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Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street Forrest, says so far, twenty companies have signaled their intention to list on the JSE in 2020.  Is the JSE prepared to manage this level of activity?   And THE ANALYSTS, Neville Graham and Gillian Jackson, weigh in on the latest market and economic developments. Jamaica's unemployment rate hits a record low. What does this...

Investing is a very personal decision. Your stock picks should be based on your own goals and risk tolerance, which may be very different from mine.

Even though Jamaica's economic growth hasn't hit the desired 5% in 4 years target, the last quarter's numbers still represents 19 consecutive quarters of growth - the longest ever in Jamaica's history!

Creative training company, iCreate, has shown typical startup struggles towards profitability in its first year as a listed company, but founder and CEO, Tyrone Wilson, is confident they will turn things around in the medium to long term, as enrollment picks up.  And The Analysts weight in on Jamaica's real estate industry, First Rock's IPO, and more!

PROVEN Wealth has launched Jamaica's first, completely paperless IPO platform.  You can use it to participate in the First Rock IPO, which opened on Monday, January 13, 2020.  You don't have to be a client of PROVEN Wealth to use IPO PRO.

Reputed Klansman gang leader, Tesha Miller, has been sentenced to 38 years 9 months in prison after being convicted as an accessory to the murder of JUTC Chairman, Douglas Chambers.  He'll get out when he's 77 years old

Co-founder of First Rock Capital Holdings, Ryan Reid, discusses their upcoming IPO, which opens January 13, 2020.  And THE ANALYSTS, Marc Gayle, Devrhoid Davis @Beyond The Stock Price and David Rose weigh in on First Rock, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund's planned share buyback, and what they're eyeing for 2020!   #TakingStockJa   Referenced in this video: #MoneyMondaysJa - WHAT IS S...

General elections are rumored to be just around the corner. Over the next few days, I'll be taking a look back at the JLP's 2016 manifesto, and assessing how much of it they've been able to deliver upon. I start with the famed 10 point plan for the economy.

First Rock Capital Holdings is seeking to raise up to US$18.5 million to invest in properties in Jamaica, Cayman, the US, Costa Rica and Guyana. Offer opens January 13, 2020.

He also discusses possible tax cuts in the upcoming budget, recent credit ratings upgrades by Standard and Poor's and Moody's, and more!

In this episode... $50,000 in Christmas giveaways from our sponsors, PROVEN Wealth, Bulwark Insurance Agent, JMMB, NCB Capital Markets, and Ideal Portfolio Services.     Sygnus Credit Investments aims to raise US$35 million from the market by March. CEO Berisford Gray gives us the details.   And THE ANALYSTS recap the year that was. Which companies stood out? And what are they...

The Jamaica Stock Exchange has a circuit breaker rule that prevents stocks from gaining or losing more than 30% in one day. It's a controversial rule and there are some technicalities.

Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, is the first black woman with afro-textured hair to ever win Miss Universe! Her image and message of self acceptance is proof that representation matters. She is my queen!!

Executive Chairman of Norbrook Equity Partners, Khary Robinson, describes his entrepreneurial background, and addresses concerns about Mailpac.  Norbrook is the parent company of Mailpac as well as Express Fitness, which is rumoured to be heading towards an IPO next year.  He addresses the rumors.   And THE ANALYSTS give their take on Mailpac's early performance, concerns about Jama...

The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange was opened in 2009 to facilitate growth of small and medium enterprises.  Companies worth between J$50 million and J$500 million (US$350,000 to US$3.5 million) are eligible to list if they meet certain criteria.  Junior Market companies benefit from tax incentives.

The fourth annual awards are coming up this weekend.  They're designed to motivate and inspire public bodies to be more effective and efficient in providing service to the public.

Digital Marketer, film maker and CEO, Dayna Wallace, is back to share her tips on creating compelling digital content for social media marketers.

PROVEN Investments CEO, Chris Williams, is the Chairman of the newly formed Caribbean Alternative Investment Association.  He explains their mandate, and also addresses that controversial latte comment, and why they're now pursuing even more affordable housing options. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on Barita's 5% purchase of PROVEN Investments, the share allocations for Mailpac and Lumber Depot,...

There are generally two ways that people make money by investing on the stock market: dividends and price appreciation. Dividends are your share of a company's profits, and price appreciation happens when your stock's value goes up, so that you can make a profit when you sell your shares.

Dayna Wallace is CEO of Dayna Wallace International.  She shares her strategies for creating an effective digital marketing campaign that will result in paying customers. https://daynawallace.com https://eximbankja.com

Virtudes Company just broke ground in Westmoreland for Jamaica's first licensed hemp farm.  CEO Jamiel Jamieson and COO Farrah Zaragaran explain why it's not a thread to the island's cannabis industry.   The Analysts weigh in on Lumber Depot's speedy closing, and why their still bullish on Sagicor Select Fund.     UPDATE: Mailpac IPO closed at 5pm on Friday, November 22, 2...

Popular IPOs are like a Black Friday sale. People line up outside the door long before the store even opens. Similarly, if you wait until the opening date or later to apply for a popular IPO, you might not get in. In today's #MoneyMondaysJa , I look at why Lumber Depot's IPO closed so quickly

Digicel and Flow have been facing heat for dropped calls, no internet, and generally poor service.  Digicel's PR Manager, Elon Thompson, and Flow's PR Manager, Kayon Mitchell, promise to do better.   And, five offers are on the market simultaneously - three IPOs and two rights issues - a new record!! The Analysts tell us which ones they're recommending and why.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange continues to sizzle, with three IPOs and two rights issues open at the same time!  Here's my review of the Mailpac IPO.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently returned from an 8-day official working visit to China.  What are the outcomes, as the US watches keenly?