JAMT books 13% increase in first quarter net profit attributable to shareholders

February 13, 2018 Jamaica Teas (JAMT), for the 3 months ended December 2017, reported revenue for the first quarter ended December 2017 of $456.15 million, an increase of 22% compared to the $373.90 million booked for the corresponding period in 2016.  According to the company, “Revenues from our manufacturing operations grew 40% in the period while

JAMT books 13% increase in first quarter net profit attributable to shareholders2018-02-13T20:02:11-05:00

Bank of Jamaica Monetary Policy 2018 Schedule for Policy Interest Rate Announcements

February 13, 2018 Bank of Jamaica today publishes the schedule of announcements of monetary policy decisions for 2018. This public commitment to a schedule for announcing monetary policy decisions is intended to improve the transparency of Bank of Jamaica’s monetary policy framework. Announcements will at minimum be in the form of a press release, which will indicate the decision

Bank of Jamaica Monetary Policy 2018 Schedule for Policy Interest Rate Announcements2018-02-13T18:42:22-05:00

CCC reports 12% decline in year end net profit

February 13, 2018 Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC) ,for the for the year ended December 31, 2017 reported total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2017 of $16.51 billion, a 5% or $732.3 million increase when compared with the $15.78 billion reported in 2016. Total revenue for the quarter amounted to $4.25 billion reflecting an

CCC reports 12% decline in year end net profit2018-02-13T19:59:38-05:00

Overseas Headlines – February 13,2018

February 13,2018  United States: U.S. Stocks Jump, Send Nasdaq Higher for the Year: Markets Wrap U.S. stocks surged, with financial markets showing signs of recovery after the worst week in two years for American equities. The 10-year yield fell back from the four-year high hit earlier Monday as the dollar slipped. The Nasdaq Composite Index turned positive

Overseas Headlines – February 13,20182018-02-13T12:37:29-05:00

Daily Market Summary February 12, 2018

Daily Market Summary 12.2.18 The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, however its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. You are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any Action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mayberry may

Daily Market Summary February 12, 20182018-02-12T20:52:04-05:00

US: Major work stoppages in 2017

February 12, 2018 In 2017, there were 7 major work stoppages comprising 1,000 or more workers and lasting at least one shift, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This represents the  second lowest number of major work stoppages recorded in a year, with the lowest annual total being attributed to 2009 with 5. Additionally,

US: Major work stoppages in 20172018-02-12T16:42:33-05:00