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December 12, 2025
GK bottom line buffeted by headwinds even before Melissa hit
GraceKennedy Limited has posted mixed results for the nine months ended September. While revenues climbed, profits faltered – and Hurricane Melissa has added a new layer of complexity and may further…
December 12, 2025
Lumber Depot anticipates both pain and gain post-Melissa
Lumber Depot Limited is expecting increased business, at least for the remainder of 2025, as property owners affected by Hurricane Melissa look to rebuild their damaged homes. But beyond that, the…
December 12, 2025
Blue Power to expand into liquid soaps in two years
Blue Power Group Limited, a manufacturer of cake and bar soaps, is preparing to enter the market for liquid soaps within the next two years. “Our end goal is to expand beyond just bar soaps. Our team…
December 12, 2025
by Steven Jackson
Mortgage loans growth spurt
Mortgage loans have been growing as an asset class for pension funds, sufficient for the regulator Financial Services Commission to make note of it. They remain a tiny portion, only 0.13 per cent, of…
December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025
JSE COMBINED MARKET SUMMARY
November 20, 2025 In Thursday’s trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: - •The JSE Combined Index advanced by 654.55 points ( 0.20 %) to close at 324,138.99 points and…
December 12, 2025
by Neville Graham
Seprod surging at the top line, but cost of expansion weighs heavy
Seprod Limited delivered another quarter of robust revenue growth, buoyed by its regional acquisitions and expanded distribution footprint. However, the gains at the top line have not translated into…
December 12, 2025
by Steven Jackson
Air travel plunged in October as Melissa disrupted flights
Travellers to Jamaica fell sharply in October 2025, underscoring the immediate impact of Hurricane Melissa on the country’s tourism and travel markets. Despite making landfall just three days prior to…
December 12, 2025
Atlantic Hardware gears up for post-Melissa rebuild
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited (AHPC) delivered third-quarter profit of $46.5 million, or more than 180 per cent higher year-on-year, powered by lower finance costs as its Initial…