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Atlantic Hardware's CEO Deanall Barnes just dropped $2 billion as a floor for 2026 revenues, then stopped himself from saying more. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down the numbers behind that confidence, from slashing $900 million in debt to a surprise agriculture expansion that adds 20% to sales overnight. The reconstruction boom from Hurricane Melissa is only just starting, and this company built its entire supply chain to benefit. If you hold ATLANTIC or want to, watch this first.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
01:41 2025 Highlights: Going Public in a Soft Market
05:02 Revenue and Profit Breakdown<...

Most investors say they want to start investing but never do because they're waiting for the perfect price that never comes. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down dollar cost averaging on the JSE, reveal which stocks they'd buy every single month for the next three years, and make the case for one wild card pick that could double overnight if a single announcement comes through. 

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and What Is Dollar Cost Averaging
02:24 Why Most People Never Actually Start Investing
06:11 The Right Way to Pick a DCA Stock
07:29 How DCA I...

Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms review two investing classics that transformed how they think about money. Thaon breaks down Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money, revealing why a janitor accumulated $8 million while a Harvard executive went bankrupt. Preston dives into Warren Buffett's shareholder letters, explaining why Buffett says any 
company with an economist has one employee too many.

You'll discover why behavior trumps intelligence in investing, how 84% of Buffett's wealth came after age 50, the dangerous trap of moving financial goalposts, and why circle of competence matters more than credentials.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to F...

The CEO of one of Jamaica's fastest growing construction stocks sits down to reveal everything. Deanall Barnes breaks down how Atlantic Hardware went from $1.4 billion in debt to under $600 million while growing revenue over 10% every year since acquisition. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms dig into the hurricane rebuilding opportunity, hotel supply contracts, lumber market strategy, and a major hint about where $300 billion in government reconstruction money is headed.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Deanall Barnes Background
02:39 From ARC Manufacturing to Law to CEO
08:03 Why Ownership Builds Wealth (Not Salary)
10:25 The Grandmother's Market Story<...

 Ryan Strachan is back! 🔥 Dr. Matthew Preston & Dr. Thaon Simms sit down with the “people’s favorite guest” to unpack Jamaica’s biggest wealth themes right now market consolidation, IPOs & M&A, why equities can outperform bonds 📈, how AI/automation is already reshaping jobs 🤖, and why manufacturing + logistics could be the next major value-creation engine 🏭🚢. If you’re serious about building wealth, this one is a must-watch.

📊 Highlights & Chapters:

0:00 - 2:20 | 🎙️ Welcome back + Ryan’s year in review
2:20 - 6:08 | 🧩 One Great Studios x DRT acquisition + how the deal came together
6:08 - 14:40 | 💼 Going solo: building the business lean + why revenue generation...

Woodcats International just became the first company to list on the Jamaica Stock Exchange in 2026. At 90 cents per share and a $750 million raise, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down whether this manufacturer deserves a spot in your portfolio.

The company manufactures wooden pallets for Jamaica's biggest exporters — Red Stripe, Wisynco, and Seprod. With a junior market tax break saving millions, Hurricane Melissa creating demand spikes, and NCB Capital buying a strategic stake, the setup looks compelling. But with 72% new viewers and liquidity concerns, Preston and Thaon debate whether this IPO deserves your cash.

What if Warren Buffett woke up tomorrow as a Jamaican investor with a million dollars to spend on the Jamaica Stock Exchange? Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms fed AI models Buffett's shareholder letters, investment philosophy, and decades of wisdom to find out. The results are surprising. One AI went ultra concentrated with just three stocks. The other spread across five picks. From economic moats to toll bridge businesses, discover which JSE companies passed Buffett's legendary filters for quality, management, and value. You'll have to watch to see if your favorites made the cut.

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00:12...

Hurricane Melissa just devastated Jamaica's tourism sector with a 73% drop in November arrivals. While everyone panics about dead tourism stocks, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms ask a different question: Is this actually a buying opportunity?

They break down every publicly traded tourism company on the JSE, analyzing Dolphin Cove's forced sale, Express Catering's airport shutdown, CPJ's hotel losses, and Everything Fresh's surprising resilience. Whether you're already invested or considering entry, discover which companies will bounce back fastest and which might quietly turn this crisis into a reset.

Chapters:
00:02 Why Hurricane Melissa...

Remember when TransJamaica Highway was announced at last year's JSE Conference? Investors who bought at $3.75 are sitting on 30% gains less than a year later. This year, Andrew Holness and Fayval Williams are both speaking, and we're breaking down which sessions could move the stocks in your portfolio. From construction plays like Carib Cement to the micro market announcement we've been waiting for, Matthew Preston and Thaon Simms preview everything you need to know before January 20th.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:38 Last Year's TransJam Announcement (30% Gains)
02:15 Who We Want to Interview
05:34 Andrew Holness: Devastation, Recovery, Resilience<...

What if the next 10 years completely reshape which Jamaican investors win and lose? Investment professional Julian Morrison returns with a bold prediction: Jamaica's rebuild timeline could stretch a decade, not five years. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms dig into which JSE companies have the balance sheets to survive and thrive.

From Fontana's Portmore expansion to Wisynco's wallet share strategy to NCB's forced shrinking, Julian breaks down why earnings don't matter right now but capital does. Plus, a Limitless exclusive: the launch of his new newsletter, Market Failure.

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00:00 Introduction and Christmas Vibes<...

Three investors sit down to reveal which Jamaica Stock Exchange stocks they're watching for 2026. Shanice Williams, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down plays from high risk penny stocks to blue chip giants on the verge of major moves.

The conversation gets heated when NCB comes up and a $94 million deadline that could reshape everything. They discuss the hurricane rebuilding boom, Chinese EVs taking over Jamaica, and why one investor refuses to touch a stock that broke her heart.
Whether you're starting your portfolio or restructuring for what's coming, this episode reveals where the...

It's the first ever Limitless Awards! Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms hand out trophies to Jamaica's most surprising, controversial, and profitable stocks of 2025. One company's parent company crisis shocked everyone. A newcomer dominated despite dipping below IPO price. A stock nobody believed in pulled off a 100% comeback in weeks. And a former favorite left investors deeply disappointed. Plus, the hosts share investing lessons they learned the hard way this year.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the Limitless Stock Awards 2025
01:37 Biggest Surprise Award
06:42 Honorable Mention: A Legend Lost
08:05 What Happened to That Failed IPO?<...

Think your Christmas shopping is just expenses? Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms flip that script in this festive episode, revealing which Jamaica Stock Exchange companies are cashing in big during the holiday season. From Fontana's $550 reindeer antlers flying off shelves to Mailpack handling the gift shipping rush, discover the stocks that could turn your holiday spending into investment opportunities. They break down Spur Tree's peak season, Main Event's party surge, and why some companies make half their yearly profit in this single quarter. Plus, live viewer questions about Caribbean Cement, Dollar Financial, and post Hurricane Melissa plays.<...

Is the West Indies Petroleum Terminal listing about to crash and burn or make early investors rich? Two medical doctors tackle the most talked about Jamaica Stock Exchange listing of the year with zero hype and all facts.

Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down this oil storage business valued at J$5.6 billion that just joined the JSE through listing by introduction, not a traditional IPO. You'll discover why they chose this unusual route, uncover a mysterious World Energy Solutions shareholder situation, learn whether this simple storage business is actually worth buying at 50 cents...

Jamaica's largest bank is facing its biggest test. Michael Lee-Chin has until December 31st to come up with $100 million US or risk losing control of NCB Financial Group. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down the bondholder meetings, the pledged shares worth $246 million, and what this crisis means for thousands of NCB shareholders watching their investments drop from $45 to $37.

We explore the debt pressure from Portland Barbados Limited and AIC Barbados, the $300 million US owed to bondholders, and whether Lee-Chin can pull off the magic trick of finding the money. From pension funds at...

Nine millibars. That's how close Jamaica came to getting a $150 million payout from Hurricane Beryl. Instead, we waited. Then Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica with 892 millibar pressure, the joint strongest hurricane on record in 90 years, and triggered the catastrophe bond. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms sit down with economist Keenan Falconer to break down Jamaica's disaster financing framework, how the $24 billion payout actually works, and why this insurance just saved the country from fiscal catastrophe. From multi-layered risk financing to which sectors will bounce back fastest, this is the economic reality check every Jamaican investor needs to...

Jamaica Broilers stock crashed from $40 to ~$18 after a $46B fraud bombshell in US operations—hosts Dr. Matthew Preston & Dr. Thaon Simms cut through the noise, reveal restated financials (6B profit → 10B loss), asset inflation, liability concealment, and why bankruptcy odds are low. They break down recovery catalysts: profitable Jamaican ops (+400% Q1 profit), $40B asset revaluation incoming, tax credits up to $30B, debt restructuring, and possible US meat exit. Is this Jamaica’s biggest contrarian buy since the scandal?

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Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, causing over $8 billion USD in damage—but it also created a massive economic opportunity in the construction sector. Matthew Preston and Thaon Simms break down which JSE-listed companies are uniquely positioned to benefit from Jamaica's multi-year rebuilding wave. From cement manufacturers operating at expanded capacity to hardware wholesalers with strategic port locations, discover how the reconstruction economy is reshaping investment opportunities and which stocks are already moving in anticipation of surging demand.

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Remember being a kid and thinking a power outage was an adventure? Candles, family stories, a break from the routine. That feeling shatters when the outage lasts for weeks and your roof is gone.

Hurricane Melissa wasn't just another storm—it was a Category 5 monster, the strongest Jamaica has ever seen. In this raw and urgent episode, Dr. Thaon Simms and Dr. Matthew Preston are back after surviving the storm to break down what comes next. They move beyond theory to the hard reality: which companies on the Jamaica Stock Exchange are poised to help rebuild, and wh...

Remember being a kid and thinking hurricanes were exciting? No school, hot chocolate on the patio, watching the storm like entertainment. That ended fast when the power died for weeks and reality hit hard.

Tropical storm Melissa is threatening Jamaica right now. Instead of running, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down which Jamaica Stock Exchange companies actually win when hurricanes strike and which ones get crushed.

Construction firms and hardware stores surge. Tourism and agriculture collapse. Insurance companies face nightmare scenarios with claims jumping 50%. You'll hear about panic buying tarps before Hurricane...

What if someone told you that making $100,000 per year from dividends requires way more money than you think? That's exactly what happened when we sat down to break down the real numbers behind dividend investing in Jamaica.
Most people dream about getting those sweet dividend payments rolling into their bank accounts every quarter. But here's the wake up call: with a 5% dividend yield, you need roughly $2 million Jamaican dollars just to see $100,000 per year. And that's before the government takes their 15% cut.
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms pull back the curtain on...

Ever wondered why a company can report record profits but the stock price barely moves? Or why bad news sometimes sends a stock soaring? Matthew Preston and Thaon Sims dive deep into the real forces behind stock price movements in this revealing episode.
We break down the fascinating connection between neuroscience and investing, exploring how dopamine responses mirror stock price patterns. You'll discover why information parity matters more than fundamentals, how the "buy the rumor, sell the news" phenomenon works, and what the Wigton Wind Farm case teaches us about market psychology.
From behavioral finance to the...

The ultimate showdown between Jamaica's rising energy titans has arrived. When two companies share the same island and compete for the same customers, only one can emerge as the better investment.

In this deep dive analysis, we pit FESCO Limited against Regency Petroleum Limited (RPL) to answer the question burning in every investor's mind: which stock deserves your hard earned money?
The story unfolds like a classic David vs Goliath tale. FESCO dominates with 24+ service stations across Jamaica, while RPL operates just a handful of locations. But here's where it gets interesting: RPL's stock price has...

Picture this: You wake up tomorrow morning, check the news, and see the headline "Jamaica Strikes Oil." Your first thought? "Finally, my light bill will drop!" But what if we told you that finding oil could actually be the worst thing to happen to Jamaica's economy?
In this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms unpack the incredible story of United Oil and Gas Company, a London-listed firm that has spent 10 years and $40 million USD searching Jamaica's southern waters for what could be up to 7 billion barrels of oil worth $23 billion USD.
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Picture this: You buy a stock for $1, watch it soar to $8, and think you're the smartest investor alive. Then reality hits. Matthew Preston and Thaon Simms share their personal journey from bubble euphoria to understanding the psychology that drives market madness.
In this episode, we explore the anatomy of market bubbles through real stories, from the infamous tulip mania where a single flower cost more than a house, to the dot-com crash that wiped out trillions. We break down the warning signs we missed, the psychology that keeps smart people making the same mistakes, and why every bubble...

What would it take for TransJamaica Highway to reach $10 per share? In this episode of the Limitless podcast, Dr. Sims and Dr. Matthew Preston dive deep into the investment thesis for TransJam and uncover five potential catalysts that could send this infrastructure stock soaring.
From acquiring the North South Highway to strategic expansion projects across Jamaica, we break down the realistic roadmap that could more than double your investment. Discover why pension funds are loading up on this dividend paying stock and how annual toll rate increases create a powerful compounding effect.

We explore the fascinating...

What if Jamaica had made different choices 60 years ago? Could we have become the next Singapore instead of struggling with the same economic challenges? In this eye opening episode, Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down the real reasons why some nations thrive while others fail.

We dive deep into the difference between extractive and inclusive institutions, explore why Singapore succeeded where Jamaica hasn't, and examine whether Vision 2030 can actually transform our economy. Plus, we analyze the potential $40 billion JPS IPO, discuss Jamaica's corruption index ranking, and reveal why the stock market might be one of...

This Changes Everything. Dr. Thaon Simms and Dr. Matthew Preston break down what Jamaica's election could mean for your money and the stock market.

With Andrew Holness and Mark Golding offering different visions for the country, we explore how political promises translate into real market opportunities and risks. From tax policies to healthcare reforms, energy costs to tourism development, this episode maps the potential winners and losers on the Jamaica Stock Exchange.

Whether you're voting on September 3rd or investing from abroad, understanding these policy differences could be the key to positioning your portfolio for...

In this powerful episode of Limitless, we sit down with Danhai Hall, one of only six individual investment advisors in Jamaica, as he reveals the painful mistakes that cost him significant losses and the breakthrough strategies that eventually changed his life.
From losing 25% on his very first stock pick to discovering the stock split strategies that generated massive returns, Danhai's journey reads like a financial thriller. This isn't your typical investment advice - it's a raw, honest look at what really happens when you're building wealth in the Jamaican stock market.
Danhai shares incredible stories about companies...

Matthew and Thaon uncover the fascinating world of dividend investing in Jamaica, revealing the shocking truth about which companies are secretly paying the highest yields and whether you should actually care.

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In this eye-opening episode, Thaon Simms and Dr. Matthew Preston break down the dangerous world of leverage—from Warren Buffett's brilliant insurance strategy to NCB's spectacular gamble that's now backfiring. 

How leverage can multiply your returns... and your losses 📈📉
Warren Buffett's genius insurance leverage strategy that made him billions
The exact mechanics of margin calls and why they destroy portfolios
NCB's risky Guardian acquisition and why it's unraveling now
The psychological traps that make leverage addictive
Real examples of leverage gone right and horribly wrong

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In this eye-opening episode of Limitless, Dr. Thaon Simms & Dr. Matthew Preston break down the TOP investing mistakes that cost beginners serious money! 💸 From analysis paralysis to FOMO, we're sharing the psychology behind why even smart people fail at investing.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Why 60% of investors think they're experts but only 25% beat the market
✅ The overconfidence trap that leads to bad decisions
✅ How herd mentality makes you buy high and sell low
✅ Diversification disasters - too many stocks vs too few
✅ Confirmation bias and why we hold losing positions too long
✅ Why frequent tr...

In this episode of Limitless, Dr. Matthew Preston & Dr. Thaon Simms dive deep into the age-old debate: Short-Term vs Long-Term Investing! 📈 Which strategy actually makes more money? 💰

We share REAL examples from our investing journey, including Matthew's unforgettable $50K+ day trading win that made him want to quit his job! 😱 But here's the twist - that was his LAST day trade ever. Find out why! 

🔥 What You'll Learn:
• The pros and cons of both investing strategies
• Real market examples and personal trading stories
• Why timing the market isn't always the answer
• How to use hybrid str...

Picture this: You're sitting in your office, staring at financial reports showing a $154 million loss. Your stock price has crashed. People are calling for your resignation. Everyone thinks you should quit.
That was Tyrone Wilson's reality just over a year ago. 💔

But here's the thing about Tyrone—he remembered something from a book he'd randomly picked up on a ship years earlier called "Crisis Leadership." And in that moment of absolute devastation, he made a decision that would change everything.

This is the story of that decision.

In this raw, honest conversation, Tyron...

In this episode of Limitless, Dr. Matthew Preston & Dr. Thaon Simms go behind the scenes with the JSE team to uncover the REAL story of J Trader Pro! 💻📈

"What madness are they doing down there?" - That's what brokers said in 2015 when Dr. Marlene Street Forest proposed spending millions on an online trading platform. Fast forward to today: from $76 million to over $2 BILLION in trades! 🤯

But here's what they don't tell you - this platform doesn't just handle numbers, it handles people's retirement dreams, their life savings, their financial futures. Every line of code could make or b...

In this essential episode of Limitless, Dr. Matthew Preston & Dr. Theon Simms tackle the most challenging question for investors: When should you sell a stock? 🤔 We break down Warren Buffett's three selling scenarios, the psychology behind selling decisions, and how to recognize "information parity" as a key selling trigger!

From the sunk cost fallacy to opportunity costs, we explore the behavioral traps that prevent investors from selling at the right time. Should you take partial profits or completely exit? What about the broken investment thesis? Using real examples from the Jamaican Stock Exchange (RPL, FESCO, JFP), we sha...

In this episode of the Limitless podcast, Matthew & Thaon analyze Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), breaking down how this fascinating company makes money from three key revenue streams! 📈 Is the JSE positioned for a bull market, and could the stock hit $15 within a year? 🤔

We explore JSE's business model, recent financial performance, and future strategies—analyzing trading volume trends, revenue diversification through JCSD and trustee services, and the impact of the junior market capital increase to $750 million. Plus, how will interest rates, upcoming IPOs, and international partnerships shape the exchange's future? 🏢💰

Is now the time to invest...

🚨 First Rock Real Estate's Hambani Estate development has been SEIZED by Sagicor Bank! Dr. Thaon Simms & Dr. Matthew Preston dive deep into this shocking JSE story and what it means for investors. 📈

We explore the company's ambitious $22M luxury development project, the financial pressures that led to receivership, and the broader implications for Jamaica's real estate investment landscape. Plus, we analyze whether this could be a turnaround opportunity or a cautionary tale! 🏗️💰
Is now the time to buy into First Rock before a major shift happens? Tune in to find out! 🎧📊

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In this episode of Tickers, Dr. Matthew Preston & Dr. Thaon Simms analyze MAILPAC Group (MAILPAC) and its potential path to $3 per share! 📈 We break down how Jamaica's largest shipping company is positioning itself in a competitive market with over 120 courier services.

Could MAILPAC's acquisition of My Cart Express be just the beginning of their expansion? 🤔 Is Amazon's free shipping promotion a serious threat to their business model? We explore MAILPAC's diversification strategy including their local delivery service, financial offerings, and "Pack Your Barrel" initiative.

We dive deep into MAILPAC's business segments, profit trends, manage...

In this eye-opening episode of Limitless Podcast, Dr. Matthew Preston & Dr. Thaon Simms unlock the secrets to effective stock research that can transform your investment returns! 🔍

Tired of making investment decisions based on rumors and hot tips? The doctors reveal their personal system for finding high-potential investments that most people overlook. Discover where to find reliable information, how to spot opportunities in your everyday life, and why the stocks nobody's talking about might be your biggest winners.

This episode is packed with actionable strategies you can implement immediately - whether you're just starting out or loo...