Investors in the equity market are bracing for a week of high-stakes data releases, with February inflation figures and a heavy slate of United States (US) economic indicators expected to dictate the trajectory of the benchmark index. After a strong finish in February, the Philippine Stock Exchange...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the final version of its tiered minimum public ownership (MPO) requirement for initial public offerings (IPOs), a move expected to entice major corporations such as GCash and Maya to list their shares locally rather than seek overseas bourses....
Unicapital Securities Inc. has reduced its forecast for the Philippine Stock Exchange’s (PSE) benchmark index, the PSE index (PSEi), to 6,800 from its earlier target of 7,100, citing lingering challenges faced by local equities, led by the impact of a recent corruption scandal and other factors....
Amid prospects for United States (US) and domestic rate cuts, stock market investors will be watching for key data this week, including US August inflation figures and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ' (BSP) foreign direct investment numbers. According to online brokerage 2TradeAsia.com, a...
Top township developer Megaworld Corp. is preparing for another infusion of assets into MREIT Inc. later this year by unloading ₱1.17-billion worth of the real estate investment trust’s (REIT) shares. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Megaworld said it sold 84.8 million...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged as investors sold down shares in panic due to fears of a global trade war as countries are taking retaliatory measures slapped harsh tariff rates by the US. The Philippine benchmark fell by 261.34 points or 4.3 percent to close at 5,822.85 on...
While 2025 is expected to be a promising year for the country due to an anticipated consumption rebound, the Unicapital Group has lowered its year-end target for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) to 7,800 from 8,000. In a briefing, Unicapital Securities Inc. Head of Research Wendy...
By ALMA WENDY YU It is not a surprise that after the huge calorie intake and extra pounds gained over the holidays, we would be wishing for a healthier start in the new year, but somehow, this healthy switch only lasts a short while. These are the most common reasons a diet (usually a fad diet)...
By Alma Wendy Yu The Philippines is known to have the longest Christmas celebration. Christmas jingles start as early as September, decorations are up by the end of Undas, and stay until January. In between, there are countless Christmas parties, get-togethers, and family reunions. The holidays are...
AN AFFORDABLE TREASURE Instant noodles have become a favorite go-to meal due to its easy prep time and affordability By Alma Wendy Yu There are days we do not want to spend more than 10 minutes cooking in the kitchen. After a long day, we want something quick and still filling. In these times, we...
By Alma Wendy Yu Halloween is one of my favorite time of the year. There are costume parties, trick-or-treat events, horror movie marathons, and a lot of Halloween themed food! It gives us another reason to be creative in the kitchen and to “play with our food.” Pumpkin is a...
By Alma Wendy Yu Filipino cuisine varies from region to region. Every region has their own version of a Filipino dish. It’s not surprising there are regional sausages as well. Filipino sausages are called longganisa. In some regions of the country, however, they are referred to as chorizo. Both...
