U.S.:TREASURIES-Yields rise as stock gains reduce demand for U.S. bonds U.S. Treasury yields rose from five-month lows on Monday as stocks gained, reducing demand for safe-haven debt, and on reports that the Trump administration is likely to nominate a bank friendly official as the Federal Reserve's vice chairman for bank supervision. U.S. stocks were on
Knutsford Express Services Limited (KEX) has advised that at a Board of Directors meeting held on April 11, 2017, the Board approved the following: 1. That each ordinary share of the Company be subdivided into five shares resulting in the Authorized Share Capital of the company increasing from 100,005,000 shares to 500,025,000 shares of no
Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has advised that the Board of Directors at a Special Meeting Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017, will be considering the payment of a dividend on the Company’s ordinary shares.
Sterling Investment Limited (SIL) has advised that three (3) connected parties were allocated a total of 4,242 units of SIL shares on April 7, 2017.
1834 Investments Limited (1834) has advised that on Thursday, April 20, 2017, the Board of Directors will consider the payment of a dividend to shareholders.
U.S.:U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly fall as labour market remains firmThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting the labour market remains strong despite a sharp slowdown in job growth in March. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 234,000 for the week ended April 8,
PRESS RELEASEMedia Update: Carib Cement Supply to Local marketCaribbean Cement Company wishes to advise and offer further information and update to our customers and stakeholders in regards to our commitment to restore stability within the local retail trade. To this end please be advised of the following temporary solutions implemented to address the concerns in
Caribbean Cement Company Limited is acutely aware of the supply challenges within the retail market and wants to assure all customers and end users that every effort is being made to address the situation. The gaps in retail trade have resulted from challenges in the packaging operations which are being rectified. In an effort to
Jetcon Corporation Limited (JETCON) has advised that a director purchased 17,816 JETCON shares on March 29, 2017.
Kingston Properties Limited (KPREIT) has declared an interim dividend of US$0.001240 per share payable on May 9, 2017 to shareholders on record as at April 18, 2017. The ex-dividend date is April 12, 2017.
