Local share prices eased for the third straight day due to the higher inflation rate for November. The main index dropped 39.19 points or 0.58 percent to close at 6,690.77 as the Services sector led the retreat while Conglomerates and Miners bucked the trend. Volume was lower at 863 million shares...
Veteran banker Raul B. De Mesa, Chairman, President, and CEO of Abacore Capital Holdings Inc. and Director of Pacific Online Systems Corporation, has passed away at 81. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Abacore stated, “His untimely departure has left an irreplaceable void in our...
The local stock market benchmark ended marginally lower again as investors wait for the release of Philippine inflation numbers for November. The main index inched down by 4.25 points or 0.06 percent to close at 6,729.96 although only Conglomerates and Miners were in the red. Volume rose to 494...
The PSEi dipped as investors continue to wait for cues from the upcoming release of economic data this week. The main index shed 8.68 points or 0.13 points to close at 6,734.21 as Conglomerates led the decline while the Services and Mining counters advanced. A total of 492 million shares worth...
Domestic fiscal consolidation and global trade hiccups amid rising protectionism would hurt the Philippines' economic growth prospects, according to the think tank Capital Economics. In a Nov. 29 report, Capital Economics senior Asia economist Gareth Leather and assistant economist Harry Chambers...
Share prices plunged again as the market remains volatile, this time as investors worry about the plan of incoming US President Donald Trump to slap fresh tariffs on imports. The main index fell 104.27 points or 1.53 percent to close at 6,702.59 with Conglomerates suffering the biggest loss. Volume...
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) is expanding its airport portfolio after securing a deal to upgrade, operate, and maintain Bohol-Panglao International Airport. In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group said it received the notice of award (NOA) from the...
The PSEi declined as investors exercised caution while waiting for developments in the US. The main index dropped 43.14 points or 0.63 percent to close at 6,806.86 as the Services sector led the retreat with only Banks managing to advance. Volume fell to 588 million shares worth P4.6 billion as...
The local stock market recovered some lost ground as investors wait for fresh US and Philippine economic data to be released later this week. The main index added 69.87 points or 1.03 percent to close at 6,850 as the Services sector led all sub-indices higher. Volume rose to 701 million shares...
The local stock market dropped on concern over the weaker peso and the escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The main index fell 82.88 points or 1.21 percent to close at 6,780.13 with Conglomerates leading the retreat while Miners bucked the trend. Volume fell to 605 million shares...
The local stock market fell on profit-taking following a strong three-day bounce. The main index lost 112.62 points or 1.61 percent to close at 6,863.01 as Conglomerates led the drop with only the Services sector managing to advance. Volume was stable at 1.37 billion shares worth P5.64 billion as...
The PSEi continues to rally following last week’s steep dive and is now close to the 7,000 level as the central bank said its rate cut plan is unchanged while investors are more upbeat now with US-Philippine relations under incoming President Trump. The main index surged by 172.44 points or 2.53...
