The local stock market ended the week on positive footing as share prices jumped due to an improving economic picture. The main index jumped 86.68 points or 1.29 percent to close at 6,791.69 with Banks leading the rally as Miners lagged behind. Volume rose to 587 million shares worth P6.84 billion...
The local stock market edged up on cautious trading, bringing the PSEi back to the 6,700 level as the peso strengthened against the US dollar. The main index rose by 17.30 points or 0.26 percent to close at 6,705.01 as Banks led the advance although half of the sub-indices retreated. Volume was low...
The PSEi gained on higher US stocks and stable economic forecasts for the Philippines. The main index added 20.62 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,687.71 with Miners rallying although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume dipped to 694 million shares worth P4.22 billion as...
By James A. Loyola The local stock market ended weaker after some gains early in the day after investors started pocketing profits. The main index lost 22.28 points or 0.33 percent to close at 2,697.04 with Banks leading the retreat. Volume was firm at 352 million shares worth P5.41 billion as...
The local stock market ended the day higher but below the 6,700 level which it breached in the morning, as investors anticipate rate cuts in the US and Philippines. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) added 41.14 points or 0.62 percent to close at 6,689.37 with the Property sector leading...
While investors show optimism amid expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, some volatility may still be seen as it may take two more months before this finally happens. Online brokerage firm 2Tradeasia.com noted how “deeply entangled the...
The local stock market closed the week higher as investor sentiment remains upbeat amid expectations of a rate cut following the decline in the US inflation rate. The Philippine Stock Exchange index added 38.99 points, or 0.59 percent, to end at 6,648.23. The Services sector led the advance, while...
Local share prices jumped back after the previous day’s contraction as investors continued to bet on a rate cut. The main index surged 119.89 points or 1.85 percent to close at 6,609.24 with Conglomerates leading the rally. Volume rose to 427 million shares worth P6.80 billion as gainers beat...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) dropped on profit-taking despite the Nasdaq and S&P hitting all-time highs. The main index lost 67.31 points or 1.03 percent to close at 6,489.35 with the Industrial sector posting the biggest loss. Volume was steady at 413 million shares worth P6.22...
Local share prices rose on the back of gains in US stocks due to rate cut hopes. The main index added 27.23 points or 0.42 percent to close at 6,556.66 as Conglomerates led the advance while Banks and Miners retreated. Volume rose to 767 million shares worth P6.74 billion as gainers upset losers 97...
The local stock market started the week on a positive note ahead of the release of several important economic data in the Philippines and the US. The main index added 36.68 points or 0.56 percent to close at 6,529.43, although half the sub-indices retreated. Volume rose to 447 million shares worth...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) edged lower as investors took profits before the bourse closed for the weekend. The PSE index shed 14.74 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,492.75 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume decreased to 455 million shares worth P4.24 billion as losers...
