Local share prices fell ahead of the release of the January inflation report and amid concern over further US rate hikes. The main index dropped 90.77 points or 1.29 percent to close at 6,936.61 with the Services sector leasing the retreat across the board. Volume was a hefty 1.24 billion shares...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has advised the public against dealing with six more entities due to their unauthorized solicitation of investments without the necessary license from the Commission. In separate advisories, the SEC discouraged the public from investing with WebMining, Oyala,...
The local stock market will be steered by the release of corporate earnings and the January inflation report this week as investors look for signs on how the Philippine economy will be faring this year. “This week, investors are expected to take cues from the Philippines’ January consumer price...
SEC taps UP Law Center for fintech regulations By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has teamed up with the University of the Philippines Law Center (UPLC) to improve the formulation of policies that could better address the regulation of financial technology (fintech) in...
The PSEi rose back to the 7,000 level in late bargain-hunting following a week of steep falls and a strong bounce. The main index added 41.19 points or 0.59 percent to close at 7,027.38 as the Property sector led the advance while the Mining and Services counters declined. Volume jumped to 1.9...
The PSEi weakened after the US Federal Reserve announced an expected rate cut which prompted investors to sell rate-sensitive stocks. The main index dropped 49.57 points or 0.70 percent to close at 6,986.19, weighed down by Conglomerates and Property firms while more sectors advanced. Volume...
The Securities and Exchange Commission is warning the public against three more firms soliciting investments that appear to be pyramiding or Ponzi schemes with the promise of unsustainable high returns. In a statement, the SEC advised the public against dealing with the three entities due to their...
The local stock market plunged as investors continue to lighten their portfolios before the Fed starts its meeting this week. The main index fell 177.72 points or 2.55 percent to close at 6,793.25 as the Mining and Oil sector led all indices in the retreat. Volume rose to 1.54 billion shares worth...
The local market fell as investors locked in gains while waiting for the US Federal Reserve’s meeting this week. The main index dropped 81.19 points or 1.15 percent to close at 6,970.97 as Miners led the retreat although Banks managed to advance. Volume rose to 1.21 billion shares worth P8.3...
While the local stock market is seen to be consolidating, it will take its cue from the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s first meeting of the year which will be held this year. “The local market has been moving sideways within the 7,000 - 7,100 resistance range as it is having a hard time...
The composition of the Philippine Stock Exchange’s 30-stock benchmark, the PSE index (PSEi) will see some changes starting Feb. 6, 2023. In a statement, the bourse said DMCI Holdings, Inc. (DMC) and Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP) will be included in the PSEi, replacing Megaworld Corporation...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling on the public to be more vigilant as there has been a rise in reports regarding entities that pose as legitimate and reputable financial institutions scamming people of their hard-earned money. “The public is advised to protect themselves...
