Falling stocks dominate Trinidad Exchange


Following a two day holiday break, declining stocks dominated trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with trading in 22 securities up from 20 on Friday and ending with prices of two stocks rising, 10 declining and 10 ended firm, with minimal effect on the market indices, following a 24 percent decline in the volume of stocks exchanged with a 49 percent decline in value compared to Friday.

The market closed with trading of 621,202 shares worth $3,237,460 compared to 820,603 stock units at $6,335,662 on Friday.
An average of 28,236 shares were traded at $147,157 compared with 41,030 units at $316,783 on Friday, with an average of 16,679 shares at $130,461 for March.
The Composite Index slipped 0.11 points to  end trading at 1,049.84, the All T&T Index declined 1.01 points to 1,528.91, the SME Index remained unchanged at 91.85 and the Cross-Listed Index rallied 0.12 points to conclude trading at 75.18.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close, Agostini’s dipped 16 cents in closing at $68 with 363 shares crossing the market, Angostura Holdings remained at $14.05 in trading 2 units, Ansa McAl sank $2 to end at $48 with 5,838 shares clearing the market. Calypso Macro Investment Fund dropped $1.50 to end at $23.50 after an exchange of 80 stocks, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $8.19 and closed after the trading of 1,544 stocks, Endeavour Holdings ended at $18 in an exchange of 10 units. First Citizens Group lost 12 cents to close at $42 with 20,417 stocks crossing the market, GraceKennedy remained at $3.69 with investors dealing in 121 shares, Guardian Holdings ended at $14.85 with investors trading 322 stock units. Guardian Media remained at 96 cents in switching ownership of 7 shares, JMMB Group remained at $1.22 with investors swapping 1,755 stock units, Massy Holdings declined 1 cent in closing at $3.89 with a transfer of 38,854 stocks. National Enterprises fell 5 cents to $2.60 as 23,000 units passed through the market, National Flour Mills slipped 8 cents and ended at $1.62 after a transfer of 100,045 stocks, NCB Financial ended at $2.34 with traders dealing in 400,786 shares. One Caribbean Media dropped 27 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $2.70 after an exchange of 5,828 stock units, Prestige Holdings remained at $11.15 with investors trading 366 units, Republic Financial shed $1.09 to finish at a 52 weeks’ low of $112 in an exchange of 3,956 shares. Scotiabank skidded 98 cents to $53.02 with investors trading 2,355 stock units, Trinidad Cement ended at $2.40 after an exchange of 265 stocks, Unilever Caribbean advanced 75 cents and ended at $11.75 with 9,027 units changing hands and West Indian Tobacco popped 1 cent in closing at $5.44 with an exchange of 6,261 stocks.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

A declining week for Trinidad stocks


Six stocks ended the past week with sizable price changes on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange in a week when prices of 12 stocks gained 9 declined, a turnaround from the prior week with 9 losing stocks and 6 winners. The week ended with losses in the All Trinidad and Tobago Index falling 1.6 percent, the Combined Index slipping by 0.7 percent, and the SME index surging 10 percent.

The average PE ratio of the market closed at 8.09, up from 7.74 based on 2023 earnings and 5.72 based on estimates of 2024 earnings. The difference illustrates the market’s current undervalued level and the potential gains ahead.
In the financial sector, Ansa Merchant Bank popped $1 to close at $41, Republic Holdings gained $1.04 to end the week at $113.09, First Citizens Bank rose 56 cents to $42.12 and Scotiabank fell $1 to $54. Elsewhere, Ansa McAl lost $6 in closing at $50, Endeavour Holdings rallied $1.85 to $18 and Pont Lisas rose by 22 cents to $3.50.

Stocks with the potential to gain more than 100 percent when the market comes back to life, include CIBC Caribbean Bank which could gain 200 percent, the severely undervalued Guardian Holdings, with a 430 percent potential, Republic Holdings at 140 percent, First Citizens Bank 100 percent, Massy Holdings 50 percent, Trinidad Cement with 330 percent, Eric Solis with a 100 percent potential gain and One Caribbean Media with 315 percent.

Investors should watch Prestige Holdings, with the potential to gain 80 percent and Trinidad and Tobago NGL, with a potential gain of 290 percent.

Trading jumped on T&T Exchange 


Trading climbed on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Friday, with a 142 percent increased volume and 20 percent greater value than on Thursday. Similar to Thursday, the market closed with trading in 20 securities and ending with prices of five stocks rising, four declining and 11 ended firm.

The market closed with trading of 820,603 shares for $6,335,662, up from just 339,143 stock units at $5,290,186 on Thursday.
An average of 41,030 shares were traded at $316,783, up from 16,957 units at $264,509 on Thursday, with trading month to date averaging 16,679 shares at $130,461, just above the 15,247 units at $119,502 on the previous day, compared with an average for February of 22,005 shares at $200,032.
The Composite Index skidded 1.93 points to close at 1,049.95, the All T&T Index declined 0.48 points to 1,529.92, the SME Index remained unchanged at 91.85 and the Cross-Listed Index slipped 0.49 points to conclude trading at 75.06.
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 of the week, Angostura Holdings remained at $14.05 with investors swapping 184,662 stocks, Ansa McAl ended at $50 with a transfer of 5,353 units, CIBC Caribbean Bank shed 31 cents to close at $8.19 with investors swapping 1,800 shares. Endeavour Holdings ended at $18 in switching ownership of 50 stock units, First Citizens Group ended at $42.12 with 821 shares being traded, Guardian Holdings shed 2 cents to finish at $14.85 in trading 885 units. Guardian Media ended at 96 cents with 21 stocks clearing the market, JMMB Group advanced 2 cents to close at $1.22 in an exchange of 510 stock units, L.J. Williams B share popped 9 cents and ended at 90 cents with 1,000 shares crossing the market. Massy Holdings remained at $3.90 after an exchange of 521,273 stocks, National Enterprises slipped 1 cent to end at $2.65 after the trading of 500 units, One Caribbean Media remained at $2.97 with an exchange of 505 stock units. Point Lisas ended at $3.50 after 17,058 shares passed through the market, Prestige Holdings ended at $11.15 after an exchange of 1,085 units, Republic Financial dipped 1 cent and ended at $113.09 with investors trading 6,991 stocks. Scotiabank increased 98 cents to end at $54 in an exchange of 260 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL remained at $4.02 with traders dealing in 4,545 shares, Trinidad Cement climbed 5 cents to close at $2.40 as investors exchanged 2 units. Unilever Caribbean ended at $11 with 14,386 stocks crossing the market and West Indian Tobacco rose 3 cents in closing at $5.43 with investors trading 58,896 stock units.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Stocks jump on Trinidad & Tobago Exchange


The value of stocks traded on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Wednesday jumped 133 percent, with the volume declining 22 percent compared with Tuesday, resulting in 21 securities trading, up from 19 on Tuesday and ending with prices of nine stocks rising, four declining and eight ending firm, pushing the market indices upwards.

The market closed with trading of 231,844 shares valued $5,567,697 compared to 296,235 stock units at $2,387,488 on Tuesday.
An average of 11,040 shares were traded at $265,128 compared with 15,591 stock units at $125,657 on Tuesday, with trading for the month to date averaging 15,140 shares at $110,438 in line with 15,428 units at $99,575 on the previous day versus an average for February of 22,005 shares at $200,032.
The Composite Index climbed 10.13 points to end trading at 1,052.95, the All T&T Index rose 5.14 points to 1,532.47, the SME Index remained unchanged at 91.85 and the Cross-Listed Index popped 2.16 points to 75.55.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows five stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
At the close of the market, Agostini’s gained 14 cents to close at $68.19 with just 6 shares crossing the exchange, Angostura Holdings ended at $14.05 in trading 1,501 stocks, Ansa McAl remained at $50 with 77,718 shares crossing the market. CIBC Caribbean Bank rose 37 cents to end at $8.50 with traders dealing in 43,166 stock units, First Citizens Group rallied 1 cent to finish at $41.60 with an exchange of 10,296 shares, GraceKennedy increased 15 cents and ended at $3.65 after a transfer of 10,000 stock units. Guardian Holdings remained at $14.87 and closed with 1,410 stocks changing hands, Guardian Media ended at $1 after 178 stock units passed through the market, JMMB Group rose 3 cents to finish at $1.11 after an exchange of 19 shares. Massy Holdings ended at $3.86 with a transfer of 5,027 stocks, National Enterprises popped 1 cent to close at $2.66 with investors swapping 1,943 units, National Flour Mills remained at $1.61 with an exchange of 31,000 stock units. NCB Financial fell 1 cent to end at a 52 weeks’ low of $2.34 with 1,000 shares clearing the market, One Caribbean Media advanced 7 cents to close at $2.97 with investors trading 6,907 stocks, Prestige Holdings rose 62 cents to end at $11.15 with 4,032 units changing hands. Republic Financial gained 7 cents in closing at $113.07 with investors dealing in 1,517 stocks, Scotiabank sank 98 cents and ended at a 52 weeks’ low of $53.02 in an exchange of 2,283 units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended at $4.03 with investors trading 1,829 stocks. Trinidad Cement lost 5 cents and ended at $2.35 after an exchange of 6,375 shares, Unilever Caribbean remained at $11 after the trading of 23,909 stock units and West Indian Tobacco fell 2 cents to end at $5.42 as investors exchanged 1,728 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Winners beat losers but T&TSE falls


Winning stocks beat out losers on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Monday following a 33 percent rise in the volume of stocks traded and worth 37 percent less than on Friday. Trading took place in twenty one securities, up from 19 on Friday and ending with prices of nine stocks advancing, five declining and seven ending firm.

The market closed with trading of 130,830 shares for $1,229,998 up from 98,458 stocks at $1,961,543 on Friday.
An average of 6,230 shares were traded at $58,571 compared with 5,182 units at $103,239 on Friday, with trading for the month to date ending with an average of 15,417 shares for $97,806 down from 16,162 units at $100,988 on the previous trading day compared with an average for February of 22,005 shares at $200,032.
The Composite Index slipped 5.30 points to conclude trading at 1,052.09, the All T&T Index skidded 10.75 points to conclude trading at 1,544.28, the SME Index rose 8.35 points to settle at 91.85 and the Cross-Listed Index gained just 0.07 points to settle at 73.54.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
At the close of the market, Agostini’s popped 14 cents to close at $68.19 with 187 units switching owners, Ansa McAl slipped $2 to $54 with trading of 255 stock units, Calypso Macro Investment Fund remained at $25 with investors dealing in 127 shares. Endeavour Holdings climbed $1.85 in closing at a 52 weeks’ high of $18 with 374 stock units crossing the market, First Citizens Group fell 1 cent to finish at $41.55 as investors exchanged 1,409 shares, GraceKennedy ended at $3.50 with a transfer of 178 units. Guardian Holdings increased 2 cents to $14.87 after an exchange of 1,001 stocks, Guardian Media ended at $1 with a mere 17 stock units crossing the market, JMMB Group rose 1 cent to close at $1.11 in an exchange of 17,482 shares. Massy Holdings rallied 1 cent to end at $3.90 with 2,407 stock units passing through the market, National Flour Mills advanced 6 cents to finish at $1.67 with an exchange of 336 stocks, NCB Financial remained at $2.35 with 9,696 units having been traded. One Caribbean Media gained 5 cents to $2.90 after a transfer of 10,206 stocks, Point Lisas ended at $3.28 with investors trading 1,500 units, Prestige Holdings remained at $11.30 in an exchange of 435 shares. Republic Financial popped 98 cents and ended at $113.03 with traders dealing in 1,208 stock units, Scotiabank shed $1 to end at a 52 weeks’ low of $54 after an exchange of 2,010 shares, Trinidad & Tobago NGL sank 1 cent to close at $4.04 with investors trading 12,800 units. Trinidad Cement rallied 5 cents to $2.40 with 100 stocks clearing the market, Unilever Caribbean declined 18 cents to finish at $11 with investors swapping 63,645 stock units and West Indian Tobacco remained at $5.44 with 5,457 shares changing hands.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Financials weigh down Trinidad Exchange


Decline in the prices of financial stocks, with significant losses, weighed down the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange this week, with 9 stocks losing and 6 gaining. The week closed with the All Trinidad and Tobago Index and the Combined Index declining.

The average PE ratio of the market closed at 7.74 based on 2023 earnings and 5.67 based on estimates of the 2024 earnings. The difference illustrates the market’s current undervalued level and the potential gains ahead.
In a week that ended with few stocks posting notable gains. Angostura Holdings rose by just 25 cents to $14.25 and Unilever rallied by 18 cents to close at $11.18. Ansa Merchant Bank dropped $1.50 to close at $40, Republic Holdings slipped $1.09 to end the week at a 52 weeks’ low of $112.05, Scotiabank fell $1 to $55 and Ansa McAl lost $1.35 in closing at $56.
Stocks with the potential to gain more than 100 percent when the market comes back to life, include CIBC Caribbean Bank which could gain 200 percent, the severely undervalued Guardian Holdings, with a 430 percent potential, Republic Holdings at 140 percent, First Citizens Bank 100 percent, Massy Holdings 50 percent, Trinidad Cement with 340 percent. Eric Solis with a 100 percent potential gain and One Caribbean Media with 315 percent.
Investors should watch Prestige Holdings with the potential to gain 80 percent and Trinidad and Tobago NGL with a potential gain of 290 percent.

Trading plunges on Trinidad Stock Exchange


Stocks ended with losers edging out winners on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Wednesday, resulting from trading in 18 securities similar to trading on Tuesday and ending with prices of four stocks rising, five declining and nine ending firm resulting in an 87 percent drop in the volume of stocks traded with a 78 percent lower value than on Tuesday.

The market closed with trading of 64,916 shares worth $470,799 well below the 518,812 stock units at $2,126,960 on Tuesday.
An average of 3,606 shares were traded at $26,156 down from 28,823 units at $118,164 on Tuesday, with trading month to date averaging 16,493 shares at $97,415 in line with 17,630 units at $103,704 on the previous day and an average for February of 22,005 shares at $200,032.
The Composite Index rose 3.48 points to 1,062.57, the All T&T Index increased 6.72 points to 1,560.67, the SME Index remained at 83.50 and the Cross-Listed Index ended unchanged at 74.12.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close of trading, Agostini’s ended at $68 after an exchange of 40 stocks, Angostura Holdings rose 25 cents to $14.25 in trading 1,063 shares, Ansa McAl ended at $57 with 14 stock units crossing the market. Ansa Merchant Bank skidded 50 cents to close at $39.50 with investors trading 50 stocks, Calypso Macro Investment Fund ended at $25 in an exchange of 50 shares, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $8.10 after the trading of 4,200 units. First Citizens Group remained at $41.39 with 2,071 stocks crossing the market, GraceKennedy sank 9 cents to $3.60 with investors trading 80 stock units, Guardian Holdings gained 1 cent to end at $14.86 with 700 shares changing hands. JMMB Group ended at $1.11 with traders dealing in 38,169 stocks, Massy Holdings popped 3 cents to close at $3.93 after an exchange of 261 units, National Enterprises ended trading at $2.66 with a transfer of 7,029 stock units. Prestige Holdings remained at $11.30 after closing with an exchange of 1,374 shares, Republic Financial climbed 3 cents in closing at $113.03 after a transfer of 1,097 stock units, Scotiabank remained at $55.50 with investors swapping 1,466 stocks. Trinidad & Tobago NGL shed 48 cents and ended at $4.02 in an exchange of 2,461 units, Trinidad Cement declined 5 cents to close at $2.35 after 10 stocks passed through the market and West Indian Tobacco lost 6 cents to end at $5.44 in switching ownership of 4,781 units.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Mixed week for Trinidad Stock Exchange


Trading ended with mixed fortunes for the market with 10 losing stocks and 8 winners on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange and closed the week with the All Trinidad and Tobago Index rising moderately and the Combined Index just slipping.

The average PE ratio of the market closed at 7.74 based on 2023 earnings and 5.6 based on estimates of the 2024 earnings. The difference illustrates the market’s current undervalued level and the potential gains ahead.
In a week that ended with some stocks posting solid gains, Scotiabank rose $1.85 to $56, First Citizens Bank rallied 49 cents to $41.50 and Ansa Merchant Bank gained 25 to close at $41.50.
Republic Holdings slipped 36 cents to $113.14. Ansa McAl lost 64 cents in closing at $57.35, Angostura Holdings dropped 84 cents to $14, Endeavour Holdings shed $2.85 to $16.15 and Trinidad and Tobago NGL.

Stocks with the potential to gain more than 100 percent when the market comes back to life, include CIBC Caribbean Bank which could gain 200 percent, the severely undervalued Guardian Holdings, with a 430 percent potential, Republic Holdings at 135 percent, First Citizens Bank 100 percent, Massy Holdings 50 percent, Trinidad Cement with 340 percent, Eric Solis with a 100 percent potential gain and One Caribbean Media with 315 percent.

Investors should watch Prestige Holdings with the potential to gain 80 percent and Trinidad and Tobago NGL with a potential gain of 290 percent.

Moderate price changes for Trinidad stocks


Trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange ended on Friday, with moderate changes in stock prices following a 16 percent rise in the volume of stocks being exchanged carrying a 44 percent lower value than on Thursday resulting in 21 securities trading compared with 22 on Thursday and ending with prices of five stocks rising, four declining and 12 ending firm.

The market closed with trading of 283,084 shares with a value of $1,543,838 compared to 244,571 stocks at $2,768,304 on Thursday.
An average of 13,480 shares were traded at $73,516 compared with 11,117 stock units at $125,832 on Thursday, with trading month to date averaging 14,190 shares at $89,710 compared to 14,290 units at $91,997 on the previous day and an average for February of 22,005 shares at $200,032.
The Composite Index slipped 2.14 points to close trading at 1,061.25, the All T&T Index fell 2.54 points to 1,561.33, the SME Index remained at 83.50 and the Cross-Listed Index lost 0.24 points to end at 73.64.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close of a day of slow trades, Agostini’s remained at $68 with a transfer of 72 stock units, Angostura Holdings lost 25 cents to $14 with 315 shares changing hands, Calypso Macro Investment Fund ended at $25 after an exchange of 19 units. CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $8 after transferring 12,396 units, CinemaOne remained at $4.68 with traders dealing in 5 shares, Eric Solis Marketing ended at $4 with 3,700 stocks crossing the exchange. First Citizens Group popped 15 cents and ended at $41.50 with investors trading 1,762 units, GraceKennedy ended at $3.69 with 1,876 stock units clearing the market, Guardian Holdings remained at $14.86 after an exchange of 3 shares. Massy Holdings slipped 2 cents to end at $3.93 with 224,968 stocks crossing the market, National Enterprises rose 2 cents to finish at $2.68 in an exchange of 2,673 units, National Flour Mills fell 8 cents to close at $1.61 with 2,912 stock units crossing the market. NCB Financial ended at $2.35 in switching ownership of 754 shares, Point Lisas remained at $3.28 after one stock unit passed through the market, Prestige Holdings ended at $11.30 in trading 6,028 stocks. Republic Financial remained at $113.14 after an exchange of 2,263 units, Scotiabank rose 5 cents in closing at $56 with investors swapping 755 shares, Trinidad & Tobago NGL skidded 17 cents to finish at a 52 weeks’ low of $4.03 in an exchange of 3,288 units. Trinidad Cement ended at $2.35 with investors trading 12,769 stocks, Unilever Caribbean gained 24 cents to close at $11 with an exchange of 823 stock units and West Indian Tobacco advanced 5 cents to close at $5.55 with investors trading 5,702 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated

Trading picks up on Trinidad Stock Exchange


Stocks ended with winners being overcome by losers on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Thursday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 13 percent valued 66 percent more than on Wednesday and resulting in 22 securities trading compared with 24 on Wednesday and ending with prices of six rising, seven declining and nine ended firm.

The market closed with trading of 244,571 shares for $2,768,304 up from 216,849 units at $1,665,897 on Wednesday.
An average of 11,117 shares were traded at $125,832 well above the 9,035 stock units at $69,412 on Wednesday, with trading month to date averaging 14,290 shares at $91,997, in line with 14,840 units at $86,138 on the previous day compared to an average for February of 22,005 shares at $200,032.
The Composite Index sank 2.79 points to 1,063.39, the All T&T Index dipped 4.68 points to finish at 1,563.87, the SME Index remained unchanged at 83.50 and the Cross-Listed Index dropped 0.11 points to 73.88.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
At the close,  Agostini’s remained at $68 in an exchange of 79 stocks, Angostura Holdings dropped 5 cents to $14.25 with traders dealing in 201 shares. Ansa McAl lost 64 cents to end at $57.35 in an exchange of 550 stock units, CIBC Caribbean Bank shed 15 cents in closing at $8 with investors trading 95,541 units, First Citizens Group fell 15 cents to close at $41.35 with a transfer of 5,390 stocks. GraceKennedy at $3,69 ended with an exchange of 1,001 shares, Guardian Holdings rose 1 cent to $14.86 after trading 40,430 units, Guardian Media ended at $1.12 with an exchange of 10 stocks, JMMB Group popped 15 cents in closing at $1.25 with 5,520 shares crossing the market. L.J. Williams B share remained at 81 cents in trading 1 stock unit, Massy Holdings advanced 6 cents and ended at $3.95 with 53,579 units crossing the exchange, National Enterprises rallied 1 cent to finish at $2.66 after a transfer of 6,816 stocks. National Flour Mills ended at $1.69 with investors swapping 2,001 shares, NCB Financial slipped 4 cents to end at a 52 weeks’ low of $2.35 after an exchange of 530 stocks, One Caribbean Media remained at $2.85 with 1 unit clearing the market. Point Lisas increased 18 cents and ended at a 52 weeks’ high of $3.28 in switching ownership of 1 stock unit, Prestige Holdings ended at $11.30 after an exchange of 543 shares, Republic Financial dipped 26 cents to close at $113.14 after an exchange of 6,924 stock units. Scotiabank sank 5 cents to $55.95 after 741 stocks passed through the market, Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended at $4.20 with investors trading 1,372 units, Trinidad Cement remained at $2.35 with 23,239 stocks crossing the market and West Indian Tobacco gained 8 cents to close at $5.50 with investors trading 101 units.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.