Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 0.77% or US$0.57 relative to the prior week. Oil traded on December 16, 2021, at US$74.99 per barrel relative to US$74.42 on December 2, 2021. Brent oil opened 2021 year at US$54.52 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87 Octane prices increased this week by 1.92% (JMD$3.06). Additionally, 90 Octane
December 16, 2021 The graph above shows deaths reported since the previous day and the 7-day moving average As of December 16, 2021, the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had spread across the globe to six continents, over five million people had died after contracting the respiratory virus. Cases now stand at 272,845,615 globally.
December 16, 2021 Mayberry Jamaican Equities Limited (MJE) has advised that the Daily Net Asset Value (NAV) for December 14, 2021, is J$12.20. The below graph shows MJE's Net Asset Value movement since 2019.
United States: U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week From 52-Year Low “Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits rose last week but remained near the lowest levels of the pandemic as the labor market recovery continues. Initial unemployment claims totaled 206,000 in the week ended Dec. 11, up 18,000 from the prior period, Labor Department
December 15, 2021 On December 15, 2021, the Federal Reserve decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 0 and 0.25% after the Federal Open Market Committee concluded its two-day meeting. This target range is expected to be maintained until labor market conditions have reached levels consistent with the Committee’s assessments of maximum employment. With progress on vaccinations
December 15, 2021 Lumber Depot Limited (LUMBER) has advised that on December 13, 2021, Mr. P.B. Scott and Ms. Melanie Subratie were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company. For further information visit www.jamstockex.com Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research
December 15, 2021 Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has advised that a connected party purchased 10,000 MIL shares on December 13, 2021. Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each
December 15, 2021 The graph above shows deaths reported since the previous day and the 7-day moving average As of December 15, 2021, the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had spread across the globe to six continents, over five million people had died after contracting the respiratory virus. Cases now stand at 272,071,838 globally.
December 15, 2021 The Lumber Depot Limited (LUMBER), for the six months ended October 31, 2021, reported revenue of $759.94 million, an increase of 9% year over year (2020: $699.55 million). Revenue for the quarter amounted to $339.86 million, relative to the $338.35 million reported in the corresponding period last year. Cost of sales for
United States: U.S. Retail Sales Trail Forecast, Suggesting Drag From Inflation “U.S. retail sales rose by less than forecast in November, suggesting that consumers are tempering purchases against a backdrop of the fastest inflation in decades. The value of overall retail purchases increased 0.3% last month, following an upwardly revised 1.8% advance in October, Commerce
