The drop in US stock prices continued to weigh on local investor sentiment, pushing the PSEi below the 6,300 level as the trading week ended. The main index lost 74.70 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,290.27 as Banks led the retreat while the Mining and Oil counter bucked the trend. Volume...
The local stock market weakened again after sentiment was dampened by statements made by the US Federal Reserve. The main index dropped 45.12 points or 0.70 percent to close at 6,364.97 as Conglomerates led the decline with only the Services counter managing to hold its ground. Volume...
The local stock market finally made a stronger bounce as funds picked up cheaper blue chips late in the session. The main index rose by 74.18 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,410.09 as the Mining and Oil sector led the advance although Banks lagged behind. Volume dropped to 385 million...
Late buying nudged up the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) benchmark index as investors picked up bargains following steep losses in past days. The main index inched up by 6.72 points or 0.11 percent to close at 6,335.91 as the Services sector did the heavy lifting while the Industrial and Mining...
The local stock market fell further as investors continued to worry over the Philippines' and China's economies. The main index fell by 76.72 points or 1.20 percent to close at 6,329.19 as the Property sector led the retreat although Miners managed to advance. Volume was higher at 716 million...
While some bargain hunting may be seen this week at the stock market, sentiment will continue to be weighed down by slower economic growth, inflationary pressures, and the start of the Chinese ghost festival. “With our second quarter Real Gross Domestic Product growth coming in below...
Stocks drop further on weak economic data The PSEi ended the week lower as investors sold down stocks after the Marcos government reported a much lower-than-expected economic growth rate. The main index lost 43.75 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,405.91 as the Services counter led...
The local stock market fell after the government reported slower economic growth for the second quarter of 2023. The main index lost 80.79 points or 1.24 percent to close at 6,449.66 as the Mining and Oil counter led all sectors in the retreat. Volume was still weak at 513 million shares...
The local stock market dropped after the government reported a much lower economic growth rate for the second quarter of 2023. As of 10:50 this morning, the PSEi was down 63.51 points or 0.97 percent at 6,466.94 with all sectors declining, led by Banks. There were 84 losers to 43 gainers with 43...
The local stock market rose back to the 6500 level as investors cheered the stronger employment numbers and a lower trade deficit figure. The main index added 57.48 points or 0.89 percent to close at 6,530.45 as the Services sector led the advance while the Mining and Oil counter lagged...
The local market recovered most of the day’s steep losses as investors continue to fret over the possibility that the Fed will remain aggressive with rate hikes. The main index lost 19.39 points or 0.29 percent to close at 6,589.88 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume rose to 798...
The local stock market gained despite some profit-taking as investors wait for the February’s inflation figures. The main index added 15.75 points or 0.24 percent to close at 6,671.12 as the Services sector led the advance while Conglomerates declined. Volume fell to 656 million shares...
