U.S.: U.S. producer prices unchanged as energy costs drop U.S. producer prices were unchanged in May as energy costs recorded their biggest decline in more than a year, suggesting inflation pressures were easing after rising at the start of the year. Signs of abating inflation came as Federal Reserve officials prepared to gather for a
Eppley Limited (EPLY) has advised that a connected party sold a total of 33,659 EPLY shares during the period June 1 to 8, 2017.
Revenue increased by 15%, year over year, totaling $1.40 billion as sales from the Lumber division increased by 11% while sales from the soap division rose by 24%. While for the fourth quarter Revenue was up 11% to total $346.67 million relative to the $310.98 million booked in 2016. BPOW noted, “In the domestic market,
Europe: UK consumer spending falls for first time in nearly 4 years British consumers cut their spending for the first time in nearly four years last month, figures from credit card firm Visa showed, as households turned more cautious even before last week's shock election result. Consumer spending in May was 0.8 percent lower
Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2017 at the Spanish Court Worthington, 16 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5.
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has advised of the appointment of Mr. Emanuel DaRosa as President and CEO effective August 1, 2017.
Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT) has advised that a related party sold 3,000,000 JAMT shares on June 8, 2017.
JMMB Group Limited (JMMBGL) has advised that a connected party sold 2,000,000 JMMB shares on June 8, 2017.
Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) has declared an interim dividend of $0.45 per share payable on July 20, 2017 to shareholders on record as at June 28, 2017. The ex-dividend date is June 26, 2017.
Blue Power Group Limited (BPOW) has advised that at a Board of Directors’ meeting scheduled for June 16, 2017 an interim dividend payment will be considered.
