SJ: Trade in Shares

Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that a Senior Officer purchased 1,527,560 SJ shares and that a connected party and Senior Officer sold a total of 1,567,560 SJ shares. These transactions were conducted on December 11, 2017.  

SJ: Trade in Shares2017-12-13T19:55:12-05:00

MIL: Trade in Shares

Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has advised that a connected party purchased 58,159 MIL shares on December 12, 2017.

MIL: Trade in Shares2017-12-13T19:53:51-05:00

Fed Raises Rates

Federal Reserve officials followed through on an expected interest-rate increase today citing continued strengthening in the labour market and rising economic activity. “Averaging through hurricane-related fluctuations, job gains have been solid, and the unemployment rate declined further. Household spending has been expanding at a moderate rate, and growth in business fixed investment has picked up

Fed Raises Rates2017-12-13T19:58:31-05:00

JPS9.5: Dividend Declaration

Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS9.5) has declared a dividend of US$0.2394520548 per share payable on December 29, 2017 to preference shareholders on record as at December 22, 2017. The ex-dividend date is December 21, 2017.

JPS9.5: Dividend Declaration2017-12-13T19:52:45-05:00

U.S. CPI rises 0.4% for November 2017

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, in addition over the last 12 months, the all items index rose 2.2%. The energy index climbed 3.9% and accounted for approximately three-fourths of the all items increase. The gasoline

U.S. CPI rises 0.4% for November 20172017-12-13T17:19:51-05:00

Overseas Headlines – December 13, 2017

Europe: U.K. Loses Most Jobs Since 2015 as Labor Market Shows Strain Britain shed jobs at the fastest pace in almost 2 1/2 years between August and October in a sign that the labor market is slowing. The number of people in work fell by 56,000, the most since the period through May 2015, the

Overseas Headlines – December 13, 20172017-12-13T13:42:17-05:00

PAL remains positive about its future

Palace Amusement Company (1921) Limited (PAL) held their Annual General Meeting today at their head office, where they briefly discussed its financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2017. For the 2017 financial year, Palace Amusement Company (1921)  Limited revenues rose 9% year over year to $990.14 million. According to Douglas Graham, Chairman of

PAL remains positive about its future2017-12-12T21:20:39-05:00

Daily Market Summary December 12, 2017

Daily Market Summary 12.12.17 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 ction in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mayberry may

Daily Market Summary December 12, 20172018-01-31T14:47:48-05:00

JBG records a 22% decline in six months net profit

Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG) For the six months ended October 31, 2017:- Revenues totaled $23.02 billion, a 13% increase on the $20.43 billion reported in 2016. Revenue for the second quarter amounted to $11.53 billion compared to $10.41 billion booked for the corresponding quarter of 2016. Total revenue was broken down as follows; The Jamaica

JBG records a 22% decline in six months net profit2017-12-12T20:11:48-05:00

LASF: Special Advisory

Lasco Financial Services Limited (LASF) has advised that the transfer of Scotia Jamaica Microfinance Company Limited to LASCO Financial Services Limited has been completed.

LASF: Special Advisory2017-12-12T19:52:40-05:00