The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped as investors continue to cash out of the market due to the coming holidays. The main index lost 51.52 points or 0.79 percent to close at 6,469.23 as the Property sector led the retreat while Banks bucked the trend. Volume rose to 1.99 billion...
The local stock market was flat as investors continued to take cash out due to the coming long Christmas holiday. The main index shed a marginal 0.52 points to close at 6,520.75 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume improved to 1.15 billion shares worth P6.32 billion as gainers outnumbered...
After a sluggish start, local shares rose following some positive economic news. The main index added 45.77 points or 0.71 percent to close at 6,521.27 as Banks led the charge although Conglomerates and Miners retreated. Volume was thinner though at 748 million shares worth P4.37 billion as...
The local stock market ended a few points down as investors started to take profits after US Federal Reserve officials cooled down rate cut expectations. The main index shed 2.94 points or 0.05 percent to close at 6,475.50 as sectoral indices were evenly split. A total of 602 million shares changed...
Tycoon Lucio Co’s retail holding firm Cosco Capital Inc. has set a new dividend policy while announcing cash dividends amounting to P1.41 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said its Board of Directors has laid a new dividend policy with at least 20 percent...
The PSEi rose further after the Bangko Sentral kept rates steady, spurring hopes of a long-awaited Santa Claus rally at the bourse. The main index jumped 67.96 points or 1.06 percent to close at 6,478.44 as Conglomerates led the charge but the Property and Mining counters retreated. Volume also a...
The local stock market surged after news that the US Federal Reserve will likely cut rates starting next year. The main index shot up by 154.74 points or 2.47 percent to close at 6,410.48 as Conglomerates led the rally although the Services counter lagged behind. Volume rose to 385 million shares...
The local stock market declined despite the strong performance by its US counterparts as investors here preferred to wait for results of both US Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral Pilipinas (BSP) policy meetings. The main index dropped 36.65 points or 0.58 percent to close at 6,255.74 as the...
Renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. announced plans to borrow money for eco-friendly power projects recently awarded by the government to its subsidiaries. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 13, Alternergy said it plans to sell fixed-rate green bonds...
The local stock market rose on thin volume as it benefited from the hike in US stock prices ahead of the release of the US inflation numbers for November. The main index added 64.10 points or 1.03 percent to close at 6,292.39 as Banks led all sectors in the advance. Volume declined to 314...
Two firms controlled by tycoon Lucio Co, Puregold Price Club Inc. and The Keepers Holdings Inc., have declared cash dividends with a combined value of P3.91 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Puregold said its Board of Directors has announced a 30 percent payout ratio...
Prices of wholesale construction materials in Metro Manila remained unchanged in November, according to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Based on the Construction Materials Wholesale Price Index (CMWPI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) report, PSA said the index remained...
