E.U.: ECB split over keeping bond buys open-ended: minutes European Central Bank policymakers broadly agreed last month on extending their asset purchase scheme but a decision to keep the bond buys open-ended appeared to generate fiercer debate, minutes of the meeting released on Thursday showed. Having to reconcile rapid economic growth with anemic inflation, the
Lasco Distributors Limited (LASD) has advised that a director sold a total of 290,870 LASD shares during the period November 13 to 16, 2017.
NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG)has advised that a director purchased 2,250,000 NCBFG shares, another director purchased 1,125,000 NCBFG shares and a connected party sold 4,350,000 NCBFG shares on November 21, 2017.
U.S.: Fed Debate Over Rate-Hike Pace in Focus Amid Strong Job Market Federal Reserve officials have penciled in a gradual path for raising interest rates, but minutes of their last meeting may show increasing concern that the U.S. labor market is overheating. Scheduled for release at 2 p.m. in Washington on Wednesday, the minutes of the
1834 Investments Limited (1834) For the six months ended September 30, 2017 Revenue for the period declined by 23% from $29.26 million for the comparable period in 2016 to $22.45 million year to date. Other Operating Income increased by 206% to $74.54 million (2016: $24.38 million). Consequently, Total Income for the period increased by 81%
E.U.: ECB Is Said Likely to Take Small Steps in QE Exit Guidance The European Central Bank is likely to make multiple small adjustments to its guidance on monetary policy next year rather than any major change in language as it ends quantitative easing, according to euro-area officials familiar with the thinking of policy makers.
Lasco Distributors Limited (LASD) has advised of the passing of Director and Mentor of the Company, J.A. Lester Spaulding on Friday, November 17, 2017.
Radio Jamaica Limited (RJR) has advised of the passing of Board Chairman, J.A. Lester Spaulding on Friday, November 17, 2017. Deputy Chairman Hon. Oliver F. Clarke O.J. will assume the responsibility of Chairman until the Board elects Mr. Spaulding’s successor.
Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT) has advised that a Director sold 26,941 JAMT shares on November 17, 2017.
CPJ further advises that a connected party sold 12,000,000 CPJ shares on November 16, 2017.
