Europe: U.K. Sees First July Budget Surplus Since 2002 on Tax Boost Britain posted its first July budget surplus in 15 years last month as payments of self-assessed income tax poured in. Revenue exceeded spending by 184 million pounds ($240 million) compared with a deficit of 308 million pounds a year earlier, the Office for
MIL has advised that a connected party purchased 20,000 MIL shares on August 18, 2017.
Europe: Euro Pressured as Volatility Rises on Jackson Hole, FOMC Meeting The euro started the week on a defensive footing amid thin flows as the market’s focus remained fixed on the central bankers’ summit at Jackson Hole, Wyoming later this week, which has kept intact demand for long-volatility trades. Even as odds have diminished that
Jamaica Teas Limited (JAMT) for the 9 months ended June 2017 reported a 26% increase in Revenue to total $1.18 billion (2016: $938.63 million). Revenue for the quarter saw a 35% increase to total 421.01 million relative to 312.72 million 2016. According to the company, “Revenues at our supermarket division amounted to $106 million for the
Cable Bahamas Limited (CAB) has advised of a delay in the submission of its fourth quarter unaudited financial statements. This delay is due to the recent change in the Company’s financial year and the estimated audit completion date. CAB has further advised that it intends to submit the financial statements no later than September 15,
Getting to the core of global inflation Stock markets have spent the year rising on bets of a resurgence in inflation, while central bankers trying to manage the global economy have spent the same time repeatedly reassuring everyone it's just around the corner. Policymakers gathering at an annual monetary retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in
U.S.: U.S. jobless claims drop to near six-month low The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to near a six-month low last week, pointing to a further tightening in the labour market that could encourage the Federal Reserve to lay out a plan to start unwinding its massive bond portfolio. Labour market strength
Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JP) For the six months ended June 30, 2017: For six months ended June 30, 2017, Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JP) experienced a 62% increase in revenue to total $7.40 billion compared to the $4.57 billion reported in 2016. The company posted second quarter revenue of $4 billion a 66% increase
Dolphin Cove Limited (DCOVE) for the six months ended June 30, 2017 reported Total Revenue of US$8.66 million, a 6% increase when compared to US$8.20 million booked the year prior. Revenue from dolphin attraction contributed US$4.91 million to total revenue, a 2% increase when compared to the US$4.80 million reported in 2016, while revenues from
Consolidated Bakeries (Jamaica) Limited (PURITY) for the six months ended June 30, 2017 recorded a 5% decline in revenue to $447.60 million from $471.52 million reported for the corresponding period in 2016. For the second quarter the company recorded a revenue of $219.69 million (2016: $210.96 million), representing a 4% growth. Cost of sales for
