Getting to the core of global inflation Stock markets have spent the year rising on bets of a resurgence in inflation, while central bankers trying to manage the global economy have spent the same time repeatedly reassuring everyone it's just around the corner. Policymakers gathering at an annual monetary retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in
U.S.: U.S. jobless claims drop to near six-month low The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to near a six-month low last week, pointing to a further tightening in the labour market that could encourage the Federal Reserve to lay out a plan to start unwinding its massive bond portfolio. Labour market strength
Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JP) For the six months ended June 30, 2017: For six months ended June 30, 2017, Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JP) experienced a 62% increase in revenue to total $7.40 billion compared to the $4.57 billion reported in 2016. The company posted second quarter revenue of $4 billion a 66% increase
Dolphin Cove Limited (DCOVE) for the six months ended June 30, 2017 reported Total Revenue of US$8.66 million, a 6% increase when compared to US$8.20 million booked the year prior. Revenue from dolphin attraction contributed US$4.91 million to total revenue, a 2% increase when compared to the US$4.80 million reported in 2016, while revenues from
Consolidated Bakeries (Jamaica) Limited (PURITY) for the six months ended June 30, 2017 recorded a 5% decline in revenue to $447.60 million from $471.52 million reported for the corresponding period in 2016. For the second quarter the company recorded a revenue of $219.69 million (2016: $210.96 million), representing a 4% growth. Cost of sales for
Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT) has advised of its delay in the submission of the third quarter accounts due to the inclusion of KIW International Limited accounts for the first time. It is expected that the financial statements will be submitted no later than August 17, 2017.
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BRG) has advised that Mr. Mustafa Turra tendered his resignation as General Manager effective August 15, 2017. BRG further advised that Mr. Andy Mahadeo will act as the company’s General Manager until a replacement is in place. Additionally, BRG has advised that concurrent with the indirect purchase of 51% of Berger
IronRock Insurance Company Limited (ROC) has advised that a connected party purchased a total of 38,000 ROC shares on August 15, 2017.
Jetcon Corporation Limited (JETCON) has advised that a connected party purchased a total of 549,919 JETCON shares during the period August 9 – 14, 2017.
JAMT has also advised that a connected party sold 25 million JAMT shares to another connected party on August 16, 2017.
