Europe: Inflation and Brexit Concerns Hold Back U.K. Economy A picture of inflation-squeezed consumers and Brexit-wary companies emerged in the U.K.’s latest overview of its economy. Annual growth in the third quarter slowed to 1.7 percent, slightly higher than previously estimated but still the weakest pace in 4 1/2 years, the Office for National Statistics
Pulse Investments Limited (PULS) has advised that the first phase of the Trafalgar Road and Villa Ronai suites and guest rooms project is now fully funded and will be completed in 2018. This phase consists of 19 guest rooms at Trafalgar Road. The second phase, consisting of 25 suites at Villa Ronai will be completed
Salada Foods Jamaica Limited (SALF) has advised that a Director purchased 5,000 SALF shares on December 19, 2017.
NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) has advised that two Directors purchased a total of 328,000 NCBFG shares on December 19, 2017.
Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JP) has advised that a Director and a Senior Officer purchased a total of 4,354,000 JP shares on December 18, 2017.
Europe: U.K. Posts Lowest November Budget Deficit Since 2007 on Tax Britain recorded its lowest November budget deficit for a decade as tax receipts posted another month of healthy growth. Net borrowing narrowed to 8.7 billion pounds ($11.6 billion) last month, below the median forecast of economists, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed
Eppley Limited (EPLY) has advised that a connected party sold 14,653,200 EPLY shares on December 18, 2017.
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that a related party sold 4,000 SJ shares on December 12, 2017.
NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) has advised that a Director purchased 12, 500 shares on December 14, 2017.
Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has advised that a connected party purchased a total of 120,000 MIL shares on December 19, 2017.
