The local stock market declined as investors took profit following mostly weaker US bourses prior to the release of inflation data. The main index dropped 33.55 points or 0.49 percent to close at 6,756.69 with only the Services sector managing to stay in the green. Volume jumped to 2.51 billion...
The local stock market resumed its upward trek after a brief respite last Friday, as investor sentiment was boosted by upbeat overseas markets. The main index jumped 122.27 points or 1.83 percent to close at 6,790.24 as Miners and Banks led all sectors in the rally. Volume was also firmer at 2.46...
The local stock market is seen to continue consolidating at current levels although sentiment appears to be more bullish with the PSEi rising 1.55 percent in the first trading week of the new year. “The market has been able to maintain its position above the 6,600 level (a previous resistance)...
After a healthy start this year, stocks dropped on Friday, Jan. 6, as investors took profits at the local stock market after US bourses dropped due to renewed concern over interest rate hikes. The main index fell 93.36 points or 1.38 percent to close at 6,667.97 with the Industrial counter leading...
The local stock market continued to trek higher after the announcement of a favorable inflation rate for December. The main index rose 42.83 points or 0.64 percent to close at 6,761.33 as Banks led the advance while the Services and Mining counters declined. Volume improved slightly to 1.85 billion...
Local share prices surged to the 6,700 level on the second day, Jan. 4, of trading in 2023 as more investors returned to the market from the holidays. The main index jumped 132.49 points or 2.01 percent to close at 6,718.59 as the Mining and Services sectors led the rally across the board. Volume...
The local stock market is off to a good start as investors begin the 2023 with renewed optimism. The main index rose 19.62 points or 0.30 percent to close at 6,586.01 as the Mining and Oil sector led the advance while Banks and Property firms lagged behind. Volume remained thin at 2.06 billion...
Prime Energy, a subsidiary of the Razon Group’s Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., has convened an advisory council composed of technical experts and key industry leaders for the exploration and development of the Malampaya gas field. In a statement, Prime Infra said the advisory council will...
Given suboptimal performance and persisting inequitable access, the Philippine education system needs swift action to address the current education crisis, state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) emphasized. A study “Philippine Education: Situationer, Challenges, and...
Share prices declined before the long Christmas weekend as US markets weakened on continued worries over rates and recession. The main index shed 35.91 points or 0.55 percent to close at 6,541.03 Friday, Dec. 23, as Conglomerates led the retreat while the Industrial and Services sectors managed to...
AbaCore Capital Holdings Inc. committed to continue paying dividends of not less than 10 percent per year to its investors, affirming the company’ strong financial performance. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said the dividends for the succeeding periods will come from...
Stocks bounce on bargain-hunting By JAMES A. LOYOLA The local equities market bounced after a series of losses as investors started to pick up cheaper stocks. The main index added 43.85 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,458.12 with the Services sector leading the advance although Banks lagged...
