Local Equities Market
For the week ending November 07, 2025, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, declined by 2.29%. The Main Market Index declined by 2.35%, the Junior Market Index declined by 1.61%, and the JSE USD Equities Index declined by 1.36%. During the week Atlantic Hardware and Plumbing Company Limited was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 55.91% to close at $1.45. Jetcon Corporation Limited was the biggest decliner, which fell by 28.14% to close at $1.20.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, declining by 6.12%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declined by 9.52%.
For the week ending November 07, 2025, overall market activity resulted from 127 stocks of which 33 advanced, 81 declined and 13 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 93,672,320 units valued at over $364,402,990.95. Key contributors to trading volume are Atlantic Hardware and Plumbing Company Limitedwith 29,514,511 (31.19%), followed by TransJamaican Highway Limited with 20,213,489 units (21.36%) and OMNI Industries Limited with 5,462,435 units (5.77%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
BOJ sets 2026 launch for bank fee comparison tool, 2027 for easy switching
Jamaicans will be able to more easily switch bank accounts and compare fees, starting in 2026, as the Bank of Jamaica pushes forward with plans to increase competition in the financial sector, according to recently released central bank documents.
BOJ sets 2026 launch for bank fee comparison tool, 2027 for easy switching
‘Recovery will be quicker than expected’
Supreme Ventures Ltd (SVL) said Tuesday that it has restored 60 per cent of its lottery terminals after Hurricane Melissa forced a temporary shutdown of its operations last week, causing a significant drop in sales.
‘Recovery will be quicker than expected’
General Accident Insurance to acquire Trinidad-based Beacon Insurance
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — General Accident Insurance Company (Jamaica) Limited, through its parent company Musson Jamaica, has purchased 100 per cent of Beacon Insurance Company Limited, the companies announced on Wednesday.
General Accident Insurance to acquire Trinidad-based Beacon Insurance
EFresh’s pandemic pivot cushions blow from tourism fallout
Everything Fresh Limited’s decision to rebalance its business years ago, reducing its dependence on Jamaica’s hotel sector, is now proving invaluable as Hurricane Melissa leaves a trail of damage across the island’s western tourism belt — once the company’s main source of income.
EFresh’s pandemic pivot cushions blow from tourism fallout
Kremi foresees brief sales slump after Hurricane Melissa
Caribbean Cream Limited (Kremi) is bracing for a short-term dip in sales following Hurricane Melissa.
Kremi foresees brief sales slump after Hurricane Melissa
Regency Petroleum still fuelling ahead after hurricane
Regency Petroleum Limited (RPL), the western-based fuel retailer, has remained largely unshaken by Hurricane Melissa, with all but one of its service stations now back in operation following the storm’s passage.
Regency Petroleum still fuelling ahead after hurricane
| Unit Trust Fund | 06/11/2025 | 30/10/2025 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 75.599 | 75.004 | 0.79% | -7.42% | -2.87% | - |
| Money Market | 18.090 | 18.003 | 0.48% | 5.62% | 6.46% | 4.88% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 4.69% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.629 | 1.628 | 0.06% | 9.69% | 10.62% | 4.10% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 18,938.897 | 18,888.330 | 0.27% | 8.91% | 6.73% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.394 | 1.380 | 1.00% | 14.48% | 13.03% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.045 | 1.044 | 0.11% | 1.36% | 1.63% | 4.93% |
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