Local Equities Market
For the week ending July 31, 2026, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, improved by 1.95%. The Main Market Index improved by 2.20%, the Junior Market Index declined by 2.03%, and the JSE USD Equities Index improved by 9.28%. During the TransJamaican Highway Limited (USD)was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 15.88% to close at $0.07. Express Catering Limited was the biggest decliner, which fell by 18.83% to close at $1.94.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, improving by 17.62%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declining by 12.49%.
For the week ending July 31, 2026, overall market activity resulted from 128 stocks of which 47 advanced, 62 declined and 19 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 216,196,733 units valued at over $1,391,036,866.48. Key contributors to trading volume are TransJamaican Highway Limited with 39,508,316 (17.99%), followed by Wigton Energy Limited with 39,326,876 units (17.90%) and Derrimon Trading Company Limitedwith 37,406,941 units (17.03%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
Wigton taps Mayberry for $10-billion solar push
Wigton Energy Limited (WIG) has entered into agreements with Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) to provide financial advisory services in connection with the company’s planned $10 billion (US$62 million) expansion through the development of two solar projects.
Wigton taps Mayberry for $10-billion solar push
PBS secures up to US$30m from IDB Invest
Kingston, Jamaica — PRODUCTIVE Business Solutions Limited (PBS) has secured up to US$30 million in financing from IDB Invest to fund working capital and growth investments across its 24-country technology business.
PBS secures up to US$30m from IDB Invest
DOLPHIN COVE’S US$2.5-M LIFT
Dolphin Cove Limited has added approximately US$2.533 million to its net book value after revaluing its Jamaican properties, an adjustment disclosed while its majority shareholder has agreed to sell its controlling stake and is seeking to add four directors.
DOLPHIN COVE’S US$2.5-M LIFT
TJH pursues new revenue streams
TRANSJAMAICAN Highway Limited (TJH) is looking beyond its existing toll road operations, pursuing opportunities to operate the Montego Bay Perimeter Road and participate in future highway developments.
TJH pursues new revenue streams
Sygnus deepens Bahamas presence with IDB Invest facility
SYGNUS Investment Bahamas Inc (SIB) has begun the phased rolled out of a receivables purchase platform supported by an uncommitted revolving working-capital facility of up to US$10 million from IDB Invest.
Sygnus deepens Bahamas presence with IDB Invest facility
RA Williams adds Cradle of Life to portfolio as it expands into maternal wellness sector
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, RA Williams Distributors Limited has officially expanded its distribution network to include Cradle of Life Limited, a comprehensive maternal wellness brand founded by International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Simeca Alexander Williamson.
RA Williams adds Cradle of Life to portfolio as it expands into maternal wellness sector
| Unit Trust Fund | 30/07/2026 | 23/07/2026 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 75.149 | 74.493 | 0.88% | -2.43% | 0.58% | - |
| Money Market | 18.740 | 18.737 | 0.02% | 2.48% | 5.64% | 4.21% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 4.56% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.690 | 1.691 | -0.04% | 2.24% | 10.27% | 3.53% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 21,383.963 | 21,441.867 | -0.27% | 14.76% | 21.26% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.141 | 1.473 | -22.53% | 2.73% | 10.30% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.073 | 1.072 | 0.11% | 1.83% | 3.17% | 4.82% |
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