Local Equities Market
For the week ending January 02, 2026, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, improved by 1.36%. The Main Market Index improved by 1.36%, the Junior Market Index improved by 1.38%, and the JSE USD Equities Index declined by 7.24%. During the West Indies Petroleum Terminal Limited was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 163.51% to close at $1.95. Sygnus Real Estate Financial Limited (JMD) was the biggest decliner, which fell by 15.15% to close at $11.87.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, improving by 0.47%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declined by 0.57%.
For the week ending January 02, 2026, overall market activity resulted from 126 stocks of which 67 advanced, 46 declined and 13 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 326,974,152 units valued at over $2,672,103,689.22. Key contributors to trading volume are Supreme Ventures Limited with 48,944,258 (14.80%), followed by Wigton Energy Limited with 46,353,704 units (14.01%) and TransJamaican Highway Limited with 40,149,419 units (12.14%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
Jamaica’s economic rebound was faster than estimated before hurricane reversal
Jamaica’s economy grew more strongly than first estimated in the third quarter as it recovered from 2024’s Hurricane Beryl, final data shows, but planning authorities warn that Hurricane Melissa, which struck in October 2025, has now reversed those gains, threatening jobs, prices and household finances for years.
Jamaica’s economic rebound was faster than estimated before hurricane reversal
Dolla Financial maintains growth momentum
Dolla Financial Services gained a signal of confidence from the capital markets as its public bond offering was upsized earlier this week from $1 billion to $1.5 billion. The bond was initially scheduled to close on November 13 but was extended to December 31 because of the impact from Hurricane Melissa.
Dolla Financial maintains growth momentum
AMG Packaging buoyed by 2026 opportunities
Despite a decline in sales and profits last year, cardboard manufacturer AMG Packaging Limited is entering its 2026 financial year buoyed by confidence in the company’s strategic direction and the growth opportunities ahead.
AMG Packaging buoyed by 2026 opportunities
Hurricane Melissa stalls Q2 turnaround for RA Williams
Pharmaceutical distributor RA Williams Limited is plotting a return to profitability after recording its second-consecutive quarterly loss, the latter largely driven by the disruptive impact of Hurricane Melissa which severely affected key revenue-generating areas in western Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa stalls Q2 turnaround for RA Williams
Supreme Ventures in talks to sell Evolve loan portfolio to Dolla Financial
Kingston, Jamaica – Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) said on Monday it is in initial discussions to divest the loan portfolio and selected assets of its subsidiary, Evolve Loan Co, to Dolla Financial Services Limited.
Supreme Ventures in talks to sell Evolve loan portfolio to Dolla Financial
| Unit Trust Fund | 29/12/2025 | 18/12/2025 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 76.912 | 75.593 | 1.74% | -5.81% | -3.85% | - |
| Money Market | 18.218 | 18.249 | -0.17% | 6.37% | 6.34% | 5.88% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 5.07% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.652 | 1.650 | 0.15% | 11.25% | 11.28% | 4.06% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 18,655.977 | 18,695.350 | -0.21% | 7.28% | 7.41% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.383 | 1.370 | 0.93% | 13.60% | 12.98% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.056 | 1.054 | 0.21% | 2.41% | 2.34% | 5.42% |
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