28 07, 2021

Fed holds  federal funds rate, says economy improving despite pandemic fears

2021-07-28T16:23:35-05:00

July 28, 2021 On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 0 and 0.25% after the Federal Open Market Committee concluded its two-day meeting. This target range is expected to be maintained until labor market conditions have reached levels consistent with the Committee’s assessments. FOMC highlighted advancements in vaccines and strong policy

Fed holds  federal funds rate, says economy improving despite pandemic fears2021-07-28T16:23:35-05:00
28 07, 2021

JSE plans to rollout direct market access next quarter

2021-07-28T16:20:39-05:00

July 28, 2021 Mrs. Marlene Forrest discussed the company's financial performance during the last year, noting that revenue was $1.76 billion (2019: $1.896 billion), resulting in a 21.7% drop in net profit to $407 million (2020: $520 million). It was also highlighted that the Main Market began the year with 59 securities and concluded the

JSE plans to rollout direct market access next quarter2021-07-28T16:20:39-05:00
28 07, 2021

Special Advisory: Eppley Limited (EPLY) 

2021-07-28T16:19:14-05:00

July 28, 2021 Eppley Limited (EPLY) has advised that the Company intends to redeem on August 31, 2021 (the “Redemption Date”), the 8.25% Cumulative Redeemable Fixed Rate Preference Shares maturing in 2021, at a redemption price of 100% of the Issue Price thereof plus accrued dividends (“the Redemption Price”). EPLY has also advised that the Company

Special Advisory: Eppley Limited (EPLY) 2021-07-28T16:19:14-05:00
28 07, 2021

Dividend Declaration: Blue Power Group Limited (BPOW)

2021-07-28T16:17:45-05:00

July 28, 2021 Blue Power Group Limited (BPOW) has advised that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of 1.6 cents ($0.016) per share payable on September 8, 2021 to shareholders on record as at August 30, 2021. The ex-dividend date is August 27, 2021. Disclaimer:  Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately

Dividend Declaration: Blue Power Group Limited (BPOW)2021-07-28T16:17:45-05:00
28 07, 2021

Dividend Declaration: Seprod Limited (SEP) 

2021-07-28T16:16:34-05:00

July 28, 2021 Seprod Limited (SEP) has advised that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of fifty cents ($0.50) per share payable on August 20, 2021 to shareholders on record as at August 12, 2021. The ex-dividend date is August 11, 2021. Disclaimer:  Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect

Dividend Declaration: Seprod Limited (SEP) 2021-07-28T16:16:34-05:00
28 07, 2021

Dividend Consideration: Eppley Limited (EPLY) 

2021-07-28T16:15:40-05:00

July 28, 2021 Eppley Limited (EPLY) has advised that the Board of Directors will meet on Friday, August 13, 2021 to consider the payment of an interim dividend Disclaimer:  Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at

Dividend Consideration: Eppley Limited (EPLY) 2021-07-28T16:15:40-05:00
28 07, 2021

Trade in Shares: Jamaica Broilers Group Limited (JBG) 

2021-07-28T16:14:21-05:00

July 28, 2021 Jamaica Broilers Group Limited (JBG) has advised that on July 26, 2021 two senior managers and two directors purchased a total of 2,349,828 JBG shares and a director sold 2,335,674 JBG shares. Disclaimer:  Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about

Trade in Shares: Jamaica Broilers Group Limited (JBG) 2021-07-28T16:14:21-05:00
28 07, 2021

EFRESH to further diversify operations by growing retail and wholesale division

2021-07-28T15:58:01-05:00

July 28, 2021 Everything Fresh Limited (EFRESH) Chairman, Gregory Pullen, highlighted the financial performance for FY2020. Revenue contracted by 52% for the period amounting to $1.05 billion, down from $2.20 billion reported in 2019. The Hotel & Restaurant accounted for 90% of the company’s total revenue in 2019, however, this dropped to 64% in 2020.

EFRESH to further diversify operations by growing retail and wholesale division2021-07-28T15:58:01-05:00
28 07, 2021

Overseas Headlines – July 28, 2021

2021-07-28T08:34:05-05:00

United States: U.S. Goods-Trade Gap Widened to Second-Biggest on Record in June “The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened to the second-biggest on record in June, reflecting a larger increase in imports that include costlier petroleum. The deficit grew to $91.2 billion from $88.2 billion in May, according to Commerce Department data released Wednesday. The median estimate

Overseas Headlines – July 28, 20212021-07-28T08:34:05-05:00
27 07, 2021

Special Advisory: Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL)

2021-07-27T15:19:03-05:00

July 21, 2021 Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) has advised of the appointment of Mr. Dwayne Tulloch as Senior Vice President of Retail and Customer Operations for Prime Sports (Jamaica) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Supreme Ventures Limited. His appointment became effective on July 12, 2021. Disclaimer:  Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect

Special Advisory: Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL)2021-07-27T15:19:03-05:00