Asia: China May data to show stable growth as exports stay solid China's economy is likely to have remained on a stable footing in May, buoyed by solid gains in trade and investment as economic ties with the United States take a positive turn and infrastructure spending cushions domestic growth. A Reuters poll of indicators
Seprod Limited (SEP) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on July 10, 2017 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, 81 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5.
Margaritaville Caribbean Limited (MCL9) has advised that the Board of Directors have unanimously resolved to de-list the 9% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of the Company, effective June 16, 2017. Following the de-listing of the Preference Shares, the Preference Shares will be held in certificated form. The Company will issue certificates to the holders of record
Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has advised that a connected party purchased 9,900 MIL shares on June 1, 2017.
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that an Officer and a related party sold a total of 149,440 SJ shares during the period May 31 to June 1, 2017.
Eppley Limited (EPLY) has advised that a related party sold a total of 88,384 EPLY shares during the period May 30 to 31, 2017.
U.S.: U.S. job growth slows; unemployment rate drops to 4.3 percent U.S. job growth slowed in May and employment gains in the prior two months were not as strong as previously reported, suggesting the labour market was losing momentum despite the unemployment rate falling to a 16-year low of 4.3 percent. Nonfarm payrolls increased 138,000
Sagicor Real Estate X Fund Limited (XFUND) has advised of an error in its 2016 Annual Report and has provided the following correction:- Page 8 – Statement of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Paragraph 2, Last line (Line 10) to be amended to read as follows: “previous year of $1.297 billion.”
Eppley Limited (EPLY) has advised that a related party sold a total of 197,219 EPLY shares during the period May 24 to 29, 2017.
U.S.: U.S. Jobless Claims Remain Low Even With Biggest Rise in a Month U.S. jobless-benefit claims remain low despite an increase last week, with the labour market otherwise exhibiting signs of continued tightening, Labour Department data showed Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS OF JOBLESS CLAIMS (WEEK ENDED MAY 27) Initial filings increased by 13k to 248k (est. 238k)
