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0:08 - The Development Bank of Jamaica has launched a new loan for medium, small and micro enterprises.

0:45 - Livingstone Morrison has been named as the new CEO of the Jamaica Stock Exchange.

1:18 - Jamaica recorded more than 34 million cyberattack attempts in the first six months of 2025.

2:00 - After months of back and forth, the US and China finally have a framework for a deal to prevent a permanent TikTok ban.

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Late filings on the Jamaica Stock Exchange are becoming a serious issue. How does this impact investor confidence? We’ll discuss.And the analysts weigh in on the latest market developments.Is the Jamaican dollar heading for the $200:1 mark? We’ll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:30 - What’s Hot in Business6:57- Discussion33:00 - Market Recap39:27 - The Analysts- Jamaican dollar*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com

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0:08 - The Jamaica Labour Party will form Jamaica’s Government for a third consecutive term.

0:45 - Meanwhile, in Guyana, President Dr Irfaan Ali has been sworn in for a second term following a landslide victory in the September 1st General Election.

1:14 - United Oil and Gas has received the final permits it needs to start collecting and testing samples for oil and gas just off Jamaica’s shoreline.

1:47 - OMNI Industries is ramping up the exports side of its business following its first shipment of paint buckets and lids to Barbados.

2:16 - Investment banking app Robinhood and advertising app AppLovin will be added to the S&P500.

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2There’s less than 24 hours before Jamaicans head to the polls for the country’s General Election.We’ll discuss the major plans from both parties and the potential impact on you and your money.Plus, the analysts weigh in on the latest market developments… How have Trinidad’s Agostini and Angostura been performing? We’ll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro2:08 - What’s Hot in Business6:35- Discussion38:52- Market Recap42:49 - The Analysts - Agostini and Angostura Update53:02 -The Analysts- Sagicor Update*******************

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0:08 - The Amber Group has partnered with Nationwide News to launch digital TV channel REVO TV.

0:45 - Island Grill CEO Tania Waldron-Gooden says the company has solidified plans to expand regionally.

1:18 - The Guyana Elections Commission says the winner of the country’s General Election will be announced on Thursday, September 4.

1:49 - The United States has reignited its trade dispute with the European Union, after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs.

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2It’s been a shaky couple of years on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. But exactly how has the market performed? We’ll discuss. Plus Mayberry Jamaica Equities is reentering the bond. Is this offer right for you?Then, the analysts weigh in on the latest market developments…How have Trinidad’s Agostini and Angostura been performing? We’ll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro2:16- What’s Hot in Business6:28- Discussion19:15- Market Recap25:13 - The Analysts- *******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************

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0:08- Mayberry Jamaican Equities is looking to raise a billion Jamaican dollars through two new bond offers.

0:45- Regency Petroleum made 36 million dollars in profit between April and June this year, its largest ever quarterly profit.

1:20- Edutech company EduFocal has asked for a further extension to submit its year-end audited financials which were due on March 1.

1:50- Some half a million passengers were left stranded over the weekend following a strike at Canada’s largest airline.

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2How have Jamaica’s top banking stocks been performing this year?And what can we expect going forward? We’ll discuss.Then, the analysts weigh in on the latest market developments… NVIDIA now makes up 8% the US's S&P 500. But is it sustainable? We’ll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:53- What’s Hot in Business6:41 - Discussion36:00 - Market Recap40:48 - The Analysts- NVIDIA51:47 -The Analysts- Jamaica's upcoming election*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com

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0:08 - Jamaicans will head to the polls on September 3, for the 2025 General Election.

0:40 - Meanwhile, Jamaica’s government says preliminary negotiations have begun with JPS to review the company’s utility licence.

1:18- Guyana is one step closer to producing a million barrels of oil per day after collecting the first barrels from its fourth offshore development.

2:00 - OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT, recently unveiled the latest version of its AI chatbot, GPT-5.

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0:08 - The Jamaican government says some 4000 direct and indirect jobs will be created by the Caymanas Special Economic Zone.

0:45- Consolidated Bakeries has secured a 600 million dollar loan to boost its production capacity.

1:18 - The United States is now proposing a pilot program that could require business and tourist visa applicants from certain countries to pay a bond of up to US$15,000 to enter the United States.

2:12US President Donald Trump has fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump claims the latest job numbers were rigged to make his administration look bad.

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Planning for retirement is an important step in your wealth journey.But where do you start, and what do you need to do? We’ll discuss.Then, the analysts weigh in on the latest market developments…Kingston Wharves just took a 27% stake in Cargo Handlers. What does that mean for shareholders?And NEPA has approved solar farms for Wigton and Sunterra. What’s next?We’ll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro2:16- What’s Hot in Business8:17- Discussion44:28- Market Recap49:47 - The Analysts- Kingston Wharves59:04 -The Analysts- NEPA approvals*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com

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0:08- Business mogul and former Group CEO of GraceKennedy, Don Wehby, has died.

1:00 - Telecomms giant Digicel is reentering the bond market.  It’s looking to raise 2 billion US dollars to refinance some of its debt.

1:44- JN Bank has launched its new digital payment platform, JN Pay Wallet. According to the bank, the wallet allows users to send and receive funds, pay utility bills, and make deposits or withdrawals through JN Bank Smart ATMs.

2:20 - The United States and the European Union have reached a tentative trade deal, according to US President Donald Trump.

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2It’s been a year since Omni Industries listed on the JSE. What’s the company been up to since then and what did they learn from the IPO process?We’ll discuss.Then, the analysts weigh in on the latest market developments… Crypto has been on an impressive run for the past few weeks. But is it the right asset for you?And how has the S&P 500 been performing since the start of the year?We’ll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro2:40 - What’s Hot in Business7:24- Discussion34:08 - Market Recap38:58- The Analysts- Crypto's Surge52:50 -The Analysts- Carib Cement Dividend Update*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************

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0:08 - Jamaica’s point to point inflation dropped to 3.8 percent in June. According to STATIN, this was mostly caused by a sharp reduction in electricity rates.

0:46 - Medical diagnostics company, Image Plus, says it’s reached an agreement to acquire the assets and brand of The Woman’s Place.

1:11 - JPS and NWC have already shelled out millions of dollars for service breaches since the start of the year

1: 54- The very first Hermès Birkin handbag sold at auction last week for 10 million US dollars.

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0:08 - Tropical Battery says investors in its recent secondary offer will receive the full amount of shares they applied for.

0:34- Pulse Investments says it will be transforming its Villa Ronai property into a five-star resort. The property was initially set to become a residential development.

1:08 - More than 100 journalists and media workers were let go last week after telcomms giant Digicel announced it was scrapping the media arm of its business.

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0:08 - NCB Capital Markets and Sagicor Investments have both adjusted their recommendation for Tropical Battery’s secondary offer.

1:00 - Flights between Kingston and Montego Bay are set to return on July 11. According to Sangster International Airport, regional airline LIAT will use the airport as its base and operate three flights weekly.

1:30 - Several business organisations have welcomed the government’s announcement that it plans to end its existing licence with JPS once it expires in 2027.

2:12 - The United States’ newly signed budget includes some major changes that will directly affect Caribbean nationals.

2:56 - France has hit fast-fashion giant Shein with a 40 million euro fine. The fine comes after a year-long investigation that found the online retailer guilty of deceptive commercial practices.

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/moneymediajaOn this episode of Taking Stock…Money Media is FIVE years old! And we want to celebrate YOU with some awesome giveaways. Plus, the analysts weigh in on the latest market developments…The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development just released its midyear economic outlook. How does it affect you and your money.And the IMF thinks the BOJ should loosen its reins on the forex market.We’ll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:42 - What’s Hot in Business12:40 - Economic Update35:17 - Market Recap42:39 - The Analysts- BOJ and IMF Forex 54:20- The Analysts- Stock Market Rebound?1:04:08 - The Analysts- JPS Contract Not Being Renewed*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: getmoneynews.comJOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************

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0:08- Barita Investments has raised almost 8 billion Jamaican dollars through its bond offer, making it the largest bond raise so far this year.  That’s about 50 million US dollars.

0:42- Manufacturing and distribution giant Wisynco has announced plans to launch its own brand of alcohol in the near future.

1:12 - Caribbean Cement says it will be able to produce more cement thanks to a 42 million US dollar investment.

1:34- The United States and China have reportedly reached a tentative trade deal, calming their escalating trade war.