U.S.:Dollar and Oil Retreat Along With European Shares: Markets WrapThe dollar dropped the most in two weeks while oil retreated from its highest close in 17 months as investors prepared to close out a volatile year for financial markets. European stocks slid from a 2016 peak. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell for the first
Pan Jamaican Investment Trust Limited (PJAM) has advised that two Directors purchased a total of 927 PJAM shares on December 22, 2016.
Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) has advised that effective January 3, 2017, Ms. Michelle Wright, Assistant Vice President/Chief Financial Officer of Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited will be transferred to Scotia Group Jamaica Limited to assume the position of Vice President - Finance and Comptroller, Caribbean Central. SGJ further advised that an Officer sold 12,076 SGJ
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that three Executives purchased a total of 1,359,636 SJ shares on December 23, 2016 under the Executive Share Option Plan. SJ further advised that a related party purchased 135,694 SJ shares on December 22, 2016.
Jetcon Corporation Limited (JETCON) has advised that a connected party purchased a total of 60,000 JETCON shares on December 16, 2016.
U.S.:Dollar edges higher against yen on strong U.S. indicatorsThe dollar edged up against the yen on Wednesday after upbeat U.S. economic data reinforced beliefs for economic growth under Donald Trump's Administration and more rate hikes by U.S. Federal Reserve next year. The dollar rose 0.2 percent against the yen to 117.67, adding to its gains
Salada Foods Jamaica Limited (SALF) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Knutsford Court Hotel, Windward Suite, 16 Chelsea Avenue, Kingston 5.
Honey Bun (1982) Limited (HONBUN) has advised that a Director sold a total of 11,000 HONBUN shares on December 22, 2016.
GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has advised that 217,495 GK shares were acquired by five Senior Officers on December 20, 2016 pursuant to the exercise of stock options. The options exercised were under the cashless settlement option method.
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has advised that a Director purchased 2,500 NCBJ shares on December 20, 2016. NCBJ further advised that a connected party sold 17,047,717 NCBJ shares on December 21, 2016.