The stock market is seen to continue to be weighed down by the country’s COVID situation while investors will also be taking cues from the April inflation figure and corporate earnings announcements. “Next week, we still see a downward bias for the local market as we expect clouded economic...
Philippine stocks fell as investors pocketed recent gains ahead of the weekend. The main index lost 116.64 points or 1.8 percent to close at 6,379.87 with only the Mining and Oil counter advancing. Volume rose to 6.77 billion shares worth P8.62 billion as losers outpaced gainers 110 to 92...
Local stocks weakened Tuesday, (April 27) amid indication that current lockdown measures will not be eased at the end of the month as COVID cases remain high. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 32.92 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,356.47 with only the Mining and Oil counter...
Share prices rose marginally amid thin trades as some investors opted to pick up cheaper stocks. The main index gained 11.32 points or 0.18 percent to close at 6,389.38 with only the Industrial and Holding Firms counters retreating. Photo credit: (https://www.pse.com.ph/) Turnover was low at 4.51...
The local stock market dropped further as investors seek better opportunities in countries that are better at handling the pandemic. Photo credit: PSE file. The PSEi shed 23.86 points or 0.37 percent to close at 6,415.53 as all sub-indices fell across the board. Volume remained anemic...
The local stock market is seen to continue to be weighed down by concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic although upcoming annual stockholders’ meeting may also influence investors depending on the tone they set. “Next week, we still see a downward bias for the local market as pandemic worries are...
Local share prices weakened as new COVID cases remain high while the death rate is rising. The main index shed 26.53 points or 0.41 percent to close at 6,518.64 with only the Financials counter inching up. A total of 2.43 billion shares worth P5.97 billion changed hands as losers beat gainers 120...
The fate of the stock market this week is seen to hinge on whether or not the growth of new COVID-19 cases in the country is arrested and if the imposition of strict quarantine measures will be extended further. (Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph) “Investors are expected to take cues from our...
The Philippine stock market is seen to weaken further this short trading week as COVD-19 cases continue to surge, sparking talks of the imposition of even more stringent lockdown measures—the government’s main tool in trying to keep infections down. “The local market may decline next week as...
Share prices continued to rise ahead of the Bangko Sentral policy meeting and on the arrival of more vaccines. Photo credit: PSE Information Desk The PSEi jumped 83.99 points or 1.29 percent to close at 6,581.00 although the Financials sector retreated slightly. Volume was low though at...
The local stock market moved further sideways as bulls and bears wait in the sidelines with their ears peeled for fresh cues. Photo credit: PSE Information Desk The main index eked out a gain of 7.75 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,566.83 even thought the Property counter continued to...
The local stock market advanced for the third straight session Tuesday, (March 2), on optimism over the arrival of vaccines. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 46.57 points, or 0.68 percent, to close at 6,919.54 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume improved to 126.72...
