TOKYO — Asian shares were trading higher Monday amid optimism over the rally that ended the week on Wall Street, although eyes were on the Federal Reserve policy meeting set for later this week. Sydney's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.6% in early trading to 7,621.40. South Korea's Kospi surged...
The local stock market is seen to focus on inflation and its impact on the US and domestic interest rates while also taking note of first quarter earnings reports. “This week, macroeconomic concerns are still expected to be present, primarily with respect to the Philippines’ inflation and...
Despite the decline in US stocks, the local bourse rose further on bargain hunting amid rosy first quarter earnings reports. The main index added 53.87 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,628.75 led by the strong jump of the Industrial sector while the Services counter was slightly lower. Volume...
The benchmark PSEi was almost unchanged after bargain hunters took a break while waiting for cues from economic data and more first quarter earnings reports. The main index inched up 2.13 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,574.88 led by gains of the Mining sector while the Property and Services...
The local stock market rose further as investors continued bargain hunting following gains in US bourses. The main index jumped 65.95 points or 1.01 percent to close at 6,572.75 as Conglomerates led the charge although Banks lagged behind. Volume was higher at 1.13 billion shares worth P6.07...
The local stock market rose as it appears that the conflict between Israel and Iran has been doused, causing oil prices to drop. The main index added 62.72 points or 0.97 percent to close at 6,506.80 with the Industrial counter leading the advance across the board. Volume firmed up to 554 million...
The local stock market was flat as investors preferred to wait for cues instead before engaging in bargain hunting. The main index added just 1.08 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,444.08 as sectoral indices were equally split. Volume fell to 564 million shares worth P3.63 billion as gainers...
The local stock market gave up the previous day’s gains and fell again on news that Israel has struck back at Iran, further escalating the situation in the Middle East. The main index lost 80.19 points or 1.23 percent to close at 6,443.00 with the Property sector losing the most while Miners...
The conflict in the Middle East is seen to continue to weigh on the local stock market which is now near its 6,400 support level and showing bearish technical indications. “With last week’s drop, the market is now at even more attractive levels. Hence, episodes of bargain hunting could be seen...
The local stock market added to the previous day’s gains as bargain hunters were emboldened by the support the PSEi found at the 6,400 level. The main index rose by 73.15 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,523.19 with the Services sector leading the advance while Miners retreated. Volume grew...
The local stock market finally eased from its steep 9-day plunge after bargain hunters stepped in to pick up cheaper stocks. The main index added 45.07 percent or 0.70 percent to close at 6,450.04 as Banks led the advance while the Property counter continued to fall. Volume was lower at 595 million...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell through the 6,500 support level to settle just above the 6,400 mark as investors cash out amid uncertainties due to the conflict in the Middle East. The main index plunged 157.46 points or 2.40 percent to close at 6,404.97 as the Services sector led...
