The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the Capital Markets Integrity Corporation (CMIC) to take over the operations of stock brokerage Equitiworld Securities Inc. (EQWORLD) to secure the accounts of its customers. In a statement, the SEC said it issued the takeover order on Nov....
Local share prices plunged as the Philippines faces headwinds including a weaker peso, lower foreign investments, and slower economic growth. The main index fell 129.9 points or 1.87 percent to close at 6,810.11 with the Property and Services sectors leading the retreat across the board. Volume...
Cosco Capital Inc., the retail holding firm of tycoon Lucio L. Co, reported a 10 percent increase in consolidated net income to P10 billion for the first nine months of 2024 from P9.1 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm attributed...
The local stock market continued to weaken as the week started with news of a drop in foreign direct investments (FDI). The main index lost 37.17 points or 0.53 percent to close at 6,940.02 as only Banks held their ground while the Mining sector fell on lower gold prices. Volume was low at 548...
Low-cost Asian manufacturers may benefit from Donald Trump's forthcoming return to White House, despite the likelihood of weaker Asian currencies, including the Philippine peso, according to the think tank Capital Economics. “Asian currencies have depreciated against the US dollar since the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined to close the week below the 7,000 support level as investors continued to sell local stocks due to concerns regarding the implications of a Trump presidency and slower economic growth. The main index dropped by 37.26 points, or 0.53 percent,...
The local stock market plunged after the government reported slower-than-expected growth for the Philippine economy and Donald Trump won the US presidential race. The main index fell by 150.98 points, or 2.11 percent, to close at 7,014.44, with the Property sector still leading the decline,...
The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) is accelerating the implementation of infrastructure projects to further develop the Clark Aviation Capital, the prime land surrounding the privately-run Clark International Airport. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 7, Jojit Alcazar, CIAC...
The local stock market fell due to a possible Trump win in the US elections. The main index lost 92.52 points or 1.27 percent to close at 7,165.42 with the retreat led by the Property sector. Volume dipped to 1.33 billion shares worth P4.58 billion as losers beat gainers 105 to 83 with 49...
The local stock market surged on news that the inflation rate in October did not rise higher than expected. The main index jumped 121.84 points or 1.71 percent to close at 7,257.94 with the Property sector leading the rally. Volume was still weak though at 1.03 billion shares worth P4.97 billion as...
The local stock exchange traded sideways as investors wait for the US elections and Federal Reserve meeting. The main index shed 6.86 percent or 0.10 percent to close at 7,136.10 with the Mining counter posting the steepest drop while Conglomerates and Services improved. Volume was low at 588...
The PSEi plunged to the 7,100 level as investors cashed out amid uncertainties due to the upcoming US elections and fears of higher Philippine inflation. The main index fell 137.28 points or 1.89 percent to close at 7,142.96 as Banks led the retreat although the Property and Mining counters were in...
