The local stock market finally took a breather as investors pocketed gains from a 7-day rally. The main index dropped 31.65 points or 0.46 percent to close at 6,818.99 as the Industrial sector led the retreat while Conglomerates and Mining firms continued to advance. Volume was still hefty at 1.17...
The local stock market rallied past the 6,800 level on some foreign buying. The main index jumped 112.80 points or 1.67 percent to close at 6,850.64 with Banks leading the charge. Volume rose to 967 million shares worth P8.89 billion as gainers beat losers 111 to 91 with 35 unchanged. 92486...
The local stock market continued to rally on growing optimism that inflation may soon ease. The main index rose 38.18 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,737.84 as Conglomerates led the advance although the Services and Industrial counters lagged behind. Volume dipped to 1 billion shares P5.49...
This week, investors will see if the local stock market is strong enough to reach for the 7,000 or succumb to profit-taking pressures as the earnings season winds to a close. “Last week’s run shows that there is positive momentum building in the local market. For next week however, the local...
The Philippine Stock Exchange is hoping to help companies raise up to P200 billion in fresh capital this year as it expects a record number of initial public offerings this year. In a press briefing after the bourse’s annual stockholders’ meeting, PSE President Ramon S. Monzon said they have so...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the registration of Katuwang Poultry Chicken Egg Producing Co. as a partnership, for illegally soliciting investments from the public online. In an order, the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) found that Katuwang...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made permanent its order stopping AlphanetWorld Corporation, which has been doing business under the name NWorld, from soliciting investments from the public without the necessary license. In a resolution, the Commission En Banc denied for lack of...
The local stock market may cautiously try to move further up this week on the back of good corporate earnings reports and after breaching its resistance level but investors will also get cues from the release of GDP and employment figures. “Last week, the local market was able to get past its...
The local stock market fell after the government announced a higher-than-expected rise in the consumer price index. The main index lost 77.61 points or 1.2 percent to close at 6,405.50 with the Property sector leading the decline across the board. Volume jumped to 712 million shares worth P12.71...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the P30 billion debt securities program of Robinsons Land Corporation, which looks to raise as much P15 billion from the initial tranche. The Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration statement of Robinsons Land...
The local stock market rose for the third day as corporate earnings continue to buoy investor sentiment. The PSEi added 53.03 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,483.11 as the Services sector led the rally across the board. Volume was relatively stable at 591 million shares worth P5.84 billion as...
The local stock market kicked off August by managing to end flat after recovering from a drop earlier in the day. The main index was lower by just 3.90 points or 0.06 percent to close at 6,312.03 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. A total of 434 million shares worth P5.16 billion changed...
