The local stock market managed to end higher despite weaker US stocks as investors picked up bargains that emerged after Thursday's (Sept. 7) drop in prices. The main index rose by 0.64 percent or by 39.87 points to close at 6,222.94 although sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume was...
After a few days of small gains, the local stock market fell below the 6,200 level again as recent releases of economic data renewed concern over US interest rates and the health of major economies. The main index dropped 58.62 points or 0.94 percent to close at 6,183.07 with Conglomerates...
The local stock market improved slightly on some bargain-hunting although sentiment was weighed down by rising oil prices. The main index added 16.69 points or 0.27 percent to close at 6,241.69 as Conglomerates led the advance while the Property and Mining counters declined. Volume stayed low...
The local stock market managed to inch up as the higher August inflation rate of 5.3 percent versus 4.7 percent in July was already expected. The main index added 10.32 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,225.00 as Conglomerates led the advance while Banks and Property firms retreated....
The local stock market ended higher ahead of the Philippine inflation report for the month of August while the US jobs data released last Friday also boosted regional bourses. The main index added 33.62 points or 0.54 percent to close at 6,214.68 as the Property sector led the advance while...
The local stock market lost most of the day’s gains but still managed to kick off the new month in the green. The main index inched up 5.81 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,181.06 with sectoral indices evenly split. Volume jumped to 2.11 billion shares worth P11.51 billion as gainers...
The local stock market plunged as investors took profits on the last day of the month of August amid continuing worries about the economies of the US, China, and the Philippines. The main index fell 120.04 points or 1.91 percent to close at 6,175.25 as the Property counter plummeted while...
The local stock market recovered more ground as encouraging economic news spurred investors to pick up bargains. The main index rose by 70.29 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,295.29 with Conglomerates leading the charge. Volume dipped to 672 million shares worth P3.97 billion as gainers...
The local stock market rose in late trading as funds start window dressing for the month’s end. The main index jumped 64.39 points or 1.05 percent to close at 6,225 as the Services sector led all indices in the advance. Volume rose to 395 million shares worth P5.63 billion but losers still beat...
The local stock market fell again after a one day breather as investors held on to cash ahead of US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole. The main index dropped 65.17 points or 1.05 percent to close at 6,160.61 as Banks led the retreat across the board. Volume...
The local stock market finally bounced back after US Treasury yields eased and spurred a rally in US bourses. The main index rose by 46.15 points or 0.75 percent to close at 6,225.78 with Banks leading all sectoral indices higher. Volume was still low though, at 415 million shares worth P3.31...
The local stock market continued to trek downwards on growing pessimism about the growth prospects of the US and Philippine economies. The main index lost 32.76 points or 0.53 percent to close at 6,179.63 percent with Banks dropping the most although sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume...
