The PSEi closed flat after late selling pulled it back down from its peak well above the 7,000 resistance level. The main index end higher by just 0.38 points or 0.005 percent at 6,984.63 as half the sector indices declined. Volume was strong at 777 million shares worth P7.26 billion as gainers...
The PSEi started the week stronger and just a few points shy of 7,000 resistance level amid growing optimism spurred by better Philippine economic numbers. The main index rose by 48.16 points or 0.69 percent to close at 6,984.25 as Banks led the charge although Industrials and Miners were in the...
Global markets will be looking for cues from the release of US inflation figures this week while local equities are seen to be more volatile as it experiences a tug-o-war between improving investor sentiment at the domestic front and concerns over the weakening of the US economy. “This week, the...
The local stock market firmed up after the August inflation rate dropped lower than expected. The main index added 25.85 percent or 0.38 percent to close at 6,907.97 but sectoral indices were still evenly divided. Volume was lower at 517 million shares worth P5.07 billion as gainers edged out...
Amid the recent strength of the equities market, Philstocks Financial sees the PSEi ending the year between 6,998.78 and 7,665.26 based on its earnings growth projection of five percent to 15 percent for main index members. “With a robust labor market and easing ination, we expect strong demand...
The PSEi recovered from early losses to close flat as investors initially sold down stocks following weak US markets overnight. The main index shed just 0.8 points or 0.01 percent to close at 6,882.12 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume was a little higher at 653 million shares worth P5.56...
While Ghost Month ends on Sept. 2, the local stock market is seen to continue to consolidate just below the 7,000 resistance level as investor sentiment remains upbeat although eyes will be on the August inflation numbers later this week. “The market could move with an upward bias on the back of...
The local stock market increased amid strong trading as investors adjusted their portfolios while waiting for more economic indicators. The main index added 5.99 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,897.54, with sectoral indices split evenly. Volume shot up to 1.74 billion shares worth P13.3...
The local stock market initially rose on the back of strong US equities but dipped after failing to hold its ground above the 7,000 level. The main index shed 15.4 points, or 0.22 percent, to close at 6,958.01, with sectoral indices equally split. Volume was weaker at 1.27 billion shares worth...
The local stock market ended with a marginal gain after failing to breach the 7,000 resistance level. The main index added 11.45 points or 0.16 percent to close at 6,973.41 although only the Property and Mining counters managed to advance. A total of 831 million shares worth P6.8 billion changed...
While the 7,000 level is a strong resistance for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), the local stock market is seen to continue its bullish trend specially in the light of expectations of a September rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. “This week, the local market could still move with an...
The local stock market finally took a breather from its strong rally while investors wait for cues from the US Federal Reserve. The main index dropped 44.14 points or 0.64 percent to close at 6,900.62 with the Property sector leading the retreat while Industrials managed to advance. Volume...
