21 08, 2025

PIOJ Reports 1.4% Economic Growth for April–June 2025

2025-08-21T09:13:01-05:00

August 21, 2025 The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) reports that the economy grew by an estimated 1.4 percent in the April to June 2025 quarter, compared with the same period in 2024. Speaking at the PIOJ’s hybrid quarterly press briefing on Tuesday, Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the quarter’s outturn reflected continued growth

PIOJ Reports 1.4% Economic Growth for April–June 20252025-08-21T09:13:01-05:00
21 08, 2025

BOJ holds the policy interest rate at 5.75%

2025-08-21T08:53:23-05:00

August 20, 2025 The Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), at its meetings on 18 and 19 August 2025, decided to maintain its current monetary policy stance, keeping the policy interest rate at 5.75% per annum. This decision reflects the Committee’s view that the existing policy is appropriate to support inflation remaining within

BOJ holds the policy interest rate at 5.75%2025-08-21T08:53:23-05:00
21 08, 2025

Overseas Headlines – August 21, 2025

2025-08-21T08:51:57-05:00

August 21, 2025 United States: US Jobless Claims Rise, Adding to Signs of Slowing Labor Market   Applications for US unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since June and continuing claims climbed, adding to evidence the US labor market is slowing.   Initial claims increased by 11,000 to 235,000 in the week

Overseas Headlines – August 21, 20252025-08-21T08:51:57-05:00
20 08, 2025

Trade In Shares: Pan Jamaica Group Limited (PJAM)

2025-08-20T15:59:49-05:00

August 20, 2025   Pan Jamaica Group Limited (PJAM) has advised that a Director and connected parties sold a total of 229,180 PJAM shares on August 18, 2025.   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)

Trade In Shares: Pan Jamaica Group Limited (PJAM)2025-08-20T15:59:49-05:00
20 08, 2025

Special Advisory: GraceKennedy Limited (GK)

2025-08-20T15:59:22-05:00

August 20, 2025   GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has advised that Steven Whittingham has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Financial Group Limited effective August 15, 2025, succeeding Grace Burnett.   Disclaimer: Analyst Certification - The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research

Special Advisory: GraceKennedy Limited (GK)2025-08-20T15:59:22-05:00
20 08, 2025

ISP reports 55% decline in six-month net profit

2025-08-20T11:52:15-05:00

August 20, 2025 ISP Finance Services Limited(ISP) Unaudited financials for the six months ended June 30, 2025: ISP Finance Services Limited (ISP) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reported a 32% decrease in Total Interest Income totaling $191.30 million compared to $281.60 million in the corresponding period last year. Total Interest Income for

ISP reports 55% decline in six-month net profit2025-08-20T11:52:15-05:00
20 08, 2025

KNTYR reports six months net profit of $25.84 million

2025-08-20T10:30:11-05:00

August 20, 2025   Kintyre Holdings Limited (KNTYR) Unaudited financials for the six months ended June 30, 2025: Kintyre Holdings Limited (KNTYR) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reported a 8% increase in Revenue totaling $73.59 million compared to $67.83 million in the corresponding period last year. Revenue for the second quarter had

KNTYR reports six months net profit of $25.84 million2025-08-20T10:30:11-05:00
20 08, 2025

Overseas Headlines – August 20, 2025

2025-08-20T08:59:48-05:00

August 20, 2025 United States: US Stocks Poised to Extend Losing Streak Ahead of Jackson Hole   Stocks headed for a fourth straight day of declines as investors questioned sky-high valuations amid a deluge of earnings reports from retailers, with a closely watched Federal Reserve symposium to come later this week.   The S&P 500

Overseas Headlines – August 20, 20252025-08-20T08:59:48-05:00
19 08, 2025

Dividend Declaration: Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS)

2025-08-19T16:42:02-05:00

August 19, 2025   Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS) has declared dividends to the Perpetual Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shareholders as follows: To the 9.25% Perpetual Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shareholders, a dividend of US$0.23125 per share. To the 10.50% Perpetual Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shareholders, a dividend of JM$25.890411 per share. The dividends are payable on September

Dividend Declaration: Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS)2025-08-19T16:42:02-05:00
19 08, 2025

LUMBER reports year end net profit of $135.88 million

2025-08-19T16:27:56-05:00

August 19, 2025 Lumber Depot Limited (LUMBER) Audited financials for the twelve months ended April 30, 2025: Lumber Depot Limited (LUMBER) reported a 1% decrease in revenue for the twelve months ended April 30, 2025, totalling $1.51 billion, compared to $1.52 billion in the corresponding period last year. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 3% to $375.06 million,

LUMBER reports year end net profit of $135.88 million2025-08-19T16:27:56-05:00