Local Equities Market
For the week ending December 05, 2025, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, declined by 1.67%. The Main Market Index declined by 1.59%, the Junior Market Index declined by 2.64%, and the JSE USD Equities Index declined by 2.53%. During the Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 88.89% to close at $0.51. Knutsford Express Services Limited was the biggest decliner, which fell by 15.57% to close at $10.90.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, declining by 6.61%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declined by 11.74%.
For the week ending December 05, 2025, overall market activity resulted from 122 stocks of which 47 advanced, 66 declined and 9 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 198,475,581 units valued at over $691,486,286.86. Key contributors to trading volume are Dolla Financial Services Limited with 78,553,082 (39.27%), followed by Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited with 32,938,440 units (16.47%) and TransJamaican Highway Limited with 26,635,521 units (13.32%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
Banking sector continues to exhibit growth
Although the commercial banking space continues to exhibit growth, data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) revealed that some companies are actively dominating the lending market while others are building up their capital base for future regulatory changes.
Banking sector continues to exhibit growth
Barita ready to fund recovery projects post-Melissa
Touting the weather-proof nature of its business model and a strong capital base, Barita Investments Limited has said it is well-positioned to finance new opportunities emerging in Jamaica’s recovery economy following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
Barita ready to fund recovery projects post-Melissa
Knutsford Express charts a brighter path
Knutsford Express Services Limited (KEX) continues to maintain a focus on innovation as it readies itself for the opening of two new locations and improving the customer experience with technology.
Knutsford Express charts a brighter path
Kintyre Holdings acquires Kulcha Rum
Kintyre Holdings (JA) has acquired Kulcha Rum, including the full commercial operations, trademarks and product portfolio associated with the brand, the company announced Wednesday.
Kintyre Holdings acquires Kulcha Rum
Pulse continues pivot amidst business reset
Following a one-third haircut to its net profit, Pulse Investments Limited continues to overhaul its traditional modelling business while transforming its Villa Ronai property into a five-star resort.
Pulse continues pivot amidst business reset
Berger posts stronger Q3 but warns of post-Melissa downturn
After a year of supply chain turmoil and restructuring, Berger Paints finally delivered a strong third-quarter performance, swinging back to profit and posting double-digit revenue growth. But the momentum may be short-lived.
Berger posts stronger Q3 but warns of post-Melissa downturn
Innovative Energy parent sells five percent of listed company
Innovative Energy Group Limited (IEG) has returned to compliance as its parent company, IEC Energy Company Limited, has reduced its ownership stake below the 80 per cent threshold.
Innovative Energy parent sells five per cent of listed company
| Unit Trust Fund | 04/12/2025 | 27/11/2025 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 75.809 | 75.488 | 0.42% | -7.16% | -1.65% | - |
| Money Market | 18.167 | 18.145 | 0.12% | 6.07% | 6.25% | 5.09% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 4.93% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.648 | 1.647 | 0.07% | 10.94% | 11.24% | 4.05% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 18,800.881 | 18,825.437 | -0.13% | 8.11% | 7.14% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.404 | 1.399 | 0.39% | 15.32% | 11.07% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.050 | 1.047 | 0.30% | 1.83% | 2.08% | 4.92% |
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