The local stock market fell as investors believe the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will still not slash interest rates in the third quarter. The main index dropped 70.26 points or 1.07 percent to close at 6,591.34 as the interest rate sensitive Property sector led the retreat while Banks and Miners...
The local stock market continued to decline as foreign investors sell out amid on belief that US rate cuts will be delayed. The main index dropped 48.29 points or 0.73 percent to close at 6,571.60 as the Mining and Oil sector led the retreat while the Industrial counter bucked the trend. A...
President Marcos has signed into law a measure that will provide the government an accounting of the country's natural resources. (Noel B. Pabalate; document courtesy of Malacañang) The Republic Act No. 11995 or the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) law,...
Even without understanding the words they speak, indulging in local cuisines creates a connection. You feel as though you comprehend their stories, immersing yourself in their culture, province, and essence. The province of Pampanga, in partnership with Megaworld Capital Town Pampanga, launched the...
The local stock market ended the week lower as sentiment was dragged down by the steep drop in US bourses. The main index lost 40.1 points or 0.60 percent to close at 6,619.89 led by the drop of the Property sector while Services managed to advance. Volume shrank to 557 million shares worth P4.47...
The PSEi bounced back amid some bargain hunting although trading was mixed as concerns over inflation linger. The main index rose by 52.77 points or 0.80 points to close at 6,659.99 as Conglomerates led the advance but the Services and Mining sectors retreated. Volume was higher at 791 million...
Peso continues to weigh on stocks The local stock market dropped further as investors wait for fresh economic data while sentiment is dampened by the continued weakness of the Philippine peso. The main index shed 26.44 points or 0.40 percent to close at 6,607.22 as Banks led the decline while...
The local stock market declined after sentiment was dampened by the fall of the peso to the P58 to a US dollar level. The main index lost 49.12 points or 0.74 percent to close at 6,633.66 as the Property sector led the retreat while the Services counter bucked the trend and advanced. Volume rose to...
A subsidiary of Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. is joining the league of players that are out to dismantle the incumbency and dominance of franchised power utilities, as it also secured a license to offer supply and service as a retail electricity supplier (RES) in the restructured...
The local stock market rose as sentiment was boosted by gains in US bourses last Friday. The main index rose 64.09 percent or 0.97 percent to close at 6,682.78 as the Mining counter surged to lead the advance across the board. A total of 513 million shares worth P5.8 billion changed hands as...
Lower than anticipated inflation in the US for April boosted local stocks as investors again raise their hopes for an interest rate cut. The main index jumped 69.57 points or 1.06 percent to close at 6,628.20 as the interest rate sensitive Property sector surged while Banks declined. Volume rose to...
The Ty family’s GT Capital Holdings, Inc. posted a seven percent growth in core net income to P7.06 billion for the first quarter of 2024 from P6.56 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said consolidated net income likewise grew by seven...
