Stocks delivered solid gains at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Thursday, following an 18 percent decreased trading volume with the value falling 81 percent lower than on Wednesday, with activities in 57 securities compared with 59 previously and leading to prices of 21 stocks rising, 19 declining and 17 ending unchanged.
The market closed with 7,270,315 shares trading for $49,987,155 from 8,830,318 stocks at $268,011,472 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 127,549 shares at $876,968 compared with 149,666 stocks at $4,542,567 on Wednesday and month to date, an average of 231,235 units at $1,967,392 down on 256,172 shares at $2,229,646 on the previous day and October with an average of 205,025 stock units at $2,311,672.
Trading was led by Wigton Energy with 2.10 million shares for 28.9 percent of total volume followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.24 million stock units for 17 percent of the day’s trade and QWI Investments with 1.13 million units for 15.6 percent market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 3,204.71 points to end at 365,804.08, the JSE Main Index popped 2,259.74 points to 319,322.13 and the JSE Financial Index advanced 0.31 points to wrap up trading at 65.91. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows eight stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.5. The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close of the market, Barita Investments slipped 95 cents in closing at $75 clearing with 2,202 stocks the market, Carreras gained 48 cents to $11.88 as investors exchanged 379,482 units, Eppley lost $2.14 to end at $35.30, 169 shares crossing the market. First Rock Real Estate dipped 50 cents and ended at $10 with a transfer of 6,000 stock units, Jamaica Broilers popped $2.55 to close at $38.16, with 61,669 shares crossing the exchange, Kingston Wharves climbed 89 cents to finish at $28.48 with investors trading 550 stock units. Margaritaville sank 51 cents to $14.79, with just one unit changing hands, 
NCB Financial rose $1.75 in closing at $52.15 with traders dealing in 9,174 stocks, Pan Jamaica advanced $2.40 to finish at $49.50, with 100 shares passing through the market. Proven Investments rallied $2.55 and ended at $19.99 after investors ended trading 10,505 stocks and Supreme Ventures increased $1.59 to close at $22.80 after an exchange of 92,318 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.50% preference share dropped 98 cents to end at $5.57 with investors trading 1,000 stock units and 138 Student Living preference shares shed $17 to $193 after six shares were traded.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
The market closed with an exchange of 200,050 shares for US$36,385 compared with 149,669 stocks at US$12,181 on Wednesday.
Sterling Investments ended at 1.7 US cents with 507 stocks crossing the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 5 US cents after an exchange of 26,213 shares and Transjamaican popped 0.21 of one cent and ended at 2.32 US cents with a transfer of 133,199 units. 
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,932.36 points to wrap up trading at 332,414.23, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 3,204.71 points to 365,804.08, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,259.74 points to finish at 319,322.13, the Junior Market Index fell 31.79 points to close at 3,772.62, and the JSE USD Market Index popped 6.17 points to wrap-up trading at 241.51.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share fell $17 in closing at $193.
The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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.
Sygnus Real Estate Finance 
The market closed with 8,830,318 shares trading for $268,011,472 up from 5,438,609 units at $43,671,309 on Tuesday.
The Main Market ended trading with an average PE Ratio of 14.4. The JSE Main and USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2025.
Mayberry Group rallied 59 cents in closing at $8 in an exchange of 1,001,009 stocks, NCB Financial slipped $1.40 to end at $50.40 and closed with 103,906 shares changing hands, Pan Jamaica fell $2.40 to finish at $47.10 as investors exchanged 7,723 stock units. Proven Investments dropped $2.53 to $17.44 in switching ownership of 794 shares, Scotia Group advanced 75 cents to close at $46.25 after an exchange of 1,595 stock units, Seprod sank 50 cents and ended at $84 with investors trading 36 stocks and Supreme Ventures shed 79 cents to finish at $21.21 after an exchange of 58,961 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 1,473.24 points to 330,481.87, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 2,874.92 points to 362,599.37, the JSE Main Index declined by 1,451.98 points to 317,062.39, the Junior Market Index fell 11.82 points to settle at 3,804.41, and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.81 points to conclude trading at 235.34.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 21.3 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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 5,438,609 shares trading for $43,671,309 down from 34,121,468 stock units valued at $124,264,644 on Monday.
Massy Holdings climbed $2 in closing at $80 following 7,065 shares crossing the market. Mayberry Group skidded 49 cents to finish at $7.41 in an exchange of 13,110 stock units, Proven Investments rose 97 cents and ended at $19.97 trading 14,684 stocks and Sygnus Real Estate Finance gained 69 cents to close at $11.50 in an exchange of 159 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
The market closed with an exchange of 49,694 shares for US$9,736 compared to 225,466 stocks at US$8,422 on Monday.
Sterling Investments rose 0.12 of a cent and ended at 1.7 US cents after 5,000 shares passed through the market. Sygnus Credit Investments remained at 7 US cents in an exchange of 6,210 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share gained 0.19 of one cent to end at 5.09 US cents with 401 shares clearing the market and Transjamaican Highway rallied 0.12 of one cent to finish at 2.2 US cents with traders dealing in 19,216 units.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 813.00 points to close at 331,955.11, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 559.86 points to 365,474.29, the JSE Main Index rallied 769.19 points to 318,514.37, the Junior Market Index rallied 10.80 points to 3,816.23, and the JSE USD Market Index increased 2.58 points to finish at 237.15.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 based on projected earnings and 21.2 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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 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 225,466 shares for US$8,422 up from just 44,023 stocks at US$2,193 on Friday.
Sygnus Credit Investments climbed 0.44 of one cent to close at 7 US cents with 19,600 stock units changing hands, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share dipped 0.1 of one cent to finish at a 52 weeks’ low of 4.9 US cents with an exchange of 1,060 shares and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.02 of one cent and ended at 2.08 US cents after 100,927 units passed through the market.