The local stock market bounced from the previous day’s drop after US inflation figures indicate that the US Federal Reserve may keep rates steady. The main index rose 59.22 points or 0.96 percent to close at 6,208.40 as Conglomerates led the advance across the board. Volume declined to 412...
The local stock market fell to a one-year low as investors exercise caution before the release of US inflation data. The main index plunged 81.02 points or 1.30 percent to close at 6,149.18 as Conglomerates registered the biggest drop while the Mining and Oil sector stayed in the green....
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) was a tad lower as some investors took profits although most still stayed on the sidelines while waiting for US inflation numbers. The main index shed 3.54 points or 0.06 percent to close at 6,230.20 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume...
The local stock market inched up on follow-up bargain-hunting as investors wait for the release of more economic data this week. The main index added 10.80 points or 0.27 percent to close at 6,223.74 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume remained low at 640 million shares worth P3.62...
This week, cautious stock market investors will be looking for cues from the US August inflation report and Philippine data on foreign direct investments and remittances from overseas Filipinos. While the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) managed to advance in the last two weeks, Philstocks...
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...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) reported that its planned voluntary delisting will now push through after the bidders have obtained enough shares from a tender offer to bring down the firm’s public float to less than five percent. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
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...
Stock market investors will be looking to the Philippines’ inflation numbers for August for cues while also monitoring US and Chinese economies for additional motivation. China Bank Capital Corporation Managing Director Juan Paolo Colet said, “this week’s market direction will be shaped by...