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All the content from Money Media and Kalilah Reynolds in podcast form for busy people on the go! Listen to Taking Stock, The Property Source and all our special features on business, finance, investing and entrepreneurship. Let's get this money!

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August 26, 20261 hr 7 min

Taking Stock- Jetcon's New Cars Are Driving a Turnaround

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Tonight, Chinese cars are changing Jamaica’s automotive market, and one company’s decision to switch from used vehicles to new Chinese brands is paying off big time. Jetcon’s profits have tripled, and now the company is adding electric vehicles to the mix. CEO Andrew Jackson joins us to talk about the turnaround, the competition and whether Chinese cars are really worth your money.And later, here’s a stock market puzzle: JMMB’s stake in Sagicor is worth more than JMMB itself! So, are investors seriously undervaluing the company? Plus, what’s the latest on Sagicor’s big Caribbean merger? Business journalist and Taking Stock analyst David Rose will break it all down.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:20 - What’s Hot in Business6:50 - Discussion36:45 - Market Recap41:59 - The Analysts - JMMB's stake in Sagicor58:49 - The Analysts - Sagicor's merger*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com

August 12, 20261 hr 30 min

Taking Stock - Adam Stewart on Sandals, Jamaica’s Tourism Industry & ATL’s Caribbean Expansion

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Sandals and Beaches are rebuilding in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa while pursuing a billion-US-dollar regional expansion. At the same time, ATL Automotive is widening its Caribbean footprint the Jetour brand. Executive Chairman Adam Stewart is here to talk recovery, growth—and the controversies facing the tourism industry.Later the analysts will examine the improved sentiment toward Jamaican equities and whether TransJamaican Highway deserves a place in your portfolio.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:21 - What’s Hot in Business9:34 - Discussion1:03:33 - Market Recap1:07:48 The Analysts-

August 5, 20261 hr 13 min

Taking Stock - Is AI Taking Over the BPO Industry?

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Jamaica’s BPO industry has lost thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of US dollars in local spending. Artificial intelligence is transforming customer service, companies are demanding more advanced skills and Jamaica is facing increased competition from other outsourcing destinations.So, is AI killing Jamaica’s BPO industry—or forcing it to evolve?President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica, Yoni Epstein, joins us to explain what is really behind the job losses, which roles are most at risk and what Jamaica must do to protect one of its largest private-sector industries.Plus, infrastructure and utility companies provide services that people and businesses depend on every day. But does that necessarily make them good investments?JMMB Equity Trader Clive Charlton breaks down the investment case for TransJamaican Highway and Wigton Energy, and explains how infrastructure and utility stocks can provide value to investors.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro2:15 - What’s Hot in Business11:37 - Discussion33:40 - Market Recap37:40 The Analysts- *******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************

July 30, 20261 hr 21 min

Taking Stock - What Really Happened at Derrimon?

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2 Derrimon Trading Chairman and Founder, Derrick Cotterell, joins us after a failed ERP implementation led to a nearly 4 billion dollar write-off and more than 2 billion in group losses for 2025. Derrimon says the system has been corrected and its turnaround has begun, but the group is still making a loss and its auditors have flagged some issues. We'll ask what went wrong, who is accountable and why shareholders should trust Derrimon's numbers now.Plus, Petrojam has been absorbing part of the increase in global oil prices instead of passing the full cost on to motorists. But the Government says Petrojam will be reimbursed - will YOU ultimately pick up the bill? Taking Stock Analyst David Rose explains.And ANSA McAL has secured access to financing of up to US$500 million - the largest-ever Caribbean financing approved by IDB Invest. But what will that growth mean for ANSA McAL's debt and its shareholders? We’ll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:36 - What’s Hot in Business9:16 - Discussion51:35 - Market Recap55:58 - The Analysts - Petrojam reimbursement 1:07:19 - The Analysts - Ansa McAL IDB Invest financing

July 23, 20261 hr 12 min

Taking Stock - Lisa Hanna on Beauty, Business and Her Controversial Campaign

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Lisa Hanna has gone from Miss World, to Member of Parliament, to beauty entrepreneur. She recently launched Lisa Hanna Beauty, a luxury skincare line with global ambitions - and a campaign that definitely got people talking. We'll discuss the business behind the brand, the strategy behind those provocative images, and what it takes to reinvent yourself after nearly two decades in politics.Plus, our Analysts will reveal four numbers every business owner should be tracking every week… and break down Derrimon Trading's multibillion-dollar ERP problem and whether the company is really turning the corner.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:50- What’s Hot in Business8:45 - Discussion44:17 - Market Recap48:53 - The Analysts- Four numbers every business owner should know56:59 -The Analysts - Derimmon*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************

July 15, 20261 hr 2 min

Taking Stock - Is Barita Building Jamaica's First Digital Bank? | BRIC, Real Estate & What's Next

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Tonight we're talking about one of the biggest transformations happening inside Jamaica's financial sector.Barita has spent decades building its reputation as an investment company. Now it's building a digital wallet that's expected to evolve into a fully digital bank, while also making a major push into real estate development.Can one company successfully compete in both tech and property?We'll find out tonight.Plus...Our analyst from Sagicor Investments explains why inflation is quietly eroding your money, and where investors should be looking this summer.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:14 - What’s Hot in Business6:26 - Discussion34:30 - Market Recap39:29 - The Analysts- *******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************

July 1, 20261 hr 6 min

Taking Stock - JSE Opens New Micro Market | FSC Fee Hikes & Sale-and-Leasebacks

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2This week, the Jamaica Stock Exchange has officially launched its long-awaited Micro Market, creating a brand-new pathway for small businesses to raise capital from the public. Plus, on The Analysts, we'll discuss the Financial Services Commission's proposed fee increases and whether they could ultimately cost consumers more. We'll also examine why listed companies like Tropical Battery and FosRich are increasingly selling their properties only to lease them back. Is it a smart way to unlock capital, or should investors be concerned?******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:51 - What’s Hot in Business8:53 - Discussion34:59- Market Recap39:12 - The Analysts- FSC new fees49:45 -The Analysts - Sale and lease backs*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com

June 18, 20261 hr 33 min

Taking Stock - What Happens to CIBC Customers Now? Scotia Delisting from JSE

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2The Caribbean banking industry is changing right before our eyes. Scotia Group Jamaica wants to leave the stock market, CIBC Caribbean is being acquired in a US$1.8 billion deal, and investors are debating what it all means for the future of banking in the region.Tonight we'll be speaking with the CEO of CIBC Caribbean, Mark St. Hill, about the Butterfield acquisition and what's next for one of the region's largest banking groups.Plus, can investors make money from the World Cup? And is Scotia paying enough to take Scotia Group Jamaica private? We’ll discuss in The Analysts.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:40 - What’s Hot in Business25:38 - Market Recap32:40 - The Analysts - Investment Opportunities during World Cup44:50 - The Analysts - ScotiaBank Jamaica Delisting 1:04:40 - Discussion*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************

June 12, 20261 hr 5 min

Taking Stock - Jamaica’s $10B Cannabis Boom!

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Cannabis is a $10 billion industry in Jamaica, but are we getting its full potential? Is this something investors need to look closer at?Plus, airlines have been hit with back-to-back crises. How is this gonna affect travel to the Caribbean?******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:02- What’s Hot in Business6:13- Discussion34:34 - Market Recap39:40 - The Analysts- Hurricane Melissa Relief Funds52:01-The Analysts- TUI losses*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************

June 12, 20261 hr 9 min

Taking Stock - Grace Kennedy CEO After Year One; Funding Options for Entrepreneurs

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2Frank James took over as Group CEO of GraceKennedy just over a year ago, and we’re discussing his vision for the company, growth opportunities, acquisitions, artificial intelligence, the Jamaican economy and what's next for the GraceKennedy empire.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:43 - What’s Hot in Business7:47 - Discussion42:02 - Market Recap46:29 - The Analysts - Funding options for entrepreneurs*******************SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://kalilahreynolds.com/newsletter JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.com******************