November 7, 2019 Real GDP in the second quarter of 2019 increased for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), “the percent change in real GDP in the second quarter ranged from 4.7 percent in Texas to 0.5 percent in Hawaii.” The BEA also noted
November 7, 2019 Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 3.72% or US$2.24, as prices decreased this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on November 07, 2019 at a price of US$62.47 per barrel relative to US$60.23 on October 31, 2019. Brent oil began the year at US$54.91 per barrel. Petrojam prices
November 7, 2019 United States: Fed’s Evans Says Rate Cuts Leave U.S. Economy in Good Place “Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans said the central bank’s three interest-rate cuts this year have left the U.S. economy in a good place. “We’ve made a nice adjustment that takes account of risk management concerns,” Evans
November 6, 2019 Lasco Distributors Limited (LASD), for the six months ended September 30, 2019, posted 7% growth revenues to $9.41 billion, up from $8.78 billion in the corresponding period in 2018. For the quarter, revenues increased by 13% closing at $5.07 billion (2018: $4.50 billion). Cost of sales amounted to $7.51 billion, up 7%
November 5, 2019 United States: Trump Dealt Loss With Democratic Gains in Deep-Red States “Republicans suffered setbacks in two states in off-year elections Tuesday, despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to rally supporters to the defense of GOP candidates down the ballot as the 2020 race heats up. A staunchly pro-Trump Republican governor in Kentucky faced
November 5, 2019 Sagicor Group Jamaica (SJ), for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 reported a 31% increase total revenues to $67.51 billion from $51.48 billion in 2018, while for the third quarter total revenues were up 28% to total $24.92 billion compared to $19.46 billion in 2018. Total revenue for the nine months was broken
November 5, 2019 The Bureau of Labour Statistics reported that, “the number of job openings edged down to 7.0 million (-277,000) on the last business day of September.” In addition, for September, hires and separations changed to 5.9 million and 5.8 million, respectively. Regarding quits rate and layoffs and discharge rate, these were little changed
Date: November 05, 2019 Derrimon Trading Company Limited (DTL) has advised that Mrs. Tania Waldron-Gooden has tendered her resignation effective October 31, 2019 as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mrs. Waldron-Gooden will continue to serve as the Mentor to the Board. DTL has also advised that its Board of Directors
Date: November 05, 2019 Wisynco Group Limited (WISYNCO) has advised that a Director purchased 25,000 WISYNCO shares on November 1, 2019. Analyst Certification -This research report is for information purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation. Each research analyst (s) also certify that no part of their compensation was, is, or
Date: November 05, 2019 Stanley Motta Limited (SML) has advised that the Board of Directors of the Company will be meeting on November 8, 2019 to consider the payment of an interim dividend. Analyst Certification -This research report is for information purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation. Each research analyst
