 stock units at US$26,574 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 71,937 shares at US$3,324 compared to 19,311 stocks at US$3,322 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 1,012,116 stock units at US$27,647 compared with 1,115,150 shares at US$30,313 on the previous day and with May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index lost 2.32 points to close at 208.98, down 17 percent for the year to date. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows none ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. 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 declined 0.48 of one cent to end at 1.47 US cents, with 10,662 shares crossing the market, Proven Investments rallied 0.5 of a cent to 11.01 US cents in switching ownership of 18,231 stock units, Sterling Investments increased 0.02 of one cent in closing at 2 US cents after 59,404 shares passed through the market. Sygnus Credit Investments climbed 0.35 of a cent to close at 7.35 US cents with investors trading 5,000 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 7 US cents, with 663 stocks crossing the exchange and Transjamaican Highway shed 0.03 of a cent to finish at 2.35 US cents with a transfer of 469,511 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% remained at US$1 after an exchange of 12,000 stocks and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% rose 52.7 cents to US$11.25 with investors trading 28 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Volume jumps on JSE USD Market

June 9, 2025 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed higher on Monday, resulting from an exchange of 10 securities, compared with eight on Friday, with prices of three rising, three declining and four remaining unchanged, following a 326 percent jump in the volume traded, with a 56 percent lower value than on Friday.

The market closed with an exchange of 313,665 shares for US$18,561, above the 73,658 stocks at US$42,410 on Friday.
Trading averaged 31,367 shares at a mere US$1,856, jumping from a mere 9,207 units at US$5,301 on Friday, with a month to date average of 1,419,390 units at US$36,742, down from 1,721,134 stocks at US$44,326 on the previous day and May that ended with an average of 71,616 units for US$3,425.
The US Denominated Equities Index increased 1.43 points to settle at 211.31. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two 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 10.4. 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 of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share rose 0.32 of one cent to close at 1.96 US cents in an exchange of 9 shares, Productive Business Solutions remained at US$1.20 with traders crossing 10 stocks in the market, Proven Investments skidded 0.88 of one cent to finish at 10.11 US cents with a transfer of 20,000 units. Sterling Investments climbed 0.12 of a cent and ended at 1.98 US cents as investors exchanged 8,700 shares, Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 7 US cents after a transfer of 30,670 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share popped 0.4 of one cent to end at 7 US cents with traders dealing in 262 shares and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.07 of one cent in closing at 2.32 US cents with 245,907 units crossing the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% remained at US$1 after the trading of 8,039 units, AS Bryden ended at US$1 as investors exchanged 40 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments US 8% dipped 0.99 of a cent and ended at US$9.00 with 28 shares being swapped.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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