U.S.:U.S. employment growth seen strong in December, wages upU.S. employers likely maintained a solid pace of hiring in December while raising wages, putting the economy on a path to stronger growth and further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve this year. Nonfarm payrolls probably increased by 178,000 jobs last month after a similar rise

U.S.: Jobless claims fall to near 43-year lowJan 5 The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to near a 43 year-low last week, pointing to further tightening in the labour market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 28,000 to a seasonally adjusted 235,000 for the week ended Dec. 31, the Labour Department

Eppley Limited (EPLY) has advised that dividend payments in regards to its 2021 preference shares will be made on the last business day of each month. EPLY further advised that the record date will be on the 20th of each month and that the principal repayment date will be on December 8, 2021.

Proven Investments Limited (PROVEN) traded at its 52-week high of US$0.23.

JMMB Group Limited (JMMBGL) has advised that Mrs. Patricia Dailey-Smith has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective January 3, 2017.

Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances Limited (CFF) has advised that it is seeking confirmation from Derrimon Trading Company Limited (DTL) regarding: (a) the status and nature of DTL’s acquisition of 23,379,208 CFF shares and (b) DTL’s intention towards other shareholders of CFF. CFF has also advised that a further announcement will be made as soon as

Barita Investments Limited (BIL) traded at its 52-week high of $6.50.

U.S.: Dollar edges down from 14-year high as euro gets data boostThe dollar edged down from a 14-year high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, with investors cautious about increasing bets on the greenback before getting fresh clues on the U.S. economy and timing of interest rate rises. The greenback surged to its highest

National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has advised that by an Order of the Supreme Court of Judicature made on December 19, 2016 the Court directed that a Meeting be convened of the holders of the issued ordinary shares in the capital of National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited ("the Company") for the purpose of considering

Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) has released its Director’s Circular in respect of the Offer by Sierra Trading to purchase up to 132,616,942 ordinary shares so as to result in Sierra Trading holding not more than 74.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of TCL at a cash price of TT$4.50 per share.