Mixed trading for JSE USD Market

October 28, 2026 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market closed on Wednesday with mixed results, as trading volume rose marginally, with a 49 percent lower value than on Tuesday. The market ended with an exchange of eight securities, down from 12 on Tuesday, with prices of 4 rising and four ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 326,949 shares for US$20,128 compared to 320,051 stock units at US$39,583 on Tuesday.
Trading ended with an average of 40,869 shares at US$2,516 in contrast to 26,671 stock units at US$3,299 on Tuesday. Trading for the month to date averages 658,943 units at US$41,855 down from 687,037 stock units at US$43,643 on the preceding day and well above an average of 120,090 units for US$9,981in September.
The US Denominated Equities Index shed 1.16 points to end at 282.57. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most commonly used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 17.2. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded stock price by the earnings per share for financial years ending around August 2027.
At the close of trading, AS Bryden ended at 15.99 US cents with 170 units crossing the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share climbed 0.2 of a cent and ended at 2 US cents with investors swapping a mere one stock, Proven Investments increased 0.82 of a cent to close at 6.5 US cents with 70,067 shares changing hands. Sterling Investments remained at 2.25 US cents with a transfer of 100 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments popped 0.26 of a cent in closing at 6.46 US cents with 27,343 shares crossing the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 5.15 US cents in trading of 2 stock units and Transjamaican Highway rallied 0.28 of one cent to end at 6.35 US cents with an exchange of 229,255 stocks.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 8% remained at US$9.90 after trading of 11 units.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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Trading drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange

October 28, 2026 by
Stocks mostly rose at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday after a fall in the value and volume of stocks traded on Tuesday. The market ended with the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market and the JSE USD Market indices falling. At the end of trading the prices of 42 shares rose, 33 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 867.25 points in closing at 388,741.89, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,452.29 points to finish at 459,463.24, the JSE Main Index rallied 940.54 points to 382,879.55, the Junior Market Index slipped by just 4.47 points to settle at 3,156.39 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.16 points to wrap up trading at 282.57.
At the close of trading, 11,660,337 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 17,890,791 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $75.4 million, down from $117.9 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 326,949 shares for US$20,128, compared to 320,051 units at US$39,583 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 2.38 million shares, followed by AS Bryden with 1.25 million stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 878,592 units.
In Junior Market trading, Atlantic Hardware led with 646,809 shares, followed by Woodcats International with 538,946 stocks and Derrimon Trading with 536,697 units.
In Main Market ordinary share trading, Guardian Holdings increased $4.01 to close at $384.00, Caribbean Cement climbed $1.70 to close at $115, General Accident gained 95 cents to close at $7.95, Jamaica Producers rose 80 cents to finish at $20.90 and Scotia Group advanced 75 cents and ended at $71.00. Among the top losers, Barita Investments declined by $4.20 to close at $70.00, First Rock Real Estate shed $1.62 to end at $7.32, AS Bryden lost $1 to end at $15.00, GraceKennedy slipped $1 to $83.00 and Stanley Motta fell 56 cents and ended at $6.84.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share gained $25 to close at $215.
In the Junior Market, among the top performing stocks, Knutsford Express rallied 36 cents and ended at $8.51, Dolla Financial climbed 10 cents to close at $3.74, Fontana rose 7 cents to finish at $6.40, Image Plus rallied 6 cents to $1.59 and Elite Diagnostic increased 5 cents to end at $1.82. Among the top losers, Caribbean Cream skidded by $1.11 and ended at $3.85, Dolphin Cove dropped 78 cents to close at $9.36, Fosrich dipped by 18 cents to finish at $1.40, Lasco Financial fell 16 cents in closing at $1.51 and Honey Bun skidded by 9 cents to end at $7.15.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.7 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

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Only Junior Market rose on Jamaica Exchange

October 27, 2026 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Tuesday, with a fall in volume of stocks traded, at a greater value than on Monday. Trading ended with mixed results for the major indices of the Main Market, while the Junior Market index rallied and the JSE USD Market fell. At the end of trading, the prices of 37 shares rose, 47 declined and 34 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,305.11 points to 387,874.64, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 552.48 points to  end trading at 458,010.95, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,453.98 points to finish at 381,939.01, with the Junior Market Index rising 11.86 points to settle at 3,160.86 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 3.27 points to wrap up trading at 283.73.
At the close of trading, 17,890,791 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 22,099,407 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $117.9 million, up from $72.24 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 320,051 shares for US$39,583 compared to 222,166 units at US$126,575 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 7.03 million shares, followed by JMMB 9.5% with 3.12 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 660,237 units.
In Junior Market trading, Image Plus led with 1.63 million shares, followed by Omni Industries with 524,637 stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 277,989 units.
At the close of Main Market ordinary share trading, GraceKennedy advanced $4 to close at $84.00, First Rock Real Estate popped $1.63 and ended at $8.94, NCB Financial gained 89 cents to finish at $74.39, Proven Investments rose 67 cents to end at $9.87 and Mayberry Group climbed 41 cents in closing at $5.00. Among the top losers, Scotia Group slipped $1.05 to finish at $70.25, Massy Holdings fell $1.02 and ended at $73.98, shares of the Jamaica Stock Exchange slid 57 cents to end trading at $9.01, Mayberry Jamaican Equities dropped 57 cents in closing at $7.32 and Pan Jamaica declined by 50 cents to close at $44.50.
In the preferred share segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 10% advanced $9.99 to close at $114.
In the Junior Market, among the top winners, ISP Finance rallied $1 to end at $9.88, Caribbean Cream increased 57 cents in closing at a 52 weeks high of $4.96, Main Event popped 24 cents to finish at $4.00, Lumber Depot advanced 14 cents and ended at $2.64 and Regency Petroleum rose 9 cents to close at $4.14. Among the top losers, Access Financial dropped $3.95 to finish at $17.54, Express Catering shed 41 cents and ended at $2.50, Knutsford Express lost 35 cents to close at $8.15, Iron Rock Insurance dropped 20 cents to end at $4.00, Paramount Trading fell 14 cents in closing at 90 cents and Dolla Financial slipped 14 cents and ended at $3.64.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.6 and 17.8 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

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 Trading climbs on JSE USD Market

October 26, 2026 by
Trading on the US Dollar Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 17 percent and the value surging 952 percent above Friday’s levels, resulting in an exchange of 15 securities, compared with seven on Friday, with prices of five rising, five declining and five ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 222,166 shares for US$126,575 up from 189,615 stock units at US$12,029 on Friday.
Trading ended with an average of 14,811 shares at US$8,438 compared to 27,088 stock units at US$1,718 on Friday. Trading for the month to date averages 735,357 units at US$46,595 after sliding from 807,895 stock units at US$50,436 on Friday and well above an average of 120,090 units for US$9,981.in September.
The US Denominated Equities Index rallied 3.83 points to conclude trading at 287.00. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 17. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded stock price by the earnings per share for financial years ending around August 2027.
At the close of Monday’s trading session, AS Bryden ended at 15.99 US cents in an exchange of 1,002 stocks, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 2 US cents with investors trading 647 units, Margaritaville ended at 6.09 US cents with 323 shares crossing the market. MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rallied 3.45 cents to finish at 26.45 US cents with investors dealing in 205 stock units, Productive Business Solutions increased 11.91 cents and ended at 95 US cents, following dealings in 3 shares, Proven Investments shed 0.38 of one cent in closing at 5.62 US cents in switching ownership of 8,142 stocks. Quantas Advantage climbed 0.81 of a cent to 14 US cents after a transfer of 762 units, Sterling Investments dipped by 0.08 of one cent to 1.92 US cents in trading of 19,597 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 6.46 US cents after an exchange of 3,752 shares and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.05 of one cent to close at 6.3 US cents with 176,731 stock units clearing the market.

In the preference segment, JMMB Group 7.5% skidded 0.1 of one cent and ended at US$2.10 after an exchange of just 2 units, JMMB Group US8.5% rose 7 cents to close at US$1.29 with 147 stocks changing hands. AS Bryden 6% remained at US$1 with a mere 2 shares crossing the exchange, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% dropped US$1.12 to end at US$10.18 with investors swapping 10,846 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments 8% gained 30 cents to finish at US$9.90 with 5 units passing through the market.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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Junior Market fall, USD & Main Market rise

October 26, 2026 by
Trading closed Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a rise in the traded volume, with a lower value than on Friday. At the close of the market, the major indices of the Main Market rose, the Junior Market index declined, and the JSE USD Market rose. At the end of trading, the prices of 45 shares rose, 37 declined and 36 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 2,411.48 points to end at 389,179.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose by 402.82 points to finish at 457,458.47, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,704.65 points to 383,392.99, the Junior Market Index lost 24.32 points to end at 3,149.00 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 3.83 points to 287.00.
At the close of trading, 22,099,407 shares were exchanged across the three markets, up from 15,871,465 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to just $72.24 million, down from $167.8 million on the previous trading day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 222,166 shares for US$126,575, up from 189,615 units at US$12,029 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, JMMB 9.5% led trading with 3.86 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 3.16 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 1.81 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Image Plus led with 6.27 million shares, followed by Lasco Financial with 1.16 million stocks and Omni Industries with 888,717 units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, Massy Holdings advanced $2 and ended at $75, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund climbed $2 and ended at $41.00, Margaritaville rose $1.55 to close at $11.91, Scotia Group rallied $1.08 to close at $71.30 and JMMB Group increased by 75 cents to $18.25.  Among top losers, GraceKennedy fell by $3 to $80.00, Jamaica Producers shed $1.50 to $20.00, General Accident fell 98 cents in closing at $7.01, Pan Jamaica dipped by 97 cents to finish at $45.00 and Caribbean Cement shed 88 cents to close at $113.00.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose by $4.10 to close at $39 and 138 Student Living preference share slipped $15 to close at $190.
In the Junior Market, Lasco Financial advanced 21 cents to close at $1.67, KLE Group gained 20 cents to finish at 95 cents, Fontana popped 16 cents to close at $6.26, Caribbean Cream increased by 14 cents to end at $4.39 and Fosrich climbed 14 cents to close at $1.55. Among the losers, Main Event skidded by 23 cents to close at $3.76, Regency Petroleum dropped 15 cents to finish at $4.05, Image Plus declined by 11 cents and ended at $1.58, Mailpac Group dropped 10 cents in closing at $2.30 and Derrimon Trading declined by 9 cents to end at 86 cents.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.6 and 17.8 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparison within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

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Mixed trading on JSE USD Market

October 23, 2026 by
 The Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market closed Friday, following a 121 percent jump in volume traded and a 56 percent drop in market value compared to Thursday’s level. Trading resulted in an exchange of seven securities, down from nine on Thursday, with prices of six rising, none declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 189,615 shares valued at US$12,029, compared with 85,869 stock units at US$27,494 on Thursday.
Trading ended with an average of 27,088 shares at US$1,718 compared to 9,541 stock units at US$3,055 on Thursday. Trading for the month to date averages 807,895 units at US$50,436, after sliding from 846,386 stock units at US$52,838 on the preceding day and an average of 120,090 units for US$9,981 in September.
The US Denominated Equities Index gained 1.53 points to end at 283.17. 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 used measures to compute appropriate stock values, averages 16.8. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded stock price by the earnings per share for financial years ending around August 2027.
At the close of trading, Margaritaville ended at 6.09 US cents with 238 stock units passing through the exchange, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rose 3.46 cents and ended at 23 US cents with 26 shares changing hands, Proven Investments advanced 0.38 of a cent to finish at 6 US cents after an exchange of 15,290 stocks. Quantas Advantage ended at 13 US cents with a transfer of 1,000 shares, Sygnus Credit Investments climbed 0.42 of a cent to close at 6.46 US cents with investors dealing in 1,549 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share increased 0.75 of a cent to finish at 5.15 US cents with trading of 1,099 stock units and Transjamaican Highway rallied 0.05 of one cent and ended at 6.35 US cents with 170,413 shares passing through the market.

Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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Junior & USD stocks gain, Main Market falls

October 23, 2026 by

Trading closed Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a rise in the value and volume of stocks that were exchanged, compared to Thursday. At the close, the major indices of the Main Market fell, while the Junior Market index and the JSE USD Market rose. At the end of trading, the prices of 40 shares rose, 37 declined and 35 remained firm.
At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,177.17 points to finish at 386,768.27, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,339.96 points to end at 457,055.65, the JSE Main Index fell by 1,369.81 points to 380,688.34, the Junior Market Index rose 18.47 points to end at 3,173.32 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 1.53 points to settle at 283.17.
At the close of trading, 15,871,465 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 9,582,236 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $167.8 million, up from $159.35 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 189,615 shares for US$12,029 compared to 85,869 units at US$27,494 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led with 3.57 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 1.76 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 1.41 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 751,701 shares, followed by Spur Tree Spices with 474,455 stocks and RA Williams with 325,606 units.
In Main Market ordinary share activities, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy jumped $11.95 to finish at $38.95, Guardian Holdings rallied $2.07 and ended at $379.99, Jamaica Producers popped $1.45 in closing at $21.50, Margaritaville climbed $1.35 to close at $10.36 and Eppley increased $1.25 to end at $33.75. Among the top losers, Massy Holdings shed $5.95 to close at $73.00, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund lost $1.99 and ended at $39.00, Scotia Group slipped $1.23 to $70, GraceKennedy fell $1 to $83.00 and NCB Financial dipped by 92 cents in closing at $74.08.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $4.95 to close at $35, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% climb $49, to close at $2,199, while 138 Student Living preferred share climbed $3.50 and ended at $205.
In the Junior Market, Blue Power gained 23 cents in closing at $3.28, Honey Bun advanced 18 cents to finish at $7.18, Atlantic Hardware rose 17 cents and ended at $1.75, Jamaican Teas advanced 14 cents to close at $2.19, Consolidated Bakeries popped 10 cents to end at $1.60, Mailpac Group climbed 10 cents in closing at $2.40 and Regency Petroleum increased 10 cents to end at $4.20. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers dropped 49 cents and ended at $15.00, Caribbean Cream declined by 15 cents to close at $4.25, Spur Tree Spices skidded by 15 cents to finish at $1.31, Fontana dropped 11 cents and ended at $6.10 and Express Catering shed 7 cents to end at $2.91.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.6 and 17.8 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

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Trading drops on the JSE USD Market

October 22, 2026 by
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US Dollar Market closed on Thursday, following a 90 percent drop in the volume traded after a 47 percent dip in market value from Wednesday, resulting from an exchange of nine securities, up from seven on Wednesday with prices of just one rising, four declining and four ending firm.

The market closed with an exchange of 85,869 shares for US$27,494 after dropping from 841,584 stock units at US$51,462 on Wednesday.
Trading ended with an average of 9,541 shares at US$3,055, down from 120,226 stock units at US$7,352 on Wednesday. Month to date trading averages 846,386 units at US$52,838, down from 903,014 stock units at US$56,207 the previous day and an average of 120,090 units for US$9,981 in September.
The US Denominated Equities Index dipped by 5.05 points to 281.64. 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 frequently used measures to calculate stock values, averages 16.3. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share and the PE used in this report. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded stock price by the earnings per share for financial years ending around August 2027.
At the close of market activity, AS Bryden ended at 15.99 US cents with 13 stock units changing hands, First Rock Real Estate USD share remained at 2 US cents as investors exchanged 5,811 shares, Margaritaville climbed 0.19 of one cent to finish at 6.09 US cents with 18,000 units clearing the market. Proven Investments slipped 0.01 of one cent in closing at 5.62 US cents with a transfer of 4,405 stocks, Quantas Advantage fell 2.32 cents to end at 13.18 US cents with investors swapping 600 units, Sterling Investments declined by 0.25 of one cent in closing at 2 US cents with a transfer of 25,000 stocks and Transjamaican Highway dropped 0.1 of one cent to close at 6.3 US cents after a transfer of 9,477 shares.

In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% remained at US$1.22 with trading of 22,554 stock units and AS Bryden 6% ending at US$1 with 9 shares crossing the exchange.
Prices of securities trading are those of the last transaction.

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Main & Junior Markets gain, USD Market falls

October 22, 2026 by
Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a fall in the volume of stocks traded, but at a greater value than on Wednesday. Trading resulted in the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index rising and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 45 declined and 23 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index ends with a gain of 2,070.56 points to 387,945.44, while the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 196.43 points to 455,715.69, the JSE Main Index climbed by 1,660.35 points to conclude trading at 382,058.15, the Junior Market Index climbed by a solid 67.30 points to 3,154.85 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 4.55 points to 281.64.
At the close of trading, 9,582,236 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 54,864,739 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $159.35 million, up from $104.6 million on the Wednesday. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 85,869 shares for US$27,494, down sharply from 841,584 units at US$51,462 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 1.47 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 810,530 stocks and NCB Financial with 781,793 units.
In Junior Market trading, RA Williams led with 880,000 shares, followed by Image Plus with 419,410 stocks and Woodcats International with 342,237 units.
In Main Market ordinary share trades, Massy Holdings climbed $4.70 in closing at $78.95, NCB Financial increased $3 to close at $75.00, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund increased $1.49 to close at $40.99, Barita Investments gained 85 cents and ended at $74.80 and Carreras rose 70 cents to finish at $29.70. Among the top losers, Margaritaville dropped $1.99 to end at $9.01, First Rock Real Estate shed $1.61 in closing at $7.31, Caribbean Cement fell by $1.38 and ended at $113.50, Eppley slipped $1.25 to close at $32.50 and General Accident fell 99 cents to finish at $7.00.
In the preferred share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rallied by $30 to close at $1,180.
Junior Market trading ended as Cargo Handlers climbed $1.48 to $15.49, Access Financial rallied $1.36 and ended at $21.50, Caribbean Cream increased 41 cents and ended at a 52 weeks high of $4.40, Main Event increased 20 cents to end at $3.99 and Dolla Financial climbed 17 cents in closing at $3.80. Among the top losers, Honey Bun skidded by 29 cents to end at $7.00, Blue Power declined by 24 cents in closing at $3.05, Jamaican Teas dipped by 14 cents and ended at $2.05, Limners and Bards shed 13 cents to finish at 99 cents, Regency Petroleum declined by 9 cents to close at $4.10 and Consolidated Bakeries fell 9 cents in closing at $1.50.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.5 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

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QWI Investments tops JSE Trades

October 21, 2026 by
Trading closed Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange after a fall in the value and volume of stocks traded compared with Tuesday. The major indices of the Main Market rose, the Junior Market index declined and the JSE USD Market climbed. At the end of trading the prices of 38 shares rose, 40 declined and 25 remained firm.

At the end of the market activity, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 2,226.12 points to 385,874.88, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied by 2,464.48 points to end at 455,519.26, the JSE Main Index rose 2,565.74 points to 380,397.80, the Junior Market Index dipped by 31.64 points to 3,087.55 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 9.23 points to conclude trading at 286.19.
At the close of trading, 54,864,739 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 73,160,671 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $104.6 million, down from $215.21 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 841,584 shares for US$51,462, well above 287,015 units at US$18,834 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, QWI Investments surprisingly led trading with 46.06 million shares, followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.66 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 899,524 units.
In Junior Market trading, Image Plus led with 826,510 shares, followed by ONE on ONE Educational with 303,570 stocks and Woodcats International with 283,974 units.
In Main Market ordinary share segment, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy increased $3.15 to end at $27.00, GraceKennedy climbed $2 to close at $84.00, Scotia Group rose $1.38 to finish at $71.50, Margaritaville advanced $1.35 and ended at $11.00 and Pan Jamaica popped 97 cents to close at $45.97. Among the losing stocks, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund fell by $1.50 to close at $39.50, Sygnus Credit Investments dropped 67 cents to $10.06, NCB Financial shed 50 cents to close at $72.00, Stanley Motta dipped 39 cents to $7.00 and Barita Investments lost 35 cents and ended at $73.95.
In the preference share segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose by $50 to close at $2,150.
Among Junior Market top winners, Jetcon Corporation gained 25 cents in closing at a 52 weeks high of $5.75, Jamaican Teas rallied 22 cents to end at $2.19, Express Catering rose 11 cents and ended at $3.00, AMG Packaging advanced 9 cents to finish at $1.80, GWest Corporation and ended at, Mailpac Group climbed 7 cents in closing at $2.38 and Derrimon Trading increased 7 cents to close at 95 cents. Among the top losers, Cargo Handlers slipped $1.49 and ended at $14.01, Access Financial fell by 84 cents to end at $20.14, Dolla Financial skidded by 21 cents to finish at $3.63, CAC 2000 dropped 16 cents and ended at a 52 weeks low of 75 cents and Image Plus skidded by 14 cents to end at $1.62.
At the close of trading, the PE ratio for the current year, compiled from projected 2026-27 earnings, is 13.5 and 17.5.1 based on 2025 historical earnings. Major one-off income or expenses are excluded from earnings where applicable. The PE ratio is one of the most used measures in valuing shares. It is calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist in making investment decisions. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry and facilitates easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.

Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used to help in decision-making, especially when investing close to the market or sector averages, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotional bias in investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also includes daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or 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.

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