7 08, 2020

U.S. unemployment claims lower for the week ended August 1

2020-08-07T09:46:04-05:00

August 7, 2020 The seasonally adjusted initial claims, advance estimate, fell to 1,186,000, a decrease of 249,000 for the week ending August 1 from the prior week's revised level, according to the U.S. Department of Labour (DOL). The prior week's level was revised to 1,435,000 from 1,434,000 up by 1,000. In comparison to the previous week’s average, the 4-week moving average was 1,337,750,

U.S. unemployment claims lower for the week ended August 12020-08-07T09:46:04-05:00
7 08, 2020

Overseas Headlines – August 7, 2020

2020-08-07T12:53:19-05:00

United States: Job Growth Tops Estimates, Signaling U.S. Rebound Is Grinding On “The U.S. labor market continued to regain ground in July, though at a slower pace, indicating the economic rebound is still making headway despite a surge in coronavirus infections. Payrolls increased by 1.76 million in July, beating estimates for a 1.48 million gain

Overseas Headlines – August 7, 20202020-08-07T12:53:19-05:00
5 08, 2020

Special Advisory: Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC)

2020-08-05T16:22:23-05:00

August 5, 2020 Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC) has advised that the Directors of the Company have fixed Friday, August 14, 2020 as the record date for shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company.  Formal Notice and details of the Meeting shall be mailed to shareholders, who as at

Special Advisory: Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC)2020-08-05T16:22:23-05:00
5 08, 2020

Special Advisory: Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BRG)

2020-08-05T16:19:26-05:00

August 5, 2020 Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BRG) has advised that Mr. Robert Polack has been appointed Regional Sales Manager effective August 3, 2020. 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 the date

Special Advisory: Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BRG)2020-08-05T16:19:26-05:00
5 08, 2020

Dividend Consideration: Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT)

2020-08-05T16:15:11-05:00

August 5, 2020 Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT) has advised that on August 11, 2020 the Board of Directors will meet to consider, inter alia, the possible payment of a 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)

Dividend Consideration: Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT)2020-08-05T16:15:11-05:00
5 08, 2020

Dividend Consideration: Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances Limited (CFF)

2020-08-05T16:11:18-05:00

August 5, 2020 Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances Limited (CFF) has advised that at a Board of Directors’ meeting scheduled to be held on August 12, 2020, an interim dividend payment will be considered. Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about

Dividend Consideration: Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances Limited (CFF)2020-08-05T16:11:18-05:00
5 08, 2020

Dividend Consideration: Stanley Motta Limited (SML)

2020-08-05T16:08:05-05:00

August 5, 2020 Stanley Motta Limited (SML) has advised that its Board of Directors will meet on August 10, 2020 to consider the payment of dividends to stockholders. 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

Dividend Consideration: Stanley Motta Limited (SML)2020-08-05T16:08:05-05:00
5 08, 2020

Dividend Consideration: PanJam Investment Limited (PJAM)

2020-08-05T16:04:38-05:00

August 5, 2020 PanJam Investment Limited (PJAM) has advised that at a meeting of its Board of Directors scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2020, the Directors will consider the payment of a second interim dividend for the year 2020. PJAM has also advised that on August 4, 2020, a member of the management team was

Dividend Consideration: PanJam Investment Limited (PJAM)2020-08-05T16:04:38-05:00
5 08, 2020

FIRSTROCK reports six months net profit attributable to shareholders of US$1.25 million

2020-08-05T15:04:44-05:00

FIRSTROCK Capital Holdings Group (FIRSTROCK)’s total investment income amounted to US$2.76 million (2019: US$404,679) for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Of this, rental income amounted to US$222,302 (2019: nil),  while fair value gains on investments totalled US$1.76 million versus US$2,873 reported in 2019. Interest income closed at US$659,572 (2019: US$119,320) for the period

FIRSTROCK reports six months net profit attributable to shareholders of US$1.25 million2020-08-05T15:04:44-05:00
5 08, 2020

NCBFG reports 5% decline in nine months net profit

2020-08-05T11:00:55-05:00

Date: August 5, 2020 Net Interest Income increased by 28%, relative to the corresponding period in 2019, to total $41.54 billion (2019: $32.36 billion). The movement according to management was due to, “the consolidation of a full nine months of GHL’s results.” For the quarter, Net Interest Income improved 10% to close at $13.56 billion

NCBFG reports 5% decline in nine months net profit2020-08-05T11:00:55-05:00