Local Equities Market
For the week ending May 8, 2026, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, declined by 0.04%. The Main Market Index improved by 0.12%, the Junior Market Index declined by 2.33%, and the JSE USD Equities Index improved by 1.55%. During the Paramount Trading (Jamaica) Limited was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 20.83% to close at $1.16. Cargo Handlers Limited was the biggest decliner, which fell by 16.89% to close at $16.73.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, improving by 9.75%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declining by 7.79%.
For the week ending May 8, 2026, overall market activity resulted from 127 stocks of which 52 advanced, 61 declined and 14 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 108,882,146 units valued at over $524,725,918.62. Key contributors to trading volume are TransJamaican Highway Limited USD with 15,165,186 (12.15%), followed by Jamaican Teas Limited with 12,690,791 units (10.17%) and Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited with 12,168,153 units (9.75%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
Caribbean Dreams IPO pending
Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT) is taking a cautious approach to the potential listing of its subsidiary Caribbean Dreams Foods Limited (CDFL) as the board continues to evaluate market conditions.
Caribbean Dreams IPO pending
Dolla profit jumps as lender moves past fraud-hit period
Dolla Financial posted a sharp increase in first-quarter profit as lower loan loss provisions helped the micro-lender recover from the fallout tied to fraudulent loans last year.
Dolla profit jumps as lender moves past fraud-hit period
Hambani lifts First Rock ahead of $700-m test
First Rock Real Estate Investment Limited says its Hambani Estates development has generated enough sales to cover project costs and support debt repayment, as it faces a $700-million bond maturing this month and delays in its audited financial results.
Hambani lifts First Rock ahead of $700-m test
RA Williams targets growth from expanded eyecare portfolio
Pharmaceutical distributor RA Williams Distributors Limited is positioning its eyecare segment as another driver of growth for the business, following a recent expansion of its ophthalmic portfolio.
RA Williams targets growth from expanded eyecare portfolio
FosRich scales back expansion after $506-m loss
FosRich Company Limited scaled back expansion in 2025 after a steep fall in sales pushed the electrical, solar and PVC products company to a $506-million loss, as the company shifted focus towards conserving cash and reducing debt.
FosRich scales back expansion after $506-m loss
Kremi to raise prices as global cost pressures build
Kremi to raise prices from June 1 as global costs surge: Caribbean Cream is increasing ice cream prices due to rising milk powder and shipping costs linked to Middle East tensions.
Kremi to raise prices as global cost pressures build
| Unit Trust Fund | 07/05/2026 | 30/04/2026 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 74.397 | 75.467 | -1.42% | -3.41% | -3.37% | - |
| Money Market | 18.598 | 18.576 | 0.12% | 1.71% | 5.96% | 4.19% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 4.77% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.681 | 1.680 | 0.07% | 1.69% | 11.28% | 3.88% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 21,438.452 | 21,395.753 | 0.20% | 15.05% | 22.01% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.471 | 1.433 | 2.61% | 4.75% | 28.10% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.068 | 1.068 | 0.07% | 1.36% | 3.27% | 5.16% |
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