Europe: Lower-rated euro zone bonds suffer as cracks widen between Europe and U.S. Lower-rated southern European government bond prices fell on Monday after German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned of worsening relations between Europe and some of its allies, in particular the United States and Britain. Merkel said on Sunday that Europe could no longer completely
Richard Byles the former group CEO of Sagicor led the meeting through the company’s performance for the 2016 financial year. According to Mr Byles, the company had a good year in 2016 as revenue grew by 9%. He further noted that revenues have grown five folds over 11 years. The success of the company was
Pulse Investments Limited (PULS) has advised that an Extraordinary General Meeting has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Villa Ronai, Old Stony Hill Road, to consider and if thought fit, pass the following resolutions: That the stock in PULS be split, on the basis that 5 additional shares be issued
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that an Executive Officer purchased 83,466 SJ shares on May 19, 2017.
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that an Executive Officer and two related parties sold a total of 437,842 SJ shares during the period May 19 to 24, 2017.
Proven Investments Limited (PROVEN) has declared an interim dividend of US$0.0042 per share payable on June 22, 2017 to ordinary shareholders on record as at June 8, 2017. The ex-dividend date is June 6, 2017. Ordinary shareholders who have requested payment in Jamaican Dollars will receive the equivalent of JA$0.54615 per share. PROVEN has also
JMMB Group Limited (JMMBGL) has declared an interim dividend of $0.23 per share payable on June 30, 2017 to ordinary shareholders on record as at June 9, 2017. The ex-dividend date is June 7, 2017.
Carreras Limited (CAR) has declared an interim dividend of $2.10 per share payable on June 28, 2017 to shareholders on record as at June 9, 2017. The ex-dividend date is June 7, 2017.
U.S.: U.S. Growth Not So Bad After Revisions to Spending, Investment The U.S. economy’s first quarter wasn’t so miserable after all, as consumption contributed more to growth and business investment was even stronger than thought, Commerce Department data showed Friday. HIGHLIGHTS OF FIRST-QUARTER GDP (SECOND ESTIMATE) Gross domestic product rose at 1.2% annualized rate, revised
ISP Finance Services Limited (ISP) has advised that a Director sold 25,000 ISP shares on May 17, 2017.
