U.S.: U.S. jobless claims fall, continuing claims hit 17-year low New applications for U.S. jobless benefits fell more than expected last week and the number of Americans on unemployment rolls hit a 17-year low, pointing to a tightening labour market that could encourage the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month. Initial claims for
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Auditorium, R. Danny Williams Building, 28-48 Barbados Avenue, Kingston 5.
Scotia Investments Jamaica Ltd. (SIJL) has advised that Catherine Welling has retired as a Director of Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited effective April 30, 2017.
The National Commercial Bank Financial Group (NCBFG) held an investor briefing to discuss results with shareholders. The Group Finance and Deputy Managing Director, Dennis Cohen, reviewed the first quarterly report. It was highlighted that the quarter on quarter growth is the highest the Group has ever seen, with net profits increasing by 63.03% to $5.87
Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the registered offices of the Company, 6 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5. Kingston Wharves Limited (KW) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,
Eppley Limited (EPLY) EPLY has advised that at a Board of Directors’ meeting scheduled for May 11, 2017 an interim dividend payment will be considered.
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that a related party sold 30,000 SJ shares on March 24, 2017.
Financial Year Ended February 28, 2017: (All figures in US Dollars unless otherwise stated.) There was a net loss on financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss for the 2016/2017 financial year end of $437,923. For the quarter, the net loss amounted to $1,183,870. Distributions of partnership interest income amounted to
U.S.: U.S. first-quarter growth weakest in three years as consumer spending falters The U.S. economy grew at its weakest pace in three years in the first quarter as consumer spending barely increased and businesses invested less on inventories, in a potential setback to President Donald Trump's promise to boost growth. Gross domestic product increased at
PanJam Investment Limited (PJAM) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 60 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5.
