| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,416.74 | 7.04 | 0.50% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.53 | 3.00 | 1.94 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 85,379.88 | 106.73 | 0.13% | 98.42 | 8.14 | 149.79 | 95.34 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,123.12 | 0.49 | 0.04% | 6.38 | 8.05 | 9.52 | 6.18 |
News Update
- Crude oil surged 9% and gold gained 3% after European leaders agreed to take emergency steps.
- Malaysian developer Genting Group plans to invest US$24 million in a casino in Bimini, Bahamas.
- JMMB receives final regulatory approval to acquire CCFG.
- Trading volume and value on the JSE doubled in June from a year ago.
- Sagicor Life Jamaica was the best performing stock in the year on the JSE with a rise of 7%.
- Ciboney Group was the worst performing stock on the JSE for the year with a loss of 60%.
- Jamaica Stock Exchange board of directors announced 3 Jamaican cents quarterly dividend.
- Pulse Investments released third quarter financial statements.
- World markets rallied on Friday after European leaders took steps to offer direct lending to banks.
- Caribbean markets closed down for the week with Jamaica index falling more than 4%.
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Global Market Archive
Aug 26, 2011 10:20 AM ET
U.S. indexes traded sideways after economic growth estimate was lowered to 1% and consumer sentiment dropped to the level last seen in November 2008. BHP Billiton completed acquisition of Petrohawk Energy. Tiffany quarterly net soared 33% on revenues rise of 30%. >>
Aug 26, 2011 9:55 AM ET
Stocks in Japan wavered as Prime Minister Naoto Kan resigned and paved the way for the sixth prime minister in five years. The yen flirted near recent highs and banks and exporters traded volatile. >>
Aug 26, 2011 9:29 AM ET
European indexes declined for the second day in a row on the growing sentiment that Germany and France may lose their highest debt rating. Italy sold €8.5 billion of six-month treasury bills at lower yield. Transocean launched unconditional offer for Aker Drilling. >>
Aug 26, 2011 9:16 AM ET
Euro-zone money supply improved, French jobless rate rose, German import prices increased and Swedish surplus climbed in July. Swiss economic indicator fell in August. Spain’s GDP expanded 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous quarter. >>
Aug 26, 2011 8:07 AM ET
Stocks in Australia fell and the benchmark index declined 2.4% in the week. Lend Lease Group fiscal year net soared 43% on 15% lower revenues. The exchange operator ASX Ltd replaced its chief executive. Fairfax Media swung to an annual loss and will list its New Zealand based auction site Trade Me. >>
Aug 25, 2011 7:14 AM ET
U.S. indexes dropped 1.6% after weekly jobless claims rose and markets in Europe closed lower. Three rating agencies reaffirmed the AAA status of German debt and France, Spain and Italy extended ban on short selling banks. BofA soared more than 12% after Berkshire Hathaway agreed to $5 billion. >>
Aug 25, 2011 1:24 PM ET
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. announced to invest $5 billion in Bank of America. The conglomerate will buy 50,000 preferred shares at 6% dividend with a buyback clause at 5% premium. With the deal Buffett will become one of the largest shareholders of Bank of America. >>
Aug 25, 2011 11:17 AM ET
Applied Materials third quarter net income soared to $476 million. Big Lots second quarter net income rose to $35.7 million. Guess second quarter net earnings fell 9% to $60.7 million. TiVo second quarter net loss widened to $19.5 million. >>
Aug 25, 2011 11:13 AM ET
The UK indexes declined after retail sales fell in August. The UK and Switzerland agreement on taxes increase the reach of UK government. U.S.-based SPX agreed to acquire CLYDEUNION Pumps for £700 million. Diageo fiscal year earnings rose. >>
Aug 25, 2011 10:21 AM ET
U.S. indexes traded sideways after weekly jobless claims rose 5,000 to 417,000. SPX agreed to acquire CLYDEUNION Pumps for $1.15 billion. Renaissance Learning received $15.50 a share takeover offer. Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple that he co-founded and turned it the most valued U.S. company. >>
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