The local stock market plunged as the weakness in the US and regional bourses prompted investors to continue to take profits. The main index fell 245.34 points or 3.64 percent to 6,489.65 points as Conglomerates led the retraction in share prices. Volume also declined to 874 million shares worth...
The local stock market bucked the regional trend and started December with some profit-taking following six-day rally. The main index dropped 45.79 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,734.99 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. A hefty 796 million shares worth P10.11 billion changed hands...
Overcoming a weak start due to the decline in US bourses, the local stock market breezed past the 6,700 level to close near the 6,800 mark as funds pushed up share prices. The main index jumped 99.31 points or 1.49 percent to close at 6,780.78 as the Property sector surged while the Industrial and...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has busted the operations of Silverlion Livestock Trading Corp. in Zamboanga City as it continues the crackdown against unauthorized investment schemes. In a joint operation, the combined forces of the SEC Zamboanga Extension Office (ZEO) and the...
The local stock market continues to benefit from perceptions that future rate hikes will be less aggressive. The PSEi jumped 74.53 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,681.47 as the Mining and Oil counter surged with only the Property sector retreating. Volume rose to 729 million shares worth P8.68...
While investors in the local stock market are growing more bullish amid expectations of easing rate hikes, there may be periods of profit-taking while share prices may also be swayed by the release of some US and Philippine economic data. “The case for optimism continues to build up for the local...
The local stock market finished strong after a sluggish start to end the week at the 6,600 level as foreign buying continued. The main index rose 77.43 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,606.94 with the Property sector leading the rally although the Industrial counter lagged behind. Volume grew...
The local stock market ended slightly higher on the strength of banking stocks amid optimism over policy rates. The main index added 20.19 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,530.51 as Banks led the advance although the Industrial and Property counters retreated. Volume was relatively stable at...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning the public against investing in Frutas Comida Zamboanga, which has been offering guaranteed returns of 20 percent per month on social media. In an advisory, the SEC flagged the investment solicitation activities of Frutas Comida, as the group...
The local stock market continued to rally on optimism that rate hikes will become less aggressive. The main index rose 80.67 points or 1.26 percent to close at 6,510.32 as the Property sector led the advance across the board. Volume was slightly higher at 802 million shares worth P5.88 billion as...
The PSEi rose after a brief respite yesterday on the back of foreign buying in blue chips. The main index added 26.41 points or 0.41 percent to close at 6,429.65 as sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume declined to 525 million shares worth P5.39 billion as losers beat gainers 117 to 78 with 41...
The local stock market started the week with some profit-taking as investors wait for economic news from the US. The main index shed 34.14 points or 0.53 percent to close at 6,403.24, dragged down by the Property and Holding Firms counters while all other sectors actually advanced. Volume improved...
