CIBC captures huge share of T&TSE stocks


CIBC Caribbean Bank captured the largest slice of shares traded on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Friday, and helped the volume of stocks traded rise 423 percent, with Massy Holdings also contributing a sizable amount. The value of stocks changing hands exploded by 1,203 percent over trading on Thursday, with Republic Financial contributing $4.2 million for 65 percent of the total value traded. The market closed with 23 securities trading compared with 21 on Thursday and ending with prices of seven stocks rising, five declining and 11 ending firm.

The market closed with trading of 276,940 shares worth $6,482,156, after climbing from 52,919 stock units at $497,504 on Thursday.
An average of 12,041 shares were traded at $281,833, increasing from 2,520 units at $23,691 on Thursday, with trading for the month to date averaging 30,293 shares valued at $210,958 compared to 41,341 units at $168,058 on the previous day and an average for June of 14,083 shares at $118,753.
The Composite Index popped 3.06 points to finish at 994.49, the All T&T Index rose 7.42 points to close at 1,442.37, the SME Index remained unchanged at 79.28 and the Cross-Listed Index slipped 0.24 points to conclude trading at 72.07.
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 of trading, Agostini remained at $58.45 with an exchange of 11 stocks, Angostura Holdings lost 20 cents to $10.20 after an exchange of 365 units, Ansa McAl ended at $47.20 with 522 shares changing hands. Ansa Merchant Bank remained at $28.50 with an exchange of 1,439 stock units, AS Bryden fell 10 cents to end at $1.40 with 2,795 shares passing through the exchange, CIBC Caribbean Bank skidded 5 cents and closed at $7.60 in switching ownership of 135,211 units. Endeavour Holdings was unchanged at $15 with trading of two stocks, First Citizens Group rallied 55 cents to close at $39 with a transfer of 8,431 stock units, GraceKennedy rose 5 cents to finish at $3.65 with investors dealing in 5 shares. Guardian Holdings climbed $1.80 and ended at $18.10, after an exchange of 511 units, L.J. Williams B share remained at 80 cents with investors trading 600 stocks, Massy Holdings ended at $3.50 with 70,820 stock units passing through the market. Medcorp popped 25 cents to $43.75 after an exchange of a mere one share, National Enterprises declined 10 cents to finish at $4.75 with 2,887 stocks crossing the market, National Flour Mills remained at $1.65 after the trading of 45 units. One Caribbean Media ended at $2.20 as investors exchanged 25 stock units, Point Lisas stopped at $7 in trading 20 shares, Prestige Holdings gained $1.06 to finish at $12.06 with 24 stocks crossing the exchange. Republic Financial increased 1 cent in closing at $108.26 after a transfer of 38,742 stock units, Scotiabank remained at $45.50 with 12,342 stock units clearing the market, Trinidad & Tobago NGL shed 59 cents to close at $10.10 following an exchange of 1,640 shares. Unilever Caribbean remained at $15.60 with investors trading 117 stocks and West Indian Tobacco advanced 41 cents and ended at $3.41 after an exchange of 385 units.
The closing prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction.

Trading plunges on T&T Stock Exchange


Trading plunged sharply on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Thursday, with a 97 percent drop in the volume of stocks traded, and a 92 percent lower value than on Wednesday. Market activity resulted in 21 securities trading compared with 17 on Wednesday and ended with prices of five rising, seven declining and nine ending firm.

The market closed with trading of only 52,919 shares for $497,504 compared to 1,518,030 stock units at $5,894,761 on Wednesday.
An average of 2,520 shares were traded at $23,691 each, compared to 89,296 stock units at $346,751 on Wednesday, with trading month to date averaging 41,341 shares at $168,058, down from an average for June of 14,083 shares at $118,753.
The Composite Index increased 0.05 points to end at 991.43, the All T&T Index dipped 0.68 points to 1,434.95, the SME Index lost 7.64 points to finish at 79.28 and the Cross-Listed Index climbed 0.12 points to close at 72.31.
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 remained at $58.45 after a transfer of a mere two stock units, Angostura Holdings advanced 21 cents to $10.40, 43 shares crossing the market, Ansa McAl ended at $47.20 with investors swapping 13 units. AS Bryden popped 10 cents in closing at $1.50, with 220 stocks crossing the exchange, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended trading 248 shares in closing at $7.65, Endeavour Holdings skidded 99 cents to close at $15, with 250 stocks crossing the market. First Citizens Group remained at $38.45 after trading of 3,164 units, GraceKennedy climbed 2 cents to finish at $3.60 with 20 stock units clearing the market, Guardian Holdings remained at $16.30 in switching ownership of 33 shares. Guardian Media ended at 81 cents, with 250 stocks changing hands, JMMB Group rose 3 cents to end at 80 cents as investors exchanged 400 units, Massy Holdings fell 12 cents in closing at $3.50 after trading of 33,850 stock units. Medcorp dipped 25 cents to $43.50 in an exchange of 4 shares, National Enterprises lost 5 cents and ended at $4.85 with investors trading 3,002 units, One Caribbean Media rallied 21 cents to finish at a 52 weeks high of $2.20, after 98 stocks passed through the market. Point Lisas remained at $7 with investors dealing in 10 stock units, Republic Financial slipped 1 cent and ended at $108, with 25 702 shares changing hands, Scotiabank ended at $45.50 after an exchange of 1,241 units. Trinidad & Tobago NGL declined 6 cents to $10.69 with investors trading 9,157 stocks, Trinidad Cement ended at $1.80 with an exchange of 60 stock units and Unilever Caribbean shed 25 cents in closing at $15.60, resulting from an exchange of 152 shares.
Closing prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction.

T&T stocks bounce into new month


The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange opened July on a positive note on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks traded surging 1,099 percent and a 170 percent jump in value over Tuesday. Massy Holdings was the big mover on the day, with the trading of 1.37 million shares accounting for 90 percent of all shares traded. Trading closed after only 17 securities changed hands, down from 24 on Tuesday and ended with prices of nine rising, six declining and two ending firm.

The market closed with trading of 1,518,030 shares for $5,894,761, in jumping from a mere 126,596 stocks at $2,187,171 on Tuesday. Trading closed with an average of 89,296 shares being traded for $346,751, up from a mere 5,275 units worth $91,132 on Tuesday, versus an average for June of 14,083 shares at $118,753. The Composite Index increased 3.30 points to end at 991.38, the All T&T Index rallied 4.07 points to close at 1,435.63, the SME Index remained at 86.92 and the Cross-Listed Index climbed 0.35 points to end at 72.19.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close of trading, Agostini shed 35 cents in closing at $58.45 with 34 units crossing the market, Angostura Holdings rose 1 cent to $10.19 with investors swapping one stock, Ansa McAl rallied 28 cents to close at $47.20 after an exchange of 400 shares. AS Bryden ended at $1.40 with trading of 1,531 stocks, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended trading at $7.65 following an exchange of 1,000 shares, Endeavour Holdings ended at $17.60 with a transfer of 5 shares. First Citizens Group fell 5 cents to $38.45 with 253 units crossing the exchange, JMMB Group skidded 1 cent in closing at 77 cents in switching ownership of 7,982 stock units, L.J. Williams B share increased 4 cents and ended at 80 cents after an exchange of 3,741 shares. Massy Holdings climbed 17 cents to end at $3.62 with 1,372,038 stocks clearing the market, National Enterprises gained 11 cents to close at $4.90 with investors trading 600 units, NCB Financial advanced 1by a mere one cent to finish at $2.66 in an exchange of 1,000 stock units. Prestige Holdings lost 1 cent to $11 with 38 shares crossing the market, Republic Financial rose 1 cent to finish at $108.26 as investors exchanged 6,555 stock units, Scotiabank rallied 2 cents and ended at $45.50 after the trading of 2,878 stocks. Trinidad & Tobago NGL slipped 24 cents to end at $10.75 after traders swapped 202 units and Trinidad Cement declined 9 cents to close at $1.80 with a transfer of 119,772 stocks.
The closing prices of stockss are those of the last transaction.

Mixed trading on T&T Stock Exchange


Stocks ended with mostly losses on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Tuesday, following a 51 percent decline in the volume of stocks traded, with a 33 percent higher value than on Monday. Trading resulted in an exchange of 24 securities, up from 18 on Monday and ending with prices of five rising, nine declining and 10 ending firm.

The market closed with trading of 126,596 shares worth $2,187,171 compared to 257,255 stock units at $1,641,053 on Monday.
An average of just 5,275 shares were traded at $91,132 compared with 14,292 units at $91,170 on Monday. Trading for the month to date averages 14,083 shares at $118,753 compared with 14,615 units at $120,418 on the previous day and below the average for May of 18,019 shares at $397,491.
The Composite Index dipped 0.49 points to end at 988.08, the All T&T Index advanced 0.61 points to 1,431.56, the SME Index remained at 86.92 and the Cross-Listed Index slipped 0.24 points to wrap up trading at 71.84.
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 climbed 34 cents to close at $58.80 with a transfer of 14 stock units, Angostura Holdings slipped 22 cents to $10.18 as investors exchanged 319 shares, Ansa McAl fell 28 cents to finish at $46.92, after trading of 403 stocks. AS Bryden remained at $1.40, with 68 stock units changing hands, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $7.65 with an exchange of 66 shares, Endeavour Holdings ended at $15.50 and closed after 3 stock units changed hands. Eric Solis Marketing increased 1 cent to $4.20 in trading 183 units, First Citizens Group closned at $38.50 with 3,800 stock units crossing the market, GraceKennedy ended at $3.58 in an exchange of 915 shares. Guardian Holdings popped 30 cents to close at $16.30 with investors trading 372 stock units, Guardian Media skidded 1 cent in closing at 81 cents in switching ownership of 957 units, JMMB Group lost 2 cents to end at a 52 weeks low of 78 cents with investors dealing in 6,335 stocks. L.J. Williams B share declined 4 cents after closing at a 52 weeks low of 76 cents in an exchange of 1,000 units, Massy Holdings remained at $3.45, with 25,157 stocks crossing the market, National Enterprises shed 1 cent to end at $4.79 after an exchange of 2,077 shares. National Flour Mills advanced 11 cents to finish at $1.65 after 49 stock units passed through the market, One Caribbean Media dropped 1 cent to end at $1.99 with investors trading 906 shares, Prestige Holdings dipped 99 cents to close at $11.01 after an exchange of 1,008 units. Republic Financial closed at $108.25 with investors swapping 10,300 stocks, Scotiabank ended at $45.48 after a transfer of 2,895 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL rose 49 cents to close at $10.99, 55,779 shares crossing the exchange. Trinidad Cement remained at $1.89, with a mere one unit clearing the market, Unilever Caribbean fell 15 cents to end at $15.85 and closed with an exchange of 317 stocks and West Indian Tobacco ended at $3 after a transfer of 13,672 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction.

Trading bounced on the T&T Stock Exchange


Trading closed with mostly gains on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Monday, following a 518 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded, valued 57 percent more than on Friday after activity in 18 securities compared with 19 on Friday and ending with prices of seven rising, five declining and six ending firm.

The market closed with trading of 257,255 shares valued $1,641,053 compared to only 41,657 stock units at $1,047,547 on Friday.
An average of 14,292 shares were traded at $91,170 compared with 2,192 units at $55,134 on Friday. Trading month to date ended with an average of 14,615 shares at $120,418 compared with 14,630 units at $121,804 on the previous day and an average for May of 18,019 shares at $397,491.
The Composite Index rallied 0.90 points to end at 988.57, the All T&T Index gained 0.17 points to end at 1,430.95, the SME Index remained at 86.92 and the Cross-Listed Index climbed 0.24 points to close at 72.08.
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, Agostini slipped 49 cents to close at $58.46, with just 1 stock crossing the exchange, Angostura Holdings ended at $10.40 after trading of 2,550 units, Ansa McAl lost $2.80 in closing at $47.20 in an exchange of just 133 shares. CIBC Caribbean Bank remained at $7.65 and closed with an exchange of 32,021 stock units, First Citizens Group ended at $38.50 after investors exchanged 7 shares, GraceKennedy climbed 8 cents to end at $3.58, with 27,055 stock units crossing the market. Guardian Holdings ended at $16 following trading of 5,950 stocks, JMMB Group ended at 80 cents, with 251 units changing hands, L.J. Williams B share popped 3 cents to finish at 80 cents with investors trading 10 stocks. Massy Holdings advanced 1 cent and ended at $3.45, with 103,629 shares clearing the market, National Enterprises rose 4 cents to end at $4.80 with investors dealing in 5,620 stock units, National Flour Mills dipped 1 cent to $1.54, with 2,000 units crossing the market. Prestige Holdings fell $1.50 to $12 after trading of 1,029 shares, Republic Financial rallied 5 cents to finish at $108.25 after 678 stock units passed through the market, Scotiabank remained at $45.48 with trading of 1,663 units. Trinidad & Tobago NGL increased 25 cents to end at $10.50 after an exchange of 53,481 stock units, Unilever Caribbean shed 10 cents in closing at $16 with a transfer of 693 units and West Indian Tobacco gained 11 cents to close at $3 with investors swapping 20,484 stocks.
Closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction.

Winners edged losers on T&T Stock Exchange


Stocks ended with mostly gains on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Friday.  The volume of stocks traded declined by 87 percent valued 43 percent less than on Thursday. Market activity resulted in trading of 19 securities compared with 20 on Thursday and ended with prices of seven stocks rising, five declining and seven ending firm.

The market closed with trading of 41,657 shares for $1,047,547, down from 310,433 stock units at $1,832,461 on Thursday.
An average of just 2,192 shares were traded at $55,134 down from 15,522 units at $91,623 on Thursday. Trading for the month to date averages 14,630 shares at $121,804 compared to 15,284 units at $125,313 on Thursday and May an average of 18,019 shares at $397,491.
The Composite Index popped 1.24 points to close at 987.67, the All T&T Index climbed 2.39 points to end at 1,430.78, the SME Index remained at 86.92 and the Cross-Listed Index ended at 71.84.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close of the market, Agostini climbed $1.45 in closing at $58.95 following trading of 374 shares, Angostura Holdings rose 29 cents to $10.40 and closed with an exchange of 25 stocks, Ansa McAl advanced $3 to finish at $50 with investors swapping 19 shares. Ansa Merchant Bank popped 17 cents and ended at $28.50 after an exchange of 43 stock units, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $7.65 with investors trading 1,770 units, First Citizens Group skidded 45 cents to close at $38.50 in an exchange of 1,116 stock units. GraceKennedy ended at $3.50, with 5,098 units clearing the market, Guardian Holdings fell $2.15 to finish at $16 with an exchange of 230 shares, JMMB Group ended at 80 cents, with 157 stock units crossing the exchange. Massy Holdings slipped 1 cent to end at $3.44 with a transfer of 853 shares, National Enterprises lost 4 cents in closing at $4.76 as investors exchanged 3,384 stocks, National Flour Mills remained at $1.55 after a transfer of 3,000 units. Prestige Holdings remained at $13.50, 76 stock units crossing the exchange. Republic Financial gained $1.19 to end at $108.20 with investors dealing in 7,019 shares, Scotiabank declined 2 cents in closing at $45.48 after trading of 544 units. Trinidad & Tobago NGL ended at $10.25 following an exchange of 12,077 stocks, Trinidad Cement ended at $1.89 after 4,731 stock units passed through the market, Unilever Caribbean increased 85 cents to close at $16.10, with trading 181 shares and West Indian Tobacco rallied 1 cent to $2.89, with 960 units crossing the market.
Closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction.

Rising stocks nearly double losers on Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange


Winning stocks jumped to nine on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange, nearly doubling those declining at the close of the market on Thursday, with Guardian Holding with a gain of $2.15, First Citizens Group up 94 cents and Prestige Holdings rising 83 cents, leading price gains in the day’s trading session. Trading ended with the volume of stocks traded falling 27 percent, with a 33 percent lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in trading of 20 securities, up from 17 on Wednesday and ending with prices of nine rising, five declining and six remaining unchanged.

The market closed with trading of 310,433 shares worth $1,832,461, down from 425,348 stock units at $2,735,601 on Wednesday.
An average of 15,522 shares was traded at $91,623 after sliding from 25,020 units at $160,918 on Wednesday, with trading month to date averaging 15,284 shares at $125,313 in line with 15,270 units at $127,288 on the previous day and an average for May of 18,019 shares at $397,491.
The Composite Index skidded 1.77 points to close at 986.43, the All T&T Index skidded 3.41 points to end at 1,428.39, the SME Index remained at 86.92 and the Cross-Listed Index was unchanged at 71.84.
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 of trading, Agostini dropped $1.50 to finish at a 52 weeks low of $57.50 with 98 shares crossing the exchange, Angostura Holdings increased by a mere 1 cent to $10.11 with investors trading 1,000 units, Ansa McAl remained at $47 with 1,281 shares crossing the market. Ansa Merchant Bank lost 17 cents in closing at $28.33 with investors dealing in 129 stocks, AS Bryden popped 5 cents to close at $1.40 with 10 stocks crossing the market, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $7.65 after trading of 1,792 units. First Citizens Group rallied 94 cents to end at $38.95 after an exchange of 9,749 shares, GraceKennedy ended at $3.50 with 2,173 stock units changing hands, Guardian Holdings rose $2.15 to finish at $18.15 as investors exchanged 1,554 stocks. JMMB Group remained at 80 cents in switching ownership of 501 units, Massy Holdings gained 5 cents in closing at $3.45 after an exchange of 133,844 shares, National Enterprises ended at $4.80 after a transfer of 8,619 stock units. National Flour Mills skidded 10 cents in closing at $1.55 in an exchange of 4,825 stocks, Point Lisas climbed 10 cents to $7 with 10 shares passing through the market, Prestige Holdings advanced 83 cents and ended at $13.50 with traders swapping 27 stock units. Republic Financial fell $1.24 to end at $107.01 with 443 units clearing the market, Scotiabank popped 2 cents to close at $45.50 with investors swapping 8,265 stocks, Trinidad & Tobago NGL remained at $10.25 after a transfer of 96 units. Unilever Caribbean declined 25 cents to $15.25 with trading in 290 stocks and West Indian Tobacco climbed 3 cents to end at $2.88 with a transfer of 135,727 shares.
Closing prices of stocks are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Steady trading on T&T Stock Exchange


Winning stocks edged losers on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Tuesday, resulting from the exchange of 25 securities, up from 20 on Monday and ending with prices of 10 stocks rising, eight declining and seven ending firm, with Republic Financial ending with the biggest price change. The volume of stocks traded declined 59 percent valued 73 percent less than on Monday

The market closed with trading of only 136,657 shares for $924,562 after tumbling from 336,665 stock units at $3,365,597 on Monday.
An average of 5,466 shares was traded for $36,982, down sharply 16,833 stock units for $168,280 on Monday. Trading for the month to date ended with an average of 14,759 shares at $125,523 after dipping modestly from 15,536 units at $132,926 on the previous day and an average for May of 18,019 shares at $397,491.
The Composite Index dipped 0.48 points to close at 991.30, the All T&T Index lost 0.93 points to end at 1,437.77, the SME Index remained at 86.92 and the Cross-Listed Index ended unchanged at 71.84.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and three with lower offers.
At the close of trading, Agostini fell 40 cents in closing at a 52 weeks low of $59 after an exchange of 338 shares, Angostura Holdings dropped 10 cents to $10.40 with investors trading 312 stock units, Ansa McAl shed $2 to finish at $48 with traders swapping 1,591 shares. AS Bryden remained at $1.35 as investors exchanged 228 stocks, CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $7.70 with 10 units being traded, CinemaOne closed at $3.98 with investors trading 3 shares. Endeavour Holdings declined 50 cents to $15.50, with 5 stocks passing through the exchange. Eric Solis Marketing lost 1 cent to finish at $4.19 with investors dealing in 5 stocks, First Citizens Group popped 1 cent to $38.01 with 869 units passing through the market. Guardian Holdings ended at $16 with investors swapping 1,900 stocks, Guardian Media skidded 3 cents to end at 82 cents after an exchange of 200 shares, JMMB Group advanced 1 cent to close at 79 cents in trading of 5 stock units. L.J. Williams B share dipped 13 cents to a 52 weeks low of 77 cents, with 10 units changing hands, Massy Holdings rose 2 cents to finish at $3.45 with an exchange of 30,548 shares, National Enterprises gained 21 cents and ended at $5 with 4,040 stock units clearing the market. National Flour Mills climbed 15 cents to $1.65 after a transfer of 2,097 units, One Caribbean Media rallied 21 cents to land at a 52 weeks high of $2.20 in switching ownership of 3,091 stocks, Point Lisas remained at $7 following trading of 23 shares. Prestige Holdings rallied 2 cents to $12.67 in an exchange of 8 stocks, Republic Financial increased 50 cents to finish at $108.50 with 1,825 units crossing the market, Scotiabank popped 8 cents and ended at $45.48 in an exchange of 1,307 stock units. Trinidad & Tobago NGL slipped 2 cents in closing at $10.48 with a transfer of 10,010 shares, Trinidad Cement ended at $1.88 with 195 stock units crossing the market, Unilever Caribbean advanced 10 cents to close at $14.95 after a transfer of 3,202 stocks and West Indian Tobacco remained at $2.87, with trading of 74,835 units.
Prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Trading jumps on T&T Stock Exchange


The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange closed on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded soaring 126 percent and the value climbing 157 percent above that on Thursday, resulting in trading of 20 securities, up from 17 on Thursday and ending with prices of 10 stocks rising, six declining and four ending firm. Guardian Holdings was the major stock traded on Monday and adding $1.6 million to the trading value for 48 percent of it.

The market closed with trading of 336,665 shares worth $3,365,597 after jumping from 148,729 stock units at $1,307,461 on Thursday.
An average of 16,833 shares was traded at $168,280, after moving from 8,749 units at $76,909 on Thursday, with trading month to date averaging 15,536 shares at $132,926, well in line with 15,443 units valued at $130,391 on the preceding trading day and ending with an average of 18,019 shares for $397,49 in May.
The Composite Index advanced 0.20 points to 991.78, the All T&T Index dipped 6.18 points to close trading at 1,438.70, the SME Index remained at 86.92 and the Cross-Listed Index advanced 1.00 points to 71.84.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
At the close of trading, Agostini gained 25 cents to end at $59.40 with 1,238 shares clearing the market, Ansa McAl popped $1 to $50 in an exchange of 1,173 units, Ansa Merchant Bank ended at $28.50 with investors swapping 60 shares. AS Bryden lost 15 cents to close at $1.35 with 2,520 stock units being traded CIBC Caribbean Bank rose 5 cents to $7.70, following trading of 86 stocks, First Citizens Group dropped 50 cents to finish at $38 with 13,828 shares being traded. GraceKennedy rallied 10 cents to $3.50 with 3,025 stocks crossing the market, Guardian Holdings rose 15 cents to close at $16 with trading of 100,025 units, Massy Holdings rose 2 cents to finish at $3.43 with 186,257 stock units crossing the exchange. National Enterprises fell 1 cent and ended at $4.79 with investors trading 11,514 shares, National Flour Mills remained at $1.50 after an exchange of 175 units, NCB Financial advanced 15 cents to $2.65 with 1,761 stocks changing hands. One Caribbean Media remained at $1.99 in an exchange of one stock unit, Point Lisas ended at $7 with dealers swapping 430 shares, Prestige Holdings popped 40 cents to end at $12.65 after a transfer of 1,133 units. Republic Financial shed 50 cents in closing at $108 as investors exchanged 2,126 stocks, Scotiabank declined 9 cents to $45.40 with a transfer of 609 stock units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL gained 48 cents to finish at $10.50 with investors dealing in 9,689 shares. Unilever Caribbean dipped 10 cents to $14.85 after an exchange of 995 stocks and West Indian Tobacco popped 2 cents to $2.87 with 20 units crossing the market.

      Prices of stocks trading are those of the last transaction unless otherwise stated.

Republic Holdings took largest slice of T&T Exchange trades


Trading in Republic Financial accounted for 35 percent of the value of stocks traded on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Thursday. The volume of stocks traded dropped 69 percent and the value, 61 percent less than on Wednesday, resulting from trading in 17 securities, down from 19 on Wednesday and ending with the prices of five stocks rising, six declining and six ending firm.

The market closed with trading of 148,729 shares worth  $1,307,461, after sliding from 474,094 stock units at $3,382,335 on Wednesday.
An average of 8,749 shares were traded at $76,909, after declining from 24,952 units at $178,018 on Wednesday, with trading month to date averaging 15,443 shares at $130,391 compared with 15,877 units at $133,861 on the previous day and well below the average for May of 18,019 shares at $397,491.
The Composite Index climbed 4.27 points to 991.58, the All T&T Index increased 8.85 points to 1,444.88, the SME Index remained at 86.92 and the Cross-Listed Index fell 0.10 points to 70.84.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and three with lower offers.
At the close of trading, Agostini slipped by 30 cents to $59.15 with 140 shares crossing the exchange, Angostura Holdings lost 30 cents after ended at $10.50 in trading 35 stocks, AS Bryden rose 20 cents to $1.50 with 600 shares passing through the market. CIBC Caribbean Bank ended at $7.65 after a transfer of 10,126 units, First Citizens Group ended at $38.50 after an exchange of 653 stock units, GraceKennedy finished at $3.40 after an exchange of 550 shares. Guardian Holdings climbed by 3 cents to $15.85 with 2,000 stocks crossing the market, JMMB Group skidded 2 cents to 78 cents as investors exchanged 23 units, Massy Holdings increased by 1 cent to $3.41 with 72,814 stocks changing hands. National Enterprises fell 10 cents to $4.80 after an exchange of 25,103 shares, National Flour Mills remained at $1.50 with investors dealing in 35 stock units, Prestige Holdings dipped 40 cents to close at $12.25 with a transfer of 20 units. Republic Financial popped $1 to $108.50, following trading of 4,187 stocks, Scotiabank dipped 1 cent to $45.49 in switching ownership of 2,894 units, Trinidad & Tobago NGL gained 2 cents to settle at $10.02 with traders swapping 14,751 stocks. Unilever Caribbean ended at $14.95 with an exchange of 1,170 shares and West Indian Tobacco remained at $2.85 with 13,628 stock units crossing the market.
Stock prices of stocks traded are those for the last transaction unless otherwise stated.