Local Equities Market
For the week ending June 20, 2025, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, declined by 0.81%. The Main Market Index declined by 0.81%, the Junior Market Index declined by 0.86%, and the JSE USD Equities Index declining by 5.99%. During the week Elite Diagnostic Limited was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 18.64% to close at $1.64. Sygnus Credit Investments Limited USD Ordinary Shares was the biggest decliner, which fell by 10.77% to close at $0.07.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, declining by 7.30%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declined by 9.77%.
For the week ending June 20, 2025, overall market activity resulted from 101 stocks of which 47 advanced, 37 declined and 17 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 10,396,323 units valued at over $78,893,232.75. Key contributors to trading volume are Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances Limited with 1,938,487 units (18.12%), followed by Dolla Financial Services Limited with 1,035,433 units (9.68%) and Carreras Limited with 851,346 units (7.96%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
Jamaica’s inflation eases to 5.2%
Jamaica’s annual inflation rate slowed to 5.2 per cent in May 2025, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) reported on Monday, though essential categories like food and utilities continued to outpace broader price trends.
Jamaica’s inflation eases to 5.2%
Dolphin Cove for sale?
Dolphin Cove Limited’s real estate is likely to go on sale in short order to raise cash for the Dolphin Discovery Group which is currently undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware, USA.
Dolphin Cove for sale?
GraceKennedy responds to Guyana invitation
Food and financial services conglomerate GraceKennedy Limited (GK) is thrilled about its recent invitation to set up manufacturing operations in Guyana and has indicated that it will continue to leverage available opportunities in the oil-rich territory as well as the wider Caribbean.
GraceKennedy responds to Guyana invitation
IronRock reinforces capital strength and claims readiness amid climate risks
As climate-related disasters continue to challenge the region, IronRock Insurance Company Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a resilient portfolio and ensuring readiness to handle potential claims.
IronRock reinforces capital strength and claims readiness amid climate risks
PACKAL to pump US$161m into NMIA transformation
PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) has released an updated cost of US$161 million for upgrades at Norman Manley International Airport, well above earlier estimates of US$129.8 million.
PACKAL to pump US$161m into NMIA transformation
Theoc elevated to Wigton chair
Dan Theoc has been appointed as Wigton Energy Limited’s new chairman following the departure of former director Dennis Chung.
Theoc elevated to Wigton chair
| Unit Trust Fund | 18/06/2025 | 11/06/2025 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 74.77 | 75.82 | -1.38% | -8.44% | -0.87% | - |
| Money Market | 17.56 | 17.64 | -0.48% | 2.51% | 5.35% | 5.16% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 4.61% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.52 | 1.52 | 0.18% | 2.65% | 4.24% | 4.61% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 17,562.01 | 17,596.12 | -0.19% | 0.99% | 8.62% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.22 | 1.23 | -0.97% | 12.36% | 12.36% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.04 | 1.04 | 0.19% | 0.65% | 1.67% | 2.92% |
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